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Those were the days when Indian freedom struggle against British rule had gained momentum. Young Shivaramu is going from place to place building awareness about the struggle, obviously avoiding the scrutiny of Police. On one such occasion, he loses his way in the hilly terrain and thick forest. Local people bring him to Gopalaiah's house at Kelabailu to spend that night. In deference to loving pleadings, he stays on for a few days. His exposure to various facets of life in these few days unfolds a whole new world in front of him. Beautiful minds of people living in the hills and forests; their innocence - hospitality - native wisdom - rituals - culture; their living in harmony with Nature; simple life of Gopalaiah and his wife Shankari; their cares and concern for people around them; the success- story of Gopalaiah's spirit of adventure in developing a beautiful Kaatumoole farm in that very forest area even in the face of challenges thrown up by Nature; Gopalaiah's zest for life even ...

Kota Shivaram Karanth was a major Kannada writer, social activist, environmentalist, Yakshagana artist, filmmaker, and recipient of Jnanpith Award. Shivaram Karanth was influenced by Gandhi's principles and took part in Indian Independence movement while he was in college. He is considered one of the greatest novelists in Kannada. Some of his novels like Marali Mannige, Bettada Jeeva, Alida Mele, Mookajjiya Kanasugalu and Chomana Dudi are widely read and continue to be discussed even today.


Credited cast:
H.G. Dattatreya H.G. Dattatreya - Gopalaiah
Lakshmihegde Lakshmihegde - Lakshmi
Prabhudev Prabhudev - Narayana
Suchendra Prasad Suchendra Prasad - Shivaramu
Rameshwari Varma Rameshwari Varma - Shankaramma
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