For the first time in South India the 43 years old black and white Kannada film 'Satya Harischandra' made by Vijaya Productions 'starring Dr.Rajakumar, Pandari Bai, Udaykumar, Narasimharaju, Ashwath, M.P.Shanker, Baby Padmini, Relangi, Ratnakar, Dwarakish, Vanishree and others directed by Hunsur Krishnamurthy with Pendyala Nageshwara Rao's music and Madhav Bulbule cinematography is coming out with latest technology ala the 'Mughal-E-Azam' style.
For the Rs.5.5 lakh invested Kannada film in 1965 'Satya Harischandra' the prestigious empire KCN Banner that holds the rights of the film has invested Rs.3.5 crores on cinema scope, color and DTS technology for the film. Gold Stone of California has worked on this black and white Kannada film for nearly six months setting up an office in Hyderabad.
The screening of color 'Satya Harischandra' that was given the wonderful technological spruce up was held on last Saturday evening at Renukamba theatre in Malleswaram Bangalore.
The octogenarian K.C.N.Gowda has put it before the people of Karnataka on the occasion of Dr.Rajakumar birth anniversary on April 24. He is releasing the film with 35 prints all over Karnataka. Such a classic film with ethnic values would be made available in 16 mm to all schools in Karnataka at free of cost says KCN Gowda who has become very emotional after watching the film.
The historical film 'Satya Harischandra' ' a clash between sage Vashista and sage Vishwamitra leads to the testing of King Harischandra. Vishwamitra vows to prove that Harischandra also lies. The king loses his kingdom, wife and son. But never lies. Harischandra had to kill his own wife who is accused of murder. At last Harischandra only stands by his word. Vishwamitra accepts his defeat and restores the kingdom, half of his power and all the glory to Harischandra.
Ultimate is truth in life is what the film focus should reach the younger generation especially says K.C.N.Chandrasekhar. As a tribute to one and only Dr.Rajkumar my father worked for nearly two and half years in giving such a glorious effect to 'Satya Harischandra' disclosed KCN Chandru. Nearly 175 persons worked for six months in giving technological facelift. Gold Stone California based Hollywood company has come down to Hyderabad and it is now busy with eight Telugu black and white films to give the current advance technology. The non availability of negatives has forced us to take the risk of taking up the task from positives of the film.
At the special screening for media Rudre Gowda honored his brother KCN Gowda with jasmine garland and said this film 'Satya Harischandra' is like a 'Kohinoor Diamond'. Bhairanna of Janahitha Cooperative Bank was also present to honor KCN Gowda on the new feat he has achieved.
The entire family of Dr.Rajakumar viewed the film 'Satya Harischandra' recently.
