Kotreshi Kanasu

Kotreshi Kanasu
Film poster
Directed by	Nagathihalli Chandrashekar
Written by	Kum. Veerabhadrappa
Produced by	G. Nanda Kumar
Starring	Vijay Raghavendra Karibasavaiah Umashree
Cinematography	Sunny Joseph
Edited by	Suresh Urs
Music by	C. Aswath
Distributed by	Vishwapriya Films
Release date	1994
Running time	124 minutes
Country	India
Language	Kannada

Kotreshi Kanasu (Kannada: ಕೊಟ್ರೇಶಿ ಕನಸು, Dream of Kotreshi) is a 1994 Indian Kannada language film directed by Nagathihalli Chandrashekar starring Vijay Raghavendra and Karibasavaiah.

The film won two National Film Awards at 42nd National Film Awards; Best Feature Film in Kannada and Best Child Artist (Vijay Raghavendra).

Plot

Kotra is a vibrant young boy belonging to the lower caste, loved and admired by the entire village even the upper class for his intelligence. Kotra's passing the 7th standard is celebrated with gusto among lower caste which hurts the pride of upper caste. Kotra and his father lose jobs. Even his friends move away making him lonely and desolate. Kotra decides not to join High School thinking that normalcy would be restored, but his parents dreams are shattered.

Kotra's desire to pursue his studies rekindles. Their community greets his decision but the upper caste try to put obstacles to his admission. To fight for justice Kotra's father goes on a fast unto death. The local leaders take Kotra to city to seek justice through Government officials.

Kotra attracts the attention of the Minister and gets admission in the High School.

Cast

• Vijay Raghavendra as Kotra (credited as Master Vijay Raghavendra)
• Karibasavaiah as Dibba (Kotra's Father)
• Umashree Kotra's Mother
• H. G. Dattatreya
• B. Jayashree
• Sunder Raj
• Pramila Joshai
• Vishnuvardhan in a cameo appearance as Education Minister of Government of Karnataka

Awards

• National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada
• National Film Award for Best Child Artist - Vijay Raghavendra