Phaniyamma
Phaniyamma is a 1983 Indian Kannada award-winning drama film directed and produced by Prema Karanth. The story is based on acclaimed novelist M. K. Indira's 1977 Sahitya Academy Award-winning novel of the same name. The film highlighted the plight of a widow and her struggle for survival. The film's cast included many players from a theatrical background including L. V. Sharadha, Prathibha Kasaravalli, Archana Rao, Vishwanath Rao and Kasaragod Chinna. Actor Ananth Nag made a guest appearance in the film. The film was widely appreciated by critics and audience upon release. It went on to  win National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada and many International film awards. The film also was awarded multiple Karnataka State Film Awards including Best Film, Best Supporting actress and Best Story writer. Soundtrack. The music of the film was composed by B. V. Karanth to the lyrics of Chandrashekhara Kambara. Awards. The film has won the following awards since its release. 1982 National Film Awards (India) 1982-83 Karnataka State Film Awards (India) This film screened at 9th IFFI.