R Nagendra Rao was a theatre veteran. He had also made his mark in films as an actor and music director but had not yet ventured to direct a film.
This opportunity came in the form of Satya Harischandra in 1942. He wrote the screenplay, dialogues and songs for this film as well as directed it. The film ran for 100 days in Dharwad. The film was also dubbed in Tamil and made a good profit there. Interestingly, when the film was dubbed in Tamil, the original Kannada actors gave their voices in Tamil.
Also See
History 15 - Jeevana Nataka - Gubbi Veeranna Independent Producer
History 14 - Vasanthasena Film Based on Sanskrit Play
History 13 - Subhadra Director C Pullaiah
History 12 - Rajasuyayaga Movie Shot In Karnataka
History 11 - Chiranjeevi Released in Majestic Theatre
History 10 - Samsara Nauka First Produced In Partnership
History 9 - Bhakta Dhruva Produced By Kannadigas
History 8 - Sati Sulochana - First Kannada Movie Released
History 7 - Surya Film Studio Ruled The Industry
History 6 - Silent Movie Venues was Bangalore and Mysore
History 5 - Silent Films Started In Karnataka
History 4 - First Film Theater In Bangalore
History 3 - First Feature Film in India
History 2 - World To Miracle Of Cinema
