''Vidhivilasa'' () is a 1962
Kannada language
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directed by S. V. Mahesh and starring
Rajkumar,
Leelavathi and
K. S. Ashwath. The film features a musical score composed by T. Padman. The story, screenplay, dialogues and lyrics were written by H. L. Narayana Rao, who was also the father of actor
Vishnuvardhan.
Plot
The film revolves around a King who challenges destiny, personified as a young woman, by attempting to alter the foretold events of his death. Despite his efforts to prevent the prophesied outcomes, a series of unforeseen events ultimately leads to the fulfillment of destiny's predictions.
Cast
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Rajkumar as Vijaya, the son of King's commander
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Leelavathi as Chanchala
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K. S. Ashwath as King
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Udaykumar as another King who rescues the infant son of Malathi
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Harini as Lakshmi
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Narasimharaju as Ranjana
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M. N. Lakshmi Devi
Soundtrack
The music was composed by T. Padman with lyrics by H. L. Narayana Rao.
References
1962 films
1960s Kannada-language films
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