Harakeya Kuri

1992 Indian film Harakeya Kuri (transl. Scapegoat) is a 1992 Indian Kannada-language political drama film directed and produced by K. S. L. Swamy (Lalitha Ravee). Starring Vishnuvardhan, Prakash Rai and Geetha in lead roles, the film was based on the novel of the same name by Chandrashekhara Kambara. It revolved around the theme of political influence on today's society. The film was Prakash Rai's first film as a lead character. Based on a true story, Harakeya Kuri was critically acclaimed and went on to win National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada. Cast Vishnuvardhan as Sidlingu Prakash Rai as Prakash Geetha as Saroja Srinath H. G. Dattatreya as Danappa H. G. Somashekar Rao Gangadhar Master Hirannaiah Ramesh Pandit B. M. Venkatesh K. S. L. Swamy B. Suresha as a television journalist Awards National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor References ^ Shashiprasad, S M (10 April 2023). "Top 5 Kannada films that are inspired by the state politics". South First. Archived from the original on 18 September 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024. ^ "A Kannada play about the role of strong political influence". The Times of