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{{Infobox film
|name          = Kiladi Jodi
| name          = Kiladi Jodi
|image          =
| image          =  
|caption        =
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|director      = [[Rajendra Singh Babu|S. V. Rajendra Singh Babu]]
| director      = [[Rajendra Singh Babu|S. V. Rajendra Singh Babu]]
|producer      = K. Venkatesh Dutt
| producer      = K. Venkatesh Dutt
|writer        =
| writer        =  
|screenplay    = S. V. Rajendra Singh Babu
| screenplay    = S. V. Rajendra Singh Babu
|starring      = [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]]<br>[[Srinath]]<br>[[Lakshmi (actress)|Lakshmi]]
| starring      = [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]]<br>[[Srinath (Kannada actor)|Srinath]]<br>[[Lakshmi (actress)|Lakshmi]]
|music          = [[Rajan–Nagendra]]
| music          = [[Rajan–Nagendra]]
|cinematography = P. S. Prakash
| cinematography = P. S. Prakash
|editing        = K. Balu
| editing        = K. Balu
|studio        = V. V. International
| studio        = V. V. International
|released      = {{Film date|1978}}
| released      = {{Film date|1978}}
|runtime        = 162 minutes
| runtime        = 162 minutes
|country        = India
| country        = India
|language      = Kannada
| language      = Kannada
|budget        =
| budget        =  
}}
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'''''Kiladi Jodi''''' ({{lang-kn|ಕಿಲಾಡಿ ಜೋಡಿ}}) is 1978 Indian [[Kannada language]] film directed by [[Rajendra Singh Babu|S. V. Rajendra Singh Babu]] starring [[Lakshmi (actress)|Lakshmi]] in a double role opposite [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]] and [[Srinath]].  
'''''Kiladi Jodi''''' ({{audio|Kn-ಕಿಲಾಡಿ ಜೋಡಿ.ogg|pronunciation}}) is 1978 Indian [[Kannada language]] action-adventure film directed by [[Rajendra Singh Babu|S. V. Rajendra Singh Babu]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://chiloka.com/movie/kiladi-jodi-1978|title=Kiladi Jodi (1978) Kannada movie: Cast & Crew|work=Chiloka}}</ref> Co-written by H. V. Subba Rao, the film stars [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]], [[Srinath (Kannada actor)|Srinath]], and [[Lakshmi (actress)|Lakshmi]] (in a dual role), alongside guest appearances by [[Ambareesh]] and [[Jayamalini]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/movies/kiladi-jodi.html|title=Kiladi Jodi Kannada Movie: Release Date, Cast, Story, Ott|work=Filmibeat}}</ref> Produced by K. Venkatesh Dutt under the V. V. International banner, it features cinematography by P. S. Prakash, editing by K. Balu, and a musical score composed by the duo Rajan–Nagendra.  


==Cast==
Following the success of the film, Babu remade and directed the film in [[Hindi]] as ''[[Ek Se Bhale Do]]'', released in 1985.
* [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]]
 
* [[Srinath]]
== Plot ==
* [[Lakshmi (actress)|Lakshmi]]
Jaggu (Srinath) and George Fernandes (Vishnuvardhan) are two small-time conmen who reform after meeting George’s lover, Jenny (Lakshmi). Jenny and her foster father Williams (M. P. Shankar) are in distress when a woman who resembles Jenny—Radha (also Lakshmi)—enters the scene, embroiled in personal and criminal troubles. Jaggu and George step in to help, leading to a complex web of mistaken identities, moral dilemmas, and family drama. Their loyalty and friendship are tested as they navigate this situation, culminating in a resolution that reunites lovers and brings justice.
 
== Cast ==
{{cast listing|
* [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]] as George Fernandes
* [[Srinath (Kannada actor)|Srinath]] as Jaggu
* [[Lakshmi (actress)|Lakshmi]] in dual role as Prema (Radha) and Jenny (Lakshmi)
* [[M. P. Shankar]] as Williams, Jenny's foster father
* [[Leelavathi (actress)|Leelavathi]] as Elizabeth, William's wife
* [[Dinesh (Kannada Actor)|Dinesh]] as Vishakantayya, Prema's foster father
* [[Uma Shivakumar]] as Parvathi, Vishakantayya's wife
* [[K. S. Ashwath]] as Sadaananda, father of Radha and Lakshmi
* [[Pandari Bai]] as Jaggu's mother
* [[Vajramuni]] as Venu
* Upasane Seetharam as a church father
* [[Shaktiprasad]] as Joseph Bonanza
* [[M. S. Umesh]] as Taxi driver
* [[Ambareesh]] (guest appearance)
* [[Ambareesh]] (guest appearance)
* [[Vajramuni]]
* [[Jayamalini]]
* [[K. S. Ashwath]]
}}
*[[M. P. Shankar]]
*[[Leelavathi (actress)|Leelavathi]]
*[[Pandari Bai]]
*[[Uma Shivakumar]]
*[[Jayamalini]]
* [[Dinesh (Kannada Actor)|Dinesh]]
* Seetaram
* Shaktiprasad
*[[M. S. Umesh]]


==Songs==
== Soundtrack ==
{| class="wikitable"
The music was composed by [[Rajan-Nagendra]] making their first collaboration with Babu.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/kiladi-jodi-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-ep/1330483618|title=Kiladi Jodi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - EP|work=itunes.com}}</ref> The songs were sung by [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[K. J. Yesudas]] and [[S. Janaki]] while the lyrics were written by [[Chi. Udayashankar]] and [[Doddarange Gowda]]. The song "Naachike Inneke" was recreated in 2022 for the film ''Ranchi''. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2022/Jan/17/prabhu-mundkur-and-divya-uruduga-recreate-classic-song-nachike-inneke-2407554.html|title=Prabhu Mundkur and Divya Uruduga recreate classic song Nachike Inneke|work=The New Indian Express|date=17 January 2022}}</ref>
|-
 
! Song !! Lyrics !! Singer
{{Track listing
|-
| headline      =
| "Naachike Inneke" || [[Chi. Udaya Shankar]] || [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[S. Janaki]]
| extra_column  = Singer(s)
|-
| total_length  =
| "Krishnaswamy Ramaswamy" || Chi. Udaya Shankar || S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
| title1        = Naachike Inneke
|-
| extra1        = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[S. Janaki]]
| "Aadabeku Karate Aadabeku" || [[Dodda Rangegowda]] || S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
| lyrics1      = [[Chi. Udayashankar]]
|-
| length1      =
| "Kanasinali Nodidenu" || Chi. Udaya Shankar || S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
| title2        = Kanasinali Nodidenu
|-
| extra2        = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
| "Kiladi Jodi" - Title Song || Chi. Udaya Shankar || S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, [[K. J. Yesudas]]
| lyrics2      = Chi. Udayashankar
|}
| length2      =
| title3        = Krishnaswamy Ramaswamy
| extra3        = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
| lyrics3      = Chi. Udayashankar
| length3      =
| title4        = Kiladi Jodi Kiladi Jodi
| extra4        = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, [[K. J. Yesudas]]
| lyrics4      = Chi. Udayashankar
| length4      =
| title5        = Aadabeku Karate
| extra5        = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
| lyrics5      = [[Doddarange Gowda]]
| length5      =
}}


==References==
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Latest revision as of 03:52, 4 March 2026

Kiladi Jodi
Directed byS. V. Rajendra Singh Babu
Produced byK. Venkatesh Dutt
Screenplay byS. V. Rajendra Singh Babu
StarringVishnuvardhan
Srinath
Lakshmi
Music byRajan–Nagendra
CinematographyP. S. Prakash
Edited byK. Balu
Production
company
V. V. International
Release date
  • 1978 (1978)
Running time
162 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Kiladi Jodi (About this soundpronunciation (help·info)) is 1978 Indian Kannada language action-adventure film directed by S. V. Rajendra Singh Babu.[1] Co-written by H. V. Subba Rao, the film stars Vishnuvardhan, Srinath, and Lakshmi (in a dual role), alongside guest appearances by Ambareesh and Jayamalini.[2] Produced by K. Venkatesh Dutt under the V. V. International banner, it features cinematography by P. S. Prakash, editing by K. Balu, and a musical score composed by the duo Rajan–Nagendra.

Following the success of the film, Babu remade and directed the film in Hindi as Ek Se Bhale Do, released in 1985.

Plot[edit | edit source]

Jaggu (Srinath) and George Fernandes (Vishnuvardhan) are two small-time conmen who reform after meeting George’s lover, Jenny (Lakshmi). Jenny and her foster father Williams (M. P. Shankar) are in distress when a woman who resembles Jenny—Radha (also Lakshmi)—enters the scene, embroiled in personal and criminal troubles. Jaggu and George step in to help, leading to a complex web of mistaken identities, moral dilemmas, and family drama. Their loyalty and friendship are tested as they navigate this situation, culminating in a resolution that reunites lovers and brings justice.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

The music was composed by Rajan-Nagendra making their first collaboration with Babu.[3] The songs were sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. J. Yesudas and S. Janaki while the lyrics were written by Chi. Udayashankar and Doddarange Gowda. The song "Naachike Inneke" was recreated in 2022 for the film Ranchi. [4]

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Naachike Inneke"Chi. UdayashankarS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki 
2."Kanasinali Nodidenu"Chi. UdayashankarS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki 
3."Krishnaswamy Ramaswamy"Chi. UdayashankarS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki 
4."Kiladi Jodi Kiladi Jodi"Chi. UdayashankarS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. J. Yesudas 
5."Aadabeku Karate"Doddarange GowdaS. P. Balasubrahmanyam 

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Kiladi Jodi (1978) Kannada movie: Cast & Crew". Chiloka.
  2. ↑ "Kiladi Jodi Kannada Movie: Release Date, Cast, Story, Ott". Filmibeat.
  3. ↑ "Kiladi Jodi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - EP". itunes.com.
  4. ↑ "Prabhu Mundkur and Divya Uruduga recreate classic song Nachike Inneke". The New Indian Express. 17 January 2022.

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