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| Directed by | H. L. N. Simha |
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| Written by | G. V. Iyer |
| Produced by | A. V. Meiyappan C. R. Basavaraju Gubbi Veeranna |
| Starring | Rajkumar Pandari Bai Raja Sulochana Narasimha Raju |
| Cinematography | S. Maruthi Rao |
| Edited by | K. Shankar |
| Music by | R. Sudarsanam
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada
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Bedara Kannappa is a 1954 Indian Kannada-language film directed by H. L. N. Simha and written by G. V. Iyer. It stars Rajkumar and Pandari Bai in lead roles. Bedara Kannappa started as a play produced by the Gubbi Veeranna Nataka Company before it became a Kannada film.[1] The film was a launch pad to Rajkumar's career. It also marked the debut of Narasimharaju, who went on to be named among Kannada cinema's finest actors, alongside Rajkumar. The success of this movie was reported to have spurred the pace of production of Kannada movies significantly.[2]
The movie is an adaptation of the stage play by Gubbi Veeranna Nataka Company [3] which was based on the folktale of the hunter Kannappa who proves his extreme devotion to Shiva by gouging out both his eyes.[4] It ran in theaters for one hundred days. The movie was dubbed in Tamil as Vedan Kannappa. It was remade in Telugu as Kalahasti Mahatyam also starring Rajkumar in his only non-Kannada film appearance. The Telugu movie was also a hit.[5] It was the first Kannada film to win a national award.[6] The song Shivappa Kayo Tande (literally Shiva, protect me oh father) is very popular and is sung even today in orchestras.The movie was remade in Hindi in 1955 by the same director- producer duo as Shiv Bhakta.[7] It was again remade in Telugu in 1976 as Bhakta Kannappa.[8]
Cast
| Character | Actor |
|---|---|
| Dinna / Kannappa | Rajkumar |
| Neela, wife of Dinna | Pandari Bai |
| Young Dinna | Ratan |
| Young Neela | Kushala Kumari |
| Kailasanatha Sastry | G. V. Iyer |
| Gowri, Wife of Kailasanath | Kumari |
| Kasinatha Sastry, son of Kailasanath | Narasimharaju |
| Shiva | H. R. Shastry |
| Parvathi | Yellamma Devi |
| Srihari | Rushyendramani |
| Chintamani | Rajasulochana |
| Basavareddy | A. V. Subba Rao |
| M. R. Dasappa | |
| Mani Aiyar | |
| M. R. Nanjappa | |
| Narayana | |
| S. R. Raju |
Soundtrack
The film's soundtrack was composed by R. Sudharsanam. The song "Shivappa kaayo thande" became a huge hit.
Kannada songs
Lyrics were by S. Nanjappa. Playback singers are C. S. Jayaraman, T. A. Mothi, M. L. Vasanthakumari, T. S. Bagavathi & P. Susheela.
| Track# | Song | Singer(s) | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Shivappa Kaayo thande" | C. S. Jayaraman | S. Nanjappa | 03:47 |
| 2 | "Shivane Endodane" | C. S. Jayaraman | 03:28 | |
| 3 | "Kaayo Tandeye Seva Karunisee" | C. S. Jayaraman | 02:51 | |
| 4 | "Yennodey Noo Aemba.... Yennodayaa Bava Banthu" | C. S. Jayaraman | 03:02 | |
| 5 | "Daari Kaadu Naa Balu Nonde" | M. L. Vasanthakumari | 03:05 | |
| 6 | "Aasha Gaganadhe.... Vidhi Gaidha" | T. S. Bagavathi | 03:02 | |
| 7 | "Dayaamayaa Eshaa" | T. S. Bagavathi | 02:03 | |
| 8 | "Saaku Saaku Navamohana" | T. S. Bagavathi | 02:49 | |
| 9 | "Naliyuva Baa Iniyaa" | T. S. Bagavathi | 02:42 | |
| 10 | C. S. Jayaraman | |||
| 11 | "Aasha Gaganade" | T. S. Bagavathi | 03:21 | |
| 12 | "Maayege Siluki Marulade Manuja" | T.A. Moti | 02:53 | |
| 13 | "Sringeri Geervani" | P. Susheela | 03:11 |
Tamil Dubbed Version Songs
Playback singers are T. M. Soundararajan, T. A. Mothi, Thiruchi Loganathan, M. L. Vasanthakumari, T. S. Bagavathi, Radha Jayalakshmi & P. Susheela.
| Track# | Song | Singer(s) | Length (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Ennappan Andro Endhan" | TM Soundararajan | 03:47 |
| 2 | "Sivane Endradhudan Manathil" | TM Soundararajan | 03:28 |
| 3 | "Karo Thandhaiye Dhevaa Arulnidhi" | TM Soundararajan | 02:51 |
| 4 | "En Manamum Iruladhanil.... Ennudaiyaai Bhava Bandham" | TM Soundararajan | 03:12 |
| 5 | "Thedi Thedi Naan Manam Nondhen" | ML Vasanthakumari | 03:05 |
| 6 | "Aasai Kadalile.... Vidhi Seidha Mosatthinaale" | TS Bhagavathi | 03:02 |
| 7 | "Dhayaa Mayaa Eesa" | TS Bhagavathi | 02:03 |
| 8 | "Thaarum Thaarum Navamoganaa" | Radha Jayalakshmi | 02:49 |
| 9 | "Azhaguru Maalai Idhe" | TS Bhagavathi | 02:42 |
| 10 | "Dhaasano Dhaasan Nee" | TM Soundararajan | 00:44 |
| 11 | TS Bhagavathi | 03:21 | |
| 12 | "Maayaiyin Irulil Marulaadhe Manidha" | TA Mothi | 02:53 |
| 13 | P Susheela | 03:11 | |
| 14 | "Aasaikkoru Aann Pillai" | Tiruchi Loganathan & TS Bhagavathi | 03:02 |
Awards
Notes and references
- ↑ Bedara Kannappa 1954. The Hindu(17 May 2008).
- ↑ https://www.deccanherald.com/metrolife/metrolife-your-bond-with-bengaluru/kannada-films-for-all-time-700916.html
- ↑ https://www.deccanherald.com/amp/metrolife/metrolife-lifestyle/here-are-some-must-watch-iconic-films-of-dr-rajkumar-829441.html
- ↑ Kannappa
- ↑ http://www.telugucinema.com/Bhakta-Kannappa-1976-Retrospective
- ↑ History: Landmark film - Bedara Kannappa. Chitraloka(25 August 2013). Retrieved 5 October 2013.
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VU_kSMfF8u4
- ↑ http://www.telugucinema.com/Bhakta-Kannappa-1976-Retrospective
- ↑ 2nd National Film Awards. Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 23 August 2011.
External links
- Bedara Kannappa on Chiloka
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- Songs from Bedara Kannapa
- Frontline: India's National Magazine
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