17th BIFFes 2026
Jan 29th - 06th Feb 2026
"Woman: Shared Sensibilities, A Collective Voice for Equality"
BHAKTA KANAKADASA
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Thimmappa Nayaka, a fierce warrior and chieftain, renounces his worldly life after a divine intervention by Lord Krishna during a battle. Transforming into the saint poet Kanakadasa, he faces severe caste-based discrimination. His unwavering devotion eventually leads to a miracle at the Udupi temple, where the deity turns to grant him a vision through a crack in the wall.
ಪರಾಕ್ರಮಿ ಯೋಧ ಹಾಗೂ ಪಾಳೆಗಾರನಾಗಿದ್ದ ತಿಮ್ಮಪ್ಪ ನಾಯಕ, ಯುದ್ಧವೊಂದರ ಸಂದರ್ಭದಲ್ಲಿ ಶ್ರೀಕೃಷ್ಣನ ಸಾಕ್ಷಾತ್ಕಾರವಾದ ನಂತರ ತನ್ನ ಲೌಕಿಕ ಜೀವನವನ್ನು ತ್ಯಜಿಸುತ್ತಾನೆ. ಮುಂದೆ ಸಂತಕವಿ ಕನಕದಾಸರಾಗಿ ರೂಪಾಂತರಗೊಳ್ಳುವ ಅವರು, ಸಮಾಜದಲ್ಲಿ ಜಾತಿ ಆಧಾರಿತ ತೀವ್ರ ತಾರತಮ್ಯವನ್ನು ಎದುರಿಸುತ್ತಾರೆ. ಆದರೆ ಅವರ ಅಚಲ ಭಕ್ತಿಯು ಉಡುಪಿಯ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನದಲ್ಲಿ ಒಂದು ಪವಾಡಕ್ಕೆ ಕಾರಣವಾಗುತ್ತದೆ; ಕನಕದಾಸರ ದರ್ಶನಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನದ ವಿಗ್ರಹವೇ ಹಿಮ್ಮುಖವಾಗಿ ತಿರುಗಿ, ಗೋಡೆಯ ಬಿರುಕು ಮೂಲಕ ಅವರಿಗೆ ದರ್ಶನ ನೀಡುತ್ತದೆ.
Producer(s) or Production Company:
D. R. Naidu
Screenplay:
Hunsur Krishnamurthy
Director of Photography:
R. Madhu
Editor :
Govinda Swamy, M.S. Parthasarathy
Music :
M. Venkataraju
Y R Swamy (1927 - 2002) was a legendary filmmaker who transitioned from a child actor to a powerhouse of Kannada cinema. After his 1953 directorial debut in Telugu, PRATIGYA (1953), he became renowned for his mastery of mythological and social narratives in Kannada. His acclaimed works include KATARI VEERA (1966), PAROPAKARI (1970), SIPAYI RAMU (1972), and BHALE HUCHCHA (1972). Swamy is best known for his record-breaking collaboration with Dr. Rajkumar, directing him in 18 films including the classic BHAKTA KANAKADASA. His prolific career earned him the prestigious Puttanna Kanagal Award (1990–91), cementing his legacy as one of the industry's most influential directors.