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Savira Sullu
''Savira Sullu'' (Kannada: ಸಾವಿರ ಸುಳ್ಳು; English: Thousand Lies) is a 1985 Indian Kannada film, directed by B. Subba Rao and produced by N. Veeraswamy. The film stars V. Ravichandran, Radha (in her first significant role in Kannada), C. R. Simha, Lokesh and Manjula in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shankar–Ganesh. The movie was a remake of the 1982 Tamil movie ''Manal Kayiru''. Cast * V. Ravichandran as Muddukrishna *Radha as Uma * C. R. Simha as Puttappa *Manjula * Lokesh as Na.Ra.da.Naidu *B. R. Prasanna Kumar *Sundar Raj *Balakrishna Bala Krishna (). Present day Krishna worship is an amalgam of various elements. According to historical testimonies Krishna-Vasudeva worship already flourished in and around Mathura several centuries before Christ. A second important element is ... * Leelavathi Soundtrack *"Aakasha Neenadare" – S. Janaki, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam *"Hennendarenu" – S. Janaki, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam *"Intha Ganda ...
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Manal Kayiru
''Manal Kayiru'' () is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film written and directed by Visu in his directorial debut. The film stars S. Ve. Shekher and Shanthi Krishna, with Visu, Manorama, Kishmu and Kuriakose Ranga portraying supporting roles. It is based on Visu's play ''Modi Masthan''. The film was released on 7 May 1982. It was remade in Kannada as '' Savira Sullu'', in Telugu as ''Pelli Chesi Chupistham'' and in Malayalam as '' Thiruthalvaadi'' (with the ending changed). A sequel, '' Manal Kayiru 2'', was released in 2016 with Shekar, Visu, and Ranga reprising their roles. Plot Kittumani lays down eight conditions which the girl he marries should fulfill. His uncle Naradar Naidu is fed up with seeking a girl for him. The eight conditions are as follows- * As Kittumani is a B.sc, she should have started studying, but should have left off in between. * She should look pretty only to Kittumani, but not to anyone else. * She should be bold to withstand thieves, ki ...
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Sundar Raj
Sundar Raj is an Indian actor who works predominantly in the Kannada film industry, apart from a few Tamil films. Some of his notable films include ''Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane'', ''Ondanondu Kaladalli'', ''Chandanada Gombe'', ''Kurigalu Saar Kurigalu'' (2001), ''Mathadana'' (2001), and ''Aakasmika'' (1993). Early life Originally from Srirangam, Tamil Nadu, Sundar Raj moved with his family to Bangalore when he was three years old. Career Raj had his first acting role in 1967 in ''Immadi Pulikeshi (film), Immadi Pulikeshi'', going on to act in many films, mainly in Kannada. He has also served as the Secretary of the Kannada Film Artist Association. Personal life Sundar Raj is married to actress Pramila Joshai. Their daughter Meghana Raj is also an actress, who has worked mostly in Malayalam cinema, Malayalam films. Selected filmography Kannada * ''Kaadu (1973 Kannada film), Kaadu'' (1973)...Kencha * ''Chomana Dudi'' (1975)...Gurava * ''Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane'' (1977)...Ye ...
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Kannada Remakes Of Tamil Films
Kannada () is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly in the state of Karnataka in southwestern India, and spoken by a minority of the population in all neighbouring states. It has 44 million native speakers, and is additionally a second or third language for 15 million speakers in Karnataka. It is the official and administrative language of Karnataka. It also has scheduled status in India and has been included among the country's designated classical languages.Kuiper (2011), p. 74R Zydenbos in Cushman S, Cavanagh C, Ramazani J, Rouzer P, ''The Princeton Encyclopedia of Poetry and Poetics: Fourth Edition'', p. 767, Princeton University Press, 2012, Kannada was the court language of a number of dynasties and empires of South India, Central India and the Deccan Plateau, namely the Kadamba dynasty, Western Ganga dynasty, Nolamba dynasty, Chalukya dynasty, Rashtrakutas, Western Chalukya Empire, Seuna dynasty, kingdom of Mysore, Nayakas of Keladi, Hoysala dynas ...
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Films Scored By Shankar–Ganesh
A film, also known as a movie or motion picture, is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, emotions, or atmosphere through the use of moving images that are generally, since the 1930s, synchronized with sound and (less commonly) other sensory stimulations. Etymology and alternative terms The name "film" originally referred to the thin layer of photochemical emulsion on the celluloid strip that used to be the actual medium for recording and displaying motion pictures. Many other terms exist for an individual motion-picture, including "picture", "picture show", "moving picture", "photoplay", and "flick". The most common term in the United States is "movie", while in Europe, "film" is preferred. Archaic terms include "animated pictures" and "animated photography". "Flick" is, in general a slang term, first recorded in 1926. It originates in the verb flicker, owing to the flickering appearance of early films. ...
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1980s Indian Films
__NOTOC__ Year 198 (CXCVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Sergius and Gallus (or, less frequently, year 951 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 198 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * January 28 ** Publius Septimius Geta, son of Septimius Severus, receives the title of Caesar. **Caracalla, son of Septimius Severus, is given the title of Augustus. China *Winter – Battle of Xiapi: The allied armies led by Cao Cao and Liu Bei defeat Lü Bu; afterward Cao Cao has him executed. By topic Religion * Marcus I succeeds Olympianus as Patriarch of Constantinople (until 211). Births * Lu Kai, Chinese official and general (d. 269) * Quan Cong, Chinese general and advisor (d. 249) Deaths * Li Jue, Chinese warlord and ...
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1985 Films
The following is an overview of events in 1985 in film, including the highest-grossing films, award ceremonies and festivals, a list of films released and notable births and deaths. Five popular films ('' Fantasia'', '' E.T. the Extra Terrestrial'', '' Ghostbusters'', '' Gremlins'' and '' 101 Dalmatians'') were re-released in theaters. Highest-grossing films (U.S.) The top ten 1985 released films by box office gross in North America are as follows: Context The year was considered an unsuccessful one for film. Despite a record number of film releases, many films failed at the box office, and ticket sales were down 17% compared with 1984. Industry executives believed the problem, in part, was a lack of original concepts. Films about fantasy and magic failed, as audiences leaned towards science-fiction. Janet Maslin said the fault for this lay partly with Steven Spielberg, who had created such a successful template with films like '' E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'' and '' Close En ...
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Leelavathi (actress)
Leena Sequeira (1937 – 8 December 2023), known mononymously as Leelavathi, was an Indian actress, producer who worked predominantly in Kannada and Tamil films, in addition to few Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, and Tulu films. After having her stint at the theatre, Leelavathi made her film debut in a small role as child artist in '' Nagakannika'' (1949). She went on to act in more than 600 films (more than 400 in Kannada alone) throughout her career spanning over five decades. Leelavathi is known for many memorable performances as a lead actress in films such as ''Rani Honnamma'', '' Bhakta Kumbara'', '' Valar Pirai'', ''Mana Mecchida Madadi'' and '' Santha Thukaram''. In early 1970s, she switched towards performing character roles and was notable in films such as '' Gejje Pooje'', '' Upasane'', ''Naagarahaavu'', '' Vasantha Geetha'', '' Shravana Banthu'' and '' Eradu Nakshatragalu''. She was the recipient of the Dr. Rajkumar Award in 1999 and Filmfare Awards. Early life Leena S ...
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Balakrishna (Kannada Actor)
Tirumakudalu Narasipura Balakrishna (2 November 1913 – 19 July 1995) was an Indian actor in Kannada cinema. He was said to have a hearing problem and some say that he was totally deaf. However, he would catch the lip movements of the artists and would narrate the dialogues spontaneously. He was popular for his comic and villainous roles in films like '' Kantheredu Nodu'' (1961), '' Muriyada Mane'' (1964), '' Bangaarada Manushya'' (1972), '' Gandhada Gudi'' (1973) and '' Kaamana Billu'' (1983) and appeared in numerous versatile roles over a hundred films that starred Rajkumar in the lead role. Balakrishna is known to have played the most roles in Kannada cinema, having appeared in over 560 films as a hero, villain, comedian, good Samaritan, loving father and lunatic. Sudha Chandran is his ex-daughter in law. She was married to Balakrishna's son B.Srinivas who was the associate director of her Kannada movie ''Bisilu Beladingalu'' (1989). Sudha Chandran later produced Bal ...
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Lokesh
Lokesh (; 19 May 1947 – 14 October 2004) was an Indian actor who appeared in Kannada cinema. Lokesh made his film debut in the 1958 film '' Bhakta Prahlada''. He had thrice won the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor during his career, for '' Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu'' (1974), for '' Parasangada Gendethimma'' (1978) and for '' Banker Margayya'' (1984). Filmography * '' Manini'' (1979) * ''Bhaktha Siriyala'' (1980) * '' Haddina Kannu'' (1980) * '' Hunnimeya Rathriyalli'' (1980) * '' Ellindalo Bandavaru'' (1980) * '' Jari Bidda Jana'' (1980) * '' Pattanakke Banda Pathniyaru'' (1980) * ''Nari Swargakke Dari'' (1981) * ''Sangeetha'' (1981) * ''Yava Hoovu Yara Mudigo'' (1981) * '' Avali Javali'' (1981) * '' Bhoomige Banda Bhagavantha'' (1981) * ''Yedeyuru Siddalingeshwara'' (1981) * ''Rudri'' (1982) * ''Archana'' (1982) * ''Adrushtavantha'' (1982) * '' Jimmy Gallu'' (1982) * ''Betthale Seve'' (1982) * ''Devara Theerpu'' (1983) * '' Banker Margayya'' (1983) * '' Ibbani K ...
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Ravichandran (Kannada Actor)
Veeraswamy Ravichandran (born 30 May 1961), known Mononymous person, mononymously as Ravichandran, is an Indian actor, director, producer, music director, lyricist and editor working predominantly in Kannada cinema. The son of film producer N. Veeraswamy, he continues to produce and distribute films under his father's production house, Sri Eswari Productions. He is popularly referred to as "Crazy Star" by the media and his fans. Starting his acting career as a child artist in ''Kula Gowrava'' (1971), Ravichandran started early as a co-producer for films such as ''Khadeema Kallaru'' (1982) and ''Chakravyuha'' (1983) besides acting in supporting roles. His lead role films started with ''Premigala Saval'' (1984), ''Pralayanthaka'' (1984) and ''Swabhimana'' (1985). He got his career best breakthrough with the film ''Premaloka'' in 1987 for which he directed, produced and acted in the lead role. Since then, Ravichandran films are considered to be technically savvy and lavish in prod ...
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Cinema Of India
The cinema of India, consisting of Film, motion pictures made by the Indian film industry, has had a large effect on world cinema since the second half of the 20th century. Indian cinema is made up of various #Cinema by language, film industries, each focused on producing films in a specific language, such as Hindi, Telugu language, Telugu, Tamil language, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Bengali language, Bengali, Marathi language, Marathi, Gujarati language, Gujarati, Punjabi language, Punjabi, Bhojpuri language, Bhojpuri, Assamese language, Assamese, Odia Cinema, Odia and others. Major centres of film production across the country include Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Kochi, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar-Cuttack, and Guwahati. For a number of years, the Indian film industry has ranked first in the world in terms of annual film output. In 2022, Indian cinema earned ($1.9 billion) at the box-office. Ramoji Film City located in Hyderabad is certified by the Guinness World Records ...
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