Bhookailasa (film)
Bhookailasa | |
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Directed by | K. Shankar |
Written by | K. R. Seetharama Sastry (lyrics) |
Produced by | A. V. Meiyappan |
Starring | |
Cinematography | Madhava Bulbule |
Edited by | K. Shankar K. Narayanan |
Music by | R. Sudarsanam R. Govardhanam |
Distributed by | AVM Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 158 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Kannada |
Bhookailasa is a 1958 Indian Kannada language film directed by K. Shankar and produced by A. V. Meiyappan under the banner of AVM Productions. It stars Rajkumar, Kalyan Kumar and K. S. Ashwath in pivotal roles.The movie is a depiction of the legend prevalent in Gokarna, Karnataka[1] and is also referred to as Gokarna Mahakshetra. It is based on the famous Kannada stage play Bhookailasa by Sri Sahitya Samrajya Nataka Mandali of Mysore which A. V. Meiyappan had earlier adapted into the Telugu movie titled Bhookailas in 1940.[2] A. V. Meiyappan also shot the movie simultaneously in Telugu as Bhookailas starring N. T. Rama Rao.[3]
Cast[]
- Rajkumar as Ravana
- Kalyan Kumar as Narada
- Jamuna as Mandodari
- B. Saroja Devi as Parvati
- K. S. Ashwath as Shiva
- as Indra
- Hemalatha as Kaikase
- as Mantri
- S. V. Ranga Rao as Mayasura
- as Mantri
- as Vinayaka
- Swami as Kumbhakarna
- as Vibhishana
- B. Anil Kumar as Vishnu
Soundtrack[]
The music was composed by R. Sudarshanam, R. Govardhanam and all song lyrics were penned by K. R. Seetharama Sastry.[4]
Song No. | Song | Lyricist | Singer |
1 | "Ksheeraabdi Varadhaama" | K. R. Seetharama Sastry | M. L. Vasanthakumari |
2 | "Naakavane Nachisuva" | K. R. Seetharama Sastry | P. Susheela |
3 | "Jaya Jaya Mahaadeva Bhakthavathsala" | K. R. Seetharama Sastry | C. S. Jayaraman |
4 | "Sundaraanga Bandeneega" | K. R. Seetharama Sastry | P. Susheela |
5 | "Raamana Avathaara" | K. R. Seetharama Sastry | Sirkazhi Govindarajan |
6 | "Baaleya Hrudayava Avarisiruva" | K. R. Seetharama Sastry | P. Susheela, T. S. Bhagavathi |
7 | "Doora Neenaade" | K. R. Seetharama Sastry | P. Susheela, A. M. Rajah |
8 | "Ee Raathri Mahaaraathri" | K. R. Seetharama Sastry | P. Susheela |
9 | "Tharave Varadaana" | K. R. Seetharama Sastry | C. S. Jayaraman |
10 | "Ee Deha Moorudina" | K. R. Seetharama Sastry | A. P. Komala |
References[]
- ^ "Must-watch mythological movies in Kannada".
- ^ Narasimham, M. l. (10 July 2011). "Bhookailas(1940)". The Hindu.
- ^ "Bhookailasa (1958) Kannada movie: Cast & Crew".
- ^ "Bhookailasa (1958) Kannada movie: Cast & Crew".
External links[]
- Bhookailasa at IMDb
- Bhookailasa on Chiloka
- 1958 films
- Kannada-language films
- Indian films
- 1950s Kannada-language films
- Hindu mythological films
- Films directed by K. Shankar
- Films based on the Ramayana
- Kannada-language film stubs
- 1950s film stubs