Masanada Hoovu () is a 1985 Indian Kannada language film directed by Puttanna Kanagal, based on T. R. Subba Rao's novel of the same name. It stars Jayanthi, Ambareesh, Hema Choudhary and Aparna. It was Puttanna Kanagal's last as a director. His friend and long time associate, director K. S. L. Swamy, completed the film. Masanada Hoovu won multiple awards at the 1985-86 Karnataka State Film Awards including Best Actress (Jayanthi) and Best Supporting Actor. Padma Vasanthi had originally been signed to play one of the roles and even learnt roller skating for the same. After his death, the same role was enacted by Vijayalakshmi Singh and a bicycle replaced the roller skates. Chandrika who would become a lead actress in the 90s has played a small role in the movie under her real name Sribharathi. Cast Jayanthi as Taradevi Ambareesh as Singaru Hema Choudhary as Amba Aparna as Parvati Lokanath Mukhyamantri Chandru Doddanna Vijayalakshmi Singh as Shanta Sihi Kahi Geetha as Hema Chandrika (credited as Sriharathi) as Saroja Soundtrack Awards Karnataka State Film Awards 1985-86 Best Actress – Jayanthi Best Supporting Actor – Ambareesh Best Dialogue Writer – T. G. Ashwatha Narayana Best Cinematographer – S. Maruthi Rao Best Sound Recording – C. D. Vishwanath Special Award (Art Director) – Arun D. Godgaonkar References External links 1980s Kannada-language films Films based on Indian novels Films directed by Puttanna Kanagal Films scored by Vijaya Bhaskar