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Aruna Raaga
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Wikipedia article
'Aruna Raaga' is a 1986 Indian Kannada-language action drama film, starring Anant Nag and Geetha. It was directed by K. V. Jayaram and is based on the novel of the same name, written by Rekha Kakhandaki. It was produced by Jayadurga Films. It is considered one of the best movies by Anant Nag and K. V. Jayaram duo. 'Aruna Raaga' is considered as a milestone in the career of the actress Geetha. The movie was a super hit at the box office and it also received a very good response from both audience and critics.
Plot
Janaki and Sumesh are married, however Sumesh is emotionally abusive. Sumesh (a doctor) has to go to America for work, and falsely promises to Janaki that she would join him in a few months. Time goes by and Janaki falls into depression, staying with her kind in-laws. Her mother dies, and her father requests that she live with him. Janaki, tired of not doing anything, decides to be a doctor.
Cast
* Anant Nag as Sumesh
* Geetha as Janaki/Jahnavi
* K. S. Ashwath as Sumesh's father
* Loknath as Janaki's father
* Pandari Bai as Sumesh's mother
* Sundar Krishna Urs as Devobhava
* Umesh Navale as Rajesh: Sumesh's brother
* Satyajeet as Sumesh's friend
* Sudha Narasimharaju her first appearance
* Dingri Nagaraj
* C. P. Yogishwar
Box-office
The film was declared a super hit at the box office. It ran for 100 days in many centres across Karnataka.
Soundtrack
All the songs are composed and scored by M. Ranga Rao.[http://www.raaga.com/channels/malayalam/moviedetail.asp?mid=K0000315 Aruna Raga songs(1986)]
Awards
* Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress - Geetha
References
Category:1986 films
Category:1980s Kannada-language films
Category:Films scored by M. Ranga Rao
Category:Films based on Indian novels
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