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1971 · Kannada · 2h 39m · Family, Drama · CBFC U
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Summary

Kasturi Nivasa (1971, Kannada) has not been rated yet; 2 reviews read, is rated 7+ by Filmi (CBFC: U), and streams on Eros Now in the US.

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.

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Summary

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.

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2 reviews · the critic’s own number where they gave one
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Shyam Prasad S · 12 Nov 2014
Movie review: Kasturi Nivasa Read it there →
Published · 4.5/5 Filmi’s reading 85 Retrospective
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Ramchandra PN · 19 Apr 2021
Ramchandra PN reads Kasturi Nivasa as a nostalgic ode to a dying feudal-capitalist order, tracing how the protagonist's proud benevolence causes… Read it there →
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