Onde Guri is a 1983 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by H. R. Bhargava and produced by M. P. Shankar. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, M. P. Shankar, Ramakrishna and Madhavi. The film has musical score by Rajan–Nagendra.[1] The film is based on the 1979 Australian dystopian film Mad Max.[2] The movie was dubbed in Tamil as Pani Puyal.[3]
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Directed by | H. R. Bhargava |
Written by | Chi. Udaya Shankar |
Screenplay by | H. R. Bhargava |
Story by | M. P. Shankar |
Produced by | M. P. Shankar |
Starring | Vishnuvardhan M. P. Shankar Ramakrishna Madhavi |
Cinematography | D. V. Rajaram N. K. Sathish |
Edited by | Yadav Victor |
Music by | Rajan–Nagendra |
Production company | Bharani Chithra |
Distributed by | Bharani Chithra |
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Running time | 138 min |
Country | India |
Language | Kannada |
After scripting and directing Rama Lakshmana M. P. Shankar decided to make an action oriented film.[citation needed] Gaining inspiration from the Australian film Mad Max, he prepared the story of a young man fighting against a deadly gang. Director H. R. Bhargava who had become popular in his field through certain notable hits like Bhagyavantharu, Guru Shishyaru ,Avala Hejje , Pedda Gedda and Tony chose to work on the script. Veteran scriptwriter and lyricist Chi. Udayashankar was approached to pen the lyrics and prepare the screenplay.
Dr. Vishnuvardhan was chosen to play the protagonist. Vishnu was then popular among the youth as an Angry Young Man through his role in Sahasa Simha. Madhavi who gained popularity in Kannada film industry through Haalu Jenu was signed as the heroine. Prabhakar, a popular villain of the 1980s with an immense fanbase among young men, was roped in to play the main antagonist while Vajramuni, another popular villain, was given a supporting role. M. P. Shankar himself had a pivotal role in the film. Shankar decided to produce the film in the banner of Bharani Chitra.
Onde Guri | |
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Soundtrack album by | |
Released | 1981 |
Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
The songs were composed by the Rajan–Nagendra duo.
Track # | Song | Singer(s) |
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1 | "Ee bhavageete" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
2 | "Nannanegoo naa ninnanu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki |
3 | "Ranga baaro" | S. Janaki |
4 | "Anda nodi" | S. P. Sailaja |
Following the re-release of Sahasa Simha Onde Guri was chosen for re-release especially due to the positive response it has garnered over time.[4] The film was released in CinemaScope with 5.1 D.T.S sound.
The film upon re-release received good response. The opening day saw theatres having large cutout posters of Vishnuvardhan with fans flooding the movie halls.