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Release Date:
January 29, 1971
Original Title:
ಕಸ್ತೂರಿ ನಿವಾಸ
Genres:
Drama | Family
Production Companies:
Anupam Movies
Production Countries:
India
Ratings / Certifications:
IN: U
Runtime: 159
The story of an extremely generous and righteous man, Ravi Varma, who succumbs to his intention of being generous no matter what happens. The movie is based on a story, Kasturi Nivasam written by G. Balasubramanium. The film stresses the principle that "life is to give—not to take". The role of Ravi Varma, the protagonist played by Rajkumar is a character who upholds the values of life even it means his destruction; a person who is keen on retaining his character's purity and those morals he has cherished. Ravi Varma led a lonely yet righteous life. He did not break his principles even as it lead to his downfall.
Director:
B. Dorairaj
S. K. Bhagavan
Lyricist:
Chi. Udayashankar
R.N. Jayagopal
Music Director:
G. K. Venkatesh
Playback Singer:
P. Susheela
L. R. Eswari
P B Sreenivas
Producer:
B. Dorairaj
S. K. Bhagavan
Screenplay:
B. Dorairaj
S. K. Bhagavan
Story:
G. Balasubramanian
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