Ravichandra
Ravi Chandra (Kannada: ರವಿಚಂದ್ರ) is a 1980 Kannada 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 in lead roles.[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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| Directed by | A. V. Sheshagiri Rao |
| Produced by | Parvathamma Rajkumar |
| Written by | Shankar - Sundar |
| Screenplay by | Shankar - Sundar |
| Starring | Rajkumar Savitri Sumalatha Lakshmi |
| Music by | Upendra Kumar |
| Cinematography | Annayya Mallik |
| Edited by | P. Bhaktavatsalam |
Production company | Poornima Enterprises |
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Running time | 164 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
The film was a musical blockbuster with all the songs composed by Upendra Kumar considered evergreen hits. After Nanobba Kalla , Rajkumar played a dual role in his immediately next movie which was this movie. This is the only time in his career, he played dual roles in back to back movies.
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.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Sathyabhame" | Chi. Udaya Shankar | Rajkumar | 05:11 |
| 2. | "Naa Ninna Aase Kande" | Chi. Udaya Shankar | Rajkumar, S. Janaki | 04:36 |
| 3. | "Idhu Rama Mandira" | Chi. Udaya Shankar | Rajkumar, Sulochana | 04:16 |
| 4. | "Oh Entha Soundarya Kande" | Chi. Udaya Shankar | Rajkumar | 03:35 |
| 5. | "Nasu Nagutha" | Chi. Udaya Shankar | Rajkumar | 04:29 |