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| director = Chi Dattaraj | | director = Chi Dattaraj | ||
| producer = P. H. Ramarao | | producer = P. H. Ramarao | ||
| starring = [[Rajkumar | | starring = [[Dr. Rajkumar|Rajkumar]]<br>[[Saritha]]<br>[[Thoogudeepa Srinivas]] | ||
| story = M. D. Sundar | | story = M. D. Sundar | ||
| screenplay = M. D. Sundar | | screenplay = M. D. Sundar | ||
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| released = {{Film date|1981|12|04|df=y}} | | released = {{Film date|1981|12|04|df=y}} | ||
| runtime = 164 min | | runtime = 164 min | ||
| country = | | country = India | ||
| language = Kannada | | language = Kannada | ||
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'''''Keralida Simha''''' ({{translation|Angry Lion}}) is a | '''''Keralida Simha''''' ({{translation|Angry Lion}}) is a 1981 Indian [[Kannada]]-language film directed by Chi Dattaraj. The film stars [[Dr. Rajkumar|Rajkumar]], [[Saritha]], [[Thoogudeepa Srinivas]], [[Pandari Bai]] and [[Srinivasa Murthy]]. The movie was produced by P. H. Ramarao in the banner of Sri Rajarajeshwari Film combines.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0371774/|title = Keralida Simha}}</ref> | ||
The movie was recorded a ''Blockbuster'' at the box office and had a theatrical run of over 100 days in multiple centres. | The movie was recorded a ''Blockbuster'' at the box office and had a theatrical run of over 100 days in multiple centres. | ||
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==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
*[[Rajkumar | *[[Dr. Rajkumar|Rajkumar]] | ||
*[[Saritha]] | *[[Saritha]] | ||
*[[Thoogudeepa Srinivas]] | *[[Thoogudeepa Srinivas]] | ||
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| genre = [[Film Soundtrack|Feature Film Soundtrack]] | | genre = [[Film Soundtrack|Feature Film Soundtrack]] | ||
| length = 19:45 | | length = 19:45 | ||
| language = | | language = Kannada | ||
| label = Sangeetha Music | | label = Sangeetha Music | ||
| producer = | | producer = | ||
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! Track # !! Song !! Singer(s) !! Lyrics | ! Track # !! Song !! Singer(s) !! Lyrics | ||
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| 1 || "Ondu Maathu Nanage Gotthu"|| [[Rajkumar | | 1 || "Ondu Maathu Nanage Gotthu"|| [[Dr. Rajkumar|Rajkumar]], Sulochana || [[Chi. Udayashankar]] | ||
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| 2 || "Amma Neenu Namagaagi"|| Rajkumar, [[P. B. Sreenivas]] || Chi. Udayashankar | | 2 || "Amma Neenu Namagaagi"|| Rajkumar, [[P. B. Sreenivas]] || Chi. Udayashankar | ||
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== Release == | == Release == | ||
The film received a [[U certificate (India)|U Certificate]] from the Chennai regional office of the [[censor board]] without any cuts.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://movies.syzygy.in/censor/keralida-simha-celluloid|title=Keralida Simha Censor Report}}</ref> | The film received a [[U certificate (India)|U Certificate]] from the Chennai regional office of the [[censor board]] without any cuts.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://movies.syzygy.in/censor/keralida-simha-celluloid|title=Keralida Simha Censor Report}}</ref> | ||
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==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
* Filmfare Award for Best Actor (1981) – [[Rajkumar | * Filmfare Award for Best Actor (1981) – [[Dr. Rajkumar|Rajkumar]] | ||
* [[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Sound Recording]] (1981) – Seetharam | * [[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Sound Recording]] (1981) – Seetharam | ||
Latest revision as of 13:55, 20 January 2022
| Keralida Simha | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical Poster | |
| Directed by | Chi Dattaraj |
| Produced by | P. H. Ramarao |
| Screenplay by | M. D. Sundar |
| Story by | M. D. Sundar |
| Starring | Rajkumar Saritha Thoogudeepa Srinivas |
| Music by | Chellapilla Satyam |
| Cinematography | R. Madhusudan |
| Edited by | P. Bhaktavatsalam |
Production company | Sri Rajarajeshwari Film Combines |
Release date |
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Running time | 164 min |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Keralida Simha (transl. Angry Lion) is a 1981 Indian Kannada-language film directed by Chi Dattaraj. The film stars Rajkumar, Saritha, Thoogudeepa Srinivas, Pandari Bai and Srinivasa Murthy. The movie was produced by P. H. Ramarao in the banner of Sri Rajarajeshwari Film combines.[1] The movie was recorded a Blockbuster at the box office and had a theatrical run of over 100 days in multiple centres.
A day before the release, the prints of the movie got stuck in Chennai and the producer had no option other than scrapping the movie. However, Parvathamma Rajkumar stepped in at the end moment and arranged for personal transportation for the rolls to be distributed to the district centres in Karnataka and saw to that the movie released smoothly. This incident proved her mettle in the industry as a distributor and her ability to sail through the crisis.[2]
Plot[edit | edit source]
The film revolves around two brothers who are police officers. Rajkumar plays the role of elder brother of Shankar, who is a strict and honest police officer. The protagonist falls in love with a lawyer played by Saritha. The protagonist seizes a gang which involves in the consumption of illegal drugs. It is revealed that the leader of the gang is the son of a rich businessman played by Thoogudeepa Srinivas. Under difficult circumstances the lawyer played by Sarita becomes the defence lawyer for the accused.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Rajkumar
- Saritha
- Thoogudeepa Srinivas
- Shakti Prasad
- Srinivasa Murthy
- Honnavalli Krishna
- Sudheer
- Pandari Bai
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
Chellapilla Satyam composed the movie songs while Chi. Udayashankar worked as the lyricist.
| Keralida Simha | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 1981 |
| Genre | Feature Film Soundtrack |
| Length | 19:45 |
| Language | Kannada |
| Label | Sangeetha Music |
| Track # | Song | Singer(s) | Lyrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Ondu Maathu Nanage Gotthu" | Rajkumar, Sulochana | Chi. Udayashankar |
| 2 | "Amma Neenu Namagaagi" | Rajkumar, P. B. Sreenivas | Chi. Udayashankar |
| 3 | "Thiliyade Nanage Thiliyade" | Rajkumar | Chi. Udayashankar |
| 4 | "Eno Moha Eko Daaha" | Rajkumar, Vani Jairam | Chi. Udayashankar |
Release[edit | edit source]
The film received a U Certificate from the Chennai regional office of the censor board without any cuts.[3]
Due to the prints being blocked in Chennai, there remained an uncertainty over the film's release. Eventually the film had a low profile release without much marketing irrespective of which the film turned out to be a Blockbuster completing over 17 weeks of theatrical run in 11 centres across Karnataka.[2]
Awards[edit | edit source]
- Filmfare Award for Best Actor (1981) – Rajkumar
- Karnataka State Film Award for Best Sound Recording (1981) – Seetharam