Halunda Tavaru

Halunda Tavaru
Directed by	D. Rajendra Babu
Produced by	Vizag Raju
Written by	Richard Louis (dialogues) D. Rajendra Babu (dialogues)
Screenplay by	D. Rajendra Babu
Story by	Krishnamurthy Puranika (Based on Novel ‘Haalunda Thavaru’)
Starring	Vishnuvardhan Sithara
Music by	Hamsalekha
Release dates	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 hit of the year.

Cast

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

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.

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" - C. Ashwath
• "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