Film

Ranadheera Kanteerava

1960 · 2h 21m · History

Ranadheera Kanteerava is a 1960 Indian Kannada-language historical drama biographical film directed by the editor-turned-director N. C. Rajan and written by G. V. Iyer. It is one of the most popular films of acclaimed Kannada actor Rajkumar, who plays the role of an emperor Kanthirava Narasaraja I of the Wodeyar dynasty, Mysore, who was fondly named as Ranadheera Kantheerava. The film depicts the life of Kanteerava, who is known for his immense physical strength through wrestling. The film was credited to be one of the most authentic historical films made, since it was entirely based on the documents found in the Mysore Palace. The film also stars Udaykumar, Leelavathi, K. S. Ashwath and Sandhya in prominent roles.

Dr. Rajkumar

Ranadheera Kanteerava

Leelavathi

Doddi

Udaykumar

Vishwanatha Shasthry

K. S. Ashwath

Nirisha

T. R. Narasimharaju

Kasturi

B. Ramadevi

Thimmajja Ammanni

T. N. Balakrishna

Appanna

G. V. Iyer

Thungarya

Sandhya

Lakshmammanni

• N. C. RajanDirector · Editor
• G. V. IyerProducer · Story · Screenplay
• Dr. RajkumarProducer
• T. N. BalakrishnaProducer
• T. R. NarasimharajuProducer

Release date

February 14, 1960

Status

Released

Original language

Kannada

Runtime

2h 21m

Rated

U

Genres

History