| Hoovu Hannu | |
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| Directed by | S. V. Rajendra Singh Babu |
| Written by | Thriveni |
| Screenplay by | S. V. Rajendra Singh Babu |
| Based on | Hoovu Hannu byThriveni |
| Produced by |
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| Starring |
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| Cinematography | V. K. Murthy |
| Edited by | Suresh Urs |
| Music by | Hamsalekha |
Production company | Vaibhava Lakshmi Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 151 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Hoovu Hannu (transl. Flowers and Fruits) is a 1993 IndianKannada-languagedrama film based on the novel byTriveni of the same name. The film starsLakshmi, Ajay Gundu Rao, Vyjayanthi andBaby Shamili. It was directed byRajendra Singh Babu and produced by Vaibhava Lakshmi Productions. The music and lyrics were written and composed byHamsalekha. The film was a musical hit and won many awards including theKarnataka State Film Awards andFilmfare Awards South. Veteran cinematographerV. K. Murthy worked in this film and won many accolades for his work.[1] The film failed at box-office.[2]
The story revolves around a woman named Ramabai who undergoes pain in every step she takes and is forced in prostitution racket to earn a livelihood. Her grand daughter, Triveni, comes to her rescue in the latter half of the film.
Hoovu Hannu was based on novel of same name by Triveni.V. K. Murthy who worked in Hindi films provided cinematography for the film this being his only Kannada film he had worked.[3] Apart from handling cinematography, he also played a small role in the film as a man who visits Lakshmi's home.[4][5] Singh Babu being a fan of Murthy wanted him to handle camera for the film. For the scene which required to show ring like shadows, Murthy bought bamboo sticks and uprooted them and let out dazzling light.[6] Rajesh Gundu Rao, son of former Karnataka chief ministerR. Gundu Rao made his acting debut with this film as a lead actor portraying the role of a Kannada lecturer, he was credited as Ajay; this film andSamara (1995) being the only two films he appeared in before his death in 2012.[7][8] Vyjayanthi, daughter of former minister and speaker K. H. Srinivas also made her debut as lead actress with this film.[9] Voice artist Sudharshan Kumar dubbed more than 30 male actors for the film.[10]
Hamsalekha composed the music for the soundtracks also writing their lyrics. The album consists of seven soundtracks.[11] The song 'Thayi Thayi' was reused in the 2008 Kannada filmVamshi, which also starredLakshmi after Raghavendra Rajkumar sought permission from Rajendra Singh Babu and Lahari Velu to use the song to which both agreed.[12][13]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Manju Manju" | Hamsalekha | Chithra,Rajesh Krishnan | 4:20 |
| 2. | "Thaayi Thaayi" | Hamsalekha | Chithra,Rajkumar | 1:25 |
| 3. | "Ningi Ningi" | Hamsalekha | C. Aswath | 5:01 |
| 4. | "Ramana Paada Poojeya" | Hamsalekha | Chithra | 5:41 |
| 5. | "Thaayi Thaayi" (female version) | Hamsalekha | Chithra | 5:45 |
| 6. | "A Aa E Ee" | Hamsalekha | Vijayalakshmi,S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:25 |
| Total length: | 32:22 | |||
Karnataka State Film Awards 1993-94
41st Filmfare Awards South -1993[14]
