Masanada Hoovu

Masanada Hoovu (Kannada: ಮಸಣದ ಹೂವು, lit. 'Graveyard Flower') is a 1985 Indian Kannada language film directed by Puttanna Kanagal, based on T. R. Subba Rao's novel of the same name.[1] It stars Jayanthi, Ambareesh, Hema Choudhary and Aparna in lead roles. It was Puttanna Kanagal's last as a director. 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.

Masanada Hoovu
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Directed by	Puttanna Kanagal
Produced by	B. S. Gayathri S. P. Sarvotthama Kanagal
Written by	T. R. Subba Rao
Screenplay by	Puttanna Kanagal
Based on	Masanada Hoovu by T. R. Subba Rao
Starring	Jayanthi Ambareesh Hema Chaudhary Aparna
Music by	Vijaya Bhaskar
Cinematography	S. Maruthi Rao
Edited by	V. P. Krishna
Distributed by	Anugraha Movie Makers
Release date	1985
Country	India
Language	Kannada

Padma Vasanthi had originally been signed to play one of the roles and even learnt roller skating for the same. After his 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 has played a small role in the movie under her real name Sribharathi.