“Janumada Jodi” with folk essence became
the benchmark conveying a social message being within the commercial
boundary. A study film for a university
of Chicago-Anthropology reference of an Indian village.
“Mysoora Mallige” set in the time frame of pre-independence period
weaves a sage of love of that period.
Based and formed by poems of a poet.
“Neela” -
recreates the folk heritage and is an experimental venture.
“Aaspota” - well defined bridge cinema but Mr. Bharana decided to sync both the genres
with dexterous craftsmanship from them onwards.
“Anveshane”,
“Praya Praya Praya”, “Banker Margaiah” are a mixed entities of main stream
cinema and art cinema.
“Vimochane” and “Singaravva” were also great hits and appealed messes.
“Chinnari Mutta” all-time favorite for its theme, plot, art of
narration and treatment of subject.
“Nagamandala” a powerful rendition of the finer nuances of folk
culture and a visual treat on screen.
“Chigurida Kanasu” another movie which speaks of an urban lad’s search
for identity and dream of changing the rural milieu for the better, after
getting education in an urban town.
“Santa Shishunala Shariefa” is a musical treat with the best of visual frames,
which speaks about life’s profound philosophy through simplistic way. A good example of “Simple living, high
thinking”.
“Kallarali Hoovagi” - which won Nurgis Dutt National Integration Award, has
revisited the history of the iconic, heritage of the Chitradurga and blended
history with art and romance teaching communal tolerance.
“Vasundhara” the uncompromising commitment to distinguish between
the right and the wrong in the face of great sufferings and the need for
empowerment of women in the interest of the future of society.
“Kamsaale Kaisaale” - is a traditional style of folk songs rendered to a
particular rhythmic style, practiced in rural areas of Karnataka. The followers of this cult practice
renunciation in life and are fully devoted to earn their living on
charity. Socially committed, charged by
women empowerment and oriented towards child youth development, rural biased
but urban concerned and soaked in Indian culture and folklore, T. S.
Nagabharana is a master film and theater person with national and international
reputation.
“Allama” -
biopic of a poet saint and guru of Basavanna - a social reformer of 12th
century.