Miss Leelavathi () is a 1965 Indian Kannada language film directed by M. R. Vittal and written by Korati Srinivasa Rao. It stars Jayanthi in the titular role, along with Udaykumar, K. S. Ashwath, Ramesh, and others. The film won the National Award for second best film in Kannada.
The film was noted for its bold portrayal of women and was credited as the first Kannada feature film to show the leading lady in a swimsuit. It was also a musical hit, with R. Sudarsanam as the composer.
Cast
Soundtrack Title Singers Lyrics "Doni Saagali" S. Janaki, Ramachandra Kuvempu"Nodu Baa Nodu Baa" S. Janaki Vijaya Narasimha"Hiriya Naagara" P. Jayadev"Bayake Balli" P. B. Sreenivas, S. Janaki "Neerinalli Neenu"
Awards 1965 - Second Best Film in Kannada The film screened at IFFI 1992 Kannada cinema Retrospect.
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