Odahuttidavaru

Odahuttidavaru
Odahuttidavaru
Soundtrack album by Upendra Kumar
Released	1994
Genre	Feature film soundtrack
Length	29:05
Label	Sangeetha

Odahuttidavaru
Odahuttidavaru
	Poster
Directed by	Dorai–Bhagavan
Written by	S. K. Bhagavan; Chi. Udaya Shankar
Produced by	S. P. Varadaraj
Starring	Rajkumar; Ambareesh; Madhavi; Srishanti
Cinematography	B. C. Gowrishankar
Edited by	P. Bhaktavatsalam
Music by	Upendra Kumar
Production; company	Sri Lakshmi Art Combines
Release date	1994;
Running time	140 minutes
Country	India
Language	Kannada

Odahuttidavaru (transl. Siblings) is a 1994 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by Dorai–Bhagavan and was jointly written by S. K Bhagavan and Chi. Udaya Shankar. The film stars veteran actors Rajkumar and Ambareesh in lead roles, along with Madhavi, Srishanti, Vajramuni and K. S. Ashwath in supporting roles. The film revolves around the two farmer brothers who undergo many traumas in their relationships due to external forces and fight them to reunite again.^[1]

The film was produced and distributed by S. P. Varadaraj under the banner of Sri Lakshmi Art Combines. The film marked the final script of Chi. Udaya Shankar was released after his death on 2 July 1993. It was his final collaboration with director duo Dorai–Bhagavan. The film features original songs composed by Upendra Kumar, with lyrics written unusually using six lyricists, namely M. N. Vyasa Rao, Chi. Udaya Shankar, Sri Ranga, Geethapriya, Hamsalekha and Vijaya Narasimha. The film featured the last song written by the lyricist Vijaya Narasimha. The cinematography of the film was done by B. C. Gowrishankar and the editing was done by P. Bhaktavatsalam. ^[1]

The film opened to widespread critical acclaim. The film was released with high expectations as it marked the first collaboration of veteran actors Rajkumar and Ambareesh. It was a blockbuster at the box office and emerged as the highest-grossing Kannada film of 1994. The film completed 100 days in 33 first-release theaters. The feat was matched by Appu in 2002 (also 100 days in 33 first-release theaters), and was superseded by Jogi in 2005 which ran for 100 days in 61 first-release theaters. The film overall completed a theatrical run of 25 weeks. Dr. Rajkumar won his ninth and final Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in the film.^[2]^[3]^[4]

Plot

Ramanna lives with his father Venkanna, wife Ganga and an educated younger brother Sridhar in a village. Venkanna has taken a promise Ramanna that no matter what, he would not let his family split. A few years later, Ramanna had two children, and the whole family is living happily. Sridhar falls in love with Rathna, daughter of a rich man named Rudrayya. Unwillingly, Rudrayya lets his daughter marry the man of her choice. However, he poisons her mind to create a rift between her brothers and the whole family. To not let the family divide and to keep his promise made to his father, Ramanna and his family leave the house. Upon knowing this, Sridhar realizes his mistake, and the plots of Rathna's father are revealed. The whole family reconciles and forgives each other's follies.

Cast

Dr. Rajkumar as Ramanna
Ambareesh as Sridhar
Madhavi as Ganga
Srishanti as Rathna
T. N. Balakrishna as Puttappa
K. S. Ashwath as Venkanna
Vajramuni as Rudrayya
Sudheer as Devayya
Umashree as Kamakshi
Sathyabhama
Shyamala
Kala
Shanthamma
Master Vinay as Vinu, Ramanna and Ganga's son
Shani Mahadevappa as Dharma
Prithviraj
Honnavalli Krishna

Production

The massive race with 40 bullock carts was filmed at Lalitha Mahal, Mysore.^[5]

Soundtrack

The music of the film was composed by Upendra Kumar, with lyrics of each of the six songs penned by six different lyricists – M. N. Vyasa Rao, Chi. Udaya Shankar, Sri Ranga, Geethapriya, Hamsalekha and Vijaya Narasimha - a rarity for Rajkumar movie. The album consists of six soundtracks.^[6] It was received exceptionally well by the critics and the audience.

No.	Title	Lyrics	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Madhura Ee Kshana"	M. N. Vyasa Rao	Rajkumar, Manjula Gururaj	4:49
2.	"Nambi Kettavarillavo"	Chi. Udaya Shankar	Rajkumar	4:52
3.	"Bennina Hinde"	Sri Ranga	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Sangeetha Katti	4:45
4.	"Sole Geluvendu Baalali"	Geethapriya	Rajkumar	4:23
5.	"Naanu Naanu Neenu"	Hamsalekha	Rajkumar, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Manjula Gururaj, Sangeetha Katti	4:57
6.	"Janakana Maatha"	Vijaya Narasimha	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam	5:19
Total length:				29:05