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'''''Immadi Pulikeshi''''' ({{lang-kn|ಇಮ್ಮಡಿ ಪುಲಿಕೇಶಿ}}) is a 1967 [[Kannada language|Kannada]] [[biographical film|biographical]] feature film written by [[G. V. Iyer]] and directed by N. C. Rajan. The cast includes [[Rajkumar (actor)|Rajkumar]], [[Udaya Kumar (actor)|Udayakumar]], [[Jayanthi (actress)|Jayanthi]], [[Kalpana (Kannada actress)|Kalpana]] and [[Balakrishna (Kannada actor)|Balakrishna]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.nthwall.com/ka/crew/Immadi-Pulikeshi-1967-cast-and-crew/9219801290 |title=Immadi Pulikeshi cast & crew |access-date=18 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140318110436/http://www.nthwall.com/ka/crew/Immadi-Pulikeshi-1967-cast-and-crew/9219801290 |archive-date=18 March 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The film had a soundtrack and original score by [[G. K. Venkatesh]] and cinematography by B. Dorairaj and Rajaram. | '''''Immadi Pulikeshi''''' ({{lang-kn|ಇಮ್ಮಡಿ ಪುಲಿಕೇಶಿ}}) is a 1967 [[Kannada language|Kannada]] [[biographical film|biographical]] feature film written by [[G. V. Iyer]] and directed by N. C. Rajan. The cast includes [[Rajkumar (actor)|Rajkumar]], [[Udaya Kumar (actor)|Udayakumar]], [[Jayanthi (actress)|Jayanthi]], [[Kalpana (Kannada actress)|Kalpana]] and [[Balakrishna (Kannada actor)|Balakrishna]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.nthwall.com/ka/crew/Immadi-Pulikeshi-1967-cast-and-crew/9219801290 |title=Immadi Pulikeshi cast & crew |access-date=18 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140318110436/http://www.nthwall.com/ka/crew/Immadi-Pulikeshi-1967-cast-and-crew/9219801290 |archive-date=18 March 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The film had a soundtrack and original score by [[G. K. Venkatesh]] and cinematography by B. Dorairaj and Rajaram. | ||
''Immadi Pulikeshi'' is based on the story of the famous [[Kannada people|Kannada]] ruler [[Pulakeshin II]] of the [[Chalukya dynasty]], who was significantly involved in branching out the dynasty to extend over most parts of the [[Deccan Plateau|Deccan]]. The movie was the 100th movie of actor [[Balakrishna (Kannada actor)|Balakrishna]]. Music composer [[G. K. Venkatesh]] produced the movie under the banner ''Sri Venkatesh Chitra''. Rajkumar plays the title character [[Pulakeshin II|Immadi Pulikeshi]], while Udayakumar plays a hunchback [[Kubja Vishnuvardhana]]. | ''Immadi Pulikeshi'' is based on the story of the famous [[Kannada people|Kannada]] ruler [[Pulakeshin II]] of the [[Chalukya dynasty]], who was significantly involved in branching out the dynasty to extend over most parts of the [[Deccan Plateau|Deccan]]. The movie was the 100th movie of actor [[Balakrishna (Kannada actor)|Balakrishna]]. Music composer [[G. K. Venkatesh]] produced the movie under the banner ''Sri Venkatesh Chitra''. Rajkumar plays the title character [[Pulakeshin II|Immadi Pulikeshi]], while Udayakumar plays a hunchback [[Kubja Vishnuvardhana]] and [[K. S. Ashwath]] plays the role of [[Harsha|Harshavardhana]]. | ||
[[K. V. Vijayendra Prasad]], father of [[S. S. Rajamouli]] and the story writer of ''[[Baahubali: The Beginning]]'' had revealed that he was inspired by the hero introduction sequence of this movie<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksXHYfau8uo</ref> and hence incorporated a similar sequence in the movie ''[[Baahubali: The Beginning]]''.<ref>https://www.prekshaa.in/contributions-kannada-cinema-historical-dramas</ref> He had further revealed that the core story line - where one brother is not given the throne because of his disability, leading to animosity between blood relatives - was also partly inspired by this movie.<ref>http://www.vijaykarnatakaepaper.com/Details.aspx?id=19360&boxid=11727493</ref> | [[K. V. Vijayendra Prasad]], father of [[S. S. Rajamouli]] and the story writer of ''[[Baahubali: The Beginning]]'' had revealed that he was inspired by the hero introduction sequence of this movie<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksXHYfau8uo</ref> and hence incorporated a similar sequence in the movie ''[[Baahubali: The Beginning]]''.<ref>https://www.prekshaa.in/contributions-kannada-cinema-historical-dramas</ref> He had further revealed that the core story line - where one brother is not given the throne because of his disability, leading to animosity between blood relatives - was also partly inspired by this movie.<ref>http://www.vijaykarnatakaepaper.com/Details.aspx?id=19360&boxid=11727493</ref> | ||
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* [[Rajkumar (actor)|Rajkumar]] as [[Immadi Pulikeshi]] | * [[Rajkumar (actor)|Rajkumar]] as [[Immadi Pulikeshi]] | ||
* [[Udaya Kumar (actor)|Udayakumar]] as [[Kubja Vishnuvardhana]] | * [[Udaya Kumar (actor)|Udayakumar]] as [[Kubja Vishnuvardhana]] | ||
* [[K. S. Ashwath]] as [[Harsha|Harshavardhana]] | |||
* [[Balakrishna (Kannada actor)|Balakrishna]] | * [[Balakrishna (Kannada actor)|Balakrishna]] | ||
* [[Jayanthi (actress)|Jayanthi]] | * [[Jayanthi (actress)|Jayanthi]] | ||
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* Shakti Prasad | * Shakti Prasad | ||
* [[Bhanumathi Ramakrishna|Bhanumathi]] | * [[Bhanumathi Ramakrishna|Bhanumathi]] | ||
* Ganapathi Bhat | * Ganapathi Bhat | ||
* [[B. Jayamma]] | * [[B. Jayamma]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:46, 19 September 2021
| Immadi Pulikeshi | |
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| Directed by | N. C. Rajan |
| Produced by | Sri Venkatesh Chitra |
| Screenplay by | G. V. Iyer |
| Based on | Life story of Pulakesi II |
| Starring | Rajkumar Udayakumar Jayanthi Kalpana |
| Music by | G. K. Venkatesh |
| Cinematography | B. Dorairaj Rajaram |
| Edited by | N. C. Rajan S. A. John |
Release date | 1967 |
Running time | 154 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Immadi Pulikeshi (Kannada: ಇಮ್ಮಡಿ ಪುಲಿಕೇಶಿ) is a 1967 Kannada biographical feature film written by G. V. Iyer and directed by N. C. Rajan. The cast includes Rajkumar, Udayakumar, Jayanthi, Kalpana and Balakrishna.[1] The film had a soundtrack and original score by G. K. Venkatesh and cinematography by B. Dorairaj and Rajaram.
Immadi Pulikeshi is based on the story of the famous Kannada ruler Pulakeshin II of the Chalukya dynasty, who was significantly involved in branching out the dynasty to extend over most parts of the Deccan. The movie was the 100th movie of actor Balakrishna. Music composer G. K. Venkatesh produced the movie under the banner Sri Venkatesh Chitra. Rajkumar plays the title character Immadi Pulikeshi, while Udayakumar plays a hunchback Kubja Vishnuvardhana and K. S. Ashwath plays the role of Harshavardhana.
K. V. Vijayendra Prasad, father of S. S. Rajamouli and the story writer of Baahubali: The Beginning had revealed that he was inspired by the hero introduction sequence of this movie[2] and hence incorporated a similar sequence in the movie Baahubali: The Beginning.[3] He had further revealed that the core story line - where one brother is not given the throne because of his disability, leading to animosity between blood relatives - was also partly inspired by this movie.[4]
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Rajkumar as Immadi Pulikeshi
- Udayakumar as Kubja Vishnuvardhana
- K. S. Ashwath as Harshavardhana
- Balakrishna
- Jayanthi
- Kalpana
- Narasimharaju
- Sudharshan
- M. R. Thilakam
- M. N. Lakshmi Devi
- Arun Kumar
- Shakti Prasad
- Bhanumathi
- Ganapathi Bhat
- B. Jayamma
- Sundar Raj
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The songs and score were composed by G. K. Venkatesh, with lyrics written by G. V. Iyer[5]
| Sl No. | Song Title | Singers | Lyrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Kannadada Kula Thilaka" | S. Janaki | G. V. Iyer |
| 2 | "Cheluvina Odethana" | S. Janaki | G. V. Iyer |
| 3 | "Thaaniralu Mane Keli" | S. Janaki | G. V. Iyer |
| 4 | "Atthige Naale" | S. Janaki | G. V. Iyer |
| 5 | "Kaddu Noduva Henne" | P. Susheela | G. V. Iyer |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Immadi Pulikeshi cast & crew". Archived from the original on 18 March 2014. Retrieved 18 March 2014.
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksXHYfau8uo
- ↑ https://www.prekshaa.in/contributions-kannada-cinema-historical-dramas
- ↑ http://www.vijaykarnatakaepaper.com/Details.aspx?id=19360&boxid=11727493
- ↑ Immadi Pulikeshi songs
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