Acting
P. Lankesh was an Indian poet, fiction writer, playwright, translator, screenplay writer and a journalist. Lankesh has worked in several films including Pallavi, Anuroopa, Khandavide Ko Maamsavide Ko and Ellindalo Bandavaru.
Narayanappa, a Madhwa Brahmin man, dies in the Agrahara of the village Durvasapura. As per Madhwa customs, his last rites must be performed at the earliest. However, due to Narayanappa's rebellious actions in life, which included eating meat, consuming liquor and marrying a prostitute, there is disagreement amongst the Brahmins of the village as to who will perform his rites.
After marrying her boss a young woman is accused by her former lover, who's on the run from the police, of betraying her former ideals for financial security.
A young spirited boy, Kyatha, lives in the slums along with his protective elder sister, who works as a prostitute but tries to shield him from her dark life.
A professor of sociology faces numerous challenges from a conventionally rigid social structure as he tries to bring about some changes for the betterment of the society.
Movie starring Roopa, Jayamala, Suresh Heblikar, B S Achar and is directed by P Lankesh.
Ellindalo Bandavaru is a 1980 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by P. Lankesh and produced by M. V. Chandre Gowda. The film stars Vimala Naidu, Suresh Heblikar, Lokesh and Meena Kuttappa. The film has musical score by Vijaya Bhaskar.