Ondu Muttina Kathe | |
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Directed by | Shankar Nag |
Produced by | Vajreshwari Combines |
Starring | Dr.RajKumar |
Country | India |
Language | Kannada |
Ondu Muttina Kathe which literally means 'Story of a Pearl' is an Indian movie which is directed by actor,director Shankar Nag,starring legendery Dr.Rajkumar in the lead role.It is loosely based on John Steinbeck's book The Pearl.It is considered as the cult classic in the history of Kannada cinema.Though a bocx office flop,the movie is still remembered for its brilliant story and its technical superiority.It is said to be the first Indian movie to be shot in underwater.This film is also notable for the underwater fighting scene between Dr.RajKumar and an octopus.
Plot
Ondu Muttina Kathe revolves around a deep sea diver,played by Dr.Raj Kumar,who dives into the sea insearch of pearls.One day he manages to bring a shining pearl to his house.The news spreads around the village and he finds everyone wanted to own it.And at the same time his baby falls sick and he takes the baby to a doctor,he treats the baby and asks the pearl instead of money.Meanwhile, others in the village hatch plans to steal the pearl from fisherman.Disgusted by human greed, the fisherman dumps the pearl back into the sea.