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| Directed by | S. A. Chandrasekhar
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| Produced by | Dwarakish |
| Starring | Shankar Nag |
| Cinematography | D. V. Rajaram |
| Edited by | Goutham Raju |
| Music by | K. Chakravarthy
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada
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Gedda Maga (Template:Translation) is a 1983 Indian Kannada language action film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar and produced by Dwarakish. A remake of the Tamil film Moondru Mugam (1982),[1] it stars Shankar Nag in a triple role for the first time in his career.[2][3][4]
Plot
Arun, the son of a rich businessman, returns to India as a saint shocking his father who hires a female press reporter to bring him back to normal. After a few incidents he renounces his life as a saint. Arun comes to notice his father sending money to an anonymous woman and the pursuit of whom leads to the discovery of his past. He finds that his biological father is Alex Muttanna, an honest police officer, who was murdered by Basappa. He also gets to know about his estranged twin brother, John. Thirsty for revenge, he embarks on a mission to kill Basappa and destroy his criminal empire. However, his plans backfire when comes across the dreaded fact that his twin John works for Basappa. What happens later forms the crux of the story.
Cast
Production
This film marked the first time that Shankar Nag played three roles.[5]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by K. Chakravarthy.[6][7][8] Template:Track listing
Box office
Unlike the original, Gedda Magga performed average at the box office after releasing to high expectations,[9] though Dwarakish did not lose money through the film.[10]
References
- ↑ BollySwar: 1981–1990{{#if:Arunachalam|, Arunachalam}. Mavrix Infotech Private Limited(14 April 2020). ISBN 978-81-938482-2-7
- ↑ Happy Birthday Shankar Nag: ಶಂಕರ್ ನಾಗ್ ಮೂಲ ಹೆಸರು ಏನು ಗೊತ್ತಾ?; ಇಲ್ಲಿದೆ ಅಚ್ಚರಿ ವಿಚಾರ(9 November 2020). Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ↑ Movie Quiz: ಶಂಕರ್ನಾಗ್ ತ್ರಿಬಲ್ ಆಕ್ಟಿಂಗ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ನಟಿಸಿದ ಸಿನಿಮಾ ಯಾವುದು? ಅಪ್ಪು ಹುಟ್ಟುಹಬ್ಬ ಯಾವಾಗ? 10 ರಸಪ್ರಶ್ನೆಗಳಿಗೆ ಉತ್ತರಿಸಿ, B, Praveen Chandra. Hindustan Times. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ↑ ಶಂಕರಣ್ಣ, ಎಂದಿಗೂ ಅಳಿಯದ ನೆನಪು! ಎಂದಿಗೂ ಅವಿನಾಶಿ !. Headline Karnataka(9 November 2020). Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ↑ ಬೆಳ್ಳಿ ತೆರೆ ಮೇಲೆ ದ್ವಿಪಾತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ವಿಜೃಂಭಿಸಿದ ಕನ್ನಡ ನಟರಿವರು(3 June 2020). Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ↑ GEDDA MAGA(3 June 1983). Retrieved 25 August 2025.
- ↑ Gedda Maga Kannada Film EP Vinyl Record by Chakravarthy. Mossymart(12 July 2020). Retrieved 25 August 2025.
- ↑ Gedda Maga Kannada film EP Vinyl Record by Chakravarthy. Mossymart(26 July 2020). Retrieved 25 August 2025.
- ↑ 5 Rajinikanth Classics Remade In Kannada(3 March 2023). Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ↑ Dwarakish, the first showman of Kannada cinema, Puttaswamy, K. Deccan Herald(2 September 2022). Retrieved 14 August 2025.