| Directed by | K. V. Raju [1] |
|---|---|
| Written by | K. V. Raju |
| Produced by | Sudheer Kamath [1] Doulat Bhatia |
| Starring | Ambareesh Deepika Chikhalia Devaraj[1] |
| Cinematography | J.G. Krishna |
| Edited by | S. Manohar |
| Music by | Hamsalekha
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada
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Indrajith is a 1989 Indian Kannada-language film directed and written by K. V. Raju. The film stars Ambareesh and Deepika,[1] with Devaraj, Shashikumar and Keerthi in supporting roles.[2] The music and lyrics of the film were composed and written by Hamsalekha.
Plot
Indrajith, an honest cop, is betrayed, accused of bribery and thrown behind the bars when he investigates a high-profile case related to an influential gangster. Upon release, he reunites with his wife (who becomes a wheelchair bound woman while she tries to kill an old friend, the daughter of the gangster, who pretending to be an innocent woman, betrayed Indrajith) and his son (who was brought up by an old friend). He then teams up with Fernandez, a handicapped police informant and a betrayed ex-cop, to seek revenge and thereby develops an army of youngsters to battle corruption.
Cast
- Ambareesh as Indrajith
- Deepika
- Devaraj as Fernandis
- Shashikumar
- Mukhyamantri Chandru
- Doddanna
- Lohitashwa
- Keerthi
- Disco Shanti
- Sathyajith
- Rama murthy
- Rajaram. H. S.
Production
Actor Devaraj explained in a later interview that, while the first three films in which he had roles were never released, his role as a police officer in the film Indrajith paved the way for his career in later films.[3]
Reception
The movie received great response from the viewers and became a Blockbuster at the box office, being one of the biggest hits in the career of actor Ambareesh. The movie was one of the highest-grossing films of the year.
Soundtrack
The music was composed and lyrics written by Hamsalekha "ನಾದಬ್ರಹ್ಮ".[1][4] The love duet song "Belli Rathadali" was immensely popular and considered one of the evergreen songs.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Indrajith-Kannada Movie Information. paaru.in.
- ↑ Indrajit cast & crew
- ↑ Devaraj. Sify.
- ↑ Indrajit (1989) songs