Kanchana Sita
കാഞ്ചനസീത
Synopsis
The film interprets a story from the Uttara Kanda of the epic poem Ramayana, where Rama sends his wife, Sita, to the jungle to satisfy his subjects. Sita is never actually seen in the film, but her virtual presence is compellingly evoked in the moods of the forest and the elements. The film retells the epic from a womens' liberationist perspective, and is about the tragedy of power and the sacrifices that adherence to dharma demands, including abandoning a chaste wife.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Govindan Aravindan
- Screenplay & Story
- Govindan Aravindan, Valmiki
- Original Score
- Rajeev Taranath
- Original Title
- കാഞ്ചനസീത
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Malayalam, Sanskrit
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- General Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Govindan Aravindan
Govindan Aravindan, Valmiki
Rajeev Taranath
Shaji N. Karun
Ramesan
K Raveendran Nair
Department Leadership Roster
Shaji N. Karun
Director of Photography
Namboodri
Production Design
Govindan Aravindan
Director
Govindan Aravindan
Writer
K Raveendran Nair
Producer
Rajeev Taranath
Original Music Composer
Ramesan
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kanchana Sita
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kanchana Sita about?
The film interprets a story from the Uttara Kanda of the epic poem Ramayana, where Rama sends his wife, Sita, to the jungle to satisfy his subjects. Sita is never actually seen in the film, but her virtual presence is compellingly evoked in the moods of the forest and the elements. The film retells the epic from a womens' liberationist perspective, and is about the tragedy of power and the sacrifices that adherence to dharma demands, including abandoning a chaste wife.
Who directed Kanchana Sita?
Kanchana Sita was directed by Govindan Aravindan.
Who stars in Kanchana Sita?
The principal cast of Kanchana Sita includes Ramdas, Keshav Panicker, Ravindram Nair, Chinnapuliah, Venkateswarlu.
When was Kanchana Sita released and how long is it?
Kanchana Sita was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Kanchana Sita?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kanchana Sita was composed by Rajeev Taranath.