Halunda Tavaru
| Halunda Tavaru | |
|---|---|
 DVD cover | |
| Directed by | D. Rajendra Babu |
| Written by | Richard Louis (dialogues) D. Rajendra Babu (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | D. Rajendra Babu |
| Based on | Haalunda Thavaru by Krishnamoorthy Puranik |
| Produced by | Vizag Raju |
| Starring | Vishnuvardhan Sithara |
| Cinematography | Ashok Cashyap |
| Edited by | K. Balu |
| Music by | Hamsalekha |
Production company | D. R. Pictures |
| Distributed by | Ramu Films |
Release date |
|
Running time | 145 minutes |
| Language | Kannada |
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
- Vishnuvardhan
- Sithara as Jyoti
- Pandari Bai as Jyoti's mother
- Srinivasa Murthy
- Krishnegowda as Jyoti's father
- Pramila Joshai
- Gayathri Prabhakar
- Sanketh Kashi
- Ashalatha
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
- Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director - Hamsalekha
- Filmfare Award for Best Music Director - Hamsalekha
- Filmfare Award for Best Actor - Vishnuvardhan
References
- ^ "Halunda Thavaru Cast and Crew - Kannada Movie". Apunkachoice.com. Archived from the original on 2 March 2013. Retrieved 27 September 2012.
- ^ "The veterans are back". The Hindu. 21 July 1995. Archived from the original on 22 December 1996. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
- ^ 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).
- ^ "ವಿಷ್ಣುವರ್ಧನ್ ಜೊತೆಗಿನ ಆ ಸಿನಿಮಾ ರಿಜೆಕ್ಟ್ ಮಾಡಿದ್ಯಾಕೆ ಸುಧಾರಾಣಿ? ಅವರೇ ಹೇಳಿದ ಕಾರಣ ಇದು!". Asianet News (in Kannada). 6 November 2024. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
- ^ "Halunda Thavaru (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Apple Music. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
- ^ "HDK's dream film remains unrealised". Deccan Herald. 1 January 2010. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
External links