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Kannada cinema has always had a special relationship with land, forests, rivers, wildlife and village life. Unlike many industries where environmental themes appeared mostly in documentaries or art films, Kannada cinema brought nature protection into both mainstream commercial films and serious socially conscious cinema . From Dr. Rajkumar’s legendary Gandhada Gudi to Puneeth Rajkumar’s emotional final screen journey in Gandhada Gudi documentary, Kannada cinema has repeatedly reminded audiences that forests are not just scenic backgrounds. They are living spaces, cultural identities, sources of livelihood and sacred inheritances. Here is a look at important Kannada films that advocated environmental protection. 1. Gandhada Gudi — The Landmark Forest Conservation Film No discussion on environmental protection in Kannada cinema can begin without Gandhada Gudi . Released in 1973, the film starred Dr. Rajkumar and Vishnuvardhan , with Rajkumar playing an honest forest officer figh...