Halunda Tavaru is a 1994 Indian Kannada-language drama film starring Vishnuvardhan and Sithara. It was directed by D. Rajendra Babu and produced by Vizag Raju.[1] The music and lyrics were written and composed by Hamsalekha. It was commercially successful and completed 25 weeks in many theaters. It is based on a novel of the same name by Krishnamoorthy Puranik. The film was remade in Telugu as Puttinti Gowravam.[2]

Plot

The story revolves around a couple who are brought up in contrasting financial situations and how they undergo the riches to rags transition in life. The film was tagged as a tragedy drama with the lead protagonists passing away towards the climax.

Cast

Production

After Karulina Koogu, Rajendra Babu who was on look out for a story appealing female audience decided to adapt the novel Halunda Thavaru by Krishnamurthy Puranik into a film of same name. He originally approached Dr. Rajkumar for the lead role who refused the offer as he felt it was unsuitable for this age.[3] Sudharani was originally chosen for the role of Sitara however she left the film due to a surgery.[4]

Soundtrack

Soundtrack was composed by Hamsalekha.[5]

  • "Elu Shiva" - K. S. Chitra
  • "Ele Hombisile" - K. S. Chitra, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
  • "Olavina Runava" - K. S. Chitra, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
  • "Ee Dharege" - K. S. Chitra, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
  • "Thaayiney Illadantha" - Mano
  • "Haalunda Tavarannu" - S. Janaki

Release

It was the first film to be distributed by H. D. Kumaraswamy.[6]

Awards

References

  1. ^ "Halunda Thavaru Cast and Crew - Kannada Movie". Apunkachoice.com. Archived from the original on 2 March 2013. Retrieved 27 September 2012.
  2. ^ "The veterans are back". The Hindu. 21 July 1995. Archived from the original on 22 December 1996. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  3. ^ Goravigere, Satish Raj (30 June 2023). "ಅಣ್ಣಾವ್ರು ರಿಜೆಕ್ಟ್ ಮಾಡಿದ ಆ ಚಿತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ವಿಷ್ಣುದಾದಾ ನಟಿಸಿ ಇತಿಹಾಸ ಸೃಷ್ಟಿಸಿದ್ರು! ಹಾಗಾದ್ರೆ ಆ ಚಿತ್ರ ಯಾವುದು? ಅದನ್ನು ರಾಜಕುಮಾರ್ ರಿಜೆಕ್ಟ್ ಮಾಡಿದ್ಯಾಕೆ?". Kannada News Today (in Kannada).
  4. ^ "ವಿಷ್ಣುವರ್ಧನ್ ಜೊತೆಗಿನ ಆ ಸಿನಿಮಾ ರಿಜೆಕ್ಟ್ ಮಾಡಿದ್ಯಾಕೆ ಸುಧಾರಾಣಿ? ಅವರೇ ಹೇಳಿದ ಕಾರಣ ಇದು!". Asianet News (in Kannada). 6 November 2024. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
  5. ^ "Halunda Thavaru (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Apple Music. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
  6. ^ "HDK's dream film remains unrealised". Deccan Herald. 1 January 2010. Retrieved 3 March 2025.


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halunda_Thavaru
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