Bhukailasa (1958)
- Original title
- ಭೂಕೈಲಾಸ
- Directed by
- K. Shankar
- Genre
- drama
- Country
- India
- Runtime
- 2h 38m
- Rated
- U
- Rating
- 8.5 of 10 from 2 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
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How it feels
This film is based on a Kannada stage play about a legend from Gokarna, Karnataka. It follows the story of Ravana, showing his intelligence, strength, and righteousness as well as his arrogance and ambition that lead to his downfall.
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What happens
Bhookailasa () is a 1958 Indian Kannada language film directed by K. Shankar and produced by A. V. Meiyappan under the banner of AVM Productions. It stars Rajkumar, Kalyan Kumar and K. S. Ashwath in pivotal roles. The movie is a depiction of the legend prevalent in Gokarna, Karnataka and is also referred to as Gokarna Mahakshetra. It is based on the famous Kannada stage play Bhookailasa by Sri Sahitya Samrajya Nataka Mandali of Mysore which A. V. Meiyappan had earlier adapted into the Telugu movie titled Bhookailas in 1940. A. V. Meiyappan also shot the movie simultaneously in Telugu as Bhookailas starring N. T. Rama Rao. Rajkumar was praised for bringing out Ravana's layered personality - his intelligence, strength, and sense of righteousness, while also depicting the arrogance and ambition that leads to his downfall. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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