''Onde Guri'' is a 1983 Indian

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-language film, directed by

H. R. Bhargava Hunsur Ramachandra Bhagyachandra ( kn, ಹು. ರಾ. ಭಾರ್ಗವ), known mononymously as Bhargava, is an Indian film director who worked primarily in Kannada cinema. Originally a producer, he came to be considered one of the best direc ...

and produced by M. P. Shankar. The film stars Vishnuvardhan,

M. P. Shankar M. P. Shankar (20 August 1935 – 17 July 2008) was an Indian actor in Kannada cinema. He acted in films like Satya Harishchandra (1965 Kannada film), Satya Harishchandra as 'Veera Baahu', Naagarahaavu as 'Pailwan Basanna', ''Bhootayyana Maga Ay ...

Ramakrishna Ramakrishna Paramahansa ( bn, রামকৃষ্ণ পরমহংস, Ramôkṛṣṇo Pôromohôṅso; , 18 February 1836 – 16 August 1886),——— — also spelled Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, born Gadadhar Chattopadhyaya,, was an In ...

and Madhavi. The film has musical score 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 ...

. The film is based on the 1979 Australian dystopian film ''

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''. The movie was dubbed in Tamil as ''Pani Puyal''.

Cast

* Vishnuvardhan * Madhavi *

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*Sadhana(*Shari) *

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* Sundar Krishna Urs in Guest Appearance *

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Production

Devolepment

After scripting and directing ''Rama Lakshmana''

decided to make an action oriented film. Gaining inspiration from the Australian film ''

'', he prepared the story of a young man fighting against a deadly gang. Director H. R. Bhargava who had become popular in his field through certain notable hits like ''Bhagyavantharu'', ''Guru Shishyaru'' ,''Avala Hejje'' , ''Pedda Gedda'' and ''Tony'' chose to work on the script. Veteran scriptwriter and lyricist Chi. Udayashankar was approached to pen the lyrics and prepare the screenplay.

Casting

Dr. Vishnuvardhan was chosen to play the protagonist. Vishnu was then popular among the youth as an ''Angry Young Man'' through his role in ''

Sahasa Simha ''Sahasa Simha'' () is a 1982 Indian Kannada-language action crime thriller film directed by Joe Simon and produced by M. Pandurangan and M. Ramalingam. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, Kajal Kiran, Rajya Lakshmi and Vajramuni. The film has music ...

''. Madhavi who gained popularity in Kannada film industry through ''

Haalu Jenu ''Haalu Jenu'' () is a 1982 Indian Kannada-language tragicomedy film directed by Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, starring Rajkumar, Madhavi and Roopa Devi. The movie is famous for its evergreen songs, which were composed by G. K. Venkatesh. The mo ...

'' was signed as the heroine.

, a popular villain of the 1980s with an immense fanbase among young men, was roped in to play the main antagonist while

, another popular villain, was given a supporting role. M. P. Shankar himself had a pivotal role in the film. Shankar decided to produce the film in the banner of Bharani Chitra.

Soundtrack

The songs were composed by the Rajan–Nagendra duo.

Re-release

Following the re-release of Sahasa Simha Onde Guri was chosen for re-release especially due to the positive response it has garnered over time.https://www.hindu.com/entertainment/movies/the-return-of-the-classics/article24459730.ece The film was released in CinemaScope with 5.1 D.T.S sound. The film upon re-release received good response. The opening day saw theatres having large cutout posters of Vishnuvardhan with fans flooding the movie halls.

References

External links

* * {{H. R. Bhargava 1983 films Indian gangster films 1980s Kannada-language films Films scored by Rajan–Nagendra Motorcycling films Films directed by H. R. Bhargava