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Samskara (1970)

Narayanappa, a Madhwa Brahmin man, dies in the Agrahara of the village Durvasapura. As per Madhwa customs, his last rites must be performed at the earliest. However, due to Narayanappa's rebellious actions in life, which included eating meat, consuming liquor and marrying a prostitute, there is disagreement amongst the Brahmins of the village as to who will perform his rites.

  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Girish KarnadGirish KarnadPraneshacharya
  • Photo of P. LankeshP. LankeshNarayanappa
  • Photo of Snehalata ReddySnehalata Reddy
  • Photo of B.R. JayaramB.R. Jayaram
  • Photo of Dasharathi DixitDasharathi Dixit
  • Photo of Lakshmi KrishnamurthyLakshmi Krishnamurthy

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