Biography: Honnenhalli Shivanna Manjula (8 November 1954 – 12 September 1986) was an Indian actress who acted in predominantly Kannada language films in addition to Tamil (credited as Kumari Manjula) and Telugu films (credited as Kannada Manjula). She was one of the most successful and prominent actresses of Kannada films in 1970s and 1980s. She acted in more than 100 films and won several awards for her performances,[1] including a Filmfare Award.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: November 08, 1954
Deathday: August 12, 1986
Popularity:
1979-05-04
Overview: Seetharamu is a 1979 Indian Kannada-language film directed by V. Somashekhar. The film stars Shankar Nag, Manjula and Thoogudeepa Srinivas. The film is based on a science fiction plot of a brain transplant. The movie was remade in Telugu as Seethe Ramudaithe, starring Shankar Nag in his Telugu debut, and in Hindi in 1995 as Diya Aur Toofan. The song Ee Roopave Nannee Baalina was earlier used by Chellapilla Satyam for the 1978 Telugu movie Annadammula Savaal, which incidentally was a remake of the 1977 Kannada movie Sahodarara Savaal.
Genres: Science Fiction Thriller
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1979-05-04
Popularity:
1975-09-12
Overview: Mayura challenges an arrogant wrestler and defeats him. Though never formally trained he has only learned techniques of wrestling by observing others. As a Brahmin he is required to study Vedas yet he is deeply interested in martial arts. Ranga Jetti, the premier wrestler in Kanchi, takes him under his wing and trains him. One day while observing the training of Pallava princes Mayura gets into a fight with and thrashes Vishnugopa, the Pallava prince, earning his enmity. Mayura has to flee Kanchi as per the advice of Ranga Jetti to escape from pursuing Pallavas. He also then learns that he is in fact the son of Raja Chandravarma, the Kadamba king who was deceitfully killed by the Pallava king, Sivaskandhavarma. Upon learning of his illustrious lineage, Mayura dedicates himself to overthrow the Pallava yoke. Returning to Banavasi in the guise of a merchant Mayura builds an army and conquers both Banavasi and the Telugu speaking regions around Srishaila, thus building a vast kingdom.
Genres: Action Drama History
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1975-09-12
Popularity:
1974-05-31
Overview: The movie is based on the play Saahukaara written by B. P. Dhuttharagi. The film was a musical blockbuster with all the tracks composed by G. K. Venkatesh considered evergreen hits. Rajkumar became popular as a playback singer with the track Yaare Koogadali from the film which became an instant hit among the audiences. He would then go on to sing regularly for his films. The film was remade in Telugu in 1975 as Thota Ramudu starring Chalam, in Tamil in 1975 as Pudhu Vellam starring Sivakumar and in Malayalam in 1976 as Themmadi Velappan starring Prem Nazir.
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1974-05-31
Popularity:
1977-12-14
Overview: A professor of sociology faces numerous challenges from a conventionally rigid social structure as he tries to bring about some changes for the betterment of the society.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1977-12-14
Popularity:
1976-07-13
Overview: 1976 Indian Kannada film.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1976-07-13
Popularity:
1973-12-07
Overview: This story is based on the epic of Mahabharatha.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1973-12-07
Popularity:
1974-03-22
Overview: Ramachandra Rao, a professor, is forced to marry Gowri at his family's behest despite being in love with Lalitha. He fails to get along with his wife and broods about his lost love. The movie is based on the novel of the same name by Vani. The film is considered as one of the greatest romantic films in Kannada noted for the strong performances of lead actors Rajkumar and Kalpana.
Genres: Family Drama Romance
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1974-03-22
Popularity:
1974-08-30
Overview: Bhakta Kumbara is a 1974 Indian Kannada biographical film, directed by Hunsur Krishnamurthy and produced by N R Anuradha Devi. The film stars Rajkumar, Leelavati and Balkrishna in lead roles. The film had a musical score by G.K. Venkatesh. Actress Sridevi essayed the role of Muktha Bai (as a child artist), thereby the latter making her Kannada film debut. The movie is based on the life of Gora Kumbhar, a potter turned into a saint who lived in the 13th and 14th centuries in Teredoki village. He supposedly lost his child while curing the clay by his legs for making pots, because he did not notice his child fumbling under his feet as he immersed himself in chanting the name of God. He was called Saint Gora Kumbara by the people of Maharashtra.
Genres: Family
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1974-08-30
Popularity:
1974-10-25
Overview: It is a 1974 Kannada-language Hindu mythological film directed by Vijay. The film, based on lord Venkateswara, stars Rajkumar, B. Saroja Devi and Manjula. It also featured the first screen appearances of future actors and Rajkumar's sons, Shiva Rajkumar and Raghavendra Rajkumar. The movie was dubbed in Tamil as Ezhumalaiyan Dharisanam and in Telugu as Sri Tirupatikshetra Mahatyam (1977).
Genres: Family
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1974-10-25
Popularity:
1975-02-28
Overview: Two estranged brothers, who could not be more different from one another, choose different paths in life and are eventually reunited by an unexpected twist of fate.
Genres: Drama Family Action
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1975-02-28
Popularity:
1976-08-13
Overview: Bangarada Gudi is a 1976 Indian Kannada film, directed by K. S. R. Das and produced by C. H. Prakash Rao. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, Manjula, Ambareesh and Padmapriya in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. K. Venkatesh. The director remade the movie in Telugu in 1979 as Bangaru Gudi.
Genres: Thriller Family Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1976-08-13
Popularity:
1977-12-09
Overview: Kittu Puttu is a 1977 Indian Kannada-language comedy drama film directed by C. V. Rajendran and produced by Dwarakish. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, Dwarakish, Manjula, K. Vijaya and Vaishali Kasaravalli. The film was widely appreciated for its songs and story upon release. The songs tuned by Rajan–Nagendra were huge hits.
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1977-12-09
Popularity:
1978-04-21
Overview: Muyyige Muyyi is a 1978 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by Y. R. Swamy and produced by P. Krishna Raj. The multi-starrer is led by Srinath, Vishnuvardhan, Aarathi, Manjula, Roja Ramani and Chandrashekhar.
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1978-04-21
Popularity:
1978-10-06
Overview: Vasantha Lakshmi is a 1978 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by A. V. Seshagiri Rao and produced by K. Vittala Kumar, K. V. Honnappa and K. V. Gurunath. The film stars Srinath, Vishnuvardhan, Aarathi, and Manjula. The film has musical score by Vijaya Bhaskar. The movie is a remake of the 1974 Tamil movie Engamma Sapatham.
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1978-10-06
Popularity:
1978-12-27
Overview: Shivaraj abandons his pregnant wife and flies to Singapore after entering into a partnership with Junie. Gopinath Rao sends Raja, Shivaraj's son, to Singapore on a mission.
Genres: Family Drama Action
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1978-12-27
Popularity:
1979-08-03
Overview: Murali, an honest police officer, is falsely charged in a murder case and sentenced to death. However, things take a turn when three students race against time to prove his innocence.
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1979-08-03
Popularity:
1979-08-24
Overview: Ravi, a poor man, falls in love with a rich woman, Madhavi. In order to impress her, he poses as a rich man with the help of his friend, Sripathi
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1979-08-24
Popularity:
1980-01-11
Overview: A gangster agrees to pay Rajesh and his friends INR one crore in exchange for a bicycle that contains diamonds. However, things take a turn when Rajesh's sister gets kidnapped.
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1980-01-11
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