THE INDIAN CINEMA GUIDE
Kannada CINEMA · 1982
Bara
ಬರ
Overview
Based on the Kannada novel Bara by eminent writer U. R. Ananthamurthy, the story deals with the politics of famine in Karnataka. An idealistic officer eventually succumbs to bureaucratic apathy - famine relief arrives, but too late. Simultaneously shot in Hindi as Sookha; that version was released in 1983.
A closer look
Bara (1982) is a Kannada-language Indian movie. Directed by M.S. Sathyu. The cast includes Anant Nag, C. R. Simha, Pankaj Dheer, Shivaram. Runtime: 117 minutes.
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Bara FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Bara?
Bara is listed as a Kannada-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Bara?
Our source metadata lists 1 October 1982. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Bara?
The listed director is M.S. Sathyu.
Who is in the cast of Bara?
The available cast credits include Anant Nag, C. R. Simha, Pankaj Dheer, Shivaram, Uma Shivakumar. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Bara?
The recorded runtime is 117 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What is the original title of Bara?
The original title in our source data is ಬರ. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Bara about?
Based on the Kannada novel Bara by eminent writer U. R. Ananthamurthy, the story deals with the politics of famine in Karnataka. An idealistic officer eventually succumbs to bureaucratic apathy - famine relief arrives, but too late. Simultaneously shot in Hindi as Sookha; that version was released in 1983.
