Runamukthalu [SEP] director
Runamukthalu
Runamukthalu () is a 1984 Indian Kannada language film directed and co-produced by Puttanna Kanagal, starring Bharathi, Padmavasanthi and Ramakrishna. The film is based on the novel "Runa", written by Anupama Niranjana. The film was produced under the banner "Kanagal Creations".
The film released in 1984 and received an average response at the box office, but won critical appraisals.
Cast.
- Sundar Krishna Urs
- Bharathi
- Ramakrishna
- Padma Vasanthi
- Master Hirannaiah
Shubhamangala and Dharmasere came to his help, and they made Maanasa Sarovara which was a hit and helped Puttanna to bounce back. His later films like Amruta Ghalige and Runamukthalu were also big hit. Kanagal died on 5 June 1985 in Bengaluru, while in preparation of the movie "Masanada Hoovu".
Career.
Starting his career as a publicity boy, Kanagal was drawn into independent filmmaking after a stint in theatre and working with film director and producer B. R. Panthulu as his assistant. Kanagal's assistants include Tamil directors