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Giri Kanye
| Giri Kanye | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Dorai–Bhagavan |
| Produced by | A. Dwarakanath |
| Written by | Bharathisutha (Girikannika novel) |
| Starring | Rajkumar Jayamala Vajramuni |
| Music by | Rajan–Nagendra |
| Cinematography | R. Chittibabu |
| Edited by | P. Bhaktavatsalam |
Production company | Padmashree Enterprises |
Release date |
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Running time | 138 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Giri Kanye is a 1977 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed by the Dorai–Bhagavan duo. It is based on the novel Girikannika by Bharathisutha.[1][2] The film stars Rajkumar, Jayamala and Vajramuni.[3] The film was a musical blockbuster with all the songs composed by Rajan–Nagendra considered evergreen hits. The movie saw a theatrical run of 25 weeks.[4] Rajinikanth was initially selected to play the villain's role which was eventually played by Vajramuni.[5]
Cast[edit]
- Rajkumar as Chenna
- Jayamala as Cheluvi
- Vajramuni
- Thoogudeepa Srinivas
- Tiger Prabhakar
- Sampath
- Venkatraju
- Shanthamma
- B. Jaya
Soundtrack[edit]
| Giri Kanye | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 28 May 1977 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Length | 20:30 |
| Label | Saregama |
The music of the film was composed by Rajan–Nagendra with lyrics by Chi. Udaya Shankar.[6] All the songs composed for the film were received extremely well.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Yenendu Naa Helali" | Rajkumar | 3:13 |
| 2. | "Thai Thai Bangari" | Rajkumar | 4:19 |
| 3. | "Nagunagutha Nee Baruve" | Rajkumar, S. Janaki | 3:25 |
| 4. | "Koodi Balona" | Rajkumar, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 4:43 |
| 5. | "Yaaru Neenu" | Rajkumar | 4:22 |
References[edit]
- ↑ https://www.udayavani.com/cinema/balcony-sandalwood-news/raj-festival-a-mirror-of-the-grooms-novel-films
- ↑ "The roots of Kannada in Kodagu". Deccan Herald. 5 January 2014.
- ↑ Girikanye cast and crew
- ↑ http://www.sandalwoodking.rocks/threads/all-time-blockbusters-posters-data.3742/page-9
- ↑ http://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/news/2017/when-dr-rajkumar-asked-for-superstar-rajinikanth-s-call-sheet-255588.html
- ↑ Giri Kanye songs
External links[edit]
- Giri Kanye on IMDb
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