Kumara Rama
Kumara Rama is a revered as a central figure in the history of Karnataka State prior to the establishment of the Vijayanagar Empire. Kumara Rama was the son of the King Kampli Raya of Kampli or Kampli kote Kampli Fort. Kampli is a big town in Hospet taluq of Bellary district of Karnataka.
As Prince
Kumara Rama (1290-1320), was an ideal prince and an embodiment of virtues, who stood by his father in waging relentless wars against the Kakatiya dynasty of Warangal, Hoysala Veeraballalas, and Muhammad bin Tughlaq. Kumara Rama died at a very young age battling the Muslim armies of Tughlaq and was the basis for the foundation of the Vijayanagar empire.He belonged to the Nayaka community and was a cousin of Harihara and Bukka.
Worship
Many of ancient worries tribes in Karnataka still worship KuMaraRaama. There are several temples built for Kumara rama.
Personal life
Kumara Rama falls in love with an aboriginal girl who later becomes his father's wife due to some circumstances. Though Rama takes this development as a fall out of destiny, the lady does not reconcile to her fate and tries to seduce Rama to be with her. But Rama stands out for morals and will be humiliated by his mother. Then he becomes the victim of his lover's tricks and Kampila Raja orders for his execution. But his look-alike brother Chenig Rama sacrifices his life for him and then Rama wages battle against the onslaught of Tughlaq's army. He dies in the battle as a valiant fighter and his dignity is restored even in his death.
Movie
A Kannada movie was made in honour of the exploits of Kumara Rama called as Gandugali Kumara Rama. Shivaraj Kumar, the popular Kannada actor proytrayed the role of Kumara Rama.