Radha Ramana (Kannada: ರಾಧಾರಮಣ) is a 1943 Indian Kannada language drama film directed by Jyothish Sinha. Produced by actress M. V. Rajamma, the film was notably the first in Kannada cinema to have a woman producer. The film featured B. R. Panthulu and Rajamma playing the lead roles along with actors Balakrishna and G. V. Iyer making their respective acting debuts in the film. Both these actors went on to become one of the finest character artists in Kannada cinema.
, 2h28 GenresDrama ThemesFilms based on plays ActorsRajkumar, Vajramuni, Manjula Vijayakumar, Manjula, T. N. Balakrishna, M. V. Rajamma Rating87% The film opens to a woodcutter chopping down a tree. He works for Siddappa (Vajramuni), a landlord in the village. The tree he has been working on, breaks at the stem and falls on him, killing him instantly. His wife Parvathamma (M. V. Rajamma) approaches Siddappa with her two children (Vishwa and Veerabhadra) and request him to pay for the services of her deceased husband. Siddappa is however unconvinced and drives them away, which would go on to influence Veerabhadra ("Bhadra") hugely as he grows. Both the children grow into hardworking men; Vishwa however works for Siddappa and stays in his good books and Bhadra grows into an easy going man with the least amount respect for Siddappa.
, 2h44 Directed byB. R. Panthulu ActorsPrem Nazir, Kamini Kadam, Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, B. R. Panthulu, Sowcar Janaki Rating70% The story revolves mostly around the producer director B. R. Panthulu who plays the role of School Master, and his wife. Uncommon about Balkrishna is that he plays a positive role in the film. Bustling actor Narasimharaju is also there.
The film's plot is based on a social theme of the life of Sundar (Panthulu). Much against the wish of his grandfather (Dikki Madhava Rao), he marries his beloved Sarala (Rajamma). This act makes him to move away from his house and settle in his in-laws place. Few days later, his in-laws begin to treat him badly and eventually he loses his job as well. His misery deepens when he is held responsible for the murder of Sushila, a girl whom his grandfather wanted him to marry. How Sundar comes out of all the traumatic conditions forms the rest of the story.