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Preethi Prema Pranaya is a 2003 Indian Kannada-language drama film written and directed by Kavitha Lankesh. The film features an ensemble cast of Anant Nag, Bharathi Vishnuvardhan, Sudharani, Prakash Raj, Bhavana, Anu Prabhakar and Sunil Raoh. It was produced by "Indo - Hollywood" films, consisting of five producers, namely Mano Murthy, Ram Prasad, Dr. Renuka and Somashekar. The music was composed by Mano Murthy.
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Upasane is a 1974 Kannada musical drama film, directed by Puttanna Kanagal. The film produced by Rashi brothers, is based on the novel of the same name, written by Devaki Murthy. The film mostly had women playing the lead roles, consisting of Aarathi, Leelavathi, M. N. Lakshmi Devi, G. V. Sharadha and Advani Lakshmi Devi. Dr. Govinda Mannur, K. S. Ashwath and Seetharam played the male supporting roles. Actor Seetharam was colloquially named as "Upasane" Seetharam for the rest of his career after the release of this film.
Naguva Hoovu is a 1971 Indian Kannada language film, directed by cinematographer R. N. K. Prasad, produced by actor R. N. Sudarshan and written by actress Shylashri. Besides Sudarshan and Shylashri, the film stars K. S. Ashwath, Ranga, R. Nagendra Rao and B. V. Radha in pivotal roles. The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada at the 18th National Film Awards. The film had musical score and soundtrack composed by G. K. Venkatesh to the lyrics of R. N. Jayagopal.
Swabhimana (transl. Self-respect) is a 1985 Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by D. Rajendra Babu and written by K. S. Satyanarayan. The film stars V. Ravichandran and Mahalakshmi with Tiger Prabhakar and Aarathi in extended guest appearances. The soundtrack and score composition was by Shankar–Ganesh and the film was produced by B. N. Gangadhar.
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Sedina Hakki is a 1985 Kannada-language film, directed by Dorai–Bhagavan, based on the novel of the same name by T. K. Rama Rao. The film stars Ananth Nag and Lakshmi. This was the last film where both paired with each other This was touted to be the 1000th movie of Kannada film industry, but ultimately lost to Devarelliddane.
Hosa Neeru is a 1986 Kannada-language film, directed by K. V. Jayaram and written by K. V. Raju. The film stars Anant Nag and Suhasini. It is considered one of the best movies by the Anant Nag and K. V. Jayaram duo. It is also the first movie for Suhasini with Anant Nag.
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