''Kotreshi Kanasu'' ( kn, ಕೊಟ್ರೇಶಿ ಕನಸು, ''Dream of Kotreshi'') is a 1994 Indian

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film directed by Nagathihalli Chandrashekar starring Vijay Raghavendra and

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. The film won two

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; Best Feature Film in Kannada and Best Child Artist (Vijay Raghavendra).

Plot

Kotra is a vibrant young boy belonging to the lower caste, loved and admired by the entire village even the upper class for his intelligence. Kotra's passing the 7th standard is celebrated with gusto among lower caste which hurts the pride of upper caste. Kotra and his father lose jobs. Even his friends move away making him lonely and desolate. Kotra decides not to join High School thinking that normality would be restored, but his parents dreams are shattered. Kotra's desire to pursue his studies rekindles. Their community greets his decision but the upper caste try to put obstacles to his admission. To fight for justice Kotra's father goes on a fast unto death. The local leaders take Kotra to city to seek justice through Government officials. Kotra attracts the attention of the Minister and gets admission in the High School.

Cast

* Vijay Raghavendra as Kotra (credited as Master Vijay Raghavendra) *

as Dibba (Kotra's Father) * Umashree Kotra's Mother *

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* B. Jayashree * Sunder Raj * Pramila Joshai * Vishnuvardhan in a cameo appearance as Education Minister of Government of Karnataka

Awards

* National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada * National Film Award for Best Child Artist - Vijay Raghavendra

References

External links

* 1990s Kannada-language films 1994 films Indian children's films Films about the education system in India Films based on Indian novels Films scored by C. Ashwath Films directed by Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar {{1990s-Kannada-film-stub