Amara Silpi Jakkanna (1963)
- Directed by
- B. S. Ranga
- Genre
- biographical film
- Country
- India
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A biographical drama about the legendary sculptor Jakanachari from the Hoysala period. It follows his devotion to his craft and the personal sacrifices he makes for his art.
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What happens
Amarasilpi Jakkanna is an Indian 1964 Telugu-language biographical film directed and produced by B. S. Ranga. The film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao in the title role of Jakanachari, a legendary sculptor from the Hoysala period, whose dedication to art and personal sacrifices form the core of the narrative. The film also features B. Saroja Devi, V. Nagayya, and Udaya Kumar in key roles, with music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. Released on March 27, 1964, Amarasilpi Jakkanna holds the distinction of being the first Telugu film shot in Eastmancolor and received critical acclaim, including a Presidential Certificate of Merit. Simultaneously, B. S. Ranga directed a Kannada version, Amarashilpi Jakanachari, which became the first full length colour film in Kannada. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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