Koormavatara (Kannada: ಕೂರ್ಮಾವತಾರ) is a 2011 Indian Kannada drama film directed by Girish Kasaravalli, based on short story of the same name written by Kum. Veerabhadrappa.[1] It stars Shikaripura Krishnamurthy, Jayanthi and Apoorva Kasaravalli in the lead roles, and Harish Raj, Cheswa, Rashmi Sumukha, Goa Dattu and Sumukha Bharadwaj feature in supporting roles. The story revolves around a government employee cast in a play to portray Mahatma Gandhi, who, on course, realizes that playing Gandhi is easier than imbibing and implementing his principles in real-life.

The film was screened in 17 film festivals and won acclaims Bangkok, New York and Vancouver. At the 59th National Film Awards, it was awarded the Best Feature Film in Kannada.

Anand Rao, an aged govt. employee resembling Gandhi is forced to play the role of Gandhi in an upcoming serial. Though it brings him fame and money, his mental peace and morality is hindered. He is torn between Gandhian principles he used to follow innocently and vested interests of others who want to take advantage of his situation. Written by Rangaraj Naidu

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Cast :
Shikaripura Krishnamurthy, as Anand Rao, / Mahatma Gandhi,
Jayanthi as Susheela / Kasturba Gandhi,
Apoorva Kasaravalli as Chandan,
Harish Raj as Nathuram Godse,
Cheswa,
Rashmi Hariprasad,
Goa Dattu,
Praveen Rabakavi,
Sumukha Bharadwaj,
Vikram Soori as Iqbal,
Nanjunda,
H. G. Somashekar Rao,
Akki Chennabasappa,
Babu Hirannayya,
Bangalore Nagesh,
Radha Ramachandra,

Directed by : Girish Kasaravalli
Produced by : Basanthkumar Patil
Written by : Kum. Veerabhadrappa
Screenplay by : Girish Kasaravalli
Starring : Dr. Shikaripura Krishnamurthy
Music by : Issac Thomas Kottukapally
Cinematography : G. S. Bhaskar
Edited by : M. N. Swamy
Production company : Basanth Productions
Release date : 19 April 2013
Running time : 133 minutes
Language : Kannada
Awards: National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada
Digital Rights : A2 Movies