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Based on the Kannada novel Bara by eminent writer U. R. Ananthamurthy, the story deals with the politics of famine in Karnataka. An idealistic officer eventually succumbs to bureaucratic apathy - famine relief arrives, but too late. Simultaneously shot in Hindi as Sookha; that version was released in 1983.
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| Platform | Score | Points |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb29 votes | 8.1 | 9 pts |
| Rotten Tomatoes | not available | skipped |
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Scores from IMDb. Updated weekly.
Our PickOur PickBara (1982) has a Lantern Score of 8.3, from IMDb 8.1. Stream it in the US on Sun Nxt.











