Kona Edaithe
Kona Eedaithe (Kannada: ಕೋಣ ಈದೈತೆ) is a 1995 Indian Kannada courtroom comedy drama film directed by B. Jayashree Devi and produced by J. K. Bharavi.[1] The story is adapted from Abhaya Katha Vibhaga movie company.[2] The film starred Vishnuvardhan,[3] Kumar Govind, Vinaya Prasad and Vanitha Vasu in the leading roles while Sudharani made a guest appearance. The film's music is scored by Hamsalekha whilst the cinematography is by H. G. Raju.
| Kona Eedaithe | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | B. Jayashree Devi |
| Produced by | J. K. Bharavi |
| Written by | Abhaya Katha Vibhaga |
| Starring | Vishnuvardhan Kumar Govind Sudharani Vinaya Prasad |
| Music by | Hamsalekha |
| Cinematography | H. G. Raju |
| Edited by | S. Prasad |
Production company | Vennela International Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 109 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
The film released on 10 February 1995 to positive response from critics and audience.
Cast
- Vishnuvardhan as Advocate Vishnu
- Kumar Govind as Krishna & Gaya Ramayya of Batralli Village
- Vinaya Prasad as Nyaya Devathe (Symbol of Justice)
- Vanitha Vasu as lover of Kumar Govind who filed case against him as he has raped her.
- Anjali as another lover of Kumar Govind who filed case against him as he is an Impotent.
- Sudharani as Vishnu's wife (guest appearance)
- Umashree as Batralli Gaya Ramayya's maiden.
- C. R. Simha as Vanitha's father
- Mukhyamantri Chandru as Judge
- Ramesh Bhat as Dr. Sahadeva Veterinary Doctor of Batralli
- Sihi Kahi Chandru Gaya Ramayya's man
- Doddanna as Gaya Ramayya's man
- Ashalatha as Anyaya Devathe (Symbol of Injustice)
- Shivaram as Baba
- Sarigama Viji as Baba's assistant
- Dingri Nagaraj as Gaya Ramayya's man
- Bangalore Nagesh as Gaya Ramayya's man
- Lohithaswa as Anjali's father
- Bank Janardhan as Inspector
- Kunigal Vasanth as Health Minister of Government of Karnataka
- Ashok Badaradinni
Controversy
When this movie come before the Indian Censor Board, censor denied certification by citing as This movie mocking the Law of India. But after more than 30 cuts movie passed with U certificate.
Soundtrack
The music of the film was composed and lyrics written by Hamsalekha. After release, the soundtrack was well received and the song "Aaha Namma Konake Seemantha" became very popular. Audio was released on Jhankar Music label.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Baa Seeti Hodi" | Hamsalekha | K. S. Chithra | |
| 2. | "Jackie Chan" | Hamsalekha | S. Janaki, Rajesh Krishnan | |
| 3. | "Oh Love" | Hamsalekha | Rajesh Krishnan, K. S. Chithra | |
| 4. | "Gattina Nindu Heartu" | Hamsalekha | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |
| 5. | "Aaha Namma Konake Seemantha" | Hamsalekha | C. Ashwath, Rajesh Krishnan | |
| 6. | "Baa Seeti Hodi" | Hamsalekha | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
References