Puttanna Kanagal | |
---|---|
![]() | |
Born | Shubraveshti Ramaswamiah Seetharama Sharma[1] 1 December 1933 |
Died | 5 June 1985 Bangalore, India | (aged 51)
Nationality | Indian |
Other names | Puttanna, Seetharama Sharma |
Occupation(s) | Film director, producer, screenwriter |
Years active | 1957–1985 |
Spouse(s) | Nagalakshmi Aarathi (1976-1981) |
Children | 5 |
Relatives | Kanagal Prabhakara Shastry (brother) |
Shubraveshti Ramaswamiah Seetharama Sharma [2] (1 December 1933 – 5 June 1985), known popularly as S. R. Puttanna Kanagal, was an Indian filmmaker known for his work in Kannada cinema. He is often considered one of Indian cinema's most influential filmmakers.[3][1]