Karnataka has been host to plenty of splendid writers, all of whom have blended to feed us with a rich literary heritage. Kannada novels are one of the best in the country, and it may not be a bad idea for the filmmakers in our state to fall back on them for quality themes and stories.
While in the yesteryear, movies and novels traveled in conforming paths, in the modern times, these roads have hardly intersected.
In this article, we talk about a few exemplary novels, which we think can be adapted on to the big screen.
Malegalalli Madumagalu
Author: Kuvempu
Already converted to a TV show, this novel boasts of several themes and interesting motifs that can easily be translated onto the big screen.
Chidambara Rahasya
Author: Poornachandra Tejaswi
A rural village-drama with loads of comic situations is one sub-genre that has always found success in the Kannada Film Industry.
Karvalo
Author: Poornachandra Tejaswi
A spectacular story of a farmer and a scientist, Karvalo is a true exhibition of moral-lessons told in an entirely unique method. There are a plethora of characters in this story that add drama, a recipe customarily preferred by filmmakers.
Yaana
Author: SL Bhyrappa
Well, this novel is a science-fiction that chiefly involves space travel. If KFI has to attempt such a subject in the future, this novel will surely come handy.
Karma
Author: Pavan Prasad
A complicated drama about faith and belief, Karma is terrific in terms of situations and characters, which blend very well to leave a thoughtful impact on the audience.
Ghachar Ghochar
Author: Vivek Shanbhag
A psychological drama, Ghachar Ghachar is a plot weaved around interesting characters, primarily headlined by an intriguing protagonist. All of this could serve well for fans of the cinema.
Angada Dhare
Author: Keshava Malagi
An interesting story of how a Ph.D. student turns into a monk, Angada Dhare boasts of many dramatic arcs and graphs, which could appeal to the movie-going audience.
Aswathaman
Author: Jogi
A unique story based on “Emotional Insurance”, Aswathaman by Jogi, will make for a wonderful movie on the big screen.
Anchu
Author: SL Bhyrappa
A brilliant love story that relies on the innate characteristics of the lead roles to generate drama, Anchu is truly going to be an entertainer if picked by any filmmaker.
Nee Hinga Nodabyeda Nanna
Author: Ravi Belagere
A romantic mystery-thriller penned by Ravi Belagere, this novel can offer all that you would want to expect from a movie.
