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Bettada Hoovu

  • 1985
  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
8.6/10
271
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Bettada Hoovu (1985)
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Ramu, a poor boy, has higher ambitions in life. He works hard and saves money to buy a book. But, situations drive him to take a hard decision when his family members suffer in cold weather.Ramu, a poor boy, has higher ambitions in life. He works hard and saves money to buy a book. But, situations drive him to take a hard decision when his family members suffer in cold weather.Ramu, a poor boy, has higher ambitions in life. He works hard and saves money to buy a book. But, situations drive him to take a hard decision when his family members suffer in cold weather.

  • Director
    • N. Lakshminarayan
  • Writers
    • Shirley L. Arora
    • N. Lakshminarayan
    • Chi Udayashankar
  • Stars
    • Puneeth Rajkumar
    • Padma Vaasanthi
    • Marcia Jamal
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.6/10
    271
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • N. Lakshminarayan
    • Writers
      • Shirley L. Arora
      • N. Lakshminarayan
      • Chi Udayashankar
    • Stars
      • Puneeth Rajkumar
      • Padma Vaasanthi
      • Marcia Jamal
    • 2User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Puneeth Rajkumar
    Puneeth Rajkumar
    • Ramu
    • (as Master Punett)
    Padma Vaasanthi
    Padma Vaasanthi
    • Parvati
    Marcia Jamal
    • Teacher
    Roopadevi
    • Healthcare worker
    Mohan Kumar
    • Chinnappa
    T.N. Balakrishna
    • Doddajja
    • (as Balkrishna)
    Shivaprakash
    Sadashiva Brahmavar
    • Muthanna
    • (as Sadashiv Brahmavar)
    Shankanada Aravind
    • Somanna
    • (as Anubhava Aravind)
    Honnavalli Krishna
    • Linganna
    Vijay Raghavendra
    Vijay Raghavendra
      B. Ramamurthy
      Kunigal Ramanath
      • Director
        • N. Lakshminarayan
      • Writers
        • Shirley L. Arora
        • N. Lakshminarayan
        • Chi Udayashankar
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      10abhimanyuroshanar

      Classic Masterpiece from Master Lohit

      Everyone knew that the little boy from this movie would rule the Kannada film industry. The movie portrays the desires and sacrifices of a 6 years old boy living in a village with his mom and his sister.

      Puneet, the protagonist of this movie has given his best at that age. Puneet just didn't inherit the name and fame from his father but also his acting skills which were guided by Dr. Rajkumar himself. After watching this movie everyone will realize how granted we have taken our lives. This movie is an eye-opener and must watch for every citizen and child of Karnataka.
      10nidhiyashwanth

      Best among masterpieces from Kannada

      Sandalwood (Kannada movie industry) is not known for producing masterpieces, but this movie which is based on novel "What then Raman?" by Shirley L Arora, A hit novel from 60's. About this movie is the perfect example of cinematic art, story of a poor boy and his dreams. If you ever given a watch to Pershian movie "Children of Heaven" (which is considered as one of the greatest movies ever made on children), then you surely gotta watch this. Perfect screenplay, soothing music and great casting can't be forgotten. And I feel it surely deserves global recognitions in one of the greatest movies ever made on children. But unfortunately no big production company has considered it seriously. It surely available in YouTube but there's no subtitles which makes impossible to understand for people who don't know anything about Kannada. No wonder why the lead actor of movie won national award in the category of best child artist. The climax is so heart breaking which makes eyes go wet.

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      • Country of origin
        • India
      • Language
        • Kannada
      • Also known as
        • Hill Flower
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        1 hour 49 minutes
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