Samskara (1970)

7.7/10 • 113 min • Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

Girish Karnad

Praneshacharya

P. Lankesh

Narayanappa

Lakshmi Krishnamurthy

Loknath

C. R. Simha

Bhargavi Narayan

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