Loknath

An anthology of short stories centred on a poor university teacher's dilemma, an old woman's life story and a man who is about to marry a woman who is visually impaired.

Kalyani (1997) is a Kannada drama directed by S. Narayan, starring Kumar Govind and Shilpa (Chippy). The plot revolves around a young woman who is raped by a man but subsequently succeeds in marrying him. It is a family drama focused on emotional conflict and redemption.

Narayanappa, a Madhwa Brahmin man, dies in the Agrahara of the village Durvasapura. As per Madhwa customs, his last rites must be performed at the earliest. However, due to Narayanappa's rebellious actions in life, which included eating meat, consuming liquor and marrying a prostitute, there is disagreement amongst the Brahmins of the village as to who will perform his rites.

Two close friends get into trouble when another friend intrudes into their lives with a personal motive.

A resentful young man refuses to let go of his anger and marries a woman to exact revenge from her family for their wrongdoings.

Sharada (Aarathi) is engaged to Gopi (Anil Kumar), who is studying abroad. She shares a close bond with her future in-laws. However, when her fiancé returns, she discovers that he has married Elisa (Margaret Thomsen), a white woman, and is no longer interested in her.

To support her brother's education after their parents' death, Kamala is forced into prostitution. When she falls in love with Babu, he faces social ridicule after their affair becomes public.