Samskara
Originally released in 1970. Samskara is a drama film. directed by Pattabhirama Reddy.
Starring Girish Karnad, Snehalata Reddy, and B.R. Jayaram
Synopsis
Narayanappa, a Madhwa Brahmin man, dies in the Agrahara of the village Durvasapura. As per Madhwa customs, his last rites must be performed at the earliest. However, due to Narayanappa's rebellious actions in life, which included eating meat, consuming liquor and marrying a prostitute, there is disagreement amongst the Brahmins of the village as to who will perform his rites.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 13, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
KN
Original language
Country
India
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KN
Production Companies
- Ramamanohara Chitra
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samskara about?
Narayanappa, a Madhwa Brahmin man, dies in the Agrahara of the village Durvasapura. As per Madhwa customs, his last rites must be performed at the earliest. However, due to Narayanappa's rebellious...
Who directed Samskara?
Samskara was directed by Pattabhirama Reddy.
How long is Samskara?
Samskara has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was Samskara released?
Samskara was released on May 13, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Samskara?
The main cast of Samskara includes Girish Karnad, Snehalata Reddy, B.R. Jayaram, P. Lankesh, Pradhan.