''Olavu Geluvu'' () is a 1977 Indian

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-language film, directed by

H. R. Bhargava Hunsur Ramachandra Bhagyachandra (), 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 directors in Kannada cinema, and he was awar ...

and produced by S. A. Srinivas. The film stars Rajkumar,

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and Sampath. The film has musical score by G. K. Venkatesh. A famous sequence from this movie - where the hero repeatedly calls a landline number but disconnects the call giving a feel of wrong connection but finally doesn't disconnect it when both the villains are into discussion - went on to be used in the 1984 Hindi movie '' Duniya''.

Plot

The lead character Rajkumar plays the role of an English professor, Mohan, in this movie. The story begins with a few fun-filled incidents that happen between him and Rohini, the most popular girl in college (played by

). As the story unfolds, the two lead characters end up falling in love. The news of their love affair reach both the families and leads to Rohini deciding to end the relationship. Rajkumar's mentally ill brother then becomes the focus for the rest of the film.

Cast

Soundtrack

The music was composed by G. K. Venkatesh.

References

External links

* * 1977 films 1970s Kannada-language films 1970s Indian films Films scored by G. K. Venkatesh Indian romantic drama films Films with screenplays by Chi. Udayashankar Films directed by H. R. Bhargava 1977 romantic drama films {{1970s-Kannada-film-stub