Saptapadi (Kannada: ಸಪ್ತಪದಿ) (English:Seven Steps) is a 1992 Indian Kannada romantic drama film directed by H. R. Bhargava and based on the novel of the same name by Saisuthe. The film features Ambareesh, Rupini and Sudharani in the lead roles. The film, produced by S. A. Srinivas, was widely appreciated for its songs tuned by Upendra Kumar and lead actors performances upon release.
The film's screenplay, dialogues and lyrics are written by Chi. Udaya Shankar. Cinematography is by B. C. Gowrishankar. It was presented by Rajkumar for Sri Vahini Cine Combines.
, 2h30 GenresRomance ActorsRamesh Aravind, Anu Prabhakar, Ramesh Choudary, K. S. Ashwath, Avinash, Jai Jagadish Rating65% Shaapa is a poignant story of a man (Ramesh as Shekhar) emotionally abused during this childhood by his father and how he struggles to fight his inner demons through his adult life. The story is juxtaposed on the backdrop of the Cauvery river water dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu states.