Phaniyamma (1983)
September 12, 1983Release Date
Plot.
Where to Watch.
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Cast & Crew.
L. V. Sharada Rao
Phani
Annapurnamma
Actress
Prathibha Kasaravalli
Archana Rao
Bhavani
Actress
Vishwanath Rao
Kasaragod Chinna
Baby Prathima
Dasharathi Dixit
Actress
Madhu Ambat
Director of Photography
M. K. Indira
Writer
Anant Nag
Actor
Prema Karanth
Director
B.V. Karanth
Music
Details.
Release DateSeptember 12, 1983
Original Nameಫಣಿಯಮ್ಮ
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 46m
Genres
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Wiki.
Phaniyamma is a 1983 Indian Kannada award-winning drama film directed and produced by Prema Karanth. The story is based on acclaimed novelist M. K. Indira's 1977 Sahitya Academy Award-winning novel of the same name. The film highlighted the plight of a widow and her struggle for survival.
The film's cast included many players from a theatrical background including L. V. Sharadha, Prathibha Kasaravalli, Archana Rao, Vishwanath Rao and Kasaragod Chinna. Actor Ananth Nag made a guest appearance in the film.
The film was widely appreciated by critics and audience upon release. It went on to win National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada and many International film awards. The film also was awarded multiple Karnataka State Film Awards including Best Film, Best Supporting actress and Best Story writer.