Ramachaari
| Ramachaari | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | D. Rajendra Babu |
| Produced by | N. Veeraswamy |
| Written by | P. Vasu |
| Screenplay by | P Vasu |
| Starring |
V. Ravichandran Malashri Lokesh |
| Music by | Hamsalekha |
| Cinematography | D. Prasad Babu |
| Edited by | K. Balu |
Production company |
Sri Eshwari Productions |
Release dates | 1991 |
Running time | 147 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Ramachaari is a 1991 Indian Kannada language film directed by D. Rajendra Babu starring V. Ravichandran and Malashri in the lead roles. The music was composed by Hamsalekha. The film was a remake of Tamil superhit film Chinna Thambi Actually this movie started after Ravi chandrans Dream project " Shanthi-Kranthi", When Ravi faced financial crisis for his venture, he was supposed to do a small budget movie.Kushboo, actress in Shanthi-kranthi and also Heroine in Ranadheera,Anjada gandu,Yugapurusha,came forward to help him.She convinced "Chinna thambi" producers and brought Dubbing rights. Then Ravichandran approached for distributors. Cash & Carry shooting started. Without prior plan Ravi sold distribution rights. Ramachari became "Megahit", Ravi's next dream project became Flop. ( This incident told by Ravichandran in "Preethiyinda Ramesh" Programme,Kasthuri channel) [1]
Cast
Soundtrack
| Ramachaari | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Hamsalekha | |
| Released | 18 July 1991 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 37:03 |
| Label | Lahiri Music |
Hamsalekha composed the music for the film and the soundtracks. The album has 8 soundtracks.[2]
| Tracklist | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
| 1. | "Yaarivalu Yaarivalu" | Mano | 5:05 |
| 2. | "Nammoora Yuvarani" | K. J. Yesudas | 5:13 |
| 3. | "Aakashadaage Yaaro" | Mano, S. Janaki | 5:07 |
| 4. | "Kaadiruve Ninagaagi" | S. Janaki | 4:47 |
| 5. | "Ramachari Haaduva" | K. J. Yesudas, Ravichandran, Lokesh, Malashri | 5:06 |
| 6. | "Ramachari Haaduva - Bit" | K. J. Yesudas | 2:20 |
| 7. | "Burude Burude" | Mano, K. S. Chithra | 4:40 |
| 8. | "Ramachari" | S. Janaki | 4:47 |
Total length: |
37:03 | ||
Awards
- Music Director Hamsalekha won the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director (Kannada) for his music in the film.[3]
- Singer K. J. Yesudas won the Karnataka State Award for the best play back singer male category in 1991-1992 for the song "Nammoora Yuvarani".[4]
Remakes
| Year | Film | Language | Cast | Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Chinna Thambi | Tamil | Prabhu, Khusboo | P. Vasu |
| 1992 | Chanti | Telugu | Venkatesh, Meena, Nassar | Raviraja Pinisetty |
| 1993 | Anari | Hindi | Venkatesh, Karishma Kapoor, Suresh Oberoi | Murali Mohan Rao |