| Samsara Nauke | |
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| Directed by | H. L. N. Simha |
| Produced by | T. N. K. Nanjappa Chettiar |
| Starring | B. R. Panthulu M. V. Rajamma Dikki Madhava Rao |
| Music by | M. Madhava Rao |
Production company | Devi Films |
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Running time | 185 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Samsara Nauke is a 1936 Indian Kannada language social drama film directed by H. L. N. Simha and produced by K. Nanjappa. This film was the fourth sound film produced in Kannada cinema and the first melodrama film based on social issues.[1] The film met with huge success at the box-office upon release and was subsequently released in Tamil in 1948 with the same star cast. The investment was Rs.33000 and became a commercial success as it earned Rs. 2.5 lakhs.[2]
The film cast consisted of B. R. Panthulu and M. V. Rajamma, both making their on-screen debuts, in the lead roles. Both these stars went on to become one of the most popular personalities in South Indian cinema. Along with them, Dikki Madhava Rao and S. K. Padmadevi were seen in the character roles.