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Veera Sankalpa (1964)

Veera Sankalpa poster
Directed by
Hunsur Krishnamurthy
Country
India
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This film is loosely based on oral legends about a loyal commander serving a ruler after the fall of the Vijayanagara Empire. It follows the commander's acts of heroism during a time of political upheaval in 16th century India.

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What happens

Veera Sankalpa () is a 1964 Indian Kannada-language film, directed and produced by Hunsur Krishnamurthy. The film stars Hunsur Krishnamurthy, B. M. Venkatesh, B. S. Dwarakanath and Seetharam.This was the debut movie of actress Vanisri. The movie declares before the start that it is loosely based on the oral legends about the heroism of Lakshamana Nayaka or Yecchamma Nayaka, the loyal commander of Venkatapati Raya I. It is set in the period following the demise of the Vijayanagara Empire after the Talikota Battle when the remnants of the Aravidu dynasty ruled from Penugonda and Chandragiri near Tirupati. H. R. Bhargava was the assistant director of this movie. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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