Halunda Tavaru is a 1994 Indian Kannada-language drama film starring Vishnuvardhan and Sithara. It was directed by D. Rajendra Babu and produced by Vizag Raju. The music and lyrics were written and composed by Hamsalekha. It was commercially successful and completed 25 weeks in many theaters. It is based on a novel of the same name by Krishnamoorthy Puranik. The film was remade in Telugu as Puttinti Gowravam.
Plot The story revolves around a couple who are brought up in contrasting financial situations and how they undergo the riches to rags transition in life. The film was tagged as a tragedy drama with the lead protagonists dying towards the climax.
Cast
Vishnuvardhan as Siddharth Sithara as Jyoti Pandari Bai as Jyoti's mother Srinivasa Murthy as Jyoti's brother Rajanand Krishnegowda as Jyoti's father Pramila Joshai Gayathri Prabhakar Sanketh Kashi Ashalatha
Production After Karulina Koogu, Rajendra Babu who was on look out for a story appealing female audience decided to adapt the novel Halunda Thavaru by Krishnamurthy Puranik into a film of same name. He originally approached Dr. Rajkumar for the lead role who refused the offer as he felt it was unsuitable for this age. Sudharani was originally chosen for the role of Sitara however she left the film due to a surgery.
Soundtrack Soundtrack was composed by Hamsalekha. "Elu Shiva" - K. S. Chitra "Ele Hombisile" - K. S. Chitra, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam "Olavina Runava" - K. S. Chitra, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam "Ee Dharege" - K. S. Chitra, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam "Thaayiney Illadantha" - Mano "Haalunda Tavarannu" - S. Janaki
Release It was the first film to be distributed by H. D. Kumaraswamy.
Awards Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director - Hamsalekha Filmfare Award for Best Music Director - Hamsalekha Filmfare Award for Best Actor - Vishnuvardhan
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