''Rusthum Jodi'' is a 1980 Indian Kannada-language film directed by K. Vijayan and produced by N. V. Ramaswamy. The film stars

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and

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, Shakti Prasad, and Sundar Krishna Urs appeared in special roles. The film was scripted by M. D. Sundar, photographed by

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and had musical score by G. K. Venkatesh.

Cast

as Shekhar *

as Usha *

as Padma (Special appearance) * Fighter Shetty as Tony *

Advani Lakshmi Devi Advani Lakshmi Devi is a retired Indian actress known for her work in Kannada cinema. She played a variety of roles as heroine and a supporting actress in Kannada movies for over three decades. Her roles in films like '' Gandhada Gudi'' (1973) ...

as Parvati *

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Sundar Krishna Urs Sundar Krishna Urs (1941–1993) was an Indian film producer and actor, in the Kannada film industry, as well as in many South Indian language films known for his negative roles. He has also worked as a dubbing artist providing voices to many ...

as Sundar *

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as Shekhar's father * Vinod Mulani *

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as Naganna, Usha's father * Indira * Pushpa * Comedian Guggu as

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Soundtrack

The music of the film was composed by G. K. Venkatesh with lyrics penned by Chi. Udaya Shankar.

Track list

References

External links

Rusthum Jodi at Gaana
1980 films 1980s Kannada-language films 1980s Indian films Indian action films Films scored by G. K. Venkatesh Films directed by K. Vijayan 1980 action films {{1980s-Kannada-film-stub