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Rajendra Singh Babu wanted to make a children's adventure film completely set in a forest being inspired by the books written by Enid Blyton. He approached celebrated
Kannada writer H. V. Subba Rao who went for a recce to Nagarahole for 15 days. H. V. Subba Rao wrote the film's story and added a sub
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The character of
Ambareesh was based on a real life driver whom Babu met there. Babu revealed that the team struggled to shoot action and bravery scenes like a tiger carrying a little boy. The film was set in Nagarahole and Muthodi forests. The climax was shot on the Sakleshpura Bridge with 13
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turns into a dangerous adventure for the children and the teachers are caught in a bind. The trip eventually proves lucky for the principal and she reunites with her lost husband.
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