Jayanthi
Also Known As: Kamala Kumari, Jayanthy, Jayanthi Sivaram
Biography: Jayanthi, is an Indian actress. She is noted for her contributions to different genres of films from the 1960s, 1970s and early 1980s. She has appeared in over 500 films, including films in the Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi and Marathi languages.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Bellary, Karnataka, India
Adult: No
Birthday: January 06, 1945
Age: 80 years old
Gender: Female
Deathday: July 26, 2021
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Gopala Gopala
Overview: Gopal causes much angst among his male neighbours as he is friendly with their spouses. They are relieved when he marries Usha. But Usha leaves him after learning that he was married once before.
Genres: Comedy Drama Documentary Romance
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1996-12-06
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Immadi Pulikeshi
Overview: Immadi Pulikeshi is based on the story of the famous Kannada ruler Pulakeshin II of the Chalukya dynasty, who was significantly involved in branching out the dynasty to extend over most parts of the Deccan.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1967-12-22
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Benki Birugali
Overview: Friends Vishnu and Shankar, who are fascinated by the same girl, try to outsmart each other. They turn rivals when Shankar brands Vishnu with theft and sends him to jail.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1984-01-01
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Mappillai Sir
Overview: Vardarajan's wife gets extremely arrogant when she inherits her ancestral property. However, a humble Vardarajan gets an opportunity to teach her a lesson when their daughter's marriage gets fixed.
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1988-08-12
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Rasika
Overview: Rekha is in love with the village simpleton Krishna. However, the rivalry between Krishna's mother and Rekha's father poses a hurdle.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1994-06-03
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Kanna Nalama
Overview: Kanna Nalama is a Tamil language film starring Kamal Haasan in the lead role of the protagonist.
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1972-01-14
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Pedarayudu
Overview: Pedarayudu, the eldest brother, sits on an ancestral throne that is cursed and whoever delivers a wrong verdict dies. However, things take a turn after his youngest brother is accused of murder.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1995-06-15
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Koormavatara
Overview: In Girish Kasaravalli's gently philosophical character piece, a humble, low-level civil servant cast as the lead in a popular TV serial chronicling the life of Gandhi finds uncanny echoes between his own life and that of the legendary leader — and sets out to correct their mutual failings. (TIFF)
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 2012-04-01
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Neeke Manasichanu
Overview: 2003
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: te
Release Date: 2003-12-12
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Prarambha
Overview: A truck driver helps a boy in his quest for finding his mother, and then helps get him reinstated in school, from which he had been dismissed for being HIV-positive.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 2007-09-08
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Nalla Mudivu
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-03-01
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Velli Vizha
Overview: Bala, a tennis champion, is happily married to his wife and children. Things get difficult for him after his fan Sheela comes into his life and they develop feelings for each other.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1972-08-11
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Iru Kodugal
Overview: A man's new family deals with his secret past when his previous wife is assigned to work with him in the same collector's office.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1969-10-02
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Aval Oru Vasantham
Overview: Aval Oru Vasantham is a 1992 Tamil movie directed by Jayadevan
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1992-01-01
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Bhaktha Prahlada
Overview: Prahlada, Lord Vishnu's staunch devotee, is born to Hiranyakashipu (S.V. Ranga Rao) his father. Hiranyakashipu is determined to dissuade his son from worshipping Lord Vishnu, as the Lord killed his brother, Hiranyaksa. To prevent Prahlada's devotion, Hiranyakashipu is willing to go to any extent.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1967-01-01
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Housefull
Overview: When a bomb is placed inside a theatre during a show, the owner has to decide if he should go against the cops and empty the theatre. Instead, the cops want to defuse it without informing the viewers.
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1999-01-15
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Bama Vijayam
Overview: The arrival of Bama, a famous actress, in their neighborhood excites the daughters-in-law of Ethiriraj. They invite her to their house and begin to spend lavishly to showcase their affluence.
Genres: Family Comedy Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1967-02-24
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Jana Mecchida Maga
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1993-03-10
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Gharana Bullodu
Overview: Raja is a tonga driver who fights for the downtrodden while Ammaji is an ambitious politician. He enters her house as her grandson-in-law to fight for justice and end her tyranny.
Genres: Romance Comedy
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1995-04-27
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Banker Margayya
Overview: Margayya, a smart moneylender, works as an advisor for the innocent villagers. However, his life takes a drastic turn when he loses his job.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1983-04-30
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Mangalya Bhagyam
Overview: Mangalya Bhagyam is a 1974 Telugu family-drama film directed and produced by B. Padmanabham. The film starred Bhanumathi, Jayanthi, and Subha, and Sreedhar in the lead roles. M. Muthu composed the film's songs.
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1974-09-07
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Raja Vikramarka
Overview: Inspired by 1988 American film Coming to America.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1990-11-13
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Donga Mogudu
Overview: Donga Mogudu is a action comedy based movie in which, Chiranjiveei played dual role in this movie. Ravi Teja (Chiranjeevi) is an industrialist, who owns a textile company. He is a successful person in business but his personal life lacks harmony and peace. Tortured by his wife Madhavi and her mother, he finds life miserable. Meanwhile, his opponents cannot digest his success in business and plan to stop him from getting yet another business deal. Here, he meets Nagaraju (Chiranjeevi), who is a small-time thief. Ravi Teja is saved by Nagaraju and he plans to exchange their positions, so that his problems can be solved forever. Nagaraju agrees, and teaches madhavi, her mother, and Ravi Teja
Genres: Action Comedy Drama
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1987-01-08
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Belli Modagalu
Overview: Belli Modagalu is a 1992 Kannada film directed by K V Raju and produced by Govinda G. The film stars Ramesh Aravind, Malashri, Doddanna and Avinash in lead roles. Music was composed by Upendrakumar.
Genres: Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-08-12
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Ethir Neechal
Overview: Maadhu, an orphan who lives under the staircase of a building, runs errands for everyone who lives there in return for shelter and food. He is exploited by everyone who lives there until he falls for a girl who moves into the building.
Genres: Romance Comedy Family Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1968-04-13
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Teen Bahuraniyan
Overview: Teen Bahuraniyan (English: Three Daughters-In-Law) is a 1968 family comedy movie. The film is a remake of 1967 Tamil movie Bama Vijayam (Bama's Visit). The film's three lead ladies reprise their roles from the original movie. Teen Bahuraniyan is family story of 3 daughter in laws and their husbands. The movie shows how their relations takes different colour at various situations and how the father Prithviraj Kapoor plays vital role in the family to keep things going.
Genres: Family Comedy Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1968-07-19
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Neerkumizhi
Overview: Cancer affected young man and leg fractured man sharing their flashbacks in hospital. Sethu falls in love to Dr. Indra and both knows that he do not have longer life.
Genres: Romance Drama Comedy Family
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1965-04-13
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Nootrukku Nooru
Overview: A reputed college professor is accused of sexual harassment by three women including his students and his neighbor. His fiancee sets out to investigate the truth behind the accusations.
Genres: Romance Thriller Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1971-03-19
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Punnagai
Overview: Punnagai means Smile. Smile which has many emotions and represents many gestures and expressions of life. Punnagai is a story of five friends Satya(Gemini Ganesan), Rajan(Muthuraman), Haniff who studied in the same college, while graduating they took an oath in front of Gandhi's statue saying they will always stand with truth. But later they got split as Haniff dies in a car accident and each of them got settled in their profession where they have to cheat their profession and principles. The story begins with three different stories (plots) where as the one friend (Nagesh)out of four explains the story. Will they follow Gandhi's principles ?
Genres: Family Drama Romance
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1971-11-04
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Maa Voori Magadu
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Original Language: te
Release Date: 1987-10-30
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Kasturi Nivasa
Overview: The story of an extremely generous and righteous man, Ravi Varma, who succumbs to his intention of being generous no matter what happens. The movie is based on a story, Kasturi Nivasam written by G. Balasubramanium. The film stresses the principle that "life is to give—not to take". The role of Ravi Varma, the protagonist played by Rajkumar is a character who upholds the values of life even it means his destruction; a person who is keen on retaining his character's purity and those morals he has cherished. Ravi Varma led a lonely yet righteous life. He did not break his principles even as it lead to his downfall.
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1971-01-29
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Sri Krishnadevaraya
Overview: Sri Krishnadevaraya is a 1970 Indian historical drama film in Kannada language, produced and directed by B. R. Panthulu. It stars Rajkumar as Krishnadevaraya, an emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 16th century. R. Nagendra Rao, B. R. Panthulu, Narasimharaju and N. Bharathi appear in pivotal roles.
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1970-01-29
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Bahaddur Gandu
Overview: Bahaddur Gandu is a 1976 Indian Kannada film, directed by A V Sheshgiri Rao and produced by Srikanth Nahatha and Srikanth Patel. The film Stars Dr Rajkumar, Jayanthi, Aarathi and Shantha in lead roles. The music of the film was composed by M Ranga Rao.
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1976-04-23
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Chandavalliya Thota
Overview: The film won many laurels upon release including the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada for its Gandhian theme of dealing with the poverty in rural Indian villages.
Genres: Drama Family
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1964-01-31
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Lal Bangla
Overview: While investigating a murder case that involves his younger brother, a police inspector discovers a ghost roaming the ruins of an ancient palace.
Genres: Mystery Horror
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1966-01-01
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Edakallu Guddada Mele
Overview: Based on the novel of same name by Bharathi Suta which was an adaptation of the English novel Lady Chatterley's Lover by D. H. Lawrence. Madhavi leads an unfulfilled married life with her husband, a former soldier. She ends up getting into a physical relationship with their friendly neighbour, a younger man.
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1973-10-08
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Masanada Hoovu
Overview: Singaru borrows money from Taradevi, who runs a brothel, and requites her by acquiring prospective clients. Smitten with Parvathy, who is forced into the flesh trade, Singaru tries to rescue her. Based on novel by TaRaSu.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1985-10-12
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Manthralaya Mahathme
Overview: Mantralaya Mahatme is a 1966 Indian Kannada-language film directed by T. V. Singh Thakur, based on the book Sri Raghavendra Vijaya written by Rajaguru Rajacharya, and stars Rajkumar in the role of Raghavendra Swami, a Hindu saint who lived in the 17th century India
Genres: History
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1966-02-04
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Anand
Overview: Srikanth, who sees Mala always spending time with Anand, tries to defame him. When Srikanth's father goes to Anand's house to settle the rivalry, he gets shocked when he sees who Anand's mother is. This was the debut movie of Shivarajkumar which was first of the three movies that completed a silver jubilee run theatrically, later earning him the title Hattrick Hero. The movie also completed 38 weeks of theatrical run.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-06-19
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Kula Gourava
Overview: Kula Gourava is a 1971 Indian Kannada language romantic drama film directed by Peketi Sivaram and written by G. Balasubramanyam. It stars Rajkumar in triple roles along with Jayanthi and Bharathi. The film was produced under Sri Eswari Productions of N. Veeraswamy. It had a very successful soundtrack composed by T. G. Lingappa. Popular actor-director V. Ravichandran, son of the film producer Veerasamy, appeared in the film as a child artist. The film swept 5 awards at the 1970-71 Karnataka State Film Awards including the best film, best actor, and best editor categories.
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1971-04-09
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Janma Janmada Anubandha
Overview: Avinash, a young man, is troubled by the memories of his past life and decides to investigate the truth behind it.
Genres: Thriller Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1980-11-14
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Sri Ramaanjaneya Yuddham
Overview: The film is based on Hindu scripture Ramayana which shows Hanuman's devotion towards Rama. It begins with the crowning ceremony of Rama & Sita.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1975-01-10
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Pudhalvan
Overview: Siva is an honest police officer who was brought up by the judge Sathyamoorthy, when his mother died. Sathyamoorthy has two sons : Aravind and Raja. The influential smuggler Mudaliar often clashes with Siva and Sathyamoorthy. Siva and the jolly college student Priya fall in love with each other, later they get married with Sathyamoorthy's blessing. One day, Raja rapes Mudaliar's daughter. The next day, Raja is found dead and Siva conducts the investigation. Ramesh admits to his father Sathyamoorthy that he killed his younger Raja. Sathyamoorthy decides to protect Ramesh at all costs while Siva wants to send Ramesh to jail. What transpires later forms the crux of the story.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1997-12-26
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Paandi Naattu Thangam
Overview: Thangapandian, an honest forest officer, is transferred to a village. The village chief cuts illegally the sandalwood trees. Radha is brought up by her adoptive family. When she was young, her father, a famous singer, died in a car accident. Thangapandian falls in love with Radha. What transpires later forms the crux of the story.
Genres: Romance Drama Action
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1989-06-19
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Kondaveeti Simham
Overview: A policeman attempts to discipline his rebellious son, but his efforts go in vain as his son starts resenting him.
Genres: Action
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1981-10-07
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Pudhiya Sarithiram
Overview: A 1990 romantic action drama in Tamil.
Genres: Action Romance
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1990-10-11
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Kalai Kovil
Overview: Kalai Kovil (Temple of Art) is a 1964 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by C. V. Sridhar and produced by Visu and Ganga. The film stars S. V. Subbaiah, Chandrakantha, R. Muthuraman and Rajasree in lead roles. The film had musical score by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy. The film was released on 25 September 1964.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1964-09-01
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Nil Gavani Kadhali
Overview: A gang of diamond smugglers led by a wily chief is assets by Babu, his niece Malathy meets the CID officer Shankar and hands over a packet at an Airport lounge to be handed over to her uncle. and her elder sister Radha meets the pal Seetharaman and falls in love with him. The two Pairs go through severed adventure and expose the villains.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1969-01-01
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Aaj Ke Sholey
Overview: When the young guest of honor is kidnapped from a birthday party, five courageous kids risk everything to rescue their friend. Along the way, they learn that the kidnapper, Balbir Gupta, is an old partner of the abducted child's father, recently released from prison and looking to settle a score. Directed by S.V. Rajendra Singh, this action adventure stars Amrish Puri, Sundar Krishna Urs, M.B. Shetty, Jayanthi and Manjula.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1985-01-01
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Sri Datta Darsanam
Overview: Sri Datta Darsanam, dubbed into Hindi as Shri Datta Darshan in 1988, is a 1985 Telugu film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao. The story is based on the life of Hindu deity Dattatreya.
Genres: History
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1985-04-05
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Swathi Kiranam
Overview: An egotistical music teacher envious of the extraordinary talent of his prodigious young disciple.
Genres: Drama Family Music
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1992-10-05
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Karnan
Overview: Brave and loyal warrior-archer Karna joins the Kauravas to battle the Pandavas in the Kurukshetra.
Genres: Action Drama History
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1964-01-14
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Iruvar Ullam
Overview: The story revolves around Selvam, an easygoing youngster who befriends many girls without the intention of marrying any of them.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1963-03-29
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Mooruvare Vajragalu
Overview: This story is based on the epic of Mahabharatha.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1973-12-07
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Justice Chowdhary
Overview: A court room drama where a blind lawyer attempts to free an innocent defendant.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1982-01-01
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Sri Dharmasthala Mahathme
Overview: Sri Dharmasthala Kshetra of Lord Shiva. Story of the greatness of this holy place
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1962-07-13
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Hosa Theerpu
Overview: After a truck driver kills a farmer while driving in an inebriated state, the court orders him to look after the farmer's family. Soon, the driver realises that his punishment is worse than prison.
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Original Language: kn
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Thulasi
Overview: 1976 Indian Kannada film.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1976-07-13
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Bettada Huli
Overview: Bettada Huli is a 1965 Kannada-language action drama film, directed and written by A. V. Sheshagiri Rao. The film was dubbed in Tamil in 1968 as Kolaikaaran Magan.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1965-10-09
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Nakkare Ade Swarga
Overview: Nakkare Ade Swarga is a 1967 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by M. R. Vittal and produced by Srikanth Nahatha and Srikanth Patel. The film stars Narasimharaju, along with Jayanthi, Shailashree, Jr. Revathi and Thara. The film has a musical score by M. Ranga Rao. This film introduced singer S. P. Balasubrahmanyam to the Kannada film industry.
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1967-03-10
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Lagnapathrike
Overview: Lagnapathrike is a 1967 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by K. S. L. Swamy and produced by A. M. Sameevulla. The film stars Rajkumar and Jayanthi. The film has musical score by Vijaya Bhaskar. This is the only movie in entire career of Rajkumar whose title starts with the letter "L".
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1967-06-30
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Bengaluru Mail
Overview: Bengaluru Mail is a 1968 Indian Kannada-language mystery thriller film directed by L. S. Narayana and produced by Y. V. Rao. The film stars Rajkumar, Narasimharaju and Jayanthi. The movie is a remake of the 1967 Malayalam movie Cochin Express, which was also subsequently remade in Telugu as Circar Express, in Tamil as Neelagiri Express and in Hindi as The Train.
Genres: Mystery Thriller
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1968-04-26
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Choori Chikkanna
Overview: Choori Chikkanna is a 1969 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by R. Ramamurthy and produced by R. Ramamurthy. The film stars Rajkumar, Narasimharaju, Dinesh and K. S. Ashwath. The film has musical score by Satyam.
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1969-05-30
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Baalu Belagithu
Overview: Baalu Belagithu is a 1970 Indian Kannada language drama film written and directed by Siddalingaiah. It stars Rajkumar, Jayanthi and Bharathi.[1] The film was released under Chitrashree International banner and produced by K S Prasad, B V Srinivas and A S Bhakthavathsalam. It was remade in Telugu as Manchivadu, in Hindi as Humshakal and in Tamil as Oorukku Uzhaippavan.
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1970-11-06
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Paropakari
Overview: Paropakari is a 1970 Indian Kannada language romantic drama film written and directed by Y. R. Swamy. It stars Rajkumar and Jayanthi. It revolves around the story of a self respecting young man who wins a wager with his wealthy father. The film was produced under Bhagavathi Productions. It had a very successful soundtrack composed by Upendra Kumar.
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1970-12-25
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Kranthiveera
Overview: Kranthiveera is a 1972 Indian Kannada-language action drama film directed and produced by R. Ramamurthy. It stars Rajkumar, Rajesh and Jayanthi. The film's story was written by R. Rangarajan and Satyam was the soundtrack and score composer. The dialogues and lyrics were written by Chi. Udaya Shankar. The song Elli harikatha prasangavo had P. B. Sreenivas and Rajkumar playback singing together for the first time.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1972-06-16
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Naagarahaavu
Overview: Although Ramachari falls madly in love with Alamelu, her parents forbid their marriage and force her to marry another man. But Ramachari can't stand idly by when he discovers his sweetheart's husband has become her pimp. Quietly aiding Ramachari on his quest to save Alamelu is Chamayya, a childless woman who loves him as much as if he were her own son.
Genres: Drama Family
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1972-12-29
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Jedara Bale
Overview: CID officer Prakash who operates by the code name 999, is assigned the task of safeguarding a chemical formula. Prakash's struggles begin when a gang of outlaws aim to steal the formula.
Genres: Mystery
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1968-01-12
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Prathigne
Overview: Shankar finds himself in a dilemma when he has to choose between his parents and his mother-in-law, who asks him to reside in her house after marriage.
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1964-10-05
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Mayadari malligadu
Overview: An evil Munasabu Gangaraju murders Bala Brahmandanda Swamy and accuses Mallanna of the crime. However, Ramu witnesses his father's heinous act and cannot decide whether to hide the truth or reveal it.
Genres: Drama Family
Original Language: en
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Ganga Gowri
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1973-01-16
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Kula Gowravam
Overview: When free-spirited Raghu marries dancer Kala, his father, a wealthy landlord orders the newlyweds out of his home. Do they reconcile?
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1974-01-01
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