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'Kakana Kote' is a 1977 Indian Kannada biographical drama film adapted from Masti Venkatesh Iyengar's stage play of the same name.[http://www.hamaraforums.com/index.php?showtopic=83754 Kakana Kote film] The film plot tells the story of Kaka Nayaka who was instrumental in stopping the exploitation of tribal people in Mysore district against the tax payment from middlemen who were representing the ruling kingdom government.

The film was directed by acclaimed theater artist C. R. Simha and the music was composed by C. Ashwath.[http://gaana.com/artist/c-ashwath C Ashwath] The film featured seasoned actors such as Lokesh, Lokanath, Srinath and Girija Lokesh in the lead roles. The film was critically acclaimed and premiered in many film festivals. It went on to win the third Best Film award at the Karnataka State Film Awards. The screenplay and dialogues were written by Girish Karnad and associate directed by Girish Kasaravalli.

Cast



* Lokesh as Kaka Nayaka

* Srinath

* Lokanath

* Krishnaraj

* Lavanya

* Girija Lokesh

* Venkatachala

* Vasudeva Murthy

Soundtrack



The music of the film was composed by C. Ashwath.[http://www.raaga.com/channels/kannada/moviedetail.asp?mid=k0000988 Kaakana Kote (1976)] This was his first independent film work without his collaboration with L. Vaidyanathan.

Awards



* Karnataka State Film Awards

# Best Third Film

# Best Story Writer - Masti Venkatesha Iyengar

# Best Editing - Bal G. Yadav

See also



* Kakanakote - A tribal forest place situated in Mysore district.

References




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