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social drama film directed by H. L. N. Simha and produced by K. Nanjappa. This film was the fourth sound film produced in

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and the first melodrama film based on social issues. The film met with huge success at the box-office upon release and was subsequently released in

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in 1948 with the same star cast. The investment was Rs.33000 and became a commercial success as it earned Rs. 2.5 lakhs. The film cast consisted of

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and

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, both making their on-screen debuts, in the lead roles. Both these stars went on to become one of the most popular personalities in

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. Along with them,

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and S. K. Padmadevi were seen in the character roles.

Plot

The film's plot is based on a social theme of the life of Sundar (Panthulu). Much against the wish of his grandfather (Dikki Madhava Rao), he marries his beloved Sarala (Rajamma). This act makes him to move away from his house and settle in his in-laws place. Few days later, his in-laws begin to treat him badly and eventually he loses his job as well. His misery deepens when he is held responsible for the murder of Sushila, a girl whom his grandfather wanted him to marry. How Sundar comes out of all the traumatic conditions forms the rest of the story.

Cast

as Sundar *

as Sarala *

* S. K. Padmadevi * M. S. Madhava Rao

References

External sources

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Indian cinema - 1930-39
1936 films 1930s Kannada-language films Indian drama films Indian black-and-white films Indian multilingual films 1936 drama films Films directed by H. L. N. Simha {{1930s-Kannada-film-stub