Kuntagodu Vibhuthi Subbanna (1932-16 July 2005) was an acclaimed dramatist and writer in Kannada. He was the founder of the world famous NINASAM (Neelanakantheshwara Natya Sangha) drama institute. Founded in 1949 in Heggodu, Shimoga, Ninasam, under the guidance of K.Shivarama Karantha, made significant contribution to Kannada theatre and other performing arts. He was awarded, in 1991, the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Journalism, Literature, and Creative Communication Arts, in recognition of his contribution to enrich rural Karnataka with the world's best films and the delight and wonder of the living stage. He was awarded the Padma Shri during 2004-05. Under the influence of Shantaveri Gopala Gowda, a senior leader of the socialist movement in Karnataka, Subbanna espoused socialist philosophy, to which he was committed through out his life.
To promote Kannada dramas Subbanna set up training centres in various parts of Karnataka. He also established Akshara Prakashana, a publishing house, to publish literature in Kannada related to theatre, which included translations of plays from other languages
For Kannada he has written translated and directed lots of plays.
About the director :
Manjunath L Badiger is a NINASAM graduate, also was an actor in the NINASAM's TIRUGATA. Has learnt Yakshagana professionally at the Udupi Yakshagana Kendra and holds 'Janapada Diploma' from 'Ramanagara Janapada Loka'. Presently he is working as an artist & director in the team. Has directed 'Harinabhisarana', "Bommanahalliya Kindari Jogi' 'Kathana', 'Miss Sadarame' and many more. As an actor so far has acted in 'Ashadada Ondu Dina', 'Samabhashiva Prahasana', 'Navilu Ninthava', 'Karmugila Minchu', 'JathakaRingana', 'Urubanga', 'Miss Sadarame', 'Avasthe', 'Modalagithi', 'AMani', 'Harinabhisarana', 'Saafalya', 'Kaidi' and so on..
Awards:
Participated in the 28th Annual State Level Drama Competition held by Rangabhoomi Regd. Udupi and secured following awards.
v Best Drama 2nd Place.
v Best Director 2nd Place – Mr.Manjunath L Badiger.
v Best Music 2nd Place.
v Best Makeup 2nd Place.
v Best Lighting 1st Place.
v Best Set and Properties 2nd Place.
v Best Actress 1st Place – Miss Krithi.B.Shetty
v Best Actor 2nd Place – Mr.Anand.P
v Consolation award – Mr. Raghavendra Prasad C
v Consolation award – Mr. Ravikumar.J.V
Cast:
| Krithi B Shetty | Sadarame |
| Raghavendra Prasad C / Anand P | Bangara Setty / Villager |
| Mamjunath M S | Adimurthy / Chatradhipathi |
| Ravikumar J V | Old King / Kalahamsa |
| Parameshwara K | Minister / Yuvaraja |
| Kantharaju N C | Commander / Brahmin / Villager |
| Renuka Prasad H S / Madhukumar K | Prince |
| Gangadhar Karikere | Sadashiva / Kalahamsa's Minister |
| Tanuja R | Servant / Tiruvenkamma / Leelavathi |
| Srinivas Prasad C / Mahalakshmi | Mookamma / Leelavathi's Minister |
| Brinda K G | Rathi Kinnari |
| Anand P | Brahmin / Thief |
| Nagaraj M | Brahmin / Mitra / Kalhamsa's Commander |
Back
Stage:
| Music Direction | Gajanana Hegade |
| Chorus | Suma G A |
| Maitri | |
| Bhavya S | |
| Dhananjay B | |
| Ronald Kiran | |
| Percusssions | Raghavendra K / Manoj Kulkarni / Sathish |
| Harmonium | Chidanand Kulkarni |
| Key Board | Rajesh B |
| Stage | Nagaraj M |
| Ravikumar J V | |
| Costumes | Bharath B S |
| Krithi B Shetty | |
| Make-up | Raghavendra Prasad C |
| Art | Vinod Panna |
| Chalapathi | |
| Management | Manjunath Hirechouti / Harish R |
| Lighting | Ravindra Poojary / Renuka Prasad |
| Organising | Jayathirtha |
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