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1970

Samskara

Directed by Pattabhirama Reddy

Narayanappa, a Madhwa Brahmin man, dies in the Agrahara of the village Durvasapura. As per Madhwa customs, his last rites must be performed at the earliest. However, due to Narayanappa's rebellious actions in life, which included eating meat, consuming liquor and marrying a prostitute, there is disagreement amongst the Brahmins of the village as to who will perform his rites.

Duration

1h 53m

Released

May 13, 1970

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6.8

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Cast6

  • Girish Karnad
  • P. Lankesh
  • Snehalata Reddy
  • B.R. Jayaram
  • Dasharathi Dixit
  • Lakshmi Krishnamurthy

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