Ravichandra

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Ravi Chandra
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Directed byA. V. Sheshagiri Rao
Written byShankar - Sundar
Screenplay byShankar - Sundar
Produced by Parvathamma Rajkumar
Starring Rajkumar
Savitri
Sumalatha
Lakshmi
CinematographyAnnayya
Mallik
Edited byP. Bhaktavatsalam
Music by Upendra Kumar
Production
company
Poornima Enterprises
Release date
  • 1980 (1980)
Running time
164 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Ravi Chandra is a 1980 Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by A. V. Sheshagiri Rao, written by Shankar-Sundar and produced by Parvathamma Rajkumar. The film starred Rajkumar in dual roles [1] along with Lakshmi and Sumalatha. [2] Veteran actress Savitri featured in a prominent role in this film. This was Sumalatha's debut film in Kannada. The screenplay, dialogues and lyrics are written by Chi. Udaya Shankar.

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Cast

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Upendra Kumar with lyrics by Chi. Udaya Shankar. [3] All the songs composed for the film were received extremely well.

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Sathyabhame" Chi. Udaya Shankar Rajkumar 05:11
2."Naa Ninna Aase Kande"Chi. Udaya ShankarRajkumar, S. Janaki 04:36
3."Idhu Rama Mandira"Chi. Udaya ShankarRajkumar, Sulochana04:16
4."Oh Entha Soundarya Kande"Chi. Udaya ShankarRajkumar03:35
5."Nasu Nagutha"Chi. Udaya ShankarRajkumar04:29

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