Samyuktha
Samyuktha (Kannada: ಸಂಯುಕ್ತ) is a 1988 Indian Kannada thriller film, directed by K. N. Chandrashekar Sharma. The story is based on a novel of same name by Kakolu Saroja Rao.[1] The film features Shivarajkumar, Balaraj, Chi Guru Dutt and debutant actress Veena in the lead roles.[2] The film was widely appreciated for its songs and story upon release. The songs composed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao were huge hits. Singeetam also co-wrote the screenplay for this movie. The background score was composed by Shankar Ganesh. In an episode in Weekend with Ramesh, Shivarajkumar had revealed that initially the movie was supposed to have only 2 protagonists - Chi Guru Dutt and Balaraj as in the original novel. However, he was later on board to give credibility to the project.[3]
| Samyuktha | |
|---|---|
 Audio Cover Poster | |
| Directed by | K. N. Chandrashekar Sharma |
| Produced by | S. A. Govindaraj V. Bharath Raj |
| Screenplay by | Chi. Udayashankar Singeetam Srinivasa Rao |
| Story by | Kakolu Saroja Rao |
| Starring | Shivrajkumar Veena Chi Guru Dutt Balaraj |
| Music by | Singeetam Srinivasa Rao (songs) Shankar Ganesh (background score) |
| Cinematography | V. K. Kannan |
| Edited by | P. G. Mohan |
Production company | Nirupama Art Combines |
Release date |
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Running time | 126 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Cast
- Shivarajkumar as Shivaraj
- Veena as Devi
- Chi Guru Dutt as Gururaj
- Balaraj as Balaraj
- K. S. Ashwath as Veerabhadraiah
- Sundar Krishna Urs as Mohan Rao
- Avinash as Gopal Rao
- Shivaram as Purushotthama Rao
- Honnavalli Krishna as Thamboori
- Sudha Narasimharaju as Prameela
- Prashanthi Nayak
- Roopadevi as Samyuktha (Voice dubbed by B. Jayashree)
- Devaraj in a guest appearance as Devil
- Sadashiva Brahmavar as Priest
Soundtrack
The soundtrack of the film was composed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao.[4]
All lyrics are written by Chi. Udaya Shankar.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ee Namma Naade" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Mano, Ramesh | |
| 2. | "Preethiyo Premavo Mohavo" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam | |
| 3. | "Aakasha Baagide" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |
| 4. | "Mysoorinalli Mallige" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |
| 5. | "Thangaaliyagi Hode" | S. Janaki |
Legacy
Abhiram titled his 2017 film Samyuktha 2, which has no similarity with this film.[5]
References
- Novel based films of Shivarajkumar Archived 23 December 2014 at the Wayback Machine
- Cast & crew
- https://newsable.asianetnews.com/editorial/when-star-shivarajkumar-played-the-dupe-and-nailed-the-shot
- http://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/this-is-not-a-sequel-makers-of-samyukta-2-say-the-film-is-not-connected-to-the-original/articleshow/61522261.cms?
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