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Giri Kanye

Giri Kanye
Directed by Dorai Bhagwan
Produced by A. Dwarakanath
Written by Bharathi Sutha (novel)
Starring Rajkumar
Jayamala
Vajramuni
Music by Rajan-Nagendra
Cinematography R. Chittibabu
Edited by P. Bhaktavatsalam
Production
company
Padmashree Enterprises
Release date
1977
Running time
138 minutes
Country India
Language Kannada

Giri Kanye (Kannada: ಗಿರಿಕನ್ಯೆ) is a 1977 Indian Kannada drama film directed by Dorai - Bhagwan duo. It is based on the novel of the same name by Bharathisutha. The film stars Rajkumar, Jayamala and Vajramuni in lead roles.

The film was a musical blockbuster with all the songs composed by Rajan-Nagendra considered evergreen hits.

Rajinikanth was initially selected to play the villain's role which was eventually played by Thoogudeepa Srinivas.

The music of the film was composed by Rajan-Nagendra with lyrics by Chi. Udaya Shankar. All the songs composed for the film were received extremely well.



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