Gaali Maathu (Kannada: ಗಾಳಿಮಾತು) is a 1981 Indian Kannada-language drama film, directed and produced by the Dorai–Bhagavan duo. It is based on the novel of the same name by Ta. Ra. Su.[1][2] The film stars Jai Jagadish, Lakshmi, Hema Choudhary and Kokila Mohan.

Gaali Maathu
Directed byDorai–Bhagavan
Based onGaali Maathu
by Ta. Ra. Su
Produced byDorai–Bhagavan
StarringLakshmi
Jai Jagadish
Kokila Mohan
Hema Choudhary
CinematographyB. C. Gowrishankar
Edited byP. Bhaktavatsalam
Music byRajan–Nagendra
Production
company
Anupam Movies
Release date
  • 29 January 1981 (1981-01-29)
Running time
130 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Cast

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Production

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Anant Nag was initially chosen for the lead role; he was later replaced by Jai Jagadish, Sundar Raj was also replaced by Charan Raj after the former asked for more remuneration.[3]

Soundtrack

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The music of the film was composed by Rajan–Nagendra, with lyrics by Chi. Udaya Shankar.[4] All the songs composed for the film were received extremely well. The song "Nagisalu Neenu" is based on Jogkauns raga.[5]

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Naanenu Neenenu"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam 
2."Bayasade Bali Bande"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki 
3."Nammura Santheli"Nagendra, Renuka 
4."Omme Ninnannu"S. Janaki 
5."Nagisalu Neenu"S. Janaki 

References

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  1. ^ "Meet the man who was the inspiration behind great Kannada films". Archived from the original on 26 May 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
  2. ^ "Ta Ra Su Read your books". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
  3. ^ "Archived copy". chitraloka.com. Archived from the original on 9 December 2001. Retrieved 12 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. ^ "Gaali Maathu songs". Archived from the original on 5 March 2014. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
  5. ^ "Do you remember these Rajan-Nagendra melodies?". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 27 June 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
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