Halunda Tavaru

Halunda Tavaru
Directed by	D. Rajendra Babu
Written by	Richard Louis (dialogues) D. Rajendra Babu (dialogues)
Screenplay by	D. Rajendra Babu
Story by	Krishnamoorthy Puranik(Based on Novel Haalunda Thavaru)
Produced by	Vizag Raju
Starring	Vishnuvardhan Sithara
Cinematography	Ashok Cashyap
Edited by	K. Balu
Music by	Hamsalekha (and lyrics)
Production company	D. R. Pictures
Distributed by	Ramu Films
Release date	June 1994
Running time	145 minutes
Language	Kannada

Halunda Tavaru (Kannada: ಹಾಲುಂಡ ತವರು) is a 1994 Kannada drama movie starring Vishnuvardhan and Sithara in the lead roles. It was directed by D. Rajendra Babu and produced by Vizag Raju. The music and lyrics were written and composed by Hamsalekha. The film went on to become a musical blockbuster hit and completed 25 weeks in many theaters. The movie is based on the novel of same name by Krishnamoorthy Puranik.

Plot

The story revolves around a couple who are brought up in contrasting financial situations and how they undergo the riches to rags transition in life. The film was tagged as a tragedy drama with the lead protagonists passing away towards the climax.

Cast

• Vishnuvardhan
• Sithara
• Pandari Bai
• Srinivasa Murthy
• Krishne Gowda
• Pramila Joshai
• Gayathri Prabhakar
• Sanketh Kashi

Soundtrack

• "Elu Shiva" - K. S. Chitra
• "Ele Hombisile" - K. S. Chitra, S. P. Balasubramanyam
• "Olavina Runava" - K. S. Chitra, S. P. Balasubramanyam
• "Ee Dharege" - K. S. Chitra, S. P. Balasubramanyam
• "Thaayi Illadante" - [Mano]
• "Haalunda Tavarannu" - S. Janaki

Awards

• Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director - Hamsalekha
• Filmfare Award for Best Music Director - Hamsalekha
• Filmfare Award for Best Actor - Vishnuvardhan

External links

• Official website on VishnuVardhan
• Apunkachoice.com