Bhakta Prahlada (1983 film)
Bhakta Prahlada (transl. Prahalada, the devotee) is a 1983 Indian Kannada-language Hindu mythological film directed by Vijay, and based on the tale of Prahalada.[1] The film stars Rajkumar, Saritha, Puneeth Rajkumar and Ananth Nag. The soundtrack was composed by T. G. Lingappa. The film won State Film Awards in Sound recording and cinematography categories.
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Directed by | Vijay |
Written by | Vijay |
Screenplay by | Chi. Udaya Shankar |
Produced by | S. A. Govindaraju V. Bharathraj |
Starring | Rajkumar Saritha Ananth Nag Puneeth Rajkumar |
Cinematography | S. S. Lal |
Edited by | P. Bhakthavatsalam |
Music by | T. G. Lingappa |
Production company | Nirupama Art Combines |
Distributed by | Rajkumar |
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Running time | 148 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Kannada |
This was the fourth Kannada film on Prahlada after the 1942 film Bhakta Prahlada , 1958 film Bhakta Prahlada and the 1960 film Dashavathara. Of the four films, this was the only one which was not shot in black and white. This movie was dubbed in Telugu as Narasimhaavataaram.[2]
Cast
- Rajkumar as Hiranyakashipu
- Saritha as Kayadu
- Puneeth Rajkumar[3] as Prahlada
- Ananth Nag as Narada
- Kanchana as Diti
- Sadashiva Brahmavar as Maharshi Kashyapa
- Srinivasa Murthy as Vishnu, Narasimha
- Gangadhar as Devendra
- Thoogudeepa Srinivas as Hiranyaksha
- Shivaram as Teacher of Prahlada
- M. S. Umesh as Teacher of Prahlada
Production
During the film's shooting, Puneeth Rajkumar was scared of his father Rajkumar's performance and had to be consoled.[4]
Soundtrack
S. No. | Song Title | Singer(s) | Lyrics |
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1 | "Govinda Govinda" | Master Lohith | Traditional |
2 | "Laali Laali Sukumara" | Rajkumar, Vani Jairam | Chi. Udaya Shankar |
3 | "Kamala Nayana" | P. Jayachandran | Chi. Udaya Shankar |
4 | "Priyadim Bandu" | Rajkumar | Chi. Udaya Shankar |
5 | "Naa Hege Bannisali" | S. Janaki | Chi. Udaya Shankar |
6 | "Hari Hari Ennutha" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Chi. Udaya Shankar |
7 | "Sigivem Kshanadali" | Rajkumar | Chi. Udaya Shankar |
8 | "Ela Elavo" | Rajkumar, Master Lohith | Traditional |
9 | "Hey Sarasijodbhava" | Rajkumar | Chi. Udaya Shankar |
References
- "Premaloka to Bhakta Prahlada: Kannada classic to watch on Namma Flix". OTTPlay.
- "Bhaktha Prahlada ( Narasimhavatharam ) Movie Instrumental Song || Dr.Rajkumar || T.G.Lingappa".
- "In starry footsteps". Deccan Herald. 14 April 2012.
- Bharathi, Dr Veena; M. V., Vivek. "When a young Puneeth was petrified by Rajkumar's ferocious act in 'Bhakta Prahlada'". Deccan Herald.
- "Mp3 songs". Archived from the original on 2 February 2014.