Kandeelu The Ray Of Hope
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How it feels
A poor farmer named Seeba struggles to support his family after a loss. They face threats from land mafia in rural India while holding onto hope.
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What happens
Kandeelu – The Ray of Hope (Kannada: ಕಂದೀಲು) is a 2023 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed by Yeshoda Prakash Kottukathira and produced by Prakash Kariappa and Yeshoda Prakash, under their home banner Swasthik Entertainment. The film's story is written by Nagesh N and stars Prabhakar Kunder, featuring music composed by Srisuresh, with cinematography by PVR Swamy. The film narrates the story of a poor farmer, Seeba, and the journey of a family coping with loss, hope, and resilience amidst socio-political challenges. The movie also highlights the land mafia most farmers in the rural areas continue to face. Kandeelu did not have a theatrical release but was screened at multiple film festivals across India, including Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFes), Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) where the movie received recognitions. At BIFFes, the movie stood second best amongst regional films at the 71st National Film Awards, announced in August 2025. Kandeelu was awarded Best Feature Film in Kannada (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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