Kanchana Sita (1978)

Cast

• Ramdas - Rama
• Keshav Panicker - Valmiki
• Ravindram Nair
• Chinnapuliah
• Venkateswarlu
• Kondavalasa Lakshmana Rao

Screenplay

• Govindan Aravindan
• Valmiki

Themes

Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation

Keywords

husband wife relationship, horse, nature, hindu mythology, father son relationship

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kanchana Sita about?

The film interprets a story from the Uttara Kanda of the epic poem Ramayana, where Rama sends his wife, Sita, to the jungle to satisfy his subjects. Sita is never actually seen in the film, but her virtual presence is compellingly evoked in the moods of the forest and the elements. The film retells the epic from a womens' liberationist perspective, and is about the tragedy of power and the sacrifices that adherence to dharma demands, including abandoning a chaste wife.

Who directed Kanchana Sita?

Kanchana Sita was directed by Govindan Aravindan.

Who stars in Kanchana Sita?

Kanchana Sita stars Ramdas, Keshav Panicker, Ravindram Nair, Chinnapuliah, Venkateswarlu, Kondavalasa Lakshmana Rao.

How long is Kanchana Sita?

Kanchana Sita has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).

What genre is Kanchana Sita?

Kanchana Sita is a Drama film.

Where was Kanchana Sita produced?

Kanchana Sita was produced in India.

What are the themes of Kanchana Sita?

The themes of Kanchana Sita include: Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation.