Prathyartha is a 1999 Kannada suspense-thriller film directed by Sunil Kumar Desai featuring Ramesh Aravind, Raghuvaran, Girish Karnad and Sudeep in the lead roles.

[1][2] The film features background score composed by Ilaiyaraaja.

[3] The film was shot around the Lalith Mahal Palace in Mysore.

Sivaji Ganesan was the original choice for the role of Prime Minister.

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