Gaali Maathu

Gaali Maathu
Gaali Maathu
Directed by	Dorai–Bhagavan
Based on	Gaali Maathu; by Ta. Ra. Su
Produced by	Dorai–Bhagavan
Starring	Lakshmi; Jai Jagadish; Kokila Mohan; Hema Choudhary
Cinematography	B. C. Gowrishankar
Edited by	P. Bhaktavatsalam
Music by	Rajan–Nagendra
Production; company	Anupam Movies
Release date	29 January 1981;
Running time	130 minutes
Country	India
Language	Kannada

Gaali Maathu (Kannada: ಗಾಳಿಮಾತು) is a 1981 Indian Kannada-language drama film, directed and produced by the Dorai–Bhagavan duo. It is based on the novel of the same name by Ta. Ra. Su.^[1]^[2] The film stars Jai Jagadish, Lakshmi, Hema Choudhary and Kokila Mohan.

Cast

Production

Anant Nag was initially chosen for the lead role; he was later replaced by Jai Jagadish, Sundar Raj was also replaced by Charan Raj after the former asked for more remuneration.^[3]

Soundtrack

The music of the film was composed by Rajan–Nagendra, with lyrics by Chi. Udaya Shankar.^[4] All the songs composed for the film were received extremely well. The song "Nagisalu Neenu" is based on Jogkauns raga.^[5]

Track listing
No.	Title	Singer(s)
1.	"Naanenu Neenenu"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
2.	"Bayasade Bali Bande"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
3.	"Nammura Santheli"	Nagendra, Renuka
4.	"Omme Ninnannu"	S. Janaki
5.	"Nagisalu Neenu"	S. Janaki

References

^ "Meet the man who was the inspiration behind great Kannada films". Archived from the original on 26 May 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
^ "Ta Ra Su Read your books". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
^ "Archived copy". chitraloka.com. Archived from the original on 9 December 2001. Retrieved 12 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
^ "Gaali Maathu songs". Archived from the original on 5 March 2014. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
^ "Do you remember these Rajan-Nagendra melodies?". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 27 June 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2024.

External links

Gaali Maathu music

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[1] "Meet the man who was the inspiration behind great Kannada films". Archived from the original on 26 May 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2020.

[2] "Ta Ra Su Read your books". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 5 March 2014.

[3] "Archived copy". chitraloka.com. Archived from the original on 9 December 2001. Retrieved 12 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

[4] "Gaali Maathu songs". Archived from the original on 5 March 2014. Retrieved 5 March 2014.

[5] "Do you remember these Rajan-Nagendra melodies?". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 27 June 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2024.

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