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Kannada CINEMA · 1955
Sodari
ಸೋದರಿ
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Overview
Sodari is a 1955 Indian Kannada-language film directed by T. V. Singh Thakur. The film stars Pandari Bai, Narasimha Raju and Rajkumar. The music for the film was composed by Padmanabha Shasthri. The story of the film is based on the life of Hemavati, the pious wife of King Kailasanatha. She faces numerous hardships along with her children when Kailasanatha loses his kingdom due to a drought. The actress Jayashree plays a negative role of Chanchaladevi, a cunning relative of Hemavati. The movie is based on GV Iyer's stage play Anna Thangi which was based on the popular legend of Nalla Thangaal whose story had earlier been adapted in Malayalam in 1950 as Nalla Thanka and later in Tamil as Nalla Thangal (1955).
A closer look
Sodari (1955) is a Kannada-language Indian movie. Directed by T. V. Singh Thakur. The cast includes Pandari Bai, T. R. Narasimharaju, G. V. Iyer. Runtime: 135 minutes.
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Sodari FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Sodari?
Sodari is listed as a Kannada-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Sodari?
Our source metadata lists 20 May 1955. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Sodari?
The listed director is T. V. Singh Thakur.
Who is in the cast of Sodari?
The available cast credits include Pandari Bai, T. R. Narasimharaju, G. V. Iyer. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Sodari?
The recorded runtime is 135 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What is the original title of Sodari?
The original title in our source data is ಸೋದರಿ. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Sodari about?
Sodari is a 1955 Indian Kannada-language film directed by T. V. Singh Thakur. The film stars Pandari Bai, Narasimha Raju and Rajkumar. The music for the film was composed by Padmanabha Shasthri. The story of the film is based on the life of Hemavati, the pious wife of King Kailasanatha. She faces numerous hardships along with her children when Kailasanatha loses his kingdom due to a drought. The actress Jayashree plays a negative role of Chanchaladevi, a cunning relative of Hemavati. The movie is based on GV Iyer's stage play Anna Thangi which was based on the popular legend of Nalla Thangaal whose story had earlier been adapted in Malayalam in 1950 as Nalla Thanka and later in Tamil as Nalla Thangal (1955).
