''Pithamaha'' is a 1985 Indian

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-language film directed by

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(Ravi) and produced by Singh Brothers. The film stars

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, V. Ravichandran and

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. The music was composed by M. Ranga Rao, while the lyrics and dialogues were written by

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. The film was a remake of the 1982 Hindi film ''

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''.

Cast

Soundtrack

The music was composed by M. Ranga Rao, with lyrics by

.Pitamaha songs
/ref> All the songs composed for the film were well-received, especially "Mareyadiru Aa Shaktiya," which is considered an evergreen song.

References

External links

* 1985 films 1980s Kannada-language films 1980s Indian films Indian drama films Films scored by M. Ranga Rao Kannada remakes of Hindi films Films directed by K. S. L. Swamy {{1980s-Kannada-film-stub