Which language was his directorial debut,'Kokila', in?
Malayalam
Hindi
Tamil
Kannada
Answer
Kannada was the language of Puttanna Kanagal's directorial debut,'Kokila', released in 1967. Known as the'Father of Parallel Kannada cinema', Kanagal explored realistic themes and nuanced storytelling in his films.'Kokila', starring Kalpana and Vishnuvardhan, addressed social issues like untouchability and emphasized the power of education. This critically acclaimed movie set the tone for Kanagal's subsequent successful directorial ventures in Kannada cinema.
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