Masanada Hoovu

Masanada Hoovu is a 1985 Indian Kannada language film directed by Puttanna Kanagal, based on T. R. Subba Rao's novel of the same name. It introcues Aparna and stars Jayanthi, Ambareesh, Vijayalakshmi Singh and Hema Choudhary in key roles. Puttanna Kanagal passed away before filming was complete. His friend and long time associate, director K. S. L. Swamy, completed the film. Masanada Hoovu won multiple awards at the 1985-86 Karnataka State Film Awards including Best Actress (Jayanthi) and Best Supporting Actor.

Padma Vasanthi had originally been signed to play one of the roles and even learnt roller skating for the same. After Kanagal's death, the same role was enacted by Vijayalakshmi Singh and a bicycle replaced the roller skates. Chandrika who would become a lead actress in the 90s plays a small role in the movie under her real name Sribharathi.

Cast

 * Jayanthi as Taradevi
 * Ambareesh as Singaru
 * Aparna as Parvati
 * Vijayalakshmi Singh as Shanta
 * Hema Choudhary as Amba
 * Lokanath
 * Mukhyamantri Chandru
 * Doddanna
 * Sihi Kahi Geetha as Hema
 * Chandrika (credited as Sribharathi) as Saroja
 * Sivakumar

Awards

 * Karnataka State Film Awards 1985-86
 * Best Actress – Jayanthi
 * Best Supporting Actor – Ambareesh
 * Best Dialogue Writer – T. G. Ashwatha Narayana
 * Best Cinematographer – S. Maruthi Rao
 * Best Sound Recording – C. D. Vishwanath
 * Special Award (Art Director) – Arun D. Godgaonkar