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Kraurya (1995): Cast & Plot

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Kraurya is a 1995 drama directed by Girish Kasaravalli, starring Renukamma Murgod as Rangajji, Master Vishwas and H. G. Dattatreya. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes.

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Kraurya (1995) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 58m (118 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Kannada
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The story

What Is Kraurya About?

The premise of Kraurya without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Rangajji, a widowed storyteller beloved by village children, endures hardship after her only son dies mysteriously. Sent to live with a distant relative, she receives a welcome and finds her freedom severely restricted, yet her longing to tell stories endures. She endures isolation while dreaming of sharing her imagination with the next generation.

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Cast & crew

Kraurya Cast & Characters

Renukamma Murgod leads the cast as Rangajji, with Master Vishwas as Murty and H. G. Dattatreya. Directed by Girish Kasaravalli; 6 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Girish Kasaravalli

More films directed by Girish Kasaravalli: Koormavatara, Kanasembo Kudureyaneri, Gulabi Talkies and Thai Saheba.

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Plot

Kraurya Plot Summary

What happens in Kraurya from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Kraurya follows Rangajji Renukamma Murgod, a widow who loves to tell stories of fantasy to the children of her village. Her life changes when her only son dies young under mysterious circumstances, and she must move in with a distant relative who receives her with a cold welcome. With little freedom and days stretched thin by boredom, Rangajji clings to the dream of captivating the village’s children with imagination, hoping to keep the spark of her storytelling alive even as her own spirit grows worn.

Murty Master Vishwas, the youngest son in the household, becomes a quiet source of companionship for Rangajji, reviving a sense of purpose in her days and giving her a reason to hope again.

Full summary

The whole story of Kraurya, scene by scene

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Kraurya Videos

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A scene from Kraurya by Girish Kasaravalli (1996)
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Kraurya?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is Rangajji's great passion that keeps her spirit alive in the village?

Details

Kraurya Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “The Tale of a Story Teller” and “Cruelty”.

Also known as
  • The Tale of a Story Teller
  • Cruelty

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FAQ

Kraurya FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Kraurya, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Kraurya?

Kraurya runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

When was Kraurya released?

Kraurya was released on December 29, 1995.

Who directed Kraurya?

Kraurya was directed by Girish Kasaravalli.

More films by Girish Kasaravalli

Who is in the cast of Kraurya?

Kraurya stars Renukamma Murgod as Rangajji, Master Vishwas as Murty and H. G. Dattatreya, among 6 credited actors.

Does Kraurya have a post-credit scene?

No. Kraurya has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Kraurya in?

The original language of Kraurya is Kannada.

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