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Huliya Haalina Mevu
''Huliya Haalina Mevu'' () is a 1979 Indian Kannada-language epic historical drama film directed by Vijay, based on a novel of the same name by Bharathisutha starring Rajkumar as Chengumani, the commander-in-chief of the 18th-century Kingdom of Coorg. Jayachitra and Jayapradha feature in pivotal roles. The movie was dubbed in Telugu as ''Prachanda Bheri''. This was also Rajkumar's first cinemascope movie. Plot Chengumani, a tiger hunter becomes the king's commander-in-chief after saving his life, but his life gets complicated when he falls in love with Poovi and marries her. Cast Soundtrack The music was composed by G. K. Venkatesh, with lyrics penned by Chi. Udaya Shankar. Tracks Trivia *The movie was 7th of the nine movies (excluding cameo appearances in ''Shiva Mecchida Kannappa and Gandhada Gudi Part 2 ''Gandhada Gudi Part 2'' is a 1994 Indian Kannada-language adventure film directed by Vijay and produced by M. P. Shankar. A sequel to ''Gandhada Gudi'' (19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vijay (director)
B. Vijaya Reddy (15 July 1936 – 9 October 2020), better known as Vijay Reddy or Vijay, was an Indian film director who worked primarily in Kannada cinema with over 50 movies to his credit. His debut directorial venture was ''Rangamahal Rahasya'' (1970). He was known for his collaborations with leading Kannada actor Rajkumar for movies like ''Gandhada Gudi'' (1973), '' ''Mayura'' '' (1975), ''Naa Ninna Mareyalare'' (1976) and '' Sanaadi Appanna'' (1977) which are considered among the classic movies of Kannada cinema. Early life Reddy was born in Tadepalligudem in the West Godavari district of Madras Presidency in British India to a farming family. He subsequently went to Madras (now Chennai) to look for work. Career Reddy started his career in the cinema industry as an assistant editor for B. Vittalacharya's Kannada directorial ''Mane Tumbida Hennu''. His directorial debut was ''Rangamahal Rahasya'' (1970), starring Srinath, the success of which earned him recognition ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uma Shivakumar
Uma Shivakumar (c. 1941 – 25 June 2013) was an Indian film and theatre character actress, who career included role in more than 170 Kannada language films and more than 30 plays. She was nicknamed "Baddi Bangaramma" by audiences, after the popular 1984 film of the same name, in which she portrayed a moneylender. Early life Uma was born in Bangalore. She initially worked as a classical musician, before transitioning to amateur theatre during the 1970s. She appeared in more than 30 plays and theatre productions, according to Sreenivas G. Kappanna, who called her ‛an elder sister of theatre.’ Her most famous role included the satirical play, ''Muhammad bin Tughluq'', in which she played the title character Tughluq's stepmother. Career Uma Shivakumar made her film debut in '' Vamsha Vriksha'', a 1971 feature directed by B. V. Karanth and Girish Karnad. Her second film role was in the 1973 Kannada black-and-white film, '' Kaadu'', which was also directed by Girish Ka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Films Scored By G
A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere through the use of moving images. These images are generally accompanied by sound and, more rarely, other sensory stimulations. The word "cinema", short for cinematography, is often used to refer to filmmaking and the film industry, and to the art form that is the result of it. Recording and transmission of film The moving images of a film are created by photographing actual scenes with a motion-picture camera, by photographing drawings or miniature models using traditional animation techniques, by means of CGI and computer animation, or by a combination of some or all of these techniques, and other visual effects. Before the introduction of digital production, series of still images were recorded on a strip of chemically sensit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Films Based On Indian Novels
A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere through the use of moving images. These images are generally accompanied by sound and, more rarely, other sensory stimulations. The word "cinema", short for cinematography, is often used to refer to filmmaking and the film industry, and to the art form that is the result of it. Recording and transmission of film The moving images of a film are created by photographing actual scenes with a motion-picture camera, by photographing drawings or miniature models using traditional animation techniques, by means of CGI and computer animation, or by a combination of some or all of these techniques, and other visual effects. Before the introduction of digital production, series of still images were recorded on a strip of chemically sensit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indian Drama Films
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1970s Kannada-language Films
Year 197 ( CXCVII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Magius and Rufinus (or, less frequently, year 950 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 197 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * February 19 – Battle of Lugdunum: Emperor Septimius Severus defeats the self-proclaimed emperor Clodius Albinus at Lugdunum (modern Lyon). Albinus commits suicide; legionaries sack the town. * Septimius Severus returns to Rome and has about 30 of Albinus's supporters in the Senate executed. After his victory he declares himself the adopted son of the late Marcus Aurelius. * Septimius Severus forms new naval units, manning all the triremes in Italy with heavily armed troops for war in the East. His soldiers embark on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1979 Films
The year 1979 in film involved many significant events. Highest-grossing films United States and Canada The top ten 1979 released films by North American gross are as follows: International Major events * March 2 – Buena Vista release their first film since the advent of U.S. movie ratings to not be G-rated, '' Take Down''. * March 5 – Production begins on '' The Empire Strikes Back''. * March – Frank Price becomes president of Columbia Pictures. * May 25 – ''Alien'', a landmark of the science fiction genre, is released. * May 29 - Mary Pickford, a silent screen legend and Hollywood pioneer who was, at the height of her career, the most famous woman in the world, dies of a stroke. * May 31 – ''The Muppet Movie'', Jim Henson's Muppets' first foray into the world of feature-length motion pictures, is released in United Kingdom. * June 11 – John Wayne, a famous Western movie actor, dies at the age of 72 from stomach cancer. * June 29 – '' Moonraker'', the 11th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mayura (film)
''Mayura'' is a 1975 Indian Kannada-language historical drama film, directed by Vijay. It is one of the most popular films of acclaimed Kannada actor Rajkumar, who plays the role of Prince Mayurasharma of the Kadamba dynasty, the earliest native kingdom to rule over what is today the modern state of Karnataka. The film depicts the life of Mayura, a Brahmin youth, as he discovers his royal heritage and realizes his destiny of ascending to the throne of the then- Pallava kingdom. Based on a novel of the same name by Devudu Narasimha Sastri, the film is notable for its various scenes filmed inside and around the famous Mysore Palace. The movie was also the last movie to be shot inside the Mysore Palace. The movie saw a theatrical run of 30 weeks. It is considered by many as a symbol of Kannada pride. The movie was dubbed in Telugu as ''Mahaveera Mayura'' and in Malayalam in 1976 as ''Raja Mayura Varma''. Plot The film opens in Kanchi with Mayura, a Brahmin youth challenging a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gandhada Gudi Part 2
''Gandhada Gudi Part 2'' is a 1994 Indian Kannada-language adventure film directed by Vijay and produced by M. P. Shankar. A sequel to ''Gandhada Gudi'' (1973), the film stars Shiva Rajkumar, Tiger Prabhakar, Rajeshwari and Charan Raj. Actor Rajkumar, who featured in the prequel as the main lead, made a brief appearance in the film. The film's soundtrack was composed by Rajan–Nagendra. Cast * Rajkumar as Kumar in a special appearance * Shiva Rajkumar * Rajeshwari * Tiger Prabhakar * Charan Raj * Tara * K. S. Ashwath * Advani Lakshmi Devi * B. Jaya Soundtrack The soundtrack of the film was composed by Rajan–Nagendra Rajan–Nagendra were an Indian musical duo who were prominent composers of film music in Kannada and Telugu cinema from the late 1950s to the early 1990s. Rajan, along with his brother Nagendra, created a niche for themselves for nearly four de .... References External links * 1994 films 1990s Kannada-language films Indian adv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shiva Mecchida Kannappa
Shiva Mecchida Kannappa () is a 1988 Indian Kannada-language film directed by Vijay. The film is a rehashed version of the 1954 film '' Bedara Kannappa'', the debut film of actor Rajkumar. Produced by Raghavendra Rajkumar, the film is about the life of Kannappa, a hunter who becomes a Lord Shiva devotee; Kanappa is played by Puneeth Rajkumar in younger days and Shivarajkumar in adult life. The rest of the cast includes Geetha, Sarala Devi, C. R. Simha and Rajkumar himself playing a brief cameo role in the role of Shiva. The film has musical score by T. G. Lingappa and the dialogues and lyrics written by Chi. Udaya Shankar. Cast Soundtrack The musical score by T. G. Lingappa Thiruchirappalli Govindarajulu Lingappa (22 August 1927 – 5 February 2000) was an Indian music director who worked predominantly in Kannada language films. He also worked in Tamil and Telugu movies. He was the son of G. Govindarajulu Naidu w ... was positively reviewed. Release The film was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filmi
Filmi ("of films") music soundtracks are music produced for India's mainstream motion picture industry and written and performed for Indian cinema. In cinema, music directors make up the main body of composers; the songs are performed by playback singers and the genre represents 72% of the music sales market in India. Filmi music tends to have appeal across India, Nepal, Pakistan and overseas, especially among the Indian diaspora. Songs are often in different languages depending on the target audience, for example in Hindi or Tamil. Playback singers are usually more noted for their ability to sing rather than their charisma as performers. Filmi playback singers' level of success and appeal is tied to their involvement with film soundtracks of cinema releases with the highest box office ratings. At the "Filmi Melody: Song and Dance in Indian Cinema" archive presentation at UCLA, filmi was praised as a generally more fitting term for the tradition than "Bombay melody", "suggestin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Honnavalli Krishna
Honnavalli Krishna is an Indian actor in the Kannada film industry. Some of the notable films of Honnavalli Krishna as an actor include ''Ratha Sapthami'' (1986), ''Aasegobba Meesegobba'' (1990), ''Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu'' (1974), ''Janumada Jodi'' (1996). Career As of October 2017, Honnavalli Krishna reached a rare feat of acting in a thousand films. Selected filmography * '' Sanaadi Appanna'' (1977) * ''Olavu Geluvu'' (1977) * '' Shankar Guru'' (1978) * ''Vasantha Geetha'' (1980) * ''Keralida Simha'' (1981) * '' Anand'' (1986) * ''Ratha Sapthami'' (1986) * '' Dhruva Thare'' (1985) * ''Manamecchida Hudugi'' (1987) * ''Shiva Mecchida Kannappa'' (1988) * ''Samyuktha'' (1988) * '' Inspector Vikram'' (1989) * ''Gajapathi Garvabhanga'' (1989) * '' Neene Nanna Jeeva'' (1990) * ''Aasegobba Meesegobba'' (1990) * ''Aata Bombata'' (1990) * ''Mruthyunjaya'' (1990) * ''Modada Mareyalli'' (1991) * ''Lockup Death'' (1994) * '' Om'' (1995) * ''Janumada Jodi'' (1996) * '' Simhada Mari'' (19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
