Early Milestones
- Vasantha Sena is considered the first silent movie of Kannada cinema.
- Sathi Sulochana (1934) was the first Kannada talkie film.
- Amarashilpi Jakanachari (1956) was the first Eastman color film in Kannada.
Pioneers & Early Contributors
- Dr. Rajkumar entered Kannada cinema through Bedara Kannappa (1954).
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Other prominent artists of that era include:
- Gubbi Veeranna
- R. Nagendra Rao
- B.R. Panthulu
- B.S. Ranga
- H.L.N. Simha
- M.V. Rajamma
- B. Jayamma
- Laxmi Bai
National Recognition
- The 1970 film Gejje Pooje, directed by Puttanna Kanagal, received the Best National Film Award.
- Samskara, produced by Pattabhirama Reddy, won the President’s Gold Medal.
Notable Kannada Films
Some award-winning and popular Kannada films include:
- Kadu
- Vamshavruksha
- Chomana Dudi
- Ghatashraddha
- Grahana
- Ondanondu Kaladalli
- Kakanakote
- Uyyale
- Abachoorina Post Office
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