Top 5 Kannada films that are inspired by the state politics

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By Shashiprasad S M

10/04/2023

A parallel wave of cinema started focusing on more important issues reflecting on the lives of ordinary citizens.

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Politics plays a huge role in day-to-day life. South First picks some of the top Kannada films that are inspired by real-life social and political scenarios.

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Matadana, an adaptation of SL Bhyrappa’s novel, stars Anant Nag, Tara and others. It throws light on how politics affects an ordinary family.

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MS Sathyu’s classic film Bara (Famine), based on the original story by UR Ananthamurthy, is about politicians who manipulate drought in a region for their political gains.

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Marana Mrudanga (The Drums of Death) is a commercial political thriller where Ramakrishna Hegde plays the CM alongside Malashree and Sunil.

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Chakravyuha, which launched actor Ambareesh, is about an unemployed person who is sponsored by politicians to become a police officer and later join in their corrupt work.

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Directed by Shankar Nag, Accident is about a powerful politician’s son who runs over pavement dwellers and his driver is expected to confess to the accident.

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Other important Kannada film on politics are Kiccha, Aaspota, Harakeya Kuri, Election and Rajakeeya.

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