Naandi (film)

Naandi (Kannada: ನಾಂದಿ) is a 1964 Kannada romantic drama film directed and written by N. Lakshminarayan, making his first venture in film direction.[1] The film was produced by actor Vadiraj and Jawahar for Sri Bharathi Chitra studio house. The film starred Rajkumar and Harini along with Kalpana and Udaykumar playing guest roles. Actor Dinesh made his debut through this film in a supporting role.

Naandi
Directed byN. Lakshminarayan
Produced byVadiraj
Jawahar
Written byN. Lakshminarayan
StarringRajkumar
Harini
Kalpana
Udaykumar
Music byVijaya Bhaskar
CinematographyR. N. K. Prasad
Edited byP. S. Murthy
Production
company
Sri Bharathi Chitra
Release date
  • 1964 (1964)
Running time
154 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

The film, upon release garnered wide appreciation and recognition for capturing the real-time plights of those with hearing impairments [2] for the first time in commercial cinema.[3] The film set a landmark by being the first ever Kannada film to be screened at an International film festival.[4][5][6] This film was screened at IFFI 1992 Kannada cinema Retrospect.[7]

Cast

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Vijaya Bhaskar with lyrics by R. N. Jayagopal.[8] All the songs composed for the film were received extremely well and considered as evergreen songs.

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Namma Thayi Bharathi"R. N. JayagopalP. B. Sreenivas03:16
2."Chandramukhi Pranasakhi"R. N. JayagopalS. Janaki, Bangalore Latha03:35
3."Haadonda Haaduve"R. N. JayagopalP. B. Sreenivas03:24
4."Udugoreyonda Thanda"R. N. JayagopalS. Janaki03:12
5."Sathyakke Endigu Jayavemba"R. N. JayagopalP. B. Sreenivas, S. Janaki 
6."Namma Papa Muddu Papa"R. N. JayagopalL. R. Eswari 

References
  1. N.Lakshminarayan movies list
  2. https://www.telegraphindia.com/amp/culture/international-mother-language-day-films-in-bengali-gujarati-kannada-kashmiri-assamese-marathi-maithili-and-odia/cid/1747332
  3. History 44 - Naandi Gets International Recognition
  4. https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/Kannada-cinema-makes-its-presence-felt-at-Bengaluru-film-fest/article17102789.ece
  5. https://www.deccanherald.com/metrolife/metrolife-your-bond-with-bengaluru/kannada-films-for-all-time-700916.html
  6. Comedian Vadiraj is dead
  7. https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/celebration-of-kannada-power-at-biffes/article22860036.ece
  8. Naandi songs
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