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Kannada CINEMA · 1970
Samskara
ಸಂಸ್ಕಾರ
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Overview
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.
A closer look
Samskara (1970) is a Kannada-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by Pattabhirama Reddy. The cast includes Girish Karnad, Snehalata Reddy, B.R. Jayaram, P. Lankesh. Runtime: 113 minutes.
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Samskara FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Samskara?
Samskara is listed as a Kannada-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Samskara?
Our source metadata lists 13 May 1970. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Samskara?
The listed director is Pattabhirama Reddy.
Who is in the cast of Samskara?
The available cast credits include Girish Karnad, Snehalata Reddy, B.R. Jayaram, P. Lankesh, Pradhan. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Samskara?
The recorded runtime is 113 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Samskara?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is the original title of Samskara?
The original title in our source data is ಸಂಸ್ಕಾರ. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Samskara about?
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.
