Madhvacharya (film)

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Madhvacharya
Directed by G. V. Iyer
Screenplay by G. V. Iyer,
Sri Bannanje Govindacharya
Produced byAnanthalakshmi Films
Cinematography Madhu Ambat
Edited byV. R. K. Prasad
Music by M. Balamuralikrishna
Distributed byAnanthalakshmi Films
Release date
  • 1986 (1986)
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Madhvacharya (1986) is a Kannada language film directed by G. V. Iyer. The film is based on the life and teachings of the founder of the Tattvavada philosophy, Madhvacharya. [1] Ananthalakshmi Films produced this film and Theatrical Distributor was the distributor of the film. [2] This film screened at 11th IFFI panorama. It won the National Award for Dr.M. Balamuralikrishna as the Best Music Director.

Contents

Plot

The film is based on life of Madhavacharya, a Vaishnavite scholar.

Cast and crew

Cast

Crew

Soundtrack

All lyrics are written by Madhwacharya; all music is composed by M. Balamuralikrishna

No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Vande vandyam"B. R. Chaya5:30

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References

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