17th BIFFes 2026
Jan 29th - 06th Feb 2026
"Woman: Shared Sensibilities, A Collective Voice for Equality"
PADUVARAHALLI PANDAVARU
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Set in a rural village, five young men, unite to challenge the oppressive tyranny of a wealthy, corrupt landlord. Highlighting themes of collective justice and the struggle against feudalism.
ಹಳ್ಳಿಯ ಹಿನ್ನೆಲೆಯ ಈ ಸಿನಿಮಾ ಐವರು ಯುವಕರ ಸುತ್ತ ಸಾಗುತ್ತದೆ. ಊರಿನ ದುರಾಸೆಯ ಮತ್ತು ಭ್ರಷ್ಟ ಜಮೀನ್ದಾರನ ದೌರ್ಜನ್ಯದ ವಿರುದ್ಧ ಈ ಐವರು ಗೆಳೆಯರು ಒಟ್ಟಾಗಿ ನಿಲ್ಲುತ್ತಾರೆ. ಶ್ರೀಮಂತಿಕೆ ಮತ್ತು ಅಧಿಕಾರದ ಮದದಿಂದ ಶೋಷಣೆ ಮಾಡುವ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆಯ ವಿರುದ್ಧ, ಈ ಯುವಕರು ನ್ಯಾಯಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ನಡೆಸುವ ಹೋರಾಟವೇ ಈ ಚಿತ್ರದ ಕಥೆ.
Producer(s) or Production Company:
Puttanna Kanagal
Screenplay:
Puttanna Kanagal
Director of Photography:
S. Maruthi Rao
Editor :
V. P. Krishnan
Music :
Vijaya Bhaskar
Legendary Indian filmmaker S. R. Puttanna Kanagal (1933–1985), was a visionary who revolutionized Kannada cinema. Born in Kanagal, Mysore, he rose from a publicity boy and driver to become one of India’s most influential directors. He is celebrated for his "bridge films" that balanced artistic depth with commercial appeal, often focusing on strong female protagonists and social taboos. His best works include GEJJE POOJE (1969), SHARAPANJARA (1971), and NAGARAHAVU (1972). He immensely contributed in the careers of icons like Vishnuvardhan and Ambareesh, and the Karnataka Government’s highest directorial honor is named in his memory.