Bhaktha Kanakadasa

Bhakta Kanakadasa 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.

Cast

Dr. Rajkumar

Kanakadasa

K. S. Ashwath

Rudranayaka

Udaykumar

Mallanayaka

T. R. Narasimharaju

Chikka

Krishna Kumari

Lacchi

M.N. Lakshmi Devi

M Jayashree

Crew

Y R Swamy

Director

M Venkataraju

Music

D R Naidu

Producer

Hunsur Krishnamurthy

Screenplay

Hunsur Krishnamurthy

Lyricist

Hunsur Krishnamurthy

Dialogue

R. Madhusudanan

Cinematography