| Giri Kanye | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Dorai–Bhagavan | 
| Written by | Bharathisutha (Girikannika novel) | 
| Produced by | A. Dwarakanath | 
| Starring | Rajkumar Jayamala Vajramuni  | 
| Cinematography | R. Chittibabu | 
| Edited by | P. Bhaktavatsalam | 
| Music by | Rajan–Nagendra | 
Production company  | Padmashree Enterprises  | 
Release date  | 
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Running time  | 138 minutes | 
| Country | India | 
| Language | Kannada | 
Giri Kanye is a 1977 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed by the Dorai–Bhagavan duo. It is based on the novel Girikannika by Bharathisutha.[1][2] The film stars Rajkumar, Jayamala and Vajramuni. The film was a musical blockbuster with all the songs composed by Rajan–Nagendra considered evergreen hits. The movie saw a theatrical run of 25 weeks.[3] Rajinikanth was initially selected to play the antagonist which was eventually played by Vajramuni.[4] This was the first movie in which all the songs of the album were sung by Rajkumar.[5]
Cast
- Rajkumar as Chenna
 - Jayamala as Cheluvi
 - Vajramuni
 - Thoogudeepa Srinivas
 - Tiger Prabhakar
 - Sampath
 - Venkatraju
 - Shanthamma
 - B. Jaya
 
Soundtrack
The music of the film was composed by Rajan–Nagendra with lyrics by Chi. Udaya Shankar.[6] All the songs composed for the film were received extremely well. The song "Thai Thai Bangari" was remixed in Ashoka (2003) starring Shivarajkumar. Rajan-Nagendra reused the tune of Nagunagutha Nee Baruve [7] for the 1979 Telugu movie Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi as Tholivalapu Tondarulu.[8]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length | 
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Yenendu Naa Helali" | Rajkumar | 3:13 | 
| 2. | "Thai Thai Bangari" | Rajkumar | 4:19 | 
| 3. | "Nagunagutha Nee Baruve" | Rajkumar, S. Janaki | 3:25 | 
| 4. | "Koodi Balona" | Rajkumar, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 4:43 | 
| 5. | "Yaaru Neenu" | Rajkumar | 4:22 | 
References
- ↑ "ರಾಜ್ ಹಬ್ಬ: ವರನಟನ ಕಾದಂಬರಿ ಚಿತ್ರಗಳ ಕನ್ನಡಿ". Archived from the original on 5 May 2019. Retrieved 20 June 2019.
 - ↑ "The roots of Kannada in Kodagu". Deccan Herald. 5 January 2014. Archived from the original on 7 March 2014. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
 - ↑ "Sandalwoodking.rocks - sandalwoodking Resources and Information". Archived from the original on 11 November 2018. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
 - ↑ "When Rajinikanth Was Asked To Play An Antagonist In This Dr Rajkumar Film". News18. 15 February 2023. Archived from the original on 17 February 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
 - ↑ Nadiger, Chetan (24 April 2023). "Dr Rajkumar, the singing star of Indian cinema". The South First. Archived from the original on 5 June 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
 - ↑ "Giri Kanye songs". Archived from the original on 7 March 2014. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
 - ↑ https://m.youtube.com/watch?si=V-gHcQp3IEZY0JmQ&v=8M0VCvCEZt0&feature=youtu.be
 - ↑ https://m.youtube.com/watch?si=lb_ygFTICvj0qzsI&v=Apfs5BX4cLQ&feature=youtu.be
 
External links
- Giri Kanye at IMDb