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Dorai–Bhagavan
Dorai–Bhagavan were an Indian filmmaking duo consisting of directors B. Dorai Raj (died 2000) and S. K. Bhagavan (born 1933), active mainly in Kannada cinema. They directed fifty films, most of which starred Dr. Rajkumar, Rajkumar and were highly successful at box-office. Twenty-three of those films were based on novels. Bhagavan has been principal of Adarsha Film Institute, Bangalore. Film career S.K Bhagavan was born on 5 July 1933. He completed his schooling in Bangalore High school. At a young age, he was acting on stage dramas with Hirannaiah Mithra Mandali. He started his film career as an assistant to Kanagal Prabhakar Shastri in 1956 through the film ''Bhagyodaya''. He then went on to direct his debut movie ''Sandhya Raga'' in 1966 though officially its direction was credited to A.C. Narasimha Murthy. However, next year, he was credited as the co-director of ''Rajadurgada Rahasya'' (1967) alongside A.C. Narasimha Murthy. He also appeared in the role of the antagonist in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kasturi Nivasa
''Kasturi Nivasa'' () is a 1971 Indian Kannada-language drama film written and directed by the director duo Dorai–Bhagavan based on a story, ''Kasturi Nivasam'' written by G. Balasubramanium. It was produced by K. C. N. Gowda under the banner of Anupam Movies. The film stars Rajkumar as Ravi Varma, an extremely generous man, who succumbs to his intention of being generous no matter what happens. It also features Jayanthi, K. S. Ashwath and Aarathi in supporting roles. After Balasubramaniam wrote the story exclusively for Sivaji Ganesan, director K. Shankar and producer Noor was impressed. Sivaji Ganesan however refused citing that the film had a tragic ending. In early 1971, Chi. Udayashankar and S. P. Varadaraj chanced upon the project. Eventually, they coaxed Dorai–Bhagavan to listen to the story. Upon hearing the story, they agreed on making the film with Rajkumar in the lead role. They bought the rights of the film for ₹38,000. The film was bankrolled by K. C. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Operation Diamond Racket
''Operation Diamond Racket'' is a 1978 Indian Kannada-language action spy thriller film produced and directed by the duo Dorai–Bhagavan, starring Rajkumar and Padmapriya. The supporting cast features Chandralekha, Vajramuni, Thoogudeepa Srinivas, Tiger Prabhakar and Fighter Shetty. The film was the fourth and the last in the ''CID 999 Franchise'' created along the lines of the ''James Bond'' and '' James Bond – styled'' films following ''Jedara Bale'', ''Goa Dalli CID 999'' and '' Operation Jackpot Nalli C.I.D 999''. The film was re-released in 2013. This is the only colour movie in the franchise and also the only movie in the franchise to not feature Narasimharaju. The movie was dubbed in Hindi in 1983 as ''Jasoos 999''. A fifth movie in the franchise titled ''Operation Golden Gang'' was announced but dropped owing to average response to this movie coupled with high budget for the sequel. The movie was shot in Nepal and became the first Kannada movie to be shot outside ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bayalu Daari
Bayalu Daari () is a 1976 Indian Kannada-language film directed and produced by the Dorai–Bhagavan duo. It is based on the novel of the same name by Bharathi Sutha. The film starred Anant Nag, Kalpana and K. S. Ashwath. The film was a musical blockbuster with all songs composed by Rajan–Nagendra considered evergreen hits. ''Bayalu Daari'' was the first commercial success for Anant Nag, who had earlier done art films and established him as a leading star in the Kannada cinema with a chocolate hero image. This film was one of the last big hits of Kalpana. Ilayaraja was the guitar player for this movie. Cast * Kalpana as Chandra * Anant Nag as Gopu/Gopi * Ashok * Padma Kumta * Jayalakshmi * K. S. Ashwath * Advani Lakshmi Devi * Balakrishna Production Director S. K. Bhagavan of the Dorai–Bhagavan duo had revealed that the movie was initially planned with Rajkumar. However, the idea was dropped because the movie was heroine-oriented and the protagonist seduces the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jedara Bale
''Jedara Bale'' ( kn, ಜೇಡರ ಬಲೆ ) is a 1968 Kannada language spy thriller film directed by Dorai–Bhagavan starring Rajkumar, Jayanthi, K. S. Ashwath, Narasimharaju and Udayakumar. The music of the film was composed by G. K. Venkatesh and Ilayaraja was assistant music director. The film is the first movie in the ''CID 999 Franchise'' created along the lines of the ''James Bond'' and '' James Bond – styled'' films. The success of this movie led to three sequels – ''Goa Dalli CID 999'', ''Operation Jackpot Nalli C.I.D 999'' and ''Operation Diamond Racket''. This was the first '' James Bond – styled'' spy thriller movie in India in a full-fledged manner. Rajkumar was the first actor in India to enact a role which was based on ''James Bond'' in a full-fledged manner. Bhagwan made the film after going through 11 books on James Bond. The movie was made with a budget of fewer than 3 lakhs, and the makers recovered 2 lakhs from the sale of dubbing rights alone. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goa Dalli CID 999
''Goadalli CID 999'' is a 1968 Indian Kannada-language spy thriller film written, directed and produced by Dorai–Bhagavan duo. The film starred Rajkumar in the lead role as a detective. Popular Indian actress Lakshmi made her debut in Kannada cinema with this film. Sri Lankan based actress Sabeetha Perera also made her Indian movie debut with this film. The film had musical score by G. K. Venkatesh with lyrics by R. N. Jayagopal.The film met with highly positive response upon release and paved the way for many more such Bond style of movies in the combination of the director duo with lead actor Rajkumar. The film is the second movie in the ''CID 999 Franchise'' created along the lines of the ''James Bond'' and '' James Bond - styled'' films with the first one being ''Jedara Bale''. The success of this movie led to two more sequels - ''Operation Jackpot Nalli C.I.D 999'' and ''Operation Diamond Racket''. The 2019 Kannada movie ''Bell Bottom'' had its protagonist ''Diwakara'' b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eradu Kanasu (1974 Film)
''Eradu Kanasu'' () is a 1974 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by the duo Dorai–Bhagavan, and is based on the novel of the same name by Vani. The film stars Rajkumar, Kalpana and Manjula. The film was a musical blockbuster with all the songs composed by Rajan–Nagendra considered evergreen hits. They were awarded with the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director for 1974–75. The movie saw a theatrical run of 30 weeks. The movie completed 100 days when it was re-released in 1982. The film's success led to its second re-release on 6 February 2015 across Karnataka state. The movie was remade in Telugu in 1975 as '' Pooja'' with three songs of this movie retained in the Telugu version. Plot Ramachandra "Ramu" is a professor at a college in Bangalore, who is married to Gowri, the daughter of a lawyer for his mother's wishes, but is brooding over his past relationship with his cousin/love interest Lalitha, when her father refused to let Ramu ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeevana Chaitra
''Jeevana Chaitra'' () is a 1992 Indian Kannada language film directed by the duo Dorai–Bhagavan starring Rajkumar and Madhavi. It marked the re-entry of Rajkumar in films after a hiatus of 3 years, and was an instant hit. The film is based on the Kannada novel ''Vyapthi Prapthi'' written by Vishalakshi Dakshinamurthy. The movie was initially titled ''Simhadriya Simha'' (Simhadri Lion), a title which was later used for a 2002 film starring Dr. Vishnuvardhan. The film re-affirmed the hold Rajkumar had on Kannada audiences. The film was highly successful at the box office and had a theatrical run of 52 weeks. The characterization of Rani Mukerji's role in ''Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham'' was based on the role played by Sudharani in this movie. For the song ''Naadamaya'', Rajkumar won the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer at the 40th National Film Awards. The film won four awards at the 1992–93 Karnataka State Film Awards; First Best Film, Best Actor (Rajkumar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giri Kanye
''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. 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. Rajinikanth was initially selected to play the villain's role which was eventually played by Vajramuni. Cast * Rajkumar as Chenna * Jayamala as Cheluvi * Vajramuni * Thoogudeepa Srinivas * Tiger Prabhakar * Sampath * Venkatraju * Shanthamma * B. Jaya Soundtrack The music of the film was composed by Rajan–Nagendra with lyrics by Chi. Udaya Shankar Chitnahalli Udayashankar (18 February 1934 – 2 July 1993; born in Chitnahalli) was an Indian lyricist and dialogue writer in the Kannada film industry for over three decades, who penned more than 3000 songs for films and devotional songs. H .... All the songs com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangalore Mail
''Bangalore Mail'' is a 1968 Indian Kannada-language film directed by L. S. Narayana and produced by Y. V. Rao. The film stars Rajkumar, Narasimharaju and Jayanthi. The movie is a remake of the 1967 Malayalam movie ''Cochin Express'', which was also subsequently remade in Telugu as '' Circar Express'', in Tamil as ''Neelagiri Express'' and in Hindi as '' The Train''. Malayalam actor Kottarakara Sreedharan Nair appeared in the role of a gangster in his only Kannada movie appearance. Director S. K. Bhagavan played the role of antagonist in the movie. This is one of the few movies where credits to Chi. Udayashankar appear first before crediting the lead roles of the movie. Rajkumar makes an entry after nearly half an hour into the movie. Cast * Rajkumar * Narasimharaju as Babu Rajendra Prasad Venkata Girija Ramana * Jayanthi * Vijayasree * S.K.Bhagawan * Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair * B. V. Radha * Jyothi Lakshmi * K. S. Ashwath as Mrutyunjaya Rao in a guest appearance * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pratidwani
''Pratidwani'' is a 1971 Kannada-language film directed by Dorai–Bhagavan. The film stars Rajkumar, Rajesh and Aarathi, along with Narasimharaju, Balakrishna, Pandaribai in supporting roles, with Dinesh as the leader of the smugglers. Plot As the name represents, pratidhwani (resound) in other terms, means reacting to what has happened. The film starts with the smuggler Dinesh whose driver is killed along with his wife, and daughter. But his two sons are left alive and take an oath to kill the smuggler. When the children are grown up, they are separated. Anand (Rajesh) is a robber. Ashok (Rajkumar) is a police inspector. Both are in search of the killer. Ashok meets Aarathi and falls in love with her. Once Anand comes to rob Ashok's house and sees his childhood photo. The brothers reunite and go on attacking the killer per their own plan. Finally, with help of a small drama, they release the killer and send him to jail. Cast * Rajkumar as Ashok * Arathi * Rajesh as Anand ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mantralaya Mahatme
''Mantralaya Mahatme'' is a 1966 Indian Kannada-language film directed by T. V. Singh Thakur, based on the book ''Sri Raghavendra Vijaya'' written by Rajaguru Rajacharya, and stars Rajkumar in the role of Raghavendra Swami, a Hindu saint who lived in the 17th century India. Udaykumar, Jayanthi and Kalpana appear in pivotal roles in the film. Dorai–Bhagavan were extensively involved in the production and direction department of this movie. The film is being colorised in wide-screen and set to release in 2022. Cast * Rajkumar as Raghavendra Swami * Jayanthi as Saraswathi * Kalpana as Tulasi * Udaykumar as Thimmanna Bhat * Ramesh * H. R. Shastry * A. V. Seshagiri Rao * Advani Lakshmi Devi * M. Jayashree * B. Jaya Production In an interview, S. K. Bhagawan says that for the film Rajkumar was on a 43 day strict diet he also walked 18000 m without wearing a chappal. Soundtrack The music of the film was composed by the duo Rajan–Nagendra with lyrics for the soundt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajadurgada Rahasya
''Rajadurgada Rahasya'' is a 1967 Indian Kannada-language film, jointly directed by A. C. Narasimha Murthy and S.K.Bhagwan and produced by A. Vasudeva Rao and T. Dwarakanath. The film stars Rajkumar, Bharathi, Udaykumar, Narasimharaju and Dinesh. The film has musical score by G. K. Venkatesh. Rajkumar plays dual roles in the movie. S.K.Bhagwan had revealed that though he was the actual director of the movie, the credits were jointly given to him and Narasimha Murthy who was the chief financier of the movie. The movie was dubbed in Tamil as ''Malaikotai Marmam''. Cast * Rajkumar *Udaykumar * Narasimharaju *Dinesh *Kashinath *Ganapathi Bhat *Rajan *Swamy *Bangalore Nagesh * Bharathi *Papamma *Jyothi *B. V. Radha *Suryakumari *Lakshmi Soundtrack The music was composed by G. K. Venkatesh Gurusala Krishnadas Venkatesh (21 September 1927 – 17 November 1993) was an Indian film score composer who primarily worked in Kannada cinema during the 1960s, 1970s and until the late-1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |