BABRUVAHANA HUNSUR KRISHNAMURTHY

  • INDIA

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  • KANNADA

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  • 1977

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  • 160 mins

Babruvahana tells the story of Arjuna, who unknowingly fights his own son, Babruvahana, born to Chitrangada. The battle between them slowly turns emotional as the truth is revealed. The film explores love, duty, sacrifice, and the pain of separation between a father and son.

Producer(s) or Production Company :

K. C. N. Chandrashekhar

Screenplay :

Hunsur Krishnamurthy

Director of Photography :

S V Srikanth

Editor :

P. Bhaktavatsalam

Music :

T. G. Lingappa

Cast :

Rajkumar, B. Saroja Devi, Kanchana, Jayamala

Awards - Winner :

Karnataka State Film Award 1976-77(Best Actor, Best Sound Recording)

Hunsur Krishnamurthy (1914–1989), born in Hunsur, Karnataka, was a notable Kannada and Telugu filmmaker known for stage-inspired mythological and moral dramas, often starring Dr. Rajkumar. He began his career in theatre and as a bit actor, later working as a scenarist for major studios, including the Kannada remake MADHUVE MADI NODU (1965). From the late 1950s, he directed mid-budget films marked by strong emotions and ethical themes. His important films include SATYA HARISHCHANDRA (1965), SHRI KANNIKA PARAMESHWARI KATHE (1966), JAGA MECHIDA MAGA (1972), and BHAKTA KUMBARA (1974), which remain significant in Kannada cinema history.