Savithri (The Wife) is a 1979 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed by T. S. Ranga starring H. G. Somashekar Rao, Anil Thakker, Vasant Kumar and Ashwini.[1] The film is based on a novel by Ram. Sha. Lokapura. The film won the Karnataka State Film Award for Second Best Film.[2][3]
| Savithri | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | T. S. Ranga |
| Screenplay by | T. S. Ranga |
| Story by | Ram. Sha. Lokapura |
| Starring | H. G. Somashekar Rao |
| Cinematography | Barun Mukherji |
| Edited by | J. Stanley |
| Music by | Gunasingh |
Production company | Hamzu Films |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Cast
edit- H. G. Somashekar Rao
- Anil Thakker
- Vasant Kumar
- Ashwini
Reception
editFilm director Kenneth George Godwin reviewing the film at the 5th Hong Kong International Film Festival, wrote that "T.S. Ranga’s SAVITHRI – THE WIFE is an interesting film with some parallels to Phutane’s film [Sarvasakshi], but without the supernatural overtones and perhaps a bit more difficult for a non-Indian to identify with".[4]
References
edit- ^ "Actor Somashekar Rao of 'Mithileya Seetheyaru' fame dies at 86". Mysooru News. November 3, 2020. Archived from the original on November 3, 2020. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- ^ "A silent voice exits". The Hindu. 26 April 2018. Archived from the original on 31 October 2023.
- ^ "Indian Cinema '79/'80" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. p. 129. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 January 2013.
- ^ Godwin, Kenneth George (November 2, 2024). "The 5th Hong Kong International Film Festival, part three". Cagey Films.