Giri Kanye | |
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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.