'Film world needs literary touch'

Speaking on the second day of sixth Bangalore City District Kannada literary meet at Ravindra Kalaskhetra here on Saturday, Patil noted the Kannada filmdom is in a pathetic state as there is a huge gap between the industry and Sahitya Parishat.

“More number of films are being made in Kannada as compared to other languages. However, the films lack quality due to the disconnect between the industry and the writers. “There will be a renaissance in the film industry with the guidance of Kannada writers, ”he said. Outsiders coming to Bangalore should learn Kannada language. It is the duty of every Kannadiga to teach outsiders Kannada language and culture, he added.

Film actor Rajesh said many literary works were made into films between 1960 and 1970. The decade witnessed the rise of legends like Rajkumar, Uday Kumar, Leelavathi, Pandharibai and others. The industry was internationally acclaimed due to their efforts, said actor Rajesh.

However, the theatre owners managed to bag contract to screen non-Kannada movies which marked the downfall of Kannada film industry.

Music composer V Manohar, writer Byramangala Ramegowda  and others were present.