Raja Nanna Raja
Raja Nanna Raja | |
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Directed by | A. V. Seshagiri Rao |
Written by | Salim–Javed |
Screenplay by | Chi. Udaya Shankar |
Produced by | Abbaiah Naidu |
Starring | Rajkumar Aarathi K. S. Ashwath Chandrashekhar |
Cinematography | R. Chittibabu |
Edited by | P Bhakthavathsalam |
Music by | G. K. Venkatesh |
Production company | Madhu Art Films |
Release date |
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Country | India |
Language | Kannada |
Raja Nanna Raja (transl. Raja is my king) is a 1976 Kannada-language romantic thriller film, written by Salim–Javed,[1] and the screenplay was created by Chi. Udaya Shankar. The film was directed by A. V. Sheshagiri Rao, and produced by A. L. Abbaiah Naidu. The film starred Rajkumar, Aarathi and Chandrashekhar in the lead roles.[2] The songs composed by G. K. Venkatesh were received extremely well and considered as evergreen hits.[3]
The film deals with reincarnation as the main subject, with the lead actors romancing in both the incarnations. The film was a huge success at the box-office after its release.[4] In an episode in Weekend with Ramesh , S. P. Balasubrahmanyam had revealed that Ilaiyaraaja was working under G. K. Venkatesh as a guitar player for this movie.[5] This movie popularized the role of the suave antihero in Kannada films.
K. V. Vijayendra Prasad, father of S.S. Rajamouli and the story writer of Magadheera had revealed that he was inspired by this movie while writing the story for Magadheera.[6][7][8] The movie saw a theatrical run of 25 weeks.[9]
Cast[]
- Rajkumar as Raja
- Aarathi as Ganga / Geetha
- K. S. Ashwath
- Chandrashekar
- Balakrishna
- Sampath
- Thoogudeepa Srinivas
- M. P. Shankar
Crew[]
S.No | Position | Name |
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1. | Makeup | Doreswamy Keshava Rajagopal Vishwanath |
2. | Costume | A. L. Babu M. Nath Ramachandra Thangappa |
3. | Publicity Designs | Eshwar |
4. | Stills | M. Vrushabhendraiah |
5. | Art | C. H. E. Prasad Rao |
6. | Stunts | Shivayya |
7. | Choreography | Udupi B. Jayaram |
8. | Cinematography | R. Chittibabu |
9. | Editor | P. Bhakthavatsalam |
10. | Lyrics | Chi. Udaya Shankar |
11. | Production Manager | M. Shivajirao A.L.Narasimhalu T.N.A. Kumar Babu Ravi |
12. | Music | G. K. Venkatesh |
13. | Assistant Director | Krishna Honnalli |
14. | Associate Director | Chi. Dattharaj |
15. | Story | Salim Javed |
16. | Screenplay | Chi. Udaya Shankar |
17. | Dialogues | Chi. Udaya Shankar |
18. | Producer | A. L. Abbaiah Naidu |
19. | Director | A. V. Seshagiri Rao |
Soundtrack[]
Raja Nanna Raja | |
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Soundtrack album by | |
Released | 1976 |
Studio | Prasad Studio |
Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
Length | 19:26 |
Label | Saregama |
G. K. Venkatesh composed the soundtrack and the lyrics were written by Chi. Udaya Shankar. The album consists of five soundtracks.[10] The song Thanuvu Manavu had another video version which was deleted from the movie. However, the version was used in Kashinath's 1989 movie Preyasi Preethisu (at the 12th minute).[11]
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Nooru Kannu Saladu" | Chi. Udaya Shankar | P. B. Sreenivas, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:33 |
2. | "Ninade Nenapu Dinavu" | Chi. Udaya Shankar | P. B. Sreenivas | 3:38 |
3. | "Raja Nanna Raja (Title)" | Chi. Udaya Shankar | Instrumental | 2:28 |
4. | "Thanuvu Manavu" | Chi. Udaya Shankar | Rajkumar, S. Janaki | 4:25 |
5. | "Kalletigintha Ninna" | Chi. Udaya Shankar | Rajkumar, S. Janaki | 4:22 |
Total length: | 19:26 |
References[]
- ^ "Naseeruddin Shah does not like successful people: Javed Akhtar". The Times of India. 8 August 2016.
- ^ "Raja Nanna Raja Cast & Crew, Raja Nanna Raja Kannada Movie Cast, Actor, Actress, Director – Filmibeat". FilmiBeat.
- ^ "Raja Nanna Raja at Smashits". Archived from the original on 26 April 2014.
- ^ "Raja Nanna Raja (ರಾಜ ನನ್ನ ರಾಜ)". 2 October 2010.
- ^ "Weekend with Ramesh Season2 – Episode 19 – Watch Full Episode Online (HD) for Free – OZEE – Zee Kannada". www.zeekannadatv.com.
- ^ https://m.vijaykarnatakaepaper.com/imageview_68860_231952190_4_2_11-06-2020_0_i_1_sf.html
- ^ http://www.vijaykarnatakaepaper.com/Details.aspx?id=19360&boxid=11727493
- ^ https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2014/may/29/After-Gajakesari-S-Krishna-to-Make-Hebbuli-618808.amp
- ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20070717135525/http://www.chitratara.com/showCelbProfile.asp?newsid=8
- ^ "Raja Nanna Raja (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - EP". iTunes. Retrieved 9 October 2014.
- ^ "Preyasi Preethisu – ಪ್ರೇಯಸಿ ಪ್ರೀತಿಸು-Kannada Full HD Movie - FEAT.Kashinath, Sagarika". SRS Media Vision. 14 November 2014 – via YouTube.
External links[]
- 1976 films
- Kannada-language films
- Indian films
- 1970s Kannada-language films
- 1970s romantic fantasy films
- Films about reincarnation
- Films scored by G. K. Venkatesh
- Films with screenplays by Salim-Javed
- Indian romantic fantasy films
- Films directed by A. V. Seshagiri Rao