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Kannada CINEMA · 2012
Koormavatara
ಕೂರ್ಮಾವತಾರ
The Tortoise, an Incarnation
Overview
In Girish Kasaravalli's gently philosophical character piece, a humble, low-level civil servant cast as the lead in a popular TV serial chronicling the life of Gandhi finds uncanny echoes between his own life and that of the legendary leader — and sets out to correct their mutual failings. (TIFF)
A closer look
Koormavatara (2012) is a Kannada-language Indian movie. Directed by Girish Kasaravalli. The cast includes Shikaripura Krishnamurthy, Jayanthi, Apoorva Kasaravalli, Rashmi Hariprasad. Runtime: 125 minutes.
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Koormavatara FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Koormavatara?
Koormavatara is listed as a Kannada-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Koormavatara?
Our source metadata lists 1 April 2012. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Koormavatara?
The listed director is Girish Kasaravalli.
Who is in the cast of Koormavatara?
The available cast credits include Shikaripura Krishnamurthy, Jayanthi, Apoorva Kasaravalli, Rashmi Hariprasad, Chasva. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Koormavatara?
The recorded runtime is 125 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What is the original title of Koormavatara?
The original title in our source data is ಕೂರ್ಮಾವತಾರ. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Koormavatara about?
In Girish Kasaravalli's gently philosophical character piece, a humble, low-level civil servant cast as the lead in a popular TV serial chronicling the life of Gandhi finds uncanny echoes between his own life and that of the legendary leader — and sets out to correct their mutual failings. (TIFF)
