Chiranjeevi Sudhakar is a 1988 Kannada-language, romantic drama film written and directed by Singeetham Srinivasa Rao. Produced by Parvathamma Rajkumar, the film stars Raghavendra Rajkumar in his lead debut, along with Monisha Unni in her Kannada debut.[1] Shashikumar, Balaraj, Kanchana, Thoogudeepa Srinivas and Vanitha Vasu play key supporting roles. The music is composed by Upendra Kumar.[2]
| Chiranjeevi Sudhakar | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Singeetham Srinivasa Rao |
| Written by | Singeetham Srinivasa Rao |
| Produced by | Parvathamma Rajkumar |
| Starring | Raghavendra Rajkumar Monisha Unni Shashikumar |
| Cinematography | V. K. Kannan |
| Edited by | P. Bhaktavatasalam |
| Music by | Upendra Kumar |
Production company | Dakshayini Combines |
| Distributed by | Poornima Enterprises |
Release date |
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Running time | 147 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Cast
edit- Raghavendra Rajkumar as Sudhakar
- Monisha Unni as Sandhya and Sarala (dual role)
- Shashikumar as Avinash
- Balaraj
- Vanitha Vasu
- Thoogudeepa Srinivas
- Shivaram
- Kanchana
- Girija Lokesh
- Vaishali Kasaravalli
- Anjali
- Brahmavar
- Sathyabhama
- Sithara
- Go Ra Bheemarao
- Bhatti Mahadevappa
Production
editThe film marked the lead debut of Raghavendra Rajkumar and the debut of Shashikumar.[3][4]
Soundtrack
edit| Chiranjeevi Sudhakar | |
|---|---|
| Film score by | |
| Released | 2 September 1988 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Length | 16:34 |
| Producer | Upendra Kumar |
Music composed by Upendra Kumar.[5]
| S. No. | Song title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Geluve Geluve" | Chi. Udayashankar | Raghavendra Rajkumar | 4:54 |
| 2 | "Vasantha Maasa" | Chi. Udayashankar | Raghavendra Rajkumar, Manjula Gururaj | 4:44 |
| 3 | "Modada There" | Chi. Udayashankar | Raghavendra Rajkumar | 3:34 |
| 4 | "Beratha Manase" | Chi. Udayashankar | Raghavendra Rajkumar, Manjula Gururaj | 4.03 |
Box office
editThe film did not do well at the box office although it established Raghavendra Rajkumar as an actor.[6]
References
edit- ↑ "Kannada producer Parvathamma Rajkumar dies at the age of 78". Bangalore Mirror. 31 May 2017. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ↑ "Chiranjeevi Sudhakar (1988) Kannada movie: Cast & Crew". Chiloka.
- ↑ SM, Shashiprasad (15 August 2024). "Raghavendra Rajkumar Celebrates His Birthday With 'Pepe' Film Team". Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ↑ "On Kannada Actor Shashi Kumar's 57th Birthday, A Look At His Cinematic Journey". News18. 3 December 2022. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ↑ "Chiranjeevi Sudhakar (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Apple Music.com.
- ↑ "Vinay Raghavendra Rajkumar to make his film debut". The Times of India. 29 April 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2025.