India, 1934
142m
35mm film, black and white
mono, Kannada
An Indian fantasy film directed by Parshwanath Altekar.
Plot Summary
Maharaj Uttanpath marries Suruchi after learning that his first wife, Sunita, is unable to bear children. Both women eventually give birth and Suruchi plots with her maid to ensure Sunita’s son dies. The child, Dhruva, eventually becomes the brightest star in the night sky as reward for his devotion to Lord Vishnu.
Credits
Crew
Directed by: Parshwanath Altekar
Jayavani Talkies
Produced by: U. L. Narayana Rao
Screenplay: Devudu Narasimha Shastry
Based on the Play by: Ratnavali Natak Company
Music: Harmonium Sheshadri Rao
Cast
Master Muthu (Dhruva)
T. Dwarkanath
H. S. Krishnamurthy Iyengar
T. Kanakalakshmamma
S. K. Padma Devi (Bhoo Devi)
G. Nagesha Rao
Devudu Narasimha Shastry
M. G. Mari Rao
Alternative Titles
Bhakta Dhruv
Links
Remake
Bhakta Dhruva (1947)
