"Ondu Muttina Kathe (Kannada: \u0C92\u0C82\u0CA6\u0CC1 \u0CAE\u0CC1\u0CA4\u0CCD\u0CA4\u0CBF\u0CA8 \u0C95\u0CA5\u0CC6, English: Story of a Pearl) is a 1987 Indian Kannada film directed by Shankar Nag, starring Rajkumar in the lead role. It is loosely based on John Steinbeck's book The Pearl. It is considered as the cult classic in the history of Kannada cinema. Though the film was not a big success, the movie is still remembered for its brilliant story and its technical superiority. It is said to be the first Indian film to be shot underwater."@en . . . . "Ondu Muttina Kathe"@en . . . . .