Masanada Hoovu (1985)
ಮಸಣದ ಹೂವು
Based on the novel by T. R. Subbarao
Singaru borrows money from Taradevi, who runs a brothel, and requites her by acquiring prospective clients. Smitten with Parvathy, who is forced into the flesh trade, Singaru tries to rescue her. Based on novel by TaRaSu.
- Date of release
- 1985-10-12
- TMDB
- 8.5 / 10 (2)
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Director
- S.R. Puttanna Kanagal
Casting
- Ambareesh — Singaru
- Jayanthi — Taradevi
- Aparna Vastarey — Parvati
- Hema Chaudhary — Amba
- Loknath
Interesting facts
Masanada Hoovu is a 1985 Indian Kannada language film directed by Puttanna Kanagal, based on T. R. Subba Rao's novel of the same name. It introduces Aparna and stars Jayanthi, Ambareesh, Vijayalakshmi Singh and Hema Choudhary in key roles. Puttanna Kanagal died before filming was complete. His friend and long time associate, director K. S. L. Swamy, completed the film. Masanada Hoovu won multiple awards at the 1985-86 Karnataka State Film Awards including Best Actress (Jayanthi) and Best Supporting Actor.
Production
Aparna, who went on to become a television presenter, made her acting debut with this film.
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