Bhakta Kanakadasa

Bhakta Kanakadasa (Kannada: ಭಕ್ತ ಕನಕದಾಸ) is a 1960 Indian Kannada language film, directed by Y. R. Swamy. It depicts the spiritual journey of Kanakadasa, who was a devotee of the Hindu deity Krishna, and a poet belonging to the Dasa sect. The film stars Rajkumar, Krishna Kumari and Udaykumar in the major roles. This film, officially marked the 100th production/release of Kannada cinema, since its inception in 1934.

Bhakta Kanakadasa
Directed byY. R. Swamy
Screenplay byHunsur Krishnamurthy
Story byHunsur Krishnamurthy
Produced byD. R. Naidu
StarringDr.Rajkumar
CinematographyR. Madhu
Edited byGovinda Swamy
M.S. Parthasarathy
Music byM. Venkataraju
Distributed byShaymprasad Movies
Release date
  • 30 November 1960 (1960-11-30)
Running time
127 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Boasting of lilting tunes including the works of Kanakadasa himself, the songs were held in high esteem. The music was composed by M. Venkataraju, the songs turned very popular. Edited by Govinda Swamy & M.S. Parthasarathy

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