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{{short description|1971 film by Dorai–Bhagavan}}
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{{Infobox film
| name = Kasturi Nivasa
| image = Kasturi Nivasa.jpg
| caption = DVD cover
| director = [[Dorai–Bhagavan]]
| producer = [[K. C. N. Gowda]]
| screenplay = Dorai–Bhagavan
| story = G. Balasubramanium
| starring = {{plainlist|
*[[Dr. Rajkumar|Rajkumar]]
*[[K. S. Ashwath]]
*[[Jayanthi (actress)|Jayanthi]]
*[[Aarathi]]
}} Baby Rani
| music = [[G. K. Venkatesh]]
| cinematography = {{plainlist|
*B. Dorairaj
*Chettibabu
*N. G. Rao
}}
| editing = {{plainlist|
*Venkataram
*Kalyan
}}
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|1971|1|29|df=y}}
| runtime = 152 minutes
| studio = Anupam Movies
| country = India
| language = Kannada
| budget = ₹3.75 [[lakh]]<ref name="hindu" />
}}

'''''Kasturi Nivasa''''' ({{audio|Kn-ಕಸ್ತೂರಿ ನಿವಾಸ.ogg|pronunciation}} {{translation|House of Fragrance}}) is a 1971 Indian [[Kannada]]-language [[Drama (film and television)|drama film]] written and directed by the director duo [[Dorai–Bhagavan]] based on a story by G. Balasubramanium which was loosely inspired by [[William Shakespeare]]'s play ''[[Timon of Athens]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Puttaswamy |first=K. |date=4 March 2023 |title=How Dorai-Bhagavan conquered the family drama genre |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/how-dorai-bhagavan-conquered-the-family-drama-genre-1197052.html |website=Deccan Herald |language=en |access-date=29 August 2023 |archive-date=29 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230829115427/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/how-dorai-bhagavan-conquered-the-family-drama-genre-1197052.html |url-status=live }}</ref> It was produced by [[K. C. N. Gowda]] under the banner of Anupam Movies. The film stars [[Dr. Rajkumar|Rajkumar]] as Ravi Varma, an extremely generous man, who succumbs to his intention of being generous no matter what happens. It features [[Jayanthi (actress)|Jayanthi]], [[Raja Shankar]], [[K. S. Ashwath]] and [[Aarathi]] in key roles.<ref name=":1" />

After Balasubramaniam wrote the story exclusively for [[Sivaji Ganesan]], director [[K. Shankar]] and producer Noor were impressed. Sivaji Ganesan however refused citing that the film had a tragic ending. In early 1971, [[Chi. Udayashankar]] and [[S.P. Varadaraj|S. P. Varadaraj]] chanced upon the project. Eventually, they coaxed [[Dorai–Bhagavan]] to listen to the story. Upon hearing the story, they agreed on making the film with Rajkumar in the lead role. They bought the rights of the film for ₹38,000. The film was bankrolled by [[K. C. N. Gowda]].<ref name="hindu" /> It features original songs composed by G. K. Venkatesh, while the filming was done by B. Dorairaj, Chettibabu and N. G. Rao.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-12-25 |title=Kasthuri Nivasa – ಕಸ್ತೂರಿ ನಿವಾಸ (1971/೧೯೭೧) |url=https://kannadamoviesinfo.wordpress.com/2012/12/25/kasthuri-nivasa-1971/ |access-date=2022-09-21 |website=Kannada Movies Info |language=en |archive-date=21 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220921081025/https://kannadamoviesinfo.wordpress.com/2012/12/25/kasthuri-nivasa-1971/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

Expectations for ''Kasturi Nivasa'' were low. Upon its release on 29 January 1971, initial response was tepid, but favorable word-of-mouth publicity and positive critical response helped it to become a box office success, with a theatrical run of 100 days in 16 theatres across [[Karnataka]]. The film was remade in [[Hindi]] as ''[[Shaandaar (1974 film)|Shaandaar]]'' (1974),<ref>{{Cite news |date=9 July 2019 |title=On Sanjeev Kumar's 81st birthday, a look at why he remains unparalleled as an actor on the Indian screen |language=en |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/on-sanjeev-kumar-s-81st-birthday-a-look-at-why-he-remains-unparalleled-as-an-actor-on-the-indian-screen/story-Ly6xRJjL8xmpgfAN0b1yvL.html |url-status=live |access-date=1 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201107230612/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/on-sanjeev-kumar-s-81st-birthday-a-look-at-why-he-remains-unparalleled-as-an-actor-on-the-indian-screen/story-Ly6xRJjL8xmpgfAN0b1yvL.html |archive-date=7 November 2020}}</ref> and in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] as ''[[Avandhan Manidhan]]'' (1975).<ref name="passed up" /> The film's soundtrack was well received with the songs ''Aadisidaata'' and ''Aadisi Nodu Beelisi Nodu'' becoming chartbusters.<ref name="bm1">{{Cite news |date=3 November 2014 |title=Kasturi Nivasa back in colour |work=[[Bangalore Mirror]] |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/Kasturi-Nivasa-back-in-colour/articleshow/45026123.cms |url-status=live |access-date=5 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141105092549/http://www.bangaloremirror.com/entertainment/south-masala/Kasturi-Nivasa-back-in-colour/articleshow/45026123.cms |archive-date=5 November 2014}}</ref>

In 2014, ''Kasturi Nivasa'' became the second Kannada film to be digitally [[Remaster|remastered]] and [[Film colorization|colourised]], at an estimated cost of ₹2 [[crore]]. The project of colorising the film was taken up by K. C. N. Gowda himself. However, he died midway through the project. After he died, his son, K. C. N. Mohan took over the project.<ref name=":2" /> The updated version was released on 7 November 2014 in over 100 theatres in [[Karnataka]]. It was a commercial success that generated mostly positive reviews.<ref name="toi1" /><ref name=":0" />

== Plot ==
Ravi Varma, owner of a matchbox factory is a [[widower]] and has lost his daughter in an accident. Recognising that his honest employee Chandru is in a similar position, he decides to help Chandru financially. As Chandru attends training in the US, Ravi takes care of Chandru's charming daughter. On return, Chandru suggests changing the company's structure. Ravi, who is a traditionalist becomes infuriated. Protesting this, Chandru resigns and starts his own matchbox company and becomes the leading matchbox manufacturer. Ravi has planned to propose to his secretary Neela, but when she seeks his permission to marry Chandru, he blesses her.

Facing financial losses because of excessive charity, Ravi puts up his house for sale. Chandru calls for the highest bid to give it back to Ravi, but Ravi does not accept. Circumstances lead to Ravi's downfall. The film ends on a tragic note. Neela requests him to give her the dove for her sick daughter. But Ravi has just sold the dove, to prepare a meal for Neela. Unable to say no to a request he breathes his last.

== Cast ==
* [[Dr. Rajkumar|Rajkumar]] as Ravi Varma
*[[Jayanthi (actress)|Jayanthi]] as Neela
*[[Aarathi]] as Lakshmi
* [[Raja Shankar]] as Chandru
* Baby Rani as Rani
* [[K. S. Ashwath]] as Ramaiah
* [[Narasimharaju (Kannada actor)|Narasimharaju]] as Sampath
* [[Balakrishna (Kannada actor)|Balakrishna]] as Bhojarajaiah<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Heather |date=2 November 2017 |title=Kasturi Nivasa |url=https://cinemachaat.com/2017/11/02/kasturi-nivasa/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200621003022/https://cinemachaat.com/2017/11/02/kasturi-nivasa/ |archive-date=21 June 2020 |access-date=2 March 2021 |website=Cinema Chaat |language=en}}</ref>
*[[Vijayashree]]
* Surekha
* Halam

== Production ==

=== Development ===
The story ''Kasturi Nivasam'' written by G. Balasubramanium had been bought by film producer Noor for {{INR}} 25,000 wanting to make a film in Tamil with [[Sivaji Ganesan]] However, Ganesan was reluctant after hearing the story, considering that the film had a tragic ending with the protagonist dying. In early 1971, Kannada screenwriter Chi. Udayashankar and [[Dr. Rajkumar|Rajkumar]]’s younger brother S. P. Varadaraj chanced upon the project. Eventually, they coaxed [[Dorai–Bhagavan]] (B. Dorai Raj and S.K. Bhagavan) to listen to the story. Upon hearing the story, Dorai–Bhagavan, were interested in making the film with Rajkumar under their banner Anupam Movies.

=== Casting and filming ===
The director duo was not sure if Rajkumar would accept the role. Rajkumar was then convinced by his brother Varadappa, following which the rights were bought from Noor by Dorai–Bhagavan for {{INR}}38,000. Rajkumar received a remuneration of {{INR}}15,000.<ref>{{Cite news |date=4 April 2014 |title=Kasturi Nivasa in colour |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Kasturi-Nivasa-in-colour/articleshow/33234719.cms |url-status=live |access-date=5 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141207162037/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Kasturi-Nivasa-in-colour/articleshow/33234719.cms |archive-date=7 December 2014}}</ref>

Filming done in [[Mysore]] and [[Kanteerava Studios]] in [[Bangalore]], was completed in 19 and a half days, having spent {{INR}}3.75 lakh.<ref name="hindu">{{Cite news |last=Venkatasubba Rao |first=K. N. |date=12 July 2008 |title=Kasturi Nivasa 1971 |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/kasturi-nivasa-1971/article1420537.ece |url-status=live |access-date=8 November 2015 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190722171026/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/enspKasturi-Nivasa-1971/article15385016.ece |archive-date=22 July 2019}}</ref> The dove used in the film was bought for {{INR}}500 from outside the erstwhile [[Mysore State]].<ref name="toi1">{{Cite news |date=5 November 2014 |title=Rajkumar-starrer to make a colourful comeback |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/City/Bangalore/Rajkumar-starrer-to-make-a-colourful-comeback/articleshow/45039586.cms |url-status=live |access-date=5 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151120093846/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/City/Bangalore/Rajkumar-starrer-to-make-a-colourful-comeback/articleshow/45039586.cms |archive-date=20 November 2015}}</ref> When filming began in 1971, ''Kasturi Nivasa'' was initially to have been shot in colour. On the second day of filming, the producer [[K. C. N. Gowda]] asked the team to stop filming on its second day and was adamant about filming it in colour, in spite of having a black-and-white set of {{INR}}1.25 [[lakh]]. He felt the film must be shot in [[Eastmancolor]], and said he was ready to incur an additional expenditure of {{INR}}5.5 lakh. But Rajkumar felt it should go on as conceived. Finally, Rajkumar on insisting Gowda that money not be wasted, the filming resumed in black-and-white.<ref name="passed up">{{Cite news |date=5 November 2014 |title=Sivaji Ganesan passed up on the offer |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/sivaji-ganesan-passed-up-on-the-offer/article6565823.ece |url-status=live |access-date=8 November 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161101170009/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/sivaji-ganesan-passed-up-on-the-offer/article6565823.ece |archive-date=1 November 2016}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
The music was composed by [[G. K. Venkatesh]]. The album consists of six tracks. The songs "Aadisidaata" and "Aadisi Nodu Beelisi Nodu" were written by [[Chi. Udayashankar]], who also wrote the film's screenplay.<ref>{{Cite web |title=''Kasturi Nivasa'' on Saregama |url=http://www.saregama.com/portal/pages/film?mode=get_album_info&albumId=2356 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110929190914/http://www.saregama.com/portal/pages/film?mode=get_album_info&albumId=2356 |archive-date=29 September 2011 |access-date=2 July 2011 |website=[[Saregama]]}}</ref> On the final day of the re-recording, while scoring the background music for the climax, [[L. Vaidyanathan]], assistant to Venkatesh, felt free verse would enhance the mood and add additional depth to the situation. Immediately, Udayashankar was called and made to listen to the tune on violin, he then wrote the lyrics for song "Aadisidaata" which Venkatesh himself sang.<ref name="hindu" /> The song "Nee Bandu Nintaaga" was loosely inspired by "Yeh Dil Diwana Hai" from the 1970 Hindi film ''[[Ishq Par Zor Nahin]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Deshmukh |first=Arunkumar |date=15 June 2013 |title=Multiple Version Songs (12): Similar songs in Hindi and Kannada |url=https://www.songsofyore.com/similar-songs-in-hindi-and-kannada/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200101140633/https://www.songsofyore.com/similar-songs-in-hindi-and-kannada/ |archive-date=1 January 2020 |access-date=2 March 2021 |website=Songs Of Yore}}</ref> The song "Aadisi Nodu Beelisi Nodu" also featured as a background song in the opening scene of the 2025 [[Malayalam]]-language film ''[[Officer on Duty]]''.
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Title
!Lyrics
!Singers
!Length
|-
|"Nee Bandu Nintaga"
|[[R. N. Jayagopal]]
|[[P. B. Sreenivas]]
[[P. Susheela]]
|4:17
|-
|"Aadisi Nodu Beelisi Nodu"
|[[Chi. Udayashankar]]
|P. B. Sreenivas
|3:19
|-
|"Aadona Neenu Naanu"
|[[Vijaya Narasimha]]
|P. B. Sreenivas
|3:41
|-
|"Elle Iru Hege Iru"
|Chi. Udaya Shankar
|P. Susheela
|3:26
|-
|"Aadisidaata Besara Moodi"
|Chi. Udaya Shankar
|[[G. K. Venkatesh]]
|3:21
|-
|"Oh Geleya" (Cabaret song)
|R. N. Jayagopal
|[[L. R. Eswari]]
|3:19
|}

== Themes ==
The film stresses the principle that "life is to give—not to take". The role of Ravi Varma, the protagonist played by Rajkumar is a character who upholds the values of life even it means his destruction; a person who is keen on retaining his character's purity and those morals he has cherished. Ravi Varma led a lonely yet righteous life. He did not break his principles even as it led to his downfall.

== Reception ==

=== Critical response ===
Hita Prakash of ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' praised the film for portraying the nuances of leading a righteous yet lonely life.<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 April 2020 |title=Here are some must-watch iconic films of Dr Rajkumar |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/metrolife/metrolife-lifestyle/here-are-some-must-watch-iconic-films-of-dr-rajkumar-829441.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210414141504/https://www.deccanherald.com/metrolife/metrolife-lifestyle/here-are-some-must-watch-iconic-films-of-dr-rajkumar-829441.html |archive-date=14 April 2021 |access-date=4 August 2021 |website=[[Deccan Herald]]}}</ref> It was also praised for chartering the rise of new order – the relevance of modern manufacturing techniques and the loss of class divide with an associated loss of morals.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2 November 2017 |title=Kasturi Nivasa |url=https://cinemachaat.com/2017/11/02/kasturi-nivasa/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200621003022/https://cinemachaat.com/2017/11/02/kasturi-nivasa/ |archive-date=21 June 2020 |access-date=19 June 2020 |website=cinemachaat.com}}</ref> Sivaji Ganesan was all praise for Rajkumar's performance in the film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 February 2021 |title=Director looks back on 50 years of Kasturi Nivasa |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/director-looks-back-on-50-years-of-kasturi-nivasa-948104.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220905162749/https://www.deccanherald.com/amp/entertainment/entertainment-news/director-looks-back-on-50-years-of-kasturi-nivasa-948104.html |archive-date=5 September 2022 |access-date=5 September 2022 |website=[[Deccan Herald]]}}</ref>

=== Box office ===
The film got an average response in its initial run of nine weeks. However, it picked up soon and went on to complete 175 days at several centres across Karnataka with a 100-day run at 16 centres in [[Mysore]].<ref name="hindu" /> Learning of the film's success, Sivaji Ganesan purchased the remake rights for {{INR}}2 lakh. The Tamil version of ''Kasturi Nivasa'', directed by [[A. C. Tirulokchandar]], was ''[[Avandhan Manidhan]]'' (1975).<ref name="passed up" />

== Colourisation ==
[[File:Kasturi Nivasa B&W, colour comparison.jpg|thumb|left|175px|alt=black-and-white film scene above a colourised version of the same scene|A comparison between the original (''above'') and colourised versions]]
''Kasturi Nivasa'' was Rajkumar's second film to be colourised and then theatrically released, after ''[[Satya Harishchandra (1965 Kannada film)|Satya Harishchandra]]'' (1965), a colourised version of which was released in 2008. The project to colourise ''Kasturi Nivasa'' was taken up by its producer [[K. C. N. Gowda]]. With parts of the film's [[Original camera negative|negatives]] damaged, the first step in colourisation involved procuring the archival print from the Karnataka film archives. Bits of the negatives were then procured from other sources and spliced together to restore the original quality of the film (in black-and-white).<ref name="th1">{{Cite news |date=5 November 2014 |title=Catch the all-new Kasturi Nivas |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/catch-the-allnew-kasturi-nivas/article6565809.ece |url-status=live |access-date=11 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220311051321/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/catch-the-allnew-kasturi-nivas/article6565809.ece |archive-date=11 March 2022}}</ref> The colourisation work was carried out by 60 personnel for a period of 20 months, who coloured each of the 215,000 [[Film frame|frames]] of the original film. The music of the film was also recreated. The audio of the film stored digitally was converted to [[5.1 surround sound]].<ref name="tht1">{{Cite news |date=17 November 2014 |title=A Restored Rajkumar Classic Sets the Box Office on Fire |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2014/nov/17/a-restored-rajkumar-classic-sets-the-box-office-on-fire-683248.html |url-status=live |access-date=11 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201024175611/https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2014/nov/17/A-Restored-Rajkumar-Classic-Sets-the-Box-Office-on-Fire-683248.html |archive-date=24 October 2020}}</ref>

With the work 70 per cent completed, Gowda died in October 2012.<ref name="bm1" /> Following his death, his son K. C. N. Mohan took over the project.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |date=28 January 2014 |title=Rajkumar's 'Kasturi Nivasa' Now in Colour |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Rajkumar%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%98Kasturi-Nivasa%E2%80%99-Now-in-Colour/2014/01/28/article2023988.ece |url-status=dead |access-date=5 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141221160549/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Rajkumar%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%98Kasturi-Nivasa%E2%80%99-Now-in-Colour/2014/01/28/article2023988.ece |archive-date=21 December 2014}}</ref> Speaking of colourising the dresses in film's frames, he said, "We had to take into consideration the costumes of the 1970s. We used a software which gave us the nearest-matching colour." The black-and-white film was first saved in digital format before removing the scratches, dots and rainy lines from it. Based on the grey scales, colours were then added using a [[Digital ICE|digital enhancement technique]] for the first time for an Indian film. The colourised film has a [[frame rate]] of 24 per second. The project was completed at a cost of {{INRConvert|2|c}}.<ref name="toi1" />

The colourised film released on 7 November 2014, in over 100 prints in [[Karnataka]].<ref name="th1" /> Upon the theatrical re-release, the film opened to a good response from the audience.<ref>{{Cite news |date=7 November 2014 |title=Rajkumar returns |work=[[Bangalore Mirror]] |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/Rajkumar-returns/articleshow/45073754.cms |url-status=live |access-date=8 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141107213103/http://www.bangaloremirror.com/entertainment/south-masala/Rajkumar-returns/articleshow/45073754.cms |archive-date=7 November 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=7 November 2014 |title=Dr Rajkumar still holds sway over fans |work=[[Deccan Herald]] |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/440236/dr-rajkumar-still-holds-sway.html |url-status=live |access-date=8 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141107215045/http://www.deccanherald.com/content/440236/dr-rajkumar-still-holds-sway.html |archive-date=7 November 2014}}</ref> It opened to packed audiences in the initial weeks of its release, performing well in both single screens and multiplexes.<ref name="tht1" /> Competing against other films that released during the time of its release, the film performed well and trade analysts speculated a {{INR}}2 [[crore]] revenue in its first week of re-release.<ref name=":0" /> Film critic Shyam Prasad S. of ''[[Bangalore Mirror]]'' remarked that the coloured version "retains the charm of the old world films." He further added that "the colouring was not a restoration work. It has made the classic even better. It highlights minute details like the torn wool and discoloring of the torn part of the tattered suit in the latter half of the movie."<ref>{{Cite news |date=12 November 2014 |title=Movie review: Kasturi Nivasa |work=[[Bangalore Mirror]] |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/Movie-review-Kasturi-Nivasa/articleshow/45125779.cms |url-status=live |access-date=23 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150326201440/http://www.bangaloremirror.com/entertainment/reviews/Movie-review-Kasturi-Nivasa/articleshow/45125779.cms |archive-date=26 March 2015}}</ref> Following a good response at the domestic box-office reports, in late November 2014 the film was screened in six cities in the United States.<ref>{{Cite news |date=20 November 2014 |title=Kasturi Nivasa to Release in the US |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Kasturi-Nivasa-to-Release-in-the-US/2014/11/20/article2531817.ece |url-status=dead |access-date=23 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141222182513/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Kasturi-Nivasa-to-Release-in-the-US/2014/11/20/article2531817.ece |archive-date=22 December 2014}}</ref>

== Legacy ==
The film is considered to be a milestone in [[Kannada cinema]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=28 August 2020 |title=After Dr Rajkumar, Rachita Ram to live in Kasturi Nivasa |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/after-dr-rajkumar-rachita-ram-to-live-in-kasturi-nivasa/articleshow/77798930.cms |url-status=live |access-date=2 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210329165549/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/after-dr-rajkumar-rachita-ram-to-live-in-kasturi-nivasa/articleshow/77798930.cms |archive-date=29 March 2021}}</ref> The role of Ravi Varma, the protagonist played by Rajkumar is a character who upholds the values of life even it means his destruction; a person who is keen on retaining his character's purity and those morals he has cherished. The character became an inspiration for the protagonist, Siddhartha of the 2017 film ''[[Raajakumara]]'' which starred Rajkumar's son [[Puneeth Rajkumar|Puneeth]]. "Every character played by Dr Rajkumar... Some roles like that of Rajeeva's character in ''[[Bangaarada Manushya|Bangarada Manushya]]'' and the one in ''Kasturi Nivasa'', have attained greatness due to this. They are considered to be the topmost films in Dr Rajkumar's career. This is also one of the reasons why the recently released film ''[[Raajakumara]]'' featuring [[Puneeth Rajkumar]], has great similarities of those selfless acts of Annavru in Kasturi Nivasa and this instantly connected with the audience", said film historian Srinivas.<ref>{{Cite news |last=SM |first=Shashiprasad |date=19 July 2017 |title=Legends of the fall |work=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/sandalwood/190717/legends-of-the-fall.html |url-status=live |access-date=26 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190525011021/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/sandalwood/190717/legends-of-the-fall.html |archive-date=25 May 2019}}</ref> The film was also noted for featuring the dove which has over the years attained a cult status and is noted for its special connection with the [[List of South Indian film families#Rajkumar family|Rajkumar Family]]. Puneeth Rajkumar can also be seen with a dove in ''[[Raajakumara|Raajkumara]]''. [[Shiva Rajkumar|Shivarajkumar]], Rajkumar's eldest son was also seen with a dove in the 2022 film ''[[Bairagee]].''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lokesh |first=Vinay |date=12 June 2022 |title=Exclusive: The special connection between pigeons and the Rajkumars |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/exclusive-the-special-connection-between-pigeons-and-the-rajkumars/articleshow/92147813.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220618182534/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/exclusive-the-special-connection-between-pigeons-and-the-rajkumars/articleshow/92147813.cms |archive-date=18 June 2022 |access-date=18 June 2022 |website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=13 November 2014 |title=Kasturi Nivasa has hit the bullseye at the box-office |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Kasturi-Nivasa-has-hit-the-bullseye-at-the-box-office/articleshow/45131680.cms |url-status=live |access-date=16 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141120002452/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Kasturi-Nivasa-has-hit-the-bullseye-at-the-box-office/articleshow/45131680.cms |archive-date=20 November 2014}}</ref>

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Kasturi Nivasa - Revision history

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