Kaadu (1973 Kannada film)

Kaadu is a 1973 Indian Kannada-language feature film directed by Girish Karnad. The film is based on a novel of the same name by Srikrishna Alanahalli. It explores themes of power, violence, and tradition in a rural South Indian setting. The film stars Amrish Puri, Lokesh, and Nandini Bhaktavatsala in key roles. It received critical acclaim and won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film at the 21st National Film Awards. The film is considered a significant work in the parallel cinema movement of Indian cinema. Its depiction of rural life, social dynamics, and the impact of external forces on traditional communities has been widely discussed and analyzed.