Aruna Raaga
Aruna Raaga (Kannada: ಅರುಣರಾಗ) is a 1986 Indian Kannada-language action drama film, starring Anant Nag and Geetha in the lead roles. The film was directed by K. V. Jayaram and based on the novel of the same name, written by Rekha Kakhandaki. It was produced under the Jayadurga Films banner. It's considered as one of the best movies done by Anant Nag and K. V. Jayaram duo. Aruna Raaga is considered as milestone movie in the career of actress Geetha. The movie was a super hit at the box office and it also got a very good response from both audience and critics.
| Aruna Raaga | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | K. V. Jayaram |
| Produced by | Meenakshi Jayaram Rohini |
| Written by | Rekha Kakhandaki |
| Screenplay by | K. V. Jayaram |
| Based on | Aruna Raaga by Rekha Khakandaki |
| Starring | Anant Nag Geetha K. S. Ashwath |
| Music by | M. Ranga Rao |
| Cinematography | R. C. Mapakshi |
| Edited by | S. Manohar |
Production company | Jayadurga Films |
Release date | 1986 |
Running time | 151 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Cast
- Anant Nag as Sumesh
- Geetha as Janaki/Jahnavi
- K. S. Ashwath as Sumesh's father
- Loknath as Janaki's father
- Pandari Bai as Sumesh's mother
- Sundar Krishna Urs as Devobhava
- Umesh Navale as Sumesh's brother
- Satyajeet as Sumesh's friend
- Sudha Narasimharaju her first appearance
- Dingri Nagaraj
- C. P. Yogishwar
Box-office
The film was declared as a super hit at the box office, with melodious songs composed by M. Ranga Rao. The film ran for 100 days in many centres across Karnataka and it's considered as one of the milestone movies in the career of actress Geetha.
Soundtrack
All the songs are composed and scored by M. Ranga Rao.[1]
| S. No. | Song Title | Singer(s) | Lyricist |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Naanondu Theera" | K. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chithra | Doddarangegowda |
| 2 | "Hoovantha Hrudayavanu" | K. S. Chithra | Doddarangegowda |
| 3 | "Nee Bareda Olavina Ole" | S. Janaki | Doddarangegowda |
| 4 | "Nadedado Kamana Bille" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Doddarangegowda |
| 5 | "Hagalu Rathri Sagide" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Doddarangegowda |