''Kubi Matthu Iyala'' is a 1992 Indian

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film directed and produced by Sadanand Suvarna and written by

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based on his own story. The film featured

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, Lalithanjali and

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in the lead roles along with a large number of theater artistes in key supporting roles. The film's music was composed by L. Vaidyanathan and cinematography is G.S. Bhaskar. The plot revolves around a remote village which is filled with superstitious beliefs and a doctor stationed in the village tries to wipe out all the superstition among the villagers. The film featured in various film festivals both domestically and internationally. The film also won many awards including Karnataka State and Filmfare Awards.

Cast

ad Dr Kuberappa or Kubi *

* Lalithanjali as Iyala *

* A. B. Jayaram * Rudramurthy * Savanth * Seetharamachar * Ashwath Narayana * A. R. Chandrashekar * Balakrishna Rai * B. S. Achar * Umesh Kasaravalli * Chidananda

Music

The score for the film was composed by L. Vaidyanathan and the film had no soundtrack.

Awards and accolades

;1989–90

Karnataka State Film Awards Karnataka State Film Awards are the most notable and prestigious film awards given for Kannada film industry in Karnataka, India. These are considered the highest awards for Kannada language films. They are given annually by the Government ...

* Best Film — Sadanand Suvarna * Best Story —

; 40th Filmfare Awards South * Best Actor —

;2012: Screened at the Mangalore International Film Festival.Baran, Kubi Mattu Iyala to be screened at film festival
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References

External links

* 1992 films 1990s Kannada-language films 1992 comedy-drama films Films based on Indian novels Indian comedy-drama films Films scored by L. Vaidyanathan {{1990s-Kannada-film-stub