| Directed by | Dorai–Bhagavan |
|---|---|
| Written by | Bharathisutha (Girikannika novel) |
| Produced by | A. Dwarakanath |
| Starring | Rajkumar Jayamala Vajramuni |
| Cinematography | R. Chittibabu |
| Edited by | P. Bhaktavatsalam |
| Music by | Rajan–Nagendra
|
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada
|
Giri Kanye is a 1977 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed by the Dorai–Bhagavan duo. It is based on the novel Girikannika by Bharathisutha.[1][2] The film stars Rajkumar, Jayamala and Vajramuni.[3] The film was a musical blockbuster with all the songs composed by Rajan–Nagendra considered evergreen hits. The movie saw a theatrical run of 25 weeks.[4] Rajinikanth was initially selected to play the villain's role which was eventually played by Vajramuni.[5]
Cast
- Rajkumar as Chenna
- Jayamala as Cheluvi
- Vajramuni
- Thoogudeepa Srinivas
- Tiger Prabhakar
- Sampath
- Venkatraju
- Shanthamma
- B. Jaya
Soundtrack
Template:Infobox album The music of the film was composed by Rajan–Nagendra with lyrics by Chi. Udaya Shankar.[6] All the songs composed for the film were received extremely well.
References
- ↑ https://www.udayavani.com/cinema/balcony-sandalwood-news/raj-festival-a-mirror-of-the-grooms-novel-films
- ↑ The roots of Kannada in Kodagu. Deccan Herald(5 January 2014).
- ↑ Girikanye cast and crew
- ↑ http://www.sandalwoodking.rocks/threads/all-time-blockbusters-posters-data.3742/page-9
- ↑ http://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/news/2017/when-dr-rajkumar-asked-for-superstar-rajinikanth-s-call-sheet-255588.html
- ↑ Giri Kanye songs