Theatrical rendition of Prabhushankar’s Beragu receives good response in Shivamogga

Theatrical rendition of Prabhushankar's Beragu receives good response in Shivamogga Updated – August 21, 2026 08: 02 pm IST – Shivamogga.

Key points

• Prabhushankar's work Beragu, staged as part of Shivanubhava Sapthaha from August 14 to 20, organised by Basava Kendra in Shivamogga, drew a solid response from audiences here.
• Sudheendra Rao, Channaiah Marvalli, Bhagya M.T., Turuvanuru Mallikarjun, Hani Kuruvari, Keertana Vyas and Akash R.S.
• Prabhushankar's work Beragu concluded at Basava Kendra in Shivamogga on Thursday.
• The production was staged by artists of Native Theatre under the direction of R.S.
• The auditorium at Basava Kendra was packed on all seven days.

Notably, the seven-day theatrical rendition of K. Prabhushankar's work Beragu concluded at Basava Kendra in Shivamogga on Thursday. Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT.

In practice, the seven-day theatrical adaptation of K. Prabhushankar's work Beragu, staged as part of Shivanubhava Sapthaha from August 14 to 20, organised by Basava Kendra in Shivamogga, drew a solid response from audiences here.

For context, the production was staged by artists of Native Theatre under the direction of R.S. Halaswamy. The text deals with the life and struggles of Basavanna, the 12th century social reformer, including the resistance and criticism he faced during his fight against caste-based inequality. Mr. Halaswamy and his team divided the text into seven parts, presenting one each day over the course of the programme, in what plenty of in the audience called an effective rendition.

In practice, the auditorium at Basava Kendra was packed on all seven days. Each day's presentation was followed by an interaction with the audience, plenty of of whom praised the performances. The director enriched the script by incorporating selected Vachanas and live background music. A number of audience members stated the staging had brought the book to life for them.

Basava Marulasidda Swamy of Basava Kendra appreciated the efforts of Native Theatre, calling the production a memorable experience that went beyond a reading of the text, with music and lighting adding depth to the presentation.

He observed that Prabhushankar had subjected Basavanna to sustained criticism throughout the text – a device, he stated, that was applied to explore the reformer's character more fully. The text concluded on a symbolic note, with Basavanna depicted bathing a temperamental elephant that eventually turns on him. The swamy remarked the imagery underscored society's continuing need for figures like Basavanna. This person are willing to take on such risks.

For context, the cast included H.S. Nagabhushana, P. Bharathidevi, N.S. Sudheendra Rao, Channaiah Marvalli, Bhagya M.T., Turuvanuru Mallikarjun, Hani Kuruvari, Keertana Vyas and Akash R.S. This person played various characters representing the 12th century. H.P. Nadi handled the background music.

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