SANDHYA RAAGA A. C. NARASIMHA MURTHY

  • INDIA

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  • KANNADA

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  • 1966

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  • 153 mins

Young Lakshmana, from a sophisticated family, dedicates his life to classical music against familial opposition. His musical journey explores devotion, sacrifice, and the evening raga's emotional depth. Featuring legendary vocalists Bhimsen Joshi and Balamurali Krishna, the film celebrates Karnataka's musical heritage through Lakshmana's artistic struggles and triumphs.

ಪ್ರತಿಷ್ಠಿತ ಕುಟುಂಬವೊಂದರ ಯುವಕ ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಣ ತನ್ನ ಕುಟುಂಬದ ವಿರೋಧವನ್ನೂ ಲೆಕ್ಕಿಸದೆ, ಶಾಸ್ತ್ರೀಯ ಸಂಗೀತಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ತನ್ನ ಜೀವನವನ್ನೇ ಮುಡಿಪಾಗಿಡುತ್ತಾನೆ. ಆತನ ಸಂಗೀತ ಯಾತ್ರೆ ಅರ್ಪಣಾಭಾವ, ತ್ಯಾಗಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಸಂಧ್ಯಾರಾಗದ ಭಾವನಾತ್ಮಕ ಆಳವನ್ನು ಶೋಧಿಸುತ್ತದೆ. ದಿಗ್ಗಜ ಗಾಯಕರಾದ ಭೀಮಸೇನ ಜೋಷಿ ಮತ್ತು ಬಾಲಮುರಳೀಕೃಷ್ಣ ಅವರ ಗಾಯನವನ್ನು ಒಳಗೊಂಡಿರುವ ಈ ಸಿನಿಮಾ, ಕಲಾವಿದನಾಗಿ ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಣನ ಸಂಘರ್ಷಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ವಿಜಯಗಳ ಮೂಲಕ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಸಂಗೀತ ಪರಂಪರೆಯನ್ನು ಸಂಭ್ರಮಿಸುತ್ತದೆ.

Producer(s) or Production Company :

A. C. Narasimha Murthy, A. Prabhakara Rao

Screenplay :

S. K. Bhagavan

Director of Photography :

B. Dorairaj

Editor :

N.C Rajan

Music :

G. K. Venkatesh, Balamurali Krishna

Sound :

Suryanarayan Rao, Ramanathan

Cast :

Dr. Rajkumar, Bharathi, Udayakumar, K. S. Ashwath, Narasimharaju, Pandaribai, H. R. Shastry

Premier Status :

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A.C. Narasimha Murthy was a Kannada film producer and director active in the 1960s. He produced early successes like KARUNEYE KUTUMBADA KANNU (1962), KULAVADHU (1963), KAVALERADU KULAVANDU (1964), and SANDHYA RAGA (1966), often starring Dr. Rajkumar. Co-directing SANDHYA RAGA with S.K. Bhagavan and RAJADURGADA RAHASYA (1967), plus directing ANANDA KANDA (1968), he contributed to Kannada cinema's growth during its golden era.

S.K. Bhagavan (1933 - 2023) was one-half of Kannada cinema's iconic Dorai-Bhagavan duo with B. Dorairaj. Born in Mysore, he began as an actor in theater before assisting directors like Kanagal Prabhakar Sastry and H.M. Reddy. They made their debut with JEDARA BALE (1968), introducing the James Bond-style spy thriller to India. Renowned for their technical finesse and their partnership with Dr. Rajkumar produced many super hits. Acclaimed films include KASTURI NIVASA (1971), ERADU KANASU (1974), BAYALU DAARI (1976), and JEEVANA CHAITRA (1992). They received the Puttanna Kanagal Award for their monumental contribution to the industry.