| Halunda Tavaru | |
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| Directed by | D. Rajendra Babu |
| Written by | Richard Louis (dialogues) D. Rajendra Babu (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | D. Rajendra Babu |
| Based on | Haalunda Thavaru byKrishnamoorthy Puranik |
| Produced by | Vizag Raju |
| Starring | Vishnuvardhan Sithara |
| Cinematography | Ashok Cashyap |
| Edited by | K. Balu |
| Music by | Hamsalekha |
Production company | D. R. Pictures |
| Distributed by | Ramu Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 145 minutes |
| Language | Kannada |
Halunda Tavaru is a 1994 IndianKannada-languagedrama film starringVishnuvardhan andSithara. It was directed byD. Rajendra Babu and produced by Vizag Raju.[1] The music and lyrics were written and composed byHamsalekha. It was commercially successful and completed 25 weeks in many theaters. It is based on a novel of the same name byKrishnamoorthy Puranik. The film was remade in Telugu asPuttinti Gowravam.[2]
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 passing away towards the climax.
AfterKarulina Koogu, Rajendra Babu who was on look out for a story appealing female audience decided to adapt the novelHalunda Thavaru by Krishnamurthy Puranik into a film of same name. He originally approachedDr. Rajkumar for the lead role who refused the offer as he felt it was unsuitable for this age.[3] Sudharani was originally chosen for the role of Sitara however she left the film due to a surgery.[4]
Soundtrack was composed by Hamsalekha.[5]
It was the first film to be distributed by H. D. Kumaraswamy.[6]
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