Sundara Swapnagalu
Sundara Swapnagalu (Kannada: ಸುಂದರ ಸ್ವಪ್ನಗಳು) is a 1986 Kannada melodrama film directed by K. Balachander and written by Maniyan. The film featured Sridhar in the main role, along with Ramesh Aravind, Devilalitha, Janani and Kuyili, all making their on-screen debuts.[1] Actress Tara and K. S. Ashwath featured in the supporting roles. Produced by V. Natarajan of Kavithalaya Productions, the film had score and soundtrack were composed by Vijaya Bhaskar. The film was a remake of the director's own Tamil film Sollathaan Ninaikkiren.
| Sundara Swapnagalu | |
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| Directed by | K. Balachander |
| Produced by | V. Natarajan |
| Starring | Sridhar Ramesh Aravind Devilalitha Tara |
| Music by | Vijaya Bhaskar |
| Cinematography | R. Raghunath Reddy |
| Edited by | Ganesh - Kumar |
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Running time | 126 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
This became the debut movie of Ramesh though he had shot first for another movie - Mouna Geethe which went on to be released shortly later. Ramesh earned acclaimed for reprising the role of Kamal Hassan in his debut movie itself. Impressed by his performance, Balachander went on to introduce Ramesh in both Tamil and Telugu - bringing a distinct trait of having been introduced in three different languages by the same director.[2]
Cast
- Ramesh Aravind
- Sridhar
- Devilalitha
- Kuyili
- Janani
- Tara
- K. S. Ashwath
- B. Jayashree
- Somashekar Rao
- Mysore Lokesh
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Vijaya Bhaskar, with lyrics by R. N. Jayagopal.[3] Audio was brought out by Lahari Music company.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Nagabeku Madhyamavarga" | R. N. Jayagopal | S. P. Sailaja | |
| 2. | "Hege Helali" | R. N. Jayagopal | K. J. Yesudas, Vani Jairam | |
| 3. | "Kshamisi Naa Helodella Thamashegagi" | R. N. Jayagopal | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. P. Sailaja | |
| 4. | "Hrudayavu Swara Haadide" | R. N. Jayagopal | P. Susheela, Vani Jairam |