Giri Kanye

Giri Kanye is a 1977 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed by the Dorai–Bhagavan duo. It is based on the novel Girikannika by Bharathisutha.[1][2] The film stars Rajkumar, Jayamala and Vajramuni. The film was a musical blockbuster with all the songs composed by Rajan–Nagendra considered evergreen hits. The movie saw a theatrical run of 25 weeks.[3] Rajinikanth was initially selected to play the antagonist which was eventually played by Vajramuni.[4] This was the first movie in which all the songs of the album were sung by Rajkumar.[5]

Giri Kanye
Directed byDorai–Bhagavan
Written byBharathisutha (Girikannika novel)
Produced byA. Dwarakanath
StarringRajkumar
Jayamala
Vajramuni
CinematographyR. Chittibabu
Edited byP. Bhaktavatsalam
Music byRajan–Nagendra
Production
company
Padmashree Enterprises
Release date
  • 1977 (1977)
Running time
138 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Cast

Soundtrack

The music of the film was composed by Rajan–Nagendra with lyrics by Chi. Udaya Shankar.[6] All the songs composed for the film were received extremely well. The song "Thai Thai Bangari" was remixed in Ashoka (2003) starring Shivarajkumar who sang the remix.

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Yenendu Naa Helali"Rajkumar3:13
2."Thai Thai Bangari"Rajkumar4:19
3."Nagunagutha Nee Baruve"Rajkumar, S. Janaki3:25
4."Koodi Balona"Rajkumar, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki4:43
5."Yaaru Neenu"Rajkumar4:22

References
  1. "ರಾಜ್‌ ಹಬ್ಬ: ವರನಟನ ಕಾದಂಬರಿ ಚಿತ್ರಗಳ ಕನ್ನಡಿ". Archived from the original on 5 May 2019. Retrieved 20 June 2019.
  2. "The roots of Kannada in Kodagu". Deccan Herald. 5 January 2014. Archived from the original on 7 March 2014. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
  3. "Sandalwoodking.rocks - sandalwoodking Resources and Information". Archived from the original on 11 November 2018. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
  4. "When Rajinikanth Was Asked To Play An Antagonist In This Dr Rajkumar Film". News18. 15 February 2023. Archived from the original on 17 February 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  5. Nadiger, Chetan (24 April 2023). "Dr Rajkumar, the singing star of Indian cinema". The South First. Archived from the original on 5 June 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  6. "Giri Kanye songs". Archived from the original on 7 March 2014. Retrieved 7 March 2014.


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