| Amarasilpi Jakkanna | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | B. S. Ranga |
| Written by | Samudrala (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | B. S. Ranga |
| Produced by | B. S. Ranga |
| Starring | Akkineni Nageswara Rao B. Saroja Devi |
| Cinematography | B. S. Ranga |
| Edited by | P. J. Mohan M. Devendra Nath Chakrapani |
| Music by | S. Rajeswara Rao |
Production company | Vikram Studios |
| Distributed by | Navayuga Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 165 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Amarasilpi Jakkanna is an Indian 1964 Telugu-language biographical film directed and produced by B. S. Ranga. The film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao in the title role of Jakanachari, a legendary sculptor from the Hoysala period, whose dedication to art and personal sacrifices form the core of the narrative. The film also features B. Saroja Devi, V. Nagayya, and Udaya Kumar in key roles, with music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao.[1]
Released on March 27, 1964, Amarasilpi Jakkanna holds the distinction of being the first Telugu film shot in Eastmancolor[2] and received critical acclaim, including a Presidential Certificate of Merit. Simultaneously, B. S. Ranga directed a Kannada version, Amarashilpi Jakanachari, which became the first Kannada colour film.[1]
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