Gajendra (1984 film)

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Gajendra
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Directed by V. Somashekhar
Written by Chi. Udaya Shankar (dialogue)
Screenplay byM. D. Sundar
Story byM. D. Sundar
CinematographyChittibabu
Edited byYadav Victor
Music by G. K. Venkatesh
Production
company
Gajaraja Pictures
Release date
  • 1984 (1984)
Running time
2 hours 36 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Gajendra is a 1984 Indian Kannada-language political thriller film directed by V. Somashekhar based on a screenplay by M. D. Sundar. The film stars Ambareesh playing the title character along with Pavithra, Vajramuni, T. N. Balakrishna and Sudheer in other supporting roles. The film's songs were composed by G. K. Venkatesh, with lyrics written by Chi. Udayashankar. The film was released on 14th February 1984. The film marked the third collaboration of actor Ambareesh with director V. Somasekhar after the superhit Ajith and Blockbuster Chakravyuha making Gajendra one of the most anticipated films of the year. The film became a superhit at the box office. [1]

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References

  1. "Gajendra 1984 Kannada film". bharatmovies.com. Retrieved 17 August 2019.