Samskara (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1970, Samskara is a drama film directed by Pattabhirama Reddy, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. Narayanappa, a Madhwa Brahmin man, dies in the Agrahara of the village Durvasapura. As per Madhwa customs, his last rites must be performed at the earliest. However, due to Narayanappa's rebellious actions in life, which included eating meat, consuming liquor and marrying a prostitute, there is disagreement amongst the Brahmins of the village as to who will perform his rites.
Who’s in it. Samskara stars P. Lankesh as Narayanappa, Girish Karnad as Praneshacharya, Snehalata Reddy and B.R. Jayaram, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Samskara has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Samskara page.
If you liked it. Fans of Samskara tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Samskara (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Samskara change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Samskara worth watching?
- Samskara holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Samskara?
- Samskara stars P. Lankesh, Girish Karnad, Snehalata Reddy, B.R. Jayaram and Dasharathi Dixit.
- When was Samskara released?
- Samskara was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.