Samskara

ಸಂಸ್ಕಾರ

Narayanappa, a Madhwa Brahmin man, dies in the Agrahara of the village Durvasapura. As per Madhwa customs, his last rites must be performed at the earliest. However, due to Narayanappa's rebellious actions in life, which included eating meat, consuming liquor and marrying a prostitute, there is disagreement amongst the Brahmins of the village as to who will perform his rites.

Director

Pattabhirama Reddy

Screenplay

Girish Karnad

Novela

U. R. Ananthamurthy

Screenplay

Pattabhirama Reddy

Status

Released

Release date

13/05/1970

Original language

Kannada