Amara Silpi Jakkanna (1963)

Directed by

B. S. Ranga

Genre

biographical film

Country

India

Elsewhere

IMDb

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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