Shruthi (film)
Shruthi (ಶೃತಿ) is a 1990 Indian Kannada-language musical-drama film directed and produced by Dwarakish. The story is a remake of the successful Tamil film Pudhu Vasantham (1990) directed and written by Vikraman.[1] The film starred Sunil, Indudhar, Honnavalli Krishna, Srivatsa, Dileep and Shruti. It was through this film Shruti got her screen name which became her identity throughout her career.[2] The music was composed by S. A. Rajkumar to the lyrics of Chi. Udaya Shankar, M. N. Vyasa Rao and R. N. Jayagopal.
Shruthi | |
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Directed by | Dwarakish |
Written by | Kunigal Vasanth (Dialogues) |
Screenplay by | Dwarakish |
Story by | Vikraman |
Based on | Pudhu Vasantham (Tamil) |
Produced by | Dwarakish |
Starring | Sunil Shruti Dileep Honnavalli Krishna Indudhar |
Cinematography | Karunakara Rao |
Edited by | Goutham Raju |
Music by | S. A. Rajkumar |
Production company | Abhilash Enterprises |
Release date | 24 October 1990 |
Running time | 152 min |
Country | India |
Language | Kannada |
Plot
The film tells the story of four struggling friends aspiring to be musicians who accidentally meet a girl Shruthi who is in search of her lover. Shruthi joins the gang of friends and helps them to change their fortunes in the music industry. The sudden arrival of Shruthi's lover takes a turn on their relationships.
Cast
- Sunil as Krishna
- Shruti as Sruthi
- Indudhar as Gopi
- Honnavalli Krishna as Seena
- Srivatsa as Robert
- Dileep as Vijay
- Mandeep Roy
- Vaishali Kasaravalli
- Srinath
- Geetha Srinath
- Chethan Ramarao
- Kunigal Vasanth
- Manju Malini
- Shankar Rao
Soundtrack
All the songs are composed and scored by S. A. Rajkumar who also scored for the original Tamil film.[3] The songs were appreciated upon release.
Sl No | Song Title | Singer(s) | Lyricist |
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1 | "Kannada Thayiya Makkalu" | S. A. Rajkumar | Chi. Udaya Shankar |
2 | "Haadonda Naa Haduvenu" | K. J. Yesudas | R. N. Jayagopal |
3 | "Chilipili Enuthali" | Manjula Gururaj | Hamsalekha |
4 | "Thalakke Navella" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | M. N. Vyasa Rao |
5 | "Januma Janumadallu" | K. J. Yesudas, Manjula Gururaj | M. N. Vyasa Rao |
6 | "Hennige Thali" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Chi. Udaya Shankar |
7 | "Haadonda Naa Haduvenu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | R. N. Jayagopal |
References
- "Shruthi (1990) Kannada movie". Chitraloka. Retrieved 25 November 2015.
- "Shruti Biography". Filmibeat. Retrieved 25 November 2015.
- Jnanasiri. "Shruthi 1990 songs". Retrieved 25 November 2015.