Annapoorna () is a 1964 Indian Kannada language film directed by Aaroor Pattabhi and produced by actress Pandari Bai. Besides Pandari Bai herself in the title role, the film starred K. S. Ashwath, Mynavathi and Balakrishna in other main roles. Popular star Kalyan Kumar made a brief appearance in the first half of the film while Rajkumar makes an entry after one and a half hour into the movie. He appeared in the role of a lawyer for the first time on-screen. Chi. Udayashankar became a full-fledged lyricist for the first time by writing all the songs of this movie. The movie is a remake of Pandari Bai's 1959 Tamil film Aval Yaar which had not performed well at the box-office.
The film portrays the life of a compassionate and determined woman named Annapoorna, who dedicates her life to holding her family together through emotional and financial hardships. After being abandoned by her husband Mohan Ram, Annapoorna raises her children with great difficulty, battling social stigma and financial struggles.
Her son Krishna (Rajkumar), who appears later in the film, becomes a lawyer and is unaware of his mother's struggles. Conflict arises when Krishna, now a successful advocate, unknowingly takes up a case that threatens to harm his own family. The story highlights a motherâÂÂs selfless love, the importance of doing whatâÂÂs right, and how families can heal and come back together. The story concludes with emotional reunions and the restoration of family bonds, highlighting AnnapoornaâÂÂs unwavering strength and moral dignity.
The music of the film was composed by RajanâÂÂNagendra, with lyrics for the soundtrack written by Chi. Udaya Shankar.