Miss Leelavathi (Kannada: ಮಿಸ್ ಲೀಲಾವತಿ) is a 1965 Indian Kannada language film directed by M. R. Vittal and written by Korati Srinivasa Rao. It stars Jayanthi as the protagonist, along with Udaykumar, K. S. Ashwath, Ramesh and others. The film won the National Award for second best film in Kannada.[1]
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Directed by | M. R. Vittal |
Written by | Korati Srinivasa Rao |
Produced by | K. S. Jagannath |
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Music by | R. Sudarsanam |
Distributed by | Sri Rajarajeshwari |
Release date | 1965 |
Running time | 162 mins |
Country | India |
Language | Kannada |
The film was talked about for its bold portrayal of women and was accredited of being the first Kannada feature film showing the leading lady wearing a swimsuit.[2] The film was a musical hit with R. Sudarsanam as the composer.
Title | Singers | Lyrics |
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"Nodu Baa Nodu Baa" | S. Janaki | Vijaya Narasimha |
"Doni Saagali" | S. Janaki, Ramachandra | Kuvempu |
"Hiriya Naagara" | P. Jayadev | Vijaya Narasimha |
"Bayake Balli" | P. B. Sreenivas, S. Janaki | Vijaya Narasimha |
"Neerinalli Neenu" | P. B. Sreenivas, S. Janaki | Vijaya Narasimha |
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