Kowrava | |
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Directed by | S. Mahendar |
Screenplay by | S. Mahendar |
Dialogues by | B. A. Madhu |
Story by | K. Somasundreshwar |
Produced by | Channabasavagowda Patil |
Starring | B. C. Patil Prema |
Cinematography | Krishna Kumar |
Edited by | P. R. Soundar Raj |
Music by | Hamsalekha |
Production company | Soumya Films |
Release date | 20 October 1998 [1] |
Country | India |
Language | Kannada |
Kowrava is a 1998 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by S. Mahendar. The film stars B. C. Patil and Prema in the lead roles. It is a remake of the Tamil film Kadalora Kavithaigal (1986). [2]
The film marked the acting debut of Patil as lead actor after playing negative roles and suffered losses as producer. [3] [4] Mahendar insisted he become a lead actor by producing the film. [3] Venkatesh made his debut as stunt choreographer this film and later adapted the film's title as prefix. [5]
Soundtrack was composed by Hamsalekha. [6] [7]
Y. Maheshwara Reddy of The Indian Express wrote "THIS is a remake of a Tamil film ‘Kadalora Kavithaigal’ but it’s a fine example of how a good film can be made when the director handles the story simply. BC Patil, who is also producer of the film, steals the show with his performance in the lead role". [2]
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