Aruna Raaga

Aruna Raaga (Kannada: ಅರುಣರಾಗ) is a 1986 Indian Kannada-language action drama film, starring Anant Nag and Geetha. It was directed by K. V. Jayaram and is based on the novel of the same name, written by Rekha Kakhandaki. It was produced by Jayadurga Films. It is considered one of the best movies by Anant Nag and K. V. Jayaram duo. Aruna Raaga is considered as a milestone in the career of the actress Geetha. The movie was a super hit at the box office and it also received a very good response from both audience and critics.

Aruna Raaga
Directed by	K. V. Jayaram
Produced by	Meenakshi Jayaram Rohini
Written by	Rekha Kakhandaki
Screenplay by	K. V. Jayaram
Based on	Aruna Raaga by Rekha Khakandaki
Starring	Anant Nag Geetha K. S. Ashwath
Music by	M. Ranga Rao
Cinematography	R. C. Mapakshi
Edited by	S. Manohar
Production company	Jayadurga Films
Release date	1986
Running time	151 minutes
Country	India
Language	Kannada

Cast

• Anant Nag as Sumesh
• Geetha as Janaki/Jahnavi
• K. S. Ashwath as Sumesh's father
• Loknath as Janaki's father
• Pandari Bai as Sumesh's mother
• Sundar Krishna Urs as Devobhava
• Umesh Navale as Rajesh: Sumesh's brother
• Satyajeet as Sumesh's friend
• Sudha Narasimharaju her first appearance
• Dingri Nagaraj
• C. P. Yogishwar

Box-office

The film was declared a super hit at the box office. It ran for 100 days in many centres across Karnataka.

Soundtrack

All the songs are composed and scored by M. Ranga Rao.

S. No.	Song title	Singer(s)	Lyricist
1	"Naanondu Theera"	K. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chithra	Doddarangegowda
2	"Hoovantha Hrudayavanu"	K. S. Chithra	Doddarangegowda
3	"Nee Bareda Olavina Ole"	S. Janaki	Doddarangegowda
4	"Nadedado Kamana Bille"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam	Doddarangegowda
5	"Hagalu Rathri Sagide"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam	Doddarangegowda

Awards

• Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress - Geetha