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| Directed by | Rajendra Singh Babu |
| Screenplay by | H. V. Subba Rao Rajendra Singh Babu |
| Based on | Antha by H. K. Anantha Rao |
| Produced by | H. N. Maruthi Venugopal |
| Starring | Ambareesh Lakshmi Latha |
| Cinematography | P. S. Prakash |
| Edited by | K. Balu |
| Music by | G. K. Venkatesh |
Production company | Parimala Arts |
| Distributed by | Amee Films |
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Running time | 129 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Antha (transl. The End) is a 1981 Indian Kannada-language action thriller film directed by Rajendra Singh Babu, based on H. K. Ananth Rao's serialised story of the same name published for the weekly magazine Sudha.[1] The film stars Ambareesh and Lakshmi, while Shakti Prasad, Lakshman, Vajramuni, Tiger Prabhakar, Sundar Krishna Urs appear in supporting roles. The plot revolves around an honest police officer (Ambareesh) who goes on to impersonate his lookalike, a dreaded criminal, to expose the nexus between the underworld and the establishment.
The film was released after a lengthy battle of the makers with the Central Board of Film Certification over a few scenes in the film that allegedly glorified violence. It culminated with the director and producer meeting then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, a parliamentary debate over the film's release and a subsequent judicial verdict in their favour. Upon release, the film was met with a massive commercial success. While it is seen as a landmark in Kannada cinema, Ambareesh's performance further strengthened his image as a 'rebel star', known for playing anti-establishment roles. At the 1981–82 Karnataka State Film Awards, the film received three awards: Best Screenplay (Babu), Best Cinematographer (P. S. Prakash) and Special Jury Award (Ambareesh).[2]
It was remade in Telugu as Antham Kadidi Aarambam (1981), in Tamil as Thyagi (1982) and in Hindi as Meri Aawaz Suno (1981).[3]
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- ^ Sharma, Devesh (7 April 2020). "Filmfare recommends: Top films of Jeetendra where he played a double role". Filmfare. Archived from the original on 1 July 2020. Retrieved 11 November 2020.