Aruna Raaga (Kannada: ಅರುಣರಾಗ) is a 1986 Indian Kannada-language action drama film, starring Anant Nag and Geetha. It was directed by K. V. Jayaram and is based on the novel of the same name, written by Rekha Kakhandaki. It was produced by Jayadurga Films. It is considered[by whom?] one of the best movies by Anant Nag and K. V. Jayaram duo. Aruna Raaga is considered[by whom?] as a milestone in the career of the actress Geetha. The movie was a super hit at the box office and it also received a very good response from both audience and critics.[citation needed]
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Aruna Raaga | |
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Directed by | K. V. Jayaram |
Written by | Rekha Kakhandaki |
Screenplay by | K. V. Jayaram |
Based on | Aruna Raaga by Rekha Khakandaki |
Produced by | Meenakshi Jayaram Rohini |
Starring | Anant Nag Geetha K. S. Ashwath |
Cinematography | R. C. Mapakshi |
Edited by | S. Manohar |
Music by | M. Ranga Rao |
Production company | Jayadurga Films |
Release date | 1986 |
Running time | 151 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Kannada |
Janaki and Sumesh are married, however Sumesh is emotionally abusive. Sumesh (a doctor) has to go to America for work, and falsely promises to Janaki that she would join him in a few months. Time goes by and Janaki falls into depression, staying with her kind in-laws. Her mother dies, and her father requests that she live with him. Janaki, tired of not doing anything, decides to be a doctor.
The film was declared a super hit at the box office.[citation needed] It ran for 100 days in many centres across Karnataka.[citation needed]
All the songs are composed and scored by M. Ranga Rao.[1]
S. No. | Song title | Singer(s) | Lyricist |
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1 | "Naanondu Theera" | K. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chithra | Doddarangegowda |
2 | "Hoovantha Hrudayavanu" | K. S. Chithra | Doddarangegowda |
3 | "Nee Bareda Olavina Ole" | S. Janaki | Doddarangegowda |
4 | "Nadedado Kamana Bille" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Doddarangegowda |
5 | "Hagalu Rathri Sagide" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Doddarangegowda |
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