Bhakta Kanakadasa

Kanaka, the chieftain of a fort, wishes to marry a woman played by Krishna Kumari, which despleases his rival, portrayed by Uday Kumar. During a climactic battle, Kanaka finds himself on the brink of defeat when Lord Krishna appears and advises him to surrender to divine grace. However, Kanaka, known for his strong temper, refuses and continues to fight. Kanaka is severely injured during the battle but is miraculously healed by Lord Krishna. After this divine intervention, he surrenders himself to Lord Krishna and becomes a (servant) of the deity.His devotion and service earn him the trust of Sri , the Royal Priest of Vijayanagar. Following Sri encouragement, Kanaka embarks on a pilgrimage to the historic Udupi Sri Krishna Temple. Upon his arrival, however, he is denied entry due to prevailing social norms. Kanaka is accused of defying the law and is subjected to punishment. As his eyes are about to be gouged, it is believed that a miraculous event occurs: the idol of Lord Krishna at the Udupi Sri Krishna Temple is said to have turned around, breaking through the wall to offer (divine vision) to Kanaka. This event is traditionally associated with the creation of ” ” (Kanaka’s Window), which remains a revered site. Following this event, Kanaka is recognized as a saint by society and dedicates the rest of his life to singing praises of Lord Krishna and composing devotional works, including and .