Chandrahasa (1965 film)

Chandrahasa (pronunciationⓘ) is a 1965 Indian Kannada-language film directed and produced by B. S. Ranga.

The film stars Rajkumar, Udaykumar, K. S. Ashwath and Narasimharaju.

[1][2] The story is based on a segment of Kannada poet Lakshmeesha's epic Jaimini Bharatha, which tells the life of the Kuntala king Chandrahasa.

Actress Jayanthi made a guest appearance in film's climax as Goddess Kaali, and Rajkumar sings Maata marakathashyama maatangi madhushaalini in her praise.

B. S. Ranga also shot the film simultaneously in Telugu as Chandrahasa starring Gummadi.