Mohan and his wife, Leela, are the leading lawyers. Trouble brews in their marital life and careers when Mohan defends his past lover who murdered her husband.
When the wife of a zamindar falls seriously ill, she asks him to allow her to seek the blessings of Tukaram by whom the zamindar gets denied earlier. So, will the zamindar invite Tukaram keeping all his pride aside ?
A fearless young woman is the complete opposite of her timid twin sister. When their stepmother abuses her sister, she decides to step in and put an end to her evil deeds.
The life of Basava, a philosopher and social reformer from Karnataka who lived in the 12th century A.D.
Namma Makkalu (which translates to "Our Children") is a film advocating the necessity of inculcating in the children — who hold the limelight in this film — a sense of responsibility, in the family and in society.
Shraddha is a music enthusiast. She is determined to pursue a career in classical music but faces several obstacles.
An honest driver tries to bring his corrupt employer to justice. However, things get complicated when he learns that his employer is actually his biological father.
Kaveri and Sathish fall in love and get married and have a perfect life. However, Sathish's behaviour towards Kaveri changes when he finds out she was molested as a kid. The film revolves around the issues of a woman's chastity, the acceptance of mentally ill by society and unfaithful spouses.
Bhale Huchcha is a 1972 Indian Kannada-language film directed by Y. R. Swamy and produced by Gopal Lakshman. It stars Rajkumar and Aarathi. This film was dubbed into Telugu as Dasara Picchodu and released in 1973. This was the only Kannada movie of actress Helen.
When forest officer Kumar protects natural resources from poachers, their boss, Anand, becomes his main rival. But little does Kumar know that Anand is his brother.
Ramachandra Rao, a professor, is forced to marry Gowri at his family's behest despite being in love with Lalitha. He fails to get along with his wife and broods about his lost love. The movie is based on the novel of the same name by Vani. The film is considered as one of the greatest romantic films in Kannada noted for the strong performances of lead actors Rajkumar and Kalpana.
It is a 1974 Kannada-language Hindu mythological film directed by Vijay. The film, based on lord Venkateswara, stars Rajkumar, B. Saroja Devi and Manjula. It also featured the first screen appearances of future actors and Rajkumar's sons, Shiva Rajkumar and Raghavendra Rajkumar. The movie was dubbed in Tamil as Ezhumalaiyan Dharisanam and in Telugu as Sri Tirupatikshetra Mahatyam (1977).
Mayura challenges an arrogant wrestler and defeats him. Though never formally trained he has only learned techniques of wrestling by observing others. As a Brahmin he is required to study Vedas yet he is deeply interested in martial arts. Ranga Jetti, the premier wrestler in Kanchi, takes him under his wing and trains him. One day while observing the training of Pallava princes Mayura gets into a fight with and thrashes Vishnugopa, the Pallava prince, earning his enmity. Mayura has to flee Kanchi as per the advice of Ranga Jetti to escape from pursuing Pallavas. He also then learns that he is in fact the son of Raja Chandravarma, the Kadamba king who was deceitfully killed by the Pallava king, Sivaskandhavarma. Upon learning of his illustrious lineage, Mayura dedicates himself to overthrow the Pallava yoke. Returning to Banavasi in the guise of a merchant Mayura builds an army and conquers both Banavasi and the Telugu speaking regions around Srishaila, thus building a vast kingdom.
Bahaddur Gandu is a 1976 Indian Kannada film, directed by A V Sheshgiri Rao and produced by Srikanth Nahatha and Srikanth Patel. The film Stars Dr Rajkumar, Jayanthi, Aarathi and Shantha in lead roles. The music of the film was composed by M Ranga Rao.
Chandanada Gombe is a simple love story. Anant Nag is a landlord. Lakshmi's father is a school teacher who is struggling to find a bridegroom for Lakshmi. They get married with the help of relatives. Anant Nag unfortunately dies in an accident. The rest of the story continues about the life of a struggling widow and her child in a traditional society amid village politics.
Sridar abandons his family and marries Mohini, the daughter of a rich business tycoon. However, Sridar's father, who meets with an accident, wishes to reunite with his son before dying.
Kaveri, a poor woman, tries to commit suicide with her son but is caught. She is put behind bars and her son is brought up by a judge. Years later, he meets his mother again.
Krishna, who works in a garage, falls for Bhama, a wealthy woman, and marries her. However, the difference in their way of lives due to their financial status causes tension in their family life.
When Shankar marries his lover Gauri, his rival cousin enlists a prostitute to ruin their marriage. However, a strong-willed Gauri decides to save her husband from his cousin's vicious plan.
Kannada language adaptation of the Taming of the Shrew.
Bayaludaari is a 1976 Indian Kannada-language film directed and produced by the Dorai–Bhagavan duo. It is based on the novel of the same name by Bharathi Sutha. This was the first movie of the director duo without Dr. Rajkumar in the lead. The film starred Anant Nag, Kalpana, and K. S. Ashwath. It was a musical blockbuster with all the songs composed by Rajan–Nagendra considered evergreen hits. Bayalu Daari was the first commercial success for Anant Nag who had earlier done art films and established himself as a leading star in the Kannada cinema with a chocolate hero image. This film was one the last big hits of Kalpana. The helicopter scenes formed a major highlight of the movie.
Chandrashekar, a construction engineer, meets his uncle, who he considers to be responsible for his father's death. But, his uncle tries to prove his innocence and rebuild a healthy relationship.
Jayasimha, a professor, exposes the forgery done by a mischief in the college. However, he is forced to resign after a biased probe indicts him.