Underplayed Gems

Katha Sangama (1975)

Katha Sangama poster
Original title
ಕಥಾಸಂಗಮ
Directed by
Puttanna Kanagal
Genre
drama
Country
India
Runtime
2h 24m
Rating
8.0 of 10 from 2 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

Three separate stories unfold in rural Karnataka, each dealing with a different moral dilemma or social issue. The segments explore human relationships, superstition, and injustice through the lives of ordinary people.

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What happens

Katha Sangama ( transl. Confluence of tales) is a 1976 Indian Kannada-language anthology film, directed by Puttanna Kanagal. The film features three segments and stars G. K. Govinda Rao, Loknath, Kalyan Kumar, B. Saroja Devi, Aarathi, and Rajinikanth. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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