''Jaidev'' is a 1998 Indian

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directed by H. Vasu who also wrote the screenplay for a story by M. D. Hasham. It film has musical score by Rajesh Ramanath. The film stars

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in the titular role alongside an ensemble cast which includes

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, Srinath,

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, Ashok, Sumithra and Gurudatt. The film was produced by Sa Ra Govindu in the banner of Thanu Chithra. The film narrates the story of two brothers, Dhanpal and Jaipal, who have supreme authority over their dead brother-in-law's wealth. However, when a stage comes that they are unable to keep their authority due to their brother-in-law's will which states that his son will be the next heir, they hire Jaidev, a young good doer to play that role. He is hoodwinked into believing that they are doing it for their sister. What happens later forms the crux of the story.

Cast

... Jaidev"Devu" *

... Pavithra"Pavi" *

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... Lawyer Shiva *

... Dhanpal * Sumithra ... Jaidev's mother * Gurudatt ... Jaipal * Ashok * Krishne Gowda * Harish Roy * Pramila Joshai * Honnavalli Krishna

Soundtrack

The soundtrack album comprises 6 songs composed by Rajesh Ramanath.

Others

The film was cleared with a ''U Certificate'' from the

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after deletion of a few dialogues. ''Sri Ganesh Video'' purchased the video rights of the film.

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1998 films 1990s Kannada-language films