1977 Indian film
Giri Kanye |
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Directed by | Dorai–Bhagavan |
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Written by | Bharathisutha (Girikannika novel) |
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Produced by | A. Dwarakanath |
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Starring | Rajkumar Jayamala Vajramuni |
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Cinematography | R. Chittibabu |
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Edited by | P. Bhaktavatsalam |
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Music by | Rajan–Nagendra |
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Production company | Padmashree Enterprises |
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Release date | |
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Running time | 138 minutes |
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Country | India |
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Language | Kannada |
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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.[1][2] 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.[3] Rajinikanth was initially selected to play the antagonist which was eventually played by Vajramuni.[4] This was the first movie in which all the songs of the album were sung by Rajkumar.[5]
Cast
Soundtrack
The music of the film was composed by Rajan–Nagendra with lyrics by Chi. Udaya Shankar.[6] All the songs composed for the film were received extremely well. The song "Thai Thai Bangari" was remixed in Ashoka (2003) starring Shivarajkumar. Rajan-Nagendra reused the tune of Nagunagutha Nee Baruve [7] for the 1979 Telugu movie Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi as Tholivalapu Tondarulu.[8]
Track listingTitle | Singer(s) |
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1. | "Yenendu Naa Helali" | Rajkumar | 3:13 |
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2. | "Thai Thai Bangari" | Rajkumar | 4:19 |
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3. | "Nagunagutha Nee Baruve" | Rajkumar, S. Janaki | 3:25 |
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4. | "Koodi Balona" | Rajkumar, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 4:43 |
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5. | "Yaaru Neenu" | Rajkumar | 4:22 |
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