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Kasturi Nivasa
“House of Fragrance”
9.0 / 10• 1971• 2h 39m•NR• Kannada
FamilyDrama
Storyline
The story of an extremely generous and righteous man, Ravi Varma, who succumbs to his intention of being generous no matter what happens. The movie is based on a story, Kasturi Nivasam written by G. Balasubramanium. The film stresses the principle that "life is to give—not to take". The role of Ravi Varma, the protagonist played by Rajkumar is a character who upholds the values of life even it means his destruction; a person who is keen on retaining his character's purity and those morals he has cherished. Ravi Varma led a lonely yet righteous life. He did not break his principles even as it lead to his downfall.
Cast & Crew
Dr. Rajkumar
Ravi Varma
LeadBR
Baby Rani
Rani
Jayanthi
Neela
Aarathi
Lakshmi
T. R. Narasimharaju
Sampath
Rajashankar
Chandru
T. N. Balakrishna
Bhojarajaiah
K. S. Ashwath
Ramaiah
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. S. K. Bhagavan's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
5.0
“Every frame feels alive. Kasturi Nivasa is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
