Simha Gharjane (transl. Roar of the lion) is a 1983 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar and produced by A. R. Raju. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, Vijayashanti, Kalyan Kumar and Sharada.[1] The film was remade by the director himself in Tamil as Puthu Yugam (1985).
| Simha Gharjane | |
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| Directed by | S. A. Chandrasekhar |
| Written by | Kunigal Nagabhushan (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | S. A. Chandrasekhar |
| Story by | M. D. Sundar |
| Produced by | A. R. Raju |
| Starring | Vishnuvardhan Vijayashanti Kalyan Kumar Urvasi Sharada |
| Cinematography | Keshavan |
| Edited by | P. Venkateshwara Rao |
| Music by | Satyam |
Production company | Ajantha Combines |
| Distributed by | Ajantha Combines |
Release date |
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Running time | 140 min |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Plot
editJayasimha, a dedicated and upright lawyer, finds himself falling in love with Lalitha, the daughter of a morally compromised police officer. When the corrupt policeman attempts to persuade Jaysimha to abandon a critical case, Jaysimha stands firm in his pursuit of justice, inadvertently inviting a series of challenges and obstacles into his life. As the story unfolds, the film explores themes of integrity, love, and the struggle against corruption.
Cast
edit- Vishnuvardhan as 'Lion' Jayasimha[2]
- Vijayashanti as Lalitha
- Kalyan Kumar as S.P. Chandrashekhar
- Sharada as Sharada
- Jai Jagadish as Vijay
- Mukhyamantri Chandru as Patitha Pavana Murthy
- Ceylon Manohar as Manohar
- Chethan Ramarao
- Dinesh
- M. S. Umesh
- B. K. Shankar
- Thimmaiah
- Anuradha as Roopa (Guest Appearance)
- Jayalakshmi as Santhanalakshmi
- Leelavathi in Guest Appearance
- Sundar Krishna Urs as Sundar Rao (Guest Appearance)
- Rajanand in Guest Appearance
Production
editFollowing the release of Gedda Maga and Hasida Hebbuli in 1983, director S. A. Chandrasekhar ventured to make another Kannada film. He wrote the screenplay for the story penned by his wife. Veteran producer A.R.Raju decided to produce the movie.[3] Vishnuvardhan was roped in to play the lead role. Interestingly two notable movies in the career of the lead actor, Sahodarara Saval and Vijay Vikram, were produced by A.R.Raju.[4] Vijayashanti who had made her Kannada debut with Keralida Hennu, plays the female lead. Veteran actors Kalyan Kumar and Sharada were chosen to portray pivotal supporting characters. Jai Jagadish was given an important supporting role while Mukhyamantri Chandru who had become an overnight star through his villainous role in Chakravyuha released in the same year was selected to play another key role. Satyam who worked with the director in Hasida Hebbuli was retained as the music director. The film was given the title Simha Gharjane. In fact, it was the time when Vishnuvardhan became popular among the masses by the title Sahasa Simha.
Themes and influences
editAs the usual Chandrasekhar movies Simha Gharjane was an action drama with a strong social theme. The movie dealt with corruption and battle of justice.
According to Vishnuvardhan's fans, the movie was uniquely influenced by Sahasa Simha in terms of its action based storyline. Onde Guri, Sididedda Sahodara and Oorige Upakari were other such movies. The movie has attained a minor cult following among Vishnu's fans who regard it as one of the best 'mass' movie in his career.[citation needed]
Soundtrack
edit| Simha Gharjane | |
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| Soundtrack album by Chellapilla Satyam | |
| Released | 1983 |
| Recorded | 1983 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Singles from Simha Gharjane | |
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Chi. Udayashankar and R.N.Jayagopal wrote the lyrics. Chellapilla Satyam scored the music. The song Kannalli Nee Bandu was sung by Vishnuvardhan himself.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Kannalli Nee Bandu" | Vishnuvardhan S. Janaki | |
| 2. | "Saavira Aase Moodide Indu" | S.Janaki S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |
| 3. | "Nanna Ninna Aase" | P. Susheela S.P.Balasubrahmanyam | |
| 4. | "S.Janaki S.P.Balasubrahmanyam" | Hosa Kathe Odu Kannalli | |
| 5. | "Eddelo Bega Sididu" | S.P.Balasubrahmanyam |
Release
editReleased in December, Simha Gharjane was one of the last movie releases of 1983. Director S. A. Chandrasekhar had two other movie releases in 1983 – Gedda Maga which was a hit and Hasida Hebbuli which flopped. Simha Gharjane was the last addition to the list of 'action oriented' movies given by Vishnuvardhan in the years 1982 and 1983, following the success of Sahasa Simha. Simha Gharjane was the director's last Kannada movie. The movie was a blockbuster at the box office.
References
edit- ^ "Simha Gharjane". apunkachoice.com. Retrieved 23 January 2015.
- ^ "Simha Gharjane (1983) Kannada movie: Cast & Crew". chiloka.com. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ "AR Raju on Moviebuff.com". Moviebuff.com.
- ^ Khajane, Muralidhara (5 November 2014). "Noted film producer-distributor A.R. Raju no more". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.