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{{Infobox film<br />
| name = Kiladi Jodi<br />
| image = <br />
| caption = <br />
| director = [[Rajendra Singh Babu|S. V. Rajendra Singh Babu]]<br />
| producer = K. Venkatesh Dutt<br />
| writer = <br />
| screenplay = S. V. Rajendra Singh Babu<br />
| starring = [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]]<br>[[Srinath (Kannada actor)|Srinath]]<br>[[Lakshmi (actress)|Lakshmi]]<br />
| music = [[Rajan–Nagendra]]<br />
| cinematography = P. S. Prakash<br />
| editing = K. Balu<br />
| studio = V. V. International<br />
| released = {{Film date|1978}}<br />
| runtime = 162 minutes<br />
| country = India<br />
| language = Kannada<br />
| budget = <br />
}}<br />
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'''''Kiladi Jodi''''' ({{audio|Kn-ಕಿಲಾಡಿ ಜೋಡಿ.ogg|pronunciation}}) is 1978 Indian [[Kannada language]] action-adventure film directed by [[Rajendra Singh Babu|S. V. Rajendra Singh Babu]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://chiloka.com/movie/kiladi-jodi-1978|title=Kiladi Jodi (1978) Kannada movie: Cast & Crew|work=Chiloka}}</ref> Co-written by H. V. Subba Rao, the film stars [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]], [[Srinath (Kannada actor)|Srinath]], and [[Lakshmi (actress)|Lakshmi]] (in a dual role), alongside guest appearances by [[Ambareesh]] and [[Jayamalini]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/movies/kiladi-jodi.html|title=Kiladi Jodi Kannada Movie: Release Date, Cast, Story, Ott|work=Filmibeat}}</ref> Produced by K. Venkatesh Dutt under the V. V. International banner, it features cinematography by P. S. Prakash, editing by K. Balu, and a musical score composed by the duo Rajan–Nagendra. <br />
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Following the success of the film, Babu remade and directed the film in [[Hindi]] as ''[[Ek Se Bhale Do]]'', released in 1985.<br />
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== Plot ==<br />
Jaggu (Srinath) and George Fernandes (Vishnuvardhan) are two small-time conmen who reform after meeting George’s lover, Jenny (Lakshmi). Jenny and her foster father Williams (M. P. Shankar) are in distress when a woman who resembles Jenny—Radha (also Lakshmi)—enters the scene, embroiled in personal and criminal troubles. Jaggu and George step in to help, leading to a complex web of mistaken identities, moral dilemmas, and family drama. Their loyalty and friendship are tested as they navigate this situation, culminating in a resolution that reunites lovers and brings justice.<br />
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== Cast ==<br />
{{cast listing|<br />
* [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]] as George Fernandes<br />
* [[Srinath (Kannada actor)|Srinath]] as Jaggu<br />
* [[Lakshmi (actress)|Lakshmi]] in dual role as Prema (Radha) and Jenny (Lakshmi)<br />
* [[M. P. Shankar]] as Williams, Jenny's foster father<br />
* [[Leelavathi (actress)|Leelavathi]] as Elizabeth, William's wife<br />
* [[Dinesh (Kannada Actor)|Dinesh]] as Vishakantayya, Prema's foster father<br />
* [[Uma Shivakumar]] as Parvathi, Vishakantayya's wife<br />
* [[K. S. Ashwath]] as Sadaananda, father of Radha and Lakshmi<br />
* [[Pandari Bai]] as Jaggu's mother<br />
* [[Vajramuni]] as Venu<br />
* Upasane Seetharam as a church father<br />
* [[Shaktiprasad]] as Joseph Bonanza<br />
* [[M. S. Umesh]] as Taxi driver<br />
* [[Ambareesh]] (guest appearance)<br />
* [[Jayamalini]]<br />
}}<br />
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== Soundtrack ==<br />
The music was composed by [[Rajan-Nagendra]] making their first collaboration with Babu.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/kiladi-jodi-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-ep/1330483618|title=Kiladi Jodi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - EP|work=itunes.com}}</ref> The songs were sung by [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[K. J. Yesudas]] and [[S. Janaki]] while the lyrics were written by [[Chi. Udayashankar]] and [[Doddarange Gowda]]. The song "Naachike Inneke" was recreated in 2022 for the film ''Ranchi''. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2022/Jan/17/prabhu-mundkur-and-divya-uruduga-recreate-classic-song-nachike-inneke-2407554.html|title=Prabhu Mundkur and Divya Uruduga recreate classic song Nachike Inneke|work=The New Indian Express|date=17 January 2022}}</ref><br />
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{{Track listing<br />
| headline = <br />
| extra_column = Singer(s)<br />
| total_length = <br />
| title1 = Naachike Inneke<br />
| extra1 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[S. Janaki]]<br />
| lyrics1 = [[Chi. Udayashankar]]<br />
| length1 = <br />
| title2 = Kanasinali Nodidenu<br />
| extra2 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki<br />
| lyrics2 = Chi. Udayashankar<br />
| length2 = <br />
| title3 = Krishnaswamy Ramaswamy<br />
| extra3 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki<br />
| lyrics3 = Chi. Udayashankar<br />
| length3 = <br />
| title4 = Kiladi Jodi Kiladi Jodi<br />
| extra4 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, [[K. J. Yesudas]]<br />
| lyrics4 = Chi. Udayashankar<br />
| length4 = <br />
| title5 = Aadabeku Karate<br />
| extra5 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam<br />
| lyrics5 = [[Doddarange Gowda]]<br />
| length5 = <br />
}}<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
* {{IMDb title|0444216|Kiladi Jodi}}<br />
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{{Rajendra Singh Babu}}<br />
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[[Category:1978 Kannada-language films]]<br />
[[Category:1978 Indian films]]<br />
[[Category:1978 films]]<br />
[[Category:Films scored by Rajan–Nagendra]]<br />
[[Category:Films directed by Rajendra Singh Babu]]<br />
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