AMERICA AMERICA NAGATHIHALLI CHANDRASHEKHAR

  • INDIA

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  • KANNADA

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  • 1997

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  • 153 mins

America America is a romantic musical entertainer follows three childhood friends from coastal Karnataka whose lives change when one moves to the United States. As they pursue dreams, love, and belonging, the film explores how friendships, cultural identity, and relationships are tested across borders and life choices.

Producer(s) or Production Company :

G Nandakumar

Screenplay :

Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar

Director of Photography :

Sunny Joseph

Editor :

Basavaraj Urs

Music :

Mano Murthy

Cast :

Ramesh Aravind, Akshay Anand, Hema Panchamukhi, H G Datthathreya, C R Simha, Shivaram, Vaishali Kasarvalli, Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar, Soori, Anitharani, Aanjaneya, Mutthuraj,

Awards - Winner :

National Film Awards 1997 (Best Kannada Film), Karnataka State Film Awards 1996-97 (First Best Film, Best Actor, Best Story), Videocon Screen Awards 1997 (Best Actor), Aryabhata Film Awards 1997 (Second Best Film, Best Story, Best Screenplay, Best Dialogue, Special award)

Dr. Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar (b. 1952, Nagathihalli) is a versatile filmmaker and author who has profoundly shaped Kannada culture. He transitioned from literature to cinema with the National Award-winning screenplay for KADINA BENKI (1988), later directing beloved classics like UNDU HODA KONDU HODA (1992), KOTRESHI KANASU (1994). His filmography includes HOOMALE (1998), AMRITHADHARE (2005), and MATHAD MATHADU MALLIGE (2007). With three National Awards, thirteen State Awards, and the Rajyotsava Award, he skillfully blends social commentary with storytelling. An avid traveler and prolific writer, his notable books include Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake and Dakshina Druvadim. He also mentors future filmmakers through his school, Tent Cinema.