''Miss Leelavathi'' ( kn, ಮಿಸ್ ಲೀಲಾವತಿ) is a 1965 Indian Kannada language film directed by

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and written by Korati Srinivasa Rao. It stars Jayanthi as the protagonist, along with

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, Ramesh and others. The film won the National Award for second best film in Kannada. The film was talked about for its bold portrayal of women and was accredited of being the first Kannada feature film showing the leading lady wearing a swimsuit. The film was a musical hit with R. Sudarsanam as the composer.

Cast

* Jayanthi as Leelavathi *

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* Jayasree * Papamma * Ramesh * Narasimharaju * Jr. Revathi * Rama

Soundtrack

Awards

* 1965 - Second Best Film in Kannada ; This film screened at IFFI 1992 Kannada cinema Retrospect.

References

External links

* 1965 films 1960s Kannada-language films Films directed by M. R. Vittal Films scored by R. Sudarsanam {{1960s-Kannada-film-stub