Gaali Maathu
1981 Indian film
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Gaali Maathu (ⓘ transl. Rumour) is a 1981 Indian Kannada-language drama film, directed and produced by the Dorai–Bhagavan duo. It is based on the novel of the same name by Ta. Ra. Su.[1][2] The film stars Jai Jagadish, Lakshmi, Hema Choudhary and Kokila Mohan.
| Gaali Maathu | |
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| Directed by | Dorai–Bhagavan |
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| Produced by | Dorai–Bhagavan |
| Starring | Lakshmi Jai Jagadish Kokila Mohan Hema Choudhary |
| Cinematography | B. C. Gowrishankar |
| Edited by | P. Bhaktavatsalam |
| Music by | Rajan–Nagendra |
Production company | Anupam Movies |
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Running time | 130 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Cast
- Lakshmi
- Jai Jagadish
- Kokila Mohan
- K. S. Ashwath
- Leelavathi as Shantha
- Uma Shivakumar
- Hema Choudhary
- Sampath
Production
Anant Nag was initially chosen for the lead role; he was later replaced by Jai Jagadish, Sundar Raj was also replaced by Charan Raj after the former asked for more remuneration.[3]
Soundtrack
The music of the film was composed by Rajan–Nagendra, with lyrics by Chi. Udaya Shankar.[4] All the songs composed for the film were received extremely well."Omme Ninnannu" is considered the most melodious song by S Janaki in Kannada Cinema. The song "Nagisalu Neenu" is based on Jogkauns raga.[5]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Naanenu Neenenu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |
| 2. | "Bayasade Bali Bande" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | |
| 3. | "Nammura Santheli" | Nagendra, Renuka Devi | |
| 4. | "Omme Ninnannu" | S. Janaki | |
| 5. | "Nagisalu Neenu" | S. Janaki |
