Bedara Kannappa
Bedara Kannappa is a 1954 Indian Kannada-language film directed by H. L. N. Simha and written by G. V. Iyer. It stars Rajkumar and Pandari Bai in lead roles. Bedara Kannappa started as a play produced by the Gubbi Veeranna Nataka Company before it became a Kannada film.[1] The release was a historic moment for the Kannada cinema industry causing its production of films to increase over the next ten years. The film was a launch pad to Rajkumar's career. It marked the debut of Narasimharaju, who went on to be named among Kannada cinema's finest actors, alongside Rajkumar. The success of this movie was reported to have spurred the pace of production of Kannada movies significantly.[2]
| Bedara Kannappa | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | H. L. N. Simha |
| Produced by | A. V. Meiyappan C. R. Basavaraju Gubbi Veeranna |
| Written by | G. V. Iyer |
| Starring | Rajkumar Pandari Bai Raja Sulochana Narasimha Raju |
| Music by | R. Sudarsanam |
| Cinematography | S. Maruthi Rao |
| Edited by | K. Shankar |
Production company | AVM Productions The Karnataka Films Ltd. |
| Distributed by | AVM Productions The Karnataka Films Ltd. |
Release date | 7 May 1954 |
Running time | 165 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
The movie is based on the folktale of the hunter Kannappa who proves his extreme devotion to Shiva by gouging out both his eyes.[3] It ran in theaters for one hundred days and was remade in Telugu as Kalahasti Mahatyam also starring Rajkumar being his only non-Kannada film. The Telugu movie was also a hit.[4] It was the first Kannada film to win a national award.[5] The song Shivappa Kayo Tande (literally Shiva, protect me oh father) is very popular and is sung even today in orchestras.
It was dubbed into Tamil as Vedan Kannappa (Tamil: வேடன் கண்ணப்பா) and released in 1955. The movie was remade in Hindi in 1955 by the same director- producer duo as Shiv Bhakta.[6] It was also remade in Telugu in 1976 as Bhakta Kannappa.[7]
Cast
| Character | Actor |
|---|---|
| Dinna / Kannappa | Rajkumar |
| Neela, wife of Dinna | Pandari Bai |
| Young Dinna | Ratan |
| Young Neela | Kushala Kumari |
| Kailasanatha Sastry | G. V. Iyer |
| Gowri, Wife of Kailasanath | Kumari |
| Kasinatha Sastry, son of Kailasanath | Narasihmaraju |
| Lord Shiva | H. R.Ramachandra Sastry |
| Parvathi | Yellamma Devi |
| Srihari | Rushyendramani |
| Chintamani | Rajasulochana |
| Basavareddy | A. V. Subba Rao |
| M. R. Dasappa | |
| Mani Aiyar | |
| M. R. Nanjappa | |
| Narayana | |
| S. R. Raju |
Soundtrack
The film's soundtrack was composed by R. Sudharsanam. The song "Shivappa kaayo thande" became a huge hit.
Kannada songs
Lyrics were by S. Nanjappa. Playback singers are C. S. Jayaraman, T. A. Mothi, M. L. Vasanthakumari, T. S. Bagavathi & P. Susheela.
| Track# | Song | Singer(s) | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Shivappa Kaayo thande" | C. S. Jayaraman | S. Nanjappa | 03:47 |
| 2 | "Shivane Endodane" | C. S. Jayaraman | 03:28 | |
| 3 | "Kaayo Tandeye Seva Karunisee" | C. S. Jayaraman | 02:51 | |
| 4 | "Yennodey Noo Aemba.... Yennodayaa Bava Banthu" | C. S. Jayaraman | 03:02 | |
| 5 | "Daari Kaadu Naa Balu Nonde" | M. L. Vasanthakumari | 03:05 | |
| 6 | "Aasha Gaganadhe.... Vidhi Gaidha" | T. S. Bagavathi | 03:02 | |
| 7 | "Dayaamayaa Eshaa" | T. S. Bagavathi | 02:03 | |
| 8 | "Saaku Saaku Navamohana" | T. S. Bagavathi | 02:49 | |
| 9 | "Naliyuva Baa Iniyaa" | T. S. Bagavathi | 02:42 | |
| 10 | C. S. Jayaraman | |||
| 11 | "Aasha Gaganade" | T. S. Bagavathi | 03:21 | |
| 12 | "Maayege Siluki Marulade Manuja" | T.A. Moti | 02:53 | |
| 13 | "Sringeri Geervani" | P. Susheela | 03:11 | |
Tamil songs
Playback singers are T. M. Soundararajan, T. A. Mothi, Thiruchi Loganathan, M. L. Vasanthakumari, T. S. Bagavathi, Radha Jayalakshmi & P. Susheela.
| Track# | Song | Singer(s) | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Ennappan Andro Endhan" | T. M. Soundararajan | 03:47 | |
| 2 | "Sivane Endradhudan Manathil" | T. M. Soundararajan | 03:28 | |
| 3 | "Karo Thandhaiye Dhevaa Arulnidhi" | T. M. Soundararajan | 02:51 | |
| 4 | "En Manamum Iruladhanil.... Ennudaiyaai Bhava Bandham" | T. M. Soundararajan | 03:12 | |
| 5 | "Thedi Thedi Naan Manam Nondhen" | M. L. Vasanthakumari | 03:05 | |
| 6 | "Aasai Kadalile.... Vidhi Seidha Mosatthinaale" | T. S. Bagavathi | 03:02 | |
| 7 | "Dhayaa Mayaa Eesa" | T. S. Bagavathi | 02:03 | |
| 8 | "Thaarum Thaarum Navamoganaa" | Radha Jayalakshmi | 02:49 | |
| 9 | "Azhaguru Maalai Idhe" | T. S. Bagavathi | 02:42 | |
| 10 | "Dhaasano Dhaasan Nee" | T. M. Soundararajan | 00:44 | |
| 11 | T. S. Bagavathi | 03:21 | ||
| 12 | "Maayaiyin Irulil Marulaadhe Manidha" | T. A. Mothi | 02:53 | |
| 13 | P. Suseela | 03:11 | ||
| 14 | "Aasaikkoru Aann Pillai" | Thiruchi Loganathan & T. S. Bagavathi | 03:02 | |
Awards
Notes and references
- "Bedara Kannappa 1954". The Hindu. 17 May 2008.
- https://www.deccanherald.com/metrolife/metrolife-your-bond-with-bengaluru/kannada-films-for-all-time-700916.html
- Kannappa
- http://www.telugucinema.com/Bhakta-Kannappa-1976-Retrospective
- "History: Landmark film - Bedara Kannappa". Chitraloka. 25 August 2013. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VU_kSMfF8u4
- http://www.telugucinema.com/Bhakta-Kannappa-1976-Retrospective
- "2nd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 23 August 2011.