Five from Kannada cinema industry gets the prestigious Rajyotsava award for this year. Actress of high reputation and now sitting MLA cum Minister in Congress I ruled Karnataka Umasri has taken care in recognising right talent who were neglected.
 
Uppinakayi Uncle Lokanath, veteran music director R Rathna, Girija Lokesh and Sundarnath Suvarna get Rs.1 lakh, 20 gram gold medal and citation on November 1 from Karnataka Chief Minister S Siddaramaiah among 58 personalities.
 
Another stalwart in art direction Shashidhar Adapa who is already with national crown gets the award.