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Gaali Maathu (Kannada: ಗಾಳಿಮಾತು) is a 1981 Indian Kannada-language drama film, directed and produced by the Dorai–Bhagavan duo. It is based on the novel of the same name by Ta. Ra. Su. The film stars Jai Jagadish, Lakshmi, Hema Choudhary and Kokila Mohan.

Cast

• Lakshmi
• Jai Jagadish
• Kokila Mohan
• K. S. Ashwath
• Leelavathi as Shantha
• Uma Shivakumar
• Hema Choudhary
• Sampath

Production

Anant Nag was initially chosen for the lead role; he was later replaced by Jai Jagadish, Sundar Raj was also replaced by Charan Raj after the former asked for more remuneration.

Soundtrack

The music of the film was composed by Rajan–Nagendra, with lyrics by Chi. Udaya Shankar. All the songs composed for the film were received extremely well. The song "Nagisalu Neenu" is based on Jogkauns raga.

References

1. "Meet the man who was the inspiration behind great Kannada films". Archived from the original on 26 May 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
2. "Ta Ra Su Read your books". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
3. "Archived copy". chitraloka.com. Archived from the original on 9 December 2001. Retrieved 12 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
4. "Gaali Maathu songs". Archived from the original on 5 March 2014. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
5. "Do you remember these Rajan-Nagendra melodies?". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 27 June 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2024.

External links

• Gaali Maathu music

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