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| Harakeya Kuri | |
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| Directed by | K. S. L. Swamy |
| Screenplay by | B. Suresha |
| Based on | Harakeya Kuri by Chandrashekhara Kambara |
| Produced by | K. S. L. Swamy |
| Starring | Vishnuvardhan Geetha Prakash Rai |
| Cinematography | R. Manjunath |
| Edited by | Suresh Urs |
| Music by | Vijaya Bhaskar |
Production company | Dharmavardhini |
Release date |
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Running time | 129 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Harakeya Kuri (transl. Scapegoat) is a 1992 Indian Kannada-language political drama film directed and produced by K. S. L. Swamy (Lalitha Ravee). Starring Vishnuvardhan, Prakash Rai and Geetha in lead roles, the film was based on the novel of the same name by Chandrashekhara Kambara.[1] It revolved around the theme of political influence on today's society.[2] The film was Prakash Rai's first film as a lead character.
Based on a true story, Harakeya Kuri was critically acclaimed and went on to win National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada.
- ^ Shashiprasad, S M (10 April 2023). "Top 5 Kannada films that are inspired by the state politics". South First. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
- ^ "A Kannada play about the role of strong political influence". The Times of India. 24 October 2018. Retrieved 18 September 2024.