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{{Infobox film<br />
| name = Kathanayaka<br />
| image = Kathanayaka.jpg<br />
| caption = VCD cover<br />
| director = [[P. Vasu]]<br />
| producer = P. Vimal Kumar<br>R Vijayalakshmi<br />
| screenplay = P. Vasu<br />
| starring = [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]]<br>[[Sumalatha]]<br>[[Vajramuni]]<br>[[Seema (actress)|Seema]]<br />
| music = [[M. Ranga Rao]]<br />
| cinematography = M. C. Shekar<br />
| editing = P. Venkateshwara Rao<br />
| studio = Sri Gajalakshmi Combines<br />
| released = {{Film date|1986|01|10|df=y}}<br />
| country = India<br />
| language = Kannada<br />
}}<br />
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'''''Kathanayaka''''' ({{audio|Kn-ಕಥಾನಾಯಕ.ogg|pronunciation}}) is a 1986 Indian [[Kannada]]-language [[action drama film]] written and directed by [[P. Vasu]], and produced by P. Vimal Kumar and R. Vijayalakshmi under Sri Gajalakshmi Combines. The film stars [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]], [[Sumalatha]], [[Vajramuni]] and [[Seema (actress)|Seema]] in the lead roles. The film has musical score by [[M. Ranga Rao]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Kathanayaka |url=http://www.pvasu.com/kathanayaka.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20140812050740/http://www.pvasu.com/kathanayaka.html |archive-date=12 August 2014 |access-date=2014-08-11 |website=pvasu.com |publisher= }}</ref> <br />
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''Kathanayaka'' marks P. Vasu's directorial debut in Kannada.<br />
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== Plot ==<br />
In the dense forests of Karnataka, an honest forest officer becomes a victim of a sinister plot orchestrated by a powerful and unscrupulous man (Ranga's uncle), who is deeply involved in illegal activities. Ranga, a courageous young man, stumbles upon the dark secret that his own uncle is the one responsible for the heinous murder of the forest officer. Determined to bring justice to the slain officer and stop his uncle's nefarious deeds, Ranga sets out to expose the truth.<br />
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However, before Ranga can reveal the evidence, he meets a tragic end at the hands of his ruthless uncle. The news of Ranga’s untimely death shatters his family, especially his twin brother, Prabhakar, who bears a striking resemblance to Ranga.<br />
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Fueled by grief and a burning desire for retribution, Prabhakar vows to avenge his brother's murder. Stepping into Ranga's shoes, Prabhakar embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the truth, dismantle his uncle's criminal empire, and ensure that justice is served. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges and dangers, but his resolve remains unshaken.<br />
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With courage and determination, Prabhakar battles against corruption and evil, striving to fulfill his brother's unfinished mission and restore peace to their community.<br />
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==Cast==<br />
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*[[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]] as Ranga / Prabhu<br />
*[[Sumalatha]] as Sujatha<br />
*[[Vajramuni]] as Dasappa<br />
*[[Leelavathi (actress)|Leelavathi]] <br />
*[[Srinivasa Murthy]] as Forest Officer Kumar <br />
*[[Seema (actress)|Seema]] as Inspector Girija<br />
*Dinesh<br />
*Umesh<br />
*Sathish<br />
*[[Sundar Raj]] as Mahesh<br />
*V. R. Bhashar<br />
*Krishna Rao<br />
*Kamala<br />
*Vijayabarathi<br />
*Srilakshmi<br />
*Shakunthala<br />
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== Production ==<br />
''Kathanayaka'' is the first film independently directed by [[P. Vasu]], following his split from [[Santhana Bharathi]].<ref>{{Cite web|first=|date=2020-04-07|title=Black & White Photographs From The Cinema Resource Centre Archives (IV)|url=https://tcrcindia.com/2020/04/07/black-white-photographs-from-the-cinema-resource-centre-archives-iv/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201202125612/https://tcrcindia.com/2020/04/07/black-white-photographs-from-the-cinema-resource-centre-archives-iv/|archive-date=2 December 2020|access-date=2020-12-02|website=The Cinema Resource Centre}}</ref><br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
* {{IMDb title|tt1356914}}<br />
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{{P. Vasu}}<br />
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[[Category:1986 films]]<br />
[[Category:1986 Kannada-language films]]<br />
[[Category:Films scored by M. Ranga Rao]]<br />
[[Category:Films directed by P. Vasu]]<br />
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