Ranadheera Kanteerava (1960)
Ranadheera Kanteerava is a 1960 Indian Kannada-language historical drama biographical film directed by the editor-turned-director N. C. Rajan and written by G. V. Iyer. It is one of the most popular films of acclaimed Kannada actor Rajkumar, who plays the role of an emperor Kanthirava Narasaraja I of the Wodeyar dynasty, Mysore, who was fondly named as Ranadheera Kantheerava. The film depicts the life of Kanteerava, who is known for his immense physical strength through wrestling. The film was credited to be one of the most authentic historical films made, since it was entirely based on the documents found in the Mysore Palace. The film also stars Udaykumar, Leelavathi, K. S. Ashwath and Sandhya in prominent roles.
Director: N. C. Rajan
Genre: History
Runtime: 141 min
Release Date: February 14, 1960
Cast
- Dr. Rajkumar - Ranadheera Kanteerava
- Leelavathi - Doddi
- Udaykumar - Vishwanatha Shasthry
- K. S. Ashwath - Nirisha
- T. R. Narasimharaju - Kasturi
- B. Ramadevi - Thimmajja Ammanni
- T. N. Balakrishna - Appanna
- G. V. Iyer - Thungarya
- Sandhya - Lakshmammanni
Screenplay
- G. V. Iyer (Story)
- G. V. Iyer (Screenplay)
- G. V. Iyer (Dialogue)
- G. V. Iyer (Lyricist)
Music: G. K. Venkatesh
Editing: N. C. Rajan
Production: Kannada Chalanachithra Kalavidara Sangha
Language: ?????
Original Language: kn
More Films by Director: N. C. Rajan
More Films in Genre: History
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ranadheera Kanteerava about?
- Ranadheera Kanteerava is a 1960 Indian Kannada-language historical drama biographical film directed by the editor-turned-director N. C. Rajan and written by G. V. Iyer. It is one of the most popular films of acclaimed Kannada actor Rajkumar, who plays the role of an emperor Kanthirava Narasaraja I of the Wodeyar dynasty, Mysore, who was fondly named as Ranadheera Kantheerava. The film depicts the life of Kanteerava, who is known for his immense physical strength through wrestling. The film was credited to be one of the most authentic historical films made, since it was entirely based on the documents found in the Mysore Palace. The film also stars Udaykumar, Leelavathi, K. S. Ashwath and Sandhya in prominent roles.
- Who directed Ranadheera Kanteerava?
- Ranadheera Kanteerava was directed by N. C. Rajan.
- Who stars in Ranadheera Kanteerava?
- Ranadheera Kanteerava stars Dr. Rajkumar, Leelavathi, Udaykumar, K. S. Ashwath, T. R. Narasimharaju, B. Ramadevi.
- How long is Ranadheera Kanteerava?
- Ranadheera Kanteerava has a runtime of 2h 21m (141 minutes).
- What genre is Ranadheera Kanteerava?
- Ranadheera Kanteerava is a History film.