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'''''Valmiki''''' is a 1963 Indian [[Kannada]]-language film, directed by [[C. S. Rao]] and produced by S. K. Habeebulla. The film stars [[Dr. Rajkumar|Rajkumar]], [[Kantha Rao]], [[Narasimharaju (Kannada actor)|Narasimharaju]] and [[Rajanala Kaleswara Rao]]. The film has musical score by [[Ghantasala (singer)|Ghantasala]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nthwall.com/ka/Vaalmiki-1963/9219803049|title=Valmiki|accessdate=2015-01-20|publisher=nthwall.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://chiloka.com/movie/valmiki-1963|title=Valmiki|accessdate=2015-01-20|publisher=chiloka.com}}</ref> The movie is based on the life of [[Valmiki]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/amp/entertainment-news/kannada/article/must-watch-mythological-movies-in-kannada/742721|title = Must-watch mythological movies in Kannada}}</ref> | '''''Valmiki''''' is a 1963 Indian [[Kannada]]-language film, directed by [[C. S. Rao]] and produced by S. K. Habeebulla. The film stars [[Dr. Rajkumar|Rajkumar]], [[Kantha Rao]], [[Narasimharaju (Kannada actor)|Narasimharaju]] and [[Rajanala Kaleswara Rao]]. The film has musical score by [[Ghantasala (singer)|Ghantasala]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nthwall.com/ka/Vaalmiki-1963/9219803049|title=Valmiki|accessdate=2015-01-20|publisher=nthwall.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://chiloka.com/movie/valmiki-1963|title=Valmiki|accessdate=2015-01-20|publisher=chiloka.com}}</ref> The movie is based on the life of [[Valmiki]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/amp/entertainment-news/kannada/article/must-watch-mythological-movies-in-kannada/742721|title = Must-watch mythological movies in Kannada}}</ref> | ||
[[Dorai–Bhagavan|S. K. Bhagavan]] who was initially the co- director of the movie had to let go of the opportunity as he was also supposed to be involved with greater responsibility in ''[[Mantralaya Mahatme]]'' and hence suggested he be replaced with [[S. Siddalingaiah]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/tribute-to-director-siddalingaiah-on-his-83rd-birth-anniversary-which-falls-on-december-15/article30295337.ece|title=Remembering S Siddalingaiah, destined to direct|newspaper=The Hindu|date=13 December 2019|last1=R|first1=Shilpa Sebastian}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YbUrh_k-9Gc&feature=youtu.be|title = ಅಣ್ಣಾವ್ರು ಜೇಮ್ಸ್ ಬಾಂಡ್ ಆಗೋದಕ್ಕೆ ಮಾಡಿಕೊಂಡ ತಯಾರಿ - ಡಾ. ರಾಜ್ ಚಿತ್ರ-ಜೀವನ ಯಾನ-Part 9-Dore - SK Bhagawan|website = [[YouTube]]}}</ref> Director [[C. S. Rao]] and [[Jupiter Pictures]] made the film simultaneously in Telugu with [[Valmiki (1963 Telugu film)|the same title]] starring [[N. T. Rama Rao]] in the lead role retaining most of the cast and crew. [[Kanta Rao]] appeared as Lord [[Rama]] in a song sequence in both | [[Dorai–Bhagavan|S. K. Bhagavan]] who was initially the co- director of the movie had to let go of the opportunity as he was also supposed to be involved with greater responsibility in ''[[Mantralaya Mahatme]]'' and hence suggested he be replaced with [[S. Siddalingaiah]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/tribute-to-director-siddalingaiah-on-his-83rd-birth-anniversary-which-falls-on-december-15/article30295337.ece|title=Remembering S Siddalingaiah, destined to direct|newspaper=The Hindu|date=13 December 2019|last1=R|first1=Shilpa Sebastian}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YbUrh_k-9Gc&feature=youtu.be|title = ಅಣ್ಣಾವ್ರು ಜೇಮ್ಸ್ ಬಾಂಡ್ ಆಗೋದಕ್ಕೆ ಮಾಡಿಕೊಂಡ ತಯಾರಿ - ಡಾ. ರಾಜ್ ಚಿತ್ರ-ಜೀವನ ಯಾನ-Part 9-Dore - SK Bhagawan|website = [[YouTube]]}}</ref> Director [[C. S. Rao]] and [[Jupiter Pictures]] made the film simultaneously in Telugu with [[Valmiki (1963 Telugu film)|the same title]] starring [[N. T. Rama Rao]] in the lead role retaining most of the cast and crew. [[Kanta Rao]] appeared as Lord [[Rama]] in a song sequence in both versions. While the Kannada version was a hit, the Telugu version was unsuccessful. Veteran actress, [[Sharada (actress)|Urvashi Sharada]] made her [[Kannada]] debut through this film.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2wfwM19_qmI&feature=youtu.be|title = ವಾಲ್ಮೀಕಿಯನ್ನು ಗೆಲ್ಲಿಸಿದ ಅಣ್ಣಾವ್ರು.. | Naadu Kanda Rajkumar Ep 80 | Hariharapura Manjunath|website = [[YouTube]]}}</ref> | ||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
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*[[Leelavathi (actress)|Leelavathi]] | *[[Leelavathi (actress)|Leelavathi]] | ||
*[[M. N. Lakshmi Devi]] | *[[M. N. Lakshmi Devi]] | ||
*Sharada | *[[Sharada (actress)|Sharada]] | ||
*Shakunthala | *Shakunthala | ||
*[[B. Jaya (actress)|B. Jaya]] | *[[B. Jaya (actress)|B. Jaya]] | ||
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[[Category:1963 films]] | [[Category:1963 films]] | ||
[[Category:1960s Kannada-language films]] | [[Category:1960s Kannada-language films]] | ||
[[Category:Hindu mythological films]] | [[Category:Hindu mythological films]] | ||
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| Directed by | C. S. Rao |
| Produced by | S. K. Habeebulla |
| Screenplay by | C. S. Rao |
| Starring | Rajkumar Kantha Rao Narasimharaju Rajanala Kaleswara Rao |
| Music by | Ghantasala |
| Cinematography | M. A. Rehaman |
| Edited by | K. Govindaswamy |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Jupiter Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 138 min |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Valmiki is a 1963 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by C. S. Rao and produced by S. K. Habeebulla. The film stars Rajkumar, Kantha Rao, Narasimharaju and Rajanala Kaleswara Rao. The film has musical score by Ghantasala.[1][2] The movie is based on the life of Valmiki.[3]
S. K. Bhagavan who was initially the co- director of the movie had to let go of the opportunity as he was also supposed to be involved with greater responsibility in Mantralaya Mahatme and hence suggested he be replaced with S. Siddalingaiah.[4][5] Director C. S. Rao and Jupiter Pictures made the film simultaneously in Telugu with the same title starring N. T. Rama Rao in the lead role retaining most of the cast and crew. Kanta Rao appeared as Lord Rama in a song sequence in both versions. While the Kannada version was a hit, the Telugu version was unsuccessful. Veteran actress, Urvashi Sharada made her Kannada debut through this film.[6]
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Rajkumar
- Kantha Rao
- Narasimharaju
- Rajanala Kaleswara Rao
- Raghuramaiah
- Mikkilineni
- Srikanth
- A. V. Subba Rao
- Dr. Shivaramakrishnaiah
- Dharmaraj
- Jagga Rao
- Koteshwar Rao
- Sampath
- Basha
- Shando Krishna
- Raja Sulochana
- Leelavathi
- M. N. Lakshmi Devi
- Sharada
- Shakunthala
- B. Jaya
- Padmini
- Shashikala
- Pramila
- Kousalya
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The music was composed by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao.[7]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
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| 1 | "Sri Ramayana Kaavya Katha" | Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao | Samudrala | 13:26 |
| 2 | "Anuragamila Konasaagavale" | Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, P. Susheela | Samudrala | 03:50 |
| 3 | "Jhalala Jhalala Jhaladhare" | P. Susheela | Kanagal Prabhakar Shastry | |
| 4 | "Bhagawan Avatharika" | Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Valmiki". nthwall.com. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
- ↑ "Valmiki". chiloka.com. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
- ↑ "Must-watch mythological movies in Kannada".
- ↑ R, Shilpa Sebastian (13 December 2019). "Remembering S Siddalingaiah, destined to direct". The Hindu.
- ↑ "ಅಣ್ಣಾವ್ರು ಜೇಮ್ಸ್ ಬಾಂಡ್ ಆಗೋದಕ್ಕೆ ಮಾಡಿಕೊಂಡ ತಯಾರಿ - ಡಾ. ರಾಜ್ ಚಿತ್ರ-ಜೀವನ ಯಾನ-Part 9-Dore - SK Bhagawan". YouTube.
- ↑ "ವಾಲ್ಮೀಕಿಯನ್ನು ಗೆಲ್ಲಿಸಿದ ಅಣ್ಣಾವ್ರು.. | Naadu Kanda Rajkumar Ep 80 | Hariharapura Manjunath". YouTube.
- ↑ "Vaalmiki Songs". raaga.com. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
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