IMDb
8.9 /10
494 votes


Family · Drama · 1971 · 2h 39min
ಕಸ್ತೂರಿ ನಿವಾಸ
The story of an extremely generous and righteous man, Ravi Varma, who succumbs to his intention of being generous no matter what happens. The movie is based on a story, Kasturi Nivasam written by G. Balasubramanium. The film stresses the principle that "life is to give—not to take". The role of Ravi Varma, the protagonist played by Rajkumar is a character who upholds the values of life even it means his destruction; a person who is keen on retaining his character's purity and those morals he has cherished. Ravi Varma led a lonely yet righteous life. He did not break his principles even as it lead to his downfall.
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IMDb
8.9 /10
494 votes
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TMDB
9.0 /10
1 votes
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Weighted average
8.9/10
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