Bedara Kannappa
Cast
Dr. Rajkumar
as Dinna / Kannappa
G. V. Iyer
as Kailasanatha Sastry
Narasimharaju
as Kashinatha Shastry
Pandaribai
as Neela
Crew
H. L. N. Simha
Director
A. V. Meiyappan
Producer
C. R. Basavaraju
Producer
Gubbi Veeranna
Producer
H. L. N. Simha
Writer (Screenplay)
R. Sudarshanam
Music Director
S. Maruthi Rao
Cinematography
K. Shankar
Editor
Technical Details
Color Information
Black & White
Additional Cast Information
Plot
Bedara Kannappa is based on the life of the legendary devotee of Lord Shiva, Kannappa who is closely associated with Srikalahasteeswara. The movie follows the story of a hunter named Kannappa, who becomes a devotee of Lord Shiva and dedicates his life to serving him.
The film begins with a young Kannappa hunting animals in the forest. One day, he witnesses a miracle when he sees Lord Shiva in the form of a hunter. From that day on, Kannappa becomes a devotee of Lord Shiva and starts offering him meat as a form of worship.
However, when Kannappa tries to offer the same meat to the idol of Lord Shiva in the temple, he is stopped by the priests who are disgusted by his act. This leads to a conflict between Kannappa and the temple priests, and Kannappa decides to prove his devotion to Lord Shiva by offering his own eyes to the deity.
The movie portrays the struggles and sacrifices of Kannappa, who becomes an inspiration for all devotees of Lord Shiva. The film is known for its powerful performances and memorable songs, and is considered a classic in Kannada cinema.