Bhaktha Kumbara (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 9.7
Released in 1974, Bhaktha Kumbara is a family film directed by Hunsur Krishnamurthy, running about 150 minutes.
What it’s about. Bhakta Kumbara is a 1974 Indian Kannada biographical film, directed by Hunsur Krishnamurthy and produced by N R Anuradha Devi. The film stars Rajkumar, Leelavati and Balkrishna in lead roles. The film had a musical score by G.K. Venkatesh. Actress Sridevi essayed the role of Muktha Bai (as a child artist), thereby the latter making her Kannada film debut. The movie is based on the life of Gora Kumbhar, a potter turned into a saint who lived in the 13th and 14th centuries in Teredoki village. He supposedly lost his child while curing the clay by his legs for making pots, because he did not notice his child fumbling under his feet as he immersed himself in chanting the name of God. He was called Saint Gora Kumbara by the people of Maharashtra.
Who’s in it. Bhaktha Kumbara stars Dr. Rajkumar as Gora, Leelavathi as Gora's wife, Manjula as Gora's Sister in law and T. N. Balakrishna as Gora's Neighbour, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.7/10, Bhaktha Kumbara sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bhaktha Kumbara page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bhaktha Kumbara tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bhaktha Kumbara (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bhaktha Kumbara change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bhaktha Kumbara worth watching?
- Bhaktha Kumbara holds an audience score of 9.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bhaktha Kumbara?
- Bhaktha Kumbara stars Dr. Rajkumar, Leelavathi, Manjula, T. N. Balakrishna and Rajashankar.
- When was Bhaktha Kumbara released?
- Bhaktha Kumbara was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.