Phaniyamma
Phaniyamma is a 1983 Indian Kannada award-winning drama film directed and produced by Prema Karanth. The story is based on acclaimed novelist M. K. Indira's 1977 Sahitya Academy Award-winning novel of the same name. The film highlighted the plight of a widow and her struggle for survival.
The film's cast included many players from a theatrical background including L. V. Sharadha, Prathibha Kasaravalli, Archana Rao, Vishwanath Rao and Kasaragod Chinna. Actor Ananth Nag made a guest appearance in the film.
The film was widely appreciated by critics and audience upon release. It went on to win National [Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada] and many International film awards. The film also was awarded multiple Karnataka State Film Awards including Best Film, Best Supporting actress and Best Story writer.
Cast
- L. V. Sharadha
- Baby Prathima
- Pratibha Kasaravalli
- Archana Rao
- Poornima Gaonkar
- Vishwanath Rao
- Kasaragodu Chinna
- Malathi Sridhar
- Bhavani
- Chidanand
- Ananth Nag in a guest appearance
- Venugopal Kasaragod in a guest appearance
Soundtrack
Awards
The film has won the following awards since its release.30th [National Film Awards|1982 National Film Awards]
1982-83 Karnataka State Film Awards
- Won – Karnataka State Film Award for Best Film
- Won – Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actress – Archana Rao
- Won – Karnataka State Film Award for Best Story – M. K. Indira