Bhakta Kanakadasa

Bhakta Kanakadasa Kannada is a 1960 Indian Kannada language film directed by Y. R. Swamy. It depicts the spiritual journey of Kanakadasa was a devotee of the Hindu deity Krishna, and a poet belonging to the Dasa sect. The film stars Rajkumar, Krishnakumari, Udaykumar in major roles. This film, officially marked the 100th production of Kannada cinema, since its inception in 1934.

Kanaka, who is the chieftain of a fort wishes to marry a lass, played by Krishnakumari, much to the chagrin of his opponent, Uday Kumar. In a riveting battle scene, Kanaka is on the verge of losing, while Lord Krishna appears and asks him to surrender himself to divine grace. Man of hightemper, Kanaka refuses and continues fighting.As fate would have it, Kanaka is mortally wounded and healed by Lord Krishna. Surrendering himself to the divinty, Kanaka becomes a dasaservant to the Lord. With his unflinching devotion, dedication, he gets the trust of a Guru. Inspired by his Guru to visit the historic Udupi Sri Krishna Temple, Kanaka reaches there, only to be denied entry. ........

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