Keralida Simha
Keralida Simha (Kannada: ಕೆರಳಿದ ಸಿಂಹ, English:Angry Lion) is a 1981 Indian Kannada film directed by Chi Dattaraj. The film stars Rajkumar, Saritha, Thoogudeepa Srinivas, Pandari Bai and Srinivasa Murthy in the lead roles. The movie was produced by P. H. Ramarao in the banner of Sri Rajarajeshwari Film combines. [1] The movie was recorded a Super Hit at the box office and had a theatrical run of 100 days.
| Keralida Simha | |
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 Theatrical Poster | |
| Directed by | Chi Dattaraj |
| Produced by | P. H. Ramarao |
| Screenplay by | M. D. Sundar |
| Story by | M. D. Sundar |
| Starring | Rajkumar Saritha Thoogudeepa Srinivas |
| Music by | Chellapilla Satyam |
| Cinematography | R. Madhusudan |
| Edited by | P. Bhaktavatsalam |
Production company | Sri Rajarajeshwari Film Combines |
Release date | 4 December 1981 |
Running time | 164 min |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Plot
The film revolves around two brothers who are police officers. Rajkumar plays the role of elder brother of Shankar, who is a strict and honest police officer. The protagonist falls in love with a lawyer played by Saritha. The protagonist seizes a gang which involves in the consumption of illegal drugs. It is revealed that the leader of the gang is the son of a rich businessman played by Thoogudeepa Srinivas. Under difficult circumstances the lawyer played by Sarita becomes the defence lawyer for the accused.
Cast
Soundtrack
Chellapilla Satyam composed the movie songs while Chi. Udayashankar worked as the lyricist.
| Keralida Simha | |
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| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 1981 |
| Genre | Feature Film Soundtrack |
| Length | 19:45 |
| Language | Kannada |
| Label | Sangeetha Music |
| Track # | Song | Singer(s) | Lyrics |
| 1 | "Ondu Maathu Nanage Gotthu" | Rajkumar, Sulochana | Chi. Udayashankar |
| 2 | "Amma Neenu Namagaagi" | Rajkumar, P. B. Sreenivas | Chi. Udayashankar |
| 3 | "Thiliyade Nanage Thiliyade" | Rajkumar | Chi. Udayashankar |
| 4 | "Eno Moha Eko Daaha" | Rajkumar, Vani Jairam | Chi. Udayashankar |
Awards
- Filmfare Award for Best Actor (1981) – Dr.Rajkumar
- Karnataka state award for best sound recording (1981) – Seetharam