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{{Infobox film
| name          = Sahodarara Savaal
| name          = Sahodarara Savaal
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| caption        = CD cover
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| director      = [[K. S. R. Das]]
| director      = [[K. S. R. Das]]
| writer        =  
| screenplay    = M. D. Sundar
| starring      = [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]]<br>[[Rajinikanth]]
| producer      = A. R. Raju
| producer      = A. R. Raju
| screenplay    = M. D. Sundar
| starring      = [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]]<br />[[Rajinikanth]]
| music          = [[Chellapilla Satyam]]
| cinematography = S. S. Lal
| cinematography = S. S. Lal
| editing        = K. S. R. Das<br/>Venkateshwara Rao
| editing        = K. S. R. Das<br />Venkateshwara Rao
| music          = [[Satyam (composer)|Satyam]]
| studio        = Ajantha Combines
| released      = {{Film date|1977|09|16|df=yes}}
| released      = {{Film date|1977|09|16|df=yes}}
| runtime        = 158 minutes
| runtime        = 158 minutes
| distributor    = Ajantha Combines
| language      = Kannada
| language      = Kannada
| country        = India
| country        = India
}}
}}


'''''Sahodarara Savaal''''' ({{Translation|Challenge of the brothers}}) is a 1977 Indian [[Kannada|Kannada-language]] film directed by [[K. S. R. Das]]. It stars [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]] and [[Rajinikanth]].<ref name="TOI">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/rajinikanths-kannada-movies-one-must-watch-on-his-birthday-today/photostory/79695157.cms|title=Rajinikanth’s Kannada movies one must watch on his birthday, today|date=12 December 2020|work=The Times of India}}</ref> It was one of the few films that Rajinikanth acted in Kannada. The film was remade in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] as ''[[Annadammula Savaal]]'' (1978) and in Hindi as ''Chor Ka Bhai Chor'' (1978).{{sfn|Ramachandran|2014|p=74}} It was dubbed into [[Tamil language|Tamil]] as ''Sahodara Sapatham'' and into [[Hindi]] as ''Diler'' (1979).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=KvRZVQ6pUW0|title = Diler (1979) Super Hit Action Movie &#124; Rajnikant, Vishnu Vardhan}}</ref>  
'''''Sahodarara Savaal''''' ({{audio|Kn-ಸಹೋದರರ ಸವಾಲ್.ogg|pronunciation}} {{Translation|Challenge of the brothers}}) is a 1977 Indian [[Kannada]]-language film directed by [[K. S. R. Das]]. It stars [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]] and [[Rajinikanth]].<ref name="TOI">{{Cite web |date=12 December 2020 |title=Rajinikanth's Kannada movies one must watch on his birthday, today |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/rajinikanths-kannada-movies-one-must-watch-on-his-birthday-today/photostory/79695157.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211120225656/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/rajinikanths-kannada-movies-one-must-watch-on-his-birthday-today/photostory/79695157.cms |archive-date=20 November 2021 |access-date=21 November 2021 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> The film was remade in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] as ''[[Annadammula Savaal]]'' (1978).{{sfn|Ramachandran|2014|p=74}} It was released on 16 September 1977.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 September 2014 |title=Kannada classics make glorious comeback |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kannada-classics-make-glorious-comeback/articleshow/42593755.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005050909/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kannada-classics-make-glorious-comeback/articleshow/42593755.cms |archive-date=5 October 2022 |access-date=5 October 2022 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Sahodarara Savaal (1977) Kannada movie: Cast & Crew |url=https://chiloka.com/movie/sahodarara-savaal-1977 |access-date=2023-08-21 |website=chiloka.com}}</ref>
 
== Plot ==
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==Cast==
== Cast ==
{{cast listing|
* [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]] as Kiran{{sfn|Ramachandran|2014|p=68}}
* [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]] as Kiran{{sfn|Ramachandran|2014|p=68}}
* [[Rajinikanth]] as Shekhar{{sfn|Ramachandran|2014|p=68}}
* [[Rajinikanth]] as Somashekhar{{sfn|Ramachandran|2014|p=68}}
* [[Kavitha (actress)|Kavitha]] as Jyothi
* [[Bhavani (actress)|Bhavani]] as Lakshmi
* [[Leelavathi (actress)|Leelavathi]] as Jyothi's mother
* [[M. Jayashree]] as Kiran and Shekhar's mother
* [[Balakrishna (Kannada actor)|Balakrishna]] as Krishnappa
* [[Balakrishna (Kannada actor)|Balakrishna]] as Krishnappa
* [[Jayamalini]] as Parvati
* [[Leelavathi (actress)|Leelavathi]]
* [[Kavitha (actress)|Kavitha]] as Jyothi
* [[Bhavani (actress)|Bhavani]] as Lakshmi
* [[Dwarakish]] as Raja
* [[Dwarakish]] as Raja
* [[Tiger Prabhakar]] as Kalappa
* [[Shakti Prasad]] as Ranga
* [[Pramila Joshai]] as Putti
* [[Jayamalini]] as Parvati
* Halam as dancer
* [[Chethan Ramarao]]
* [[Rathnakar (actor)|Rathnakar]] as Tukaram Rao
* Master Guruprasad
* Master Ramesh
}}
== Soundtrack ==
The music of ''Sahodarara Savaal'' was composed by [[Satyam (composer)|Satyam]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 December 1977 |title=Sahodarara Savaal (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – EP |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/sahodarara-savaal-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-ep/1328748613 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005050509/https://music.apple.com/us/album/sahodarara-savaal-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-ep/1328748613 |archive-date=5 October 2022 |access-date=5 October 2022 |website=[[Apple Music]]}}</ref> The song "Hey Nanagaagiye" became popular.<ref name="TOI" /> It went on to be retained in the Telugu version as "Naakosame Neevunnadhi".<ref>{{cite web | url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YoMVofT65jo&feature=youtu.be | title=Annadammula Savaal Movie Songs - Naakosame Neevunnadhi Song - Krishna - Rajinikanth - Jayachitra | website=[[YouTube]] | date=28 September 2013 }}</ref>


==Soundtrack==
The music of ''Sahodarara Savaal'' was composed by [[Chellapilla Satyam]]. The song "Hey Nanagaagiye" became popular.<ref name="TOI"/> The song''Hey Nanagaagiye'' was retained in the Telugu version as "Naakosame Neevunnadhi".
{{track listing
{{track listing
| headline = Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| collapsed = no
| title1 = O Nallane Savi Mathonda
| title1 = O Nallane Savi Mathonda
| extra1 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[P. Susheela]]
| extra1 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[P. Susheela]]
| music1 = [[Chellapilla Satyam]]
| length1 = 3:17
| length1 =  
| title2 = Yeke Noduve Haage
| title2 = Hey Nanagaagiye
| extra2 = S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, [[S. Janaki]]
| extra2 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
| length2 = 3:26
| music2 = Chellapilla Satyam
| title3 = Maathonda
| length2 = 4:12
| extra3 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
| title3 = Yeke Noduve Haage
| length3 = 3:07
| extra3 = S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, [[S. Janaki]]
| title4 = Hey Nanagaagiye
| music3 = Chellapilla Satyam
| extra4 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
| length3 =  
| length4 = 3:08
| title4 = Maathonda
| total_length = 12:58
| extra4 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
| music4 = Chellapilla Satyam
| length4 =  
}}
}}


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== Bibliography ==
== Bibliography ==
* {{Cite book |title=Rajinikanth: The Definitive Biography |title-link=Rajinikanth: The Definitive Biography |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |publisher=[[Penguin Books]] |year=2014 |author-link=Naman Ramachandran |orig-year=2012}}
* {{Cite book |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |title=Rajinikanth: The Definitive Biography |title-link=Rajinikanth: The Definitive Biography |publisher=[[Penguin Books]] |year=2014 |isbn=978-0-14-342111-5 |location=New Delhi |author-link=Naman Ramachandran |orig-date=2012}}


== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|1346701|Sahodarara Savaal}}
* {{IMDb title|1346701}}


{{K. S. R. Das}}
{{K. S. R. Das}}


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Latest revision as of 03:53, 4 March 2026

Sahodarara Savaal
CD cover
Directed byK. S. R. Das
Produced byA. R. Raju
Screenplay byM. D. Sundar
StarringVishnuvardhan
Rajinikanth
Music bySatyam
CinematographyS. S. Lal
Edited byK. S. R. Das
Venkateshwara Rao
Production
company
Ajantha Combines
Release date
  • 16 September 1977 (1977-09-16)
Running time
158 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Sahodarara Savaal (About this soundpronunciation  transl. Challenge of the brothers) is a 1977 Indian Kannada-language film directed by K. S. R. Das. It stars Vishnuvardhan and Rajinikanth.[1] The film was remade in Telugu as Annadammula Savaal (1978).[2] It was released on 16 September 1977.[3][4]

Plot[edit | edit source]

Cast[edit | edit source]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

The music of Sahodarara Savaal was composed by Satyam.[6] The song "Hey Nanagaagiye" became popular.[1] It went on to be retained in the Telugu version as "Naakosame Neevunnadhi".[7]

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."O Nallane Savi Mathonda"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela3:17
2."Yeke Noduve Haage"S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki3:26
3."Maathonda"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki3:07
4."Hey Nanagaagiye"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam3:08
Total length:12:58

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Rajinikanth's Kannada movies one must watch on his birthday, today". The Times of India. 12 December 2020. Archived from the original on 20 November 2021. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
  2. Ramachandran 2014, p. 74.
  3. "Kannada classics make glorious comeback". The Times of India. 16 September 2014. Archived from the original on 5 October 2022. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
  4. "Sahodarara Savaal (1977) Kannada movie: Cast & Crew". chiloka.com. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  5. 5.0 5.1 Ramachandran 2014, p. 68.
  6. "Sahodarara Savaal (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – EP". Apple Music. 1 December 1977. Archived from the original on 5 October 2022. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
  7. "Annadammula Savaal Movie Songs - Naakosame Neevunnadhi Song - Krishna - Rajinikanth - Jayachitra". YouTube. 28 September 2013.

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