Nargunda farmers’ uprising is set to come alive on screen

For the people in Karnataka, one of the most significant significant events in the past few decades is the uprising and revolt of the farmers in Nargund. In fact, this was the historic event that led to the formation of the Karnataka Raitha Sangha, which is now a significant body that commands respect and force when fighting for farmers’ rights. This rebellion is going to come alive on screen in the film Nargunda Bandaya, which is being made by Nagendra Magadi. The film stars Rakshith of Puttagowri Maduve fame in the lead, while the ensemble cast features names like Shubha Poonja, Avinash and Ninasam Ashwath. “The ignorance of today’s generation amazes me. I find many people in Bengaluru and other cities in Karnataka rather clueless about the goings on around them. They don’t know what the Kalasa Banduri issue is, they have no idea where the Mahadaayi river flows and they live in their own immediate world. This uprising at Nargunda is one of the first movements that brought the problems of farmers to the fore. I’m glad that I get to debut on the big screen in a film like this, which aims to create a difference and educate people,” says Rakshith.