1. Executive Summary Namma Basava (transl. "Our Basava") is a 2022 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed by Raghava K. R. and produced by G. S. Gupta . The film stars an ensemble cast including Anish Tejeshwar , Sharmiela Mandre , Sangeetha Sringeri , Rangayana Raghu , and Achyuth Kumar . Unlike the title’s phonetic similarity to the revered 12th-century social reformer Basavanna, “Basava” here refers to a dog —a loyal Indian breed named Basava. The film is a heartwarming narrative centered on the bond between a father and son, mediated through the unconditional love of a pet. It attempts to blend commercial cinema tropes with a socially relevant message about animal adoption and native dog breeds. 2. Production Details | Aspect | Information | |--------|-------------| | Director | Raghava K. R. | | Producer | G. S. Gupta (under Sri Vasudeva Pictures) | | Screenplay | Raghava K. R. & K. R. Sanjay | | Music | Arjun Janya | | Cinematography | Sathya Hegde | | Editing | K. M. Prakash | | Release Date | 28 January 2022 | | Runtime | 144 minutes |
The film was shot primarily in and around and Mandya districts. Notably, the canine actor playing “Basava” was a rescued Indian Pariah dog, trained over several months. The production emphasized real animal performances over CGI, consulting veterinary behaviorists on set. 3. Plot Synopsis (Spoiler-aware) The story follows Surya (Anish Tejeshwar), a young, ambitious techie in Bengaluru, and his widowed father Nanjunda (Achyuth Kumar), a traditional farmer. Nanjunda lives in their ancestral village, stubbornly resisting Surya’s repeated attempts to move him to the city. namma basava kannada movie
Surya brings home a stray puppy to his city apartment, naming him Basava. The puppy’s mischievous nature clashes with Surya’s ordered life. Meanwhile, Nanjunda suffers a minor health scare, forcing Surya to bring him to Bengaluru. Nanjunda suffers a minor health scare