Giri Kanye
| Giri Kanye | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Dorai–Bhagavan |
| Written by | Bharathisutha (Girikannika novel) |
| Produced by | A. Dwarakanath |
| Starring | Rajkumar Jayamala Vajramuni |
| Cinematography | R. Chittibabu |
| Edited by | P. Bhaktavatsalam |
| Music by | Rajan–Nagendra |
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. 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.[3] Rajinikanth was initially selected to play the antagonist which was eventually played by Vajramuni.[4] This was the first movie in which all the songs of the album were sung by Rajkumar.[5]
Cast
[edit]- Rajkumar as Chenna
- Jayamala as Cheluvi
- Vajramuni
- Thoogudeepa Srinivas
- Tiger Prabhakar
- Sampath
- Venkatraju
- Shanthamma
- B. Jaya
Soundtrack
[edit]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. The song "Thai Thai Bangari" was remixed in Ashoka (2003) starring Shivarajkumar. Rajan-Nagendra reused the tune of Nagunagutha Nee Baruve [7] for the 1979 Telugu movie Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi as Tholivalapu Tondarulu.[8]
| 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]- ^ "ರಾಜ್ ಹಬ್ಬ: ವರನಟನ ಕಾದಂಬರಿ ಚಿತ್ರಗಳ ಕನ್ನಡಿ". Archived from the original on 5 May 2019. Retrieved 20 June 2019.
- ^ "The roots of Kannada in Kodagu". Deccan Herald. 5 January 2014. Archived from the original on 7 March 2014. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
- ^ "Sandalwoodking.rocks - sandalwoodking Resources and Information". Archived from the original on 11 November 2018. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
- ^ "When Rajinikanth Was Asked To Play An Antagonist In This Dr Rajkumar Film". News18. 15 February 2023. Archived from the original on 17 February 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ Nadiger, Chetan (24 April 2023). "Dr Rajkumar, the singing star of Indian cinema". The South First. Archived from the original on 5 June 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ "Giri Kanye songs". Archived from the original on 7 March 2014. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
- ^ "Nagu Nagutha Nee Baruve | Giri Kanye | ಗಿರಿಕನ್ಯೆ | Dr Rajkumar | Jayamala | Kannada Video Song". YouTube. 25 March 2015.
- ^ "Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi Telugu Movie Songs | Tolivalapu | Kamal Hassan | Jaya Sudha". YouTube. 13 October 2013.
External links
[edit]- Giri Kanye at IMDb
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