Adi Shankaracharya (film)
Adi Shankaracharya is a 1983 Indian film in Sanskrit language directed by G. V. Iyer.  The film depicts the life and times of the Hindu philosopher, Adi Shankaracharya, who consolidated the doctrine of Advaita Vedanta (nondualism) in Hindu philosophy. This movie is prime example of experimental movie era of Kannada film industry. It was the first film in India to be made in Sanskrit. At the 31st National Film Awards, it won four awards, including Best Film, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography and Best Audiography.

After Adi Shankaracharya, Iyer directed Madhvacharya in 1986 and Ramanujacharya in 1989 featuring Shankaracharya's disciples.

Cast

Awards
 1983: National Film Award
 Best Film: G V Iyer
 Best Screenplay: G V Iyer
 Best Cinematography (Colour): Madhu Ambatt
Best Audiography: S.P. Ramanathan

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1983 films
1980s biographical films
1980s historical films
Indian biographical films
Films scored by M. Balamuralikrishna
Films scored by B. V. Karanth
Films about Hinduism
Films set in the 8th century
Biographical films about philosophers
Best Feature Film National Film Award winners
Films whose cinematographer won the Best Cinematography National Film Award
Sanskrit-language films
Adi Shankara
Indian historical films
Films that won the Best Audiography National Film Award
Films whose writer won the Best Original Screenplay National Film Award
Films directed by G. V. Iyer
National Film Development Corporation of India films