Chandrahasa | |
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Directed by | B. S. Ranga |
Written by | Chi Sadashivaiah (dialogues) |
Screenplay by | Chi Sadashivaiah |
Story by | Chi Sadashivaiah Sadashiva Brahmam |
Produced by | B. S. Ranga |
Starring | Rajkumar Udaykumar K. S. Ashwath Narasimharaju |
Cinematography | B. N. Haridas |
Edited by | P. G. Mohan |
Music by | S. Hanumantha Rao |
Production company | Vasanth Pictures |
Distributed by | Vasanth Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 152 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Kannada |
Chandrahasa is a 1965 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by B. S. Ranga and produced by B. S. Ranga. The film stars Rajkumar, Udaykumar, K. S. Ashwath and Narasimharaju. The film had musical score by S. Hanumantha Rao. [1] [2]
The story is based on a portion of Kannada poet Lakshmeesha's epic Jaimini Bharatha about the life of Kuntala king Chandrahasa. Actress Jayanthi had a guest appearance in the climax of this movie as Goddess Kaali and Rajkumar sings Maata marakathashyama maatangi madhushaalini in her praise. B. S. Ranga shot the movie simultaneously in Telugu as Chandrahasa starring Gummadi. [3]
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