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G. K. Venkatesh

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G. K. Venkatesh
Background information
Born(1927-09-21)21 September 1927[1]
OriginHyderabad, Hyderabad State, India
Died13 November 1993(1993-11-13) (aged 66)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Occupation(s)Film score, music director, playback singer, actor, film producer
InstrumentVeena
Years active1946 to 1993

Gurusala Krishnadas Venkatesh (21 September 1927 – 17 November 1993) was an Indian film score composer who primarily worked in Kannada cinema during the 1960s, 1970s and until the late-1980s. He also composed music for Telugu, Malayalam and Tamil films. He produced numerous master pieces of Kannada film music and also brought in Western background score into Kannada films and scored music for all Bond movies of Rajkumar in the 1960s to 1970s.

Early life

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Born in a Telugu family, Venkatesh began to learn music very young and was talented. Even as a child, he was appreciated by Ramakrishna Ranga Rao of Bobbili. He learned veena from his elder brother G. K. S. Pathi. As a teenager, he played Veena for the great music directors such as S. V. Venkatraman, S. M. Subbaiah Naidu and C. R. Subbaraman.

GKV was also a talented singer. Before entering to cinema, he was singing in the Bangalore All India Radio. He had done chorus under S. V. Venkatraman for Meera.

Career

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He became a close friend to M. S. Viswanathan (MSV) while working under S. M. Subbaiah Naidu during the late-1940s. They shared the same room in Jupiter Lodge, Madras when MSV was offered to compose some songs for Genoa. When N. S. Krishnan offered an opportunity to M. S. Viswanathan and T. K. Ramamoorthy to compose music for Panam (1952) for Madras Pictures, GKV became a part of their troupe. He had a chance to sing Ezhayin Kovilai Naadinaen in Panam which was also Sivaji Ganesan's second film. He was named as their assistant by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy.[2][circular reference]

In 1952, he composed music independently for a Malayalam film, which was also dubbed in Tamil as Nadigai. In 1955, he started to compose music for a Kannada film named Sodari starring Rajkumar (his second film) and Pandaribai along with H. R. Padmanabha Shastry. Since then he became a much sought after and one of the successful music directors in Kannada films along with T. G. Lingappa and Vijaya Bhaskar. He was showered with offers where he composed music from Ohileshwara (1955) until Kalitaaroo Henne (1963) in a row. GKV launched P. B. Sreenivas as a successful singer in Kannada films.

He came back to Tamil films in 1964 for Thirumagal Films movie Magale Un Samathu. Since then he began to compose music for both Kannada and Tamil films.

In the late-1960s, it is notable that Ilaiyaraja and L. Vaidyanathan were playing instruments under GKV's troupe, assisting to compose music.

Work with Rajkumar

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GKV composed music for 51 films in which Dr. Rajkumar played the lead role. He launched Dr. Rajkumar as a singer in the film Ohileshwara (song: Sharanu Shambho) and also recorded Dr.Rajkumar's first duet in Mahishasura Mardhini (song: Tumbitu Manava with S. Janaki). GKV would insist Dr. Rajkumar to sing regularly, owing to his grooming in the Gubbi Company. Rajkumar, however preferred P. B. Sreenivas, to sing for him.

In 1974, P. B. Sreenivas was unwell on the day of recording of song "Yare Koogadali" in the movie Sampathige Saval.GKV proposed Rajkumar to sing the song and Rajkumar reluctantly recorded the song. Once PBS came back, they wanted to re-record the song, but PBS, being generous minded, suggested they keep the song as-is, because Rajkumar had done a phenomenal job.Thus it marked the re-emergence of the singer in Rajkumar.

A versatile music director, GKV used elaborate Western-style orchestration in his songs, be they of any genre. He successfully brought Master singer Dr. Bhimsen Joshi to sing for films Sandhyaraga (1966). Bhimsen Joshi sang again in the movie Nodi Swamy Navirodu Hige (1983).

Ustad Bismillah Khan was reluctant to play Shehnai for films during his later part of years. GKV got the Maestro to play Shehnai for lead character Appanna, enacted by Dr.Rajkumar in Sanadi Appanna (1977). The songs became chartbusters and are aired regularly on the Kannada Radio.

Style of composing

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GKV was a technical wizard and one of the finest composer in India, He brought in the western background score first into Kannada cinema, His re-recording played a vital role in each and every movie he did, his use of instruments in his songs and background scores still feels fresh and advanced even today.[3]

Personal life

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His granddaughter Vani Harikrishna is an playback singer.[4]

Works with Ilaiyaraaja

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Ilaiyaraaja was hired as an assistant by GKV, an event that marked the entry of Ilaiyaraaja into film music composition and direction. Ilaiyaraaja assisted GKV in 200 Kannada film projects.[5] Later Ilaiyaraaja went on to become one of the most prominent film music composers in India.[6][7][8][9]

Acting

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GKV had a small part to play in AVM Productions's Mella Thirandhathu Kadhavu in 1986 in which he acted in the role of Mohan's musician father. His dialogues were dubbed by V. Gopalakrishnan. The music directors were M. S. Viswanathan and Ilaiyaraja.

He had appeared on-screen in the Kannada movie Kanteredu Nodu in 1961 in the song "Kannadada Makkalella Ondagi Banni", composed and sung by himself.

Film producer

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During the fledgling days of Kannada film movement, he produced movies such as Ranadheera Kantheerava (1960), Immadi Pulikeshi (1968) in partnership with other artists. In 1987, he produced the Ramarajan and Revathi starrer Gramathu Minnal Tamil film.

Works

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Prominent compositions of G. K. Venkatesh in Kannada include:

Some compositions of G. K. Venkatesh in Tamil, include:

Some compositions of G. K. Venkatesh in Telugu include:

Filmography

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Music direction

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Year Film Language Director Banner Notes
1950 Chechi Malayalam T. Janaki Ram
1951 Nadigai Tamil T. Janaki Ram
1955 Ohileshwara Kannada T. V. Singh Tagore Viswakala Chitra
1955 Sodari Kannada T. V. Singh Tagore Viswakala Chitra with H. R. Padmanabha Shastry
1956 Hari Bhakta Kannada T. V. Singh Tagore Viswakala Chitra
1958 Anna Thangi Kannada Ku. Ra. C. Shastri Girija Productions
1959 Dharma Vijaya Kannada N. Jaganath H. M. Baba Production
1959 Jagajyothi Basveshwara Kannada T. V. Singh Tagore Shashikala Chitra
1959 Mahishasura Mardini Kannada B. S. Ranga Vikram Productions
1959 Mahishasura Mardini Telugu B. S. Ranga Vikram Productions
1960 Dashavathara Kannada P. G. Mohan Vikram Productions
1960 Ranadheera Kanteerava Kannada N. C. Rajan Kannada Chalanachitra Kalavidara Sangha
1960 Sanchari Telugu N. C. Rajan Kannada Chalanachitra Kalavidara Sangha
1960 Shri Shaila Mahathme Kannada Aroor Pattabhi Sri Shaila Pictures
1961 Arappavan Malayalam K. Shankar Seva Films with P. S. Diwakar
1961 Kaiwara Mahathme Kannada T. V. Singh Tagore Kaiwara Films (Pvt) Ltd
1961 Kantheredu Nodu Kannada T. V. Singh Tagore Aranachelam Studios
1962 Bhoodana Kannada P. S. Gopalakrishna & G. V. Iyer Ananthlakshmi Pictures
1962 Karuneye Kutumbada Kannu Kannada T. V. Singh Takur Shilashree Productions
1962 Mahathma Kabir Kannada P. Srinivas Sarvodaya Chithra
1962 Prayaschittam Telugu A. Bhimsingh Saravana Films with Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy
1962 Thayi Karulu Kannada G. V. Iyer
1963 Ananda Bashpa Kannada R. Nagendra Rao
1963 Bangari Kannada G. V. Iyer
1963 Gowri Kannada S. K. A. Chari Kalabharathi
1963 Kalitharu Henne Kannada N. C. Rajan
1963 Kanyarathna Kannada J. D. Thotan DBN Productions
1963 Kulavadhu Kannada T. V. Singh Takur Shilashree Productions
1963 Lawyer Magalu Kannada G. V. Iyer
1963 Malli Maduve Kannada G. R. Nathan Jupiter Pictures Ltd
1963 Vijayanagara Veeraputhruni Katha Telugu R. Nagendra Rao RNR Pictures with Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy
1964 Naanum Manithan Thaan Tamil A. Sheshagiri Rao Anandan Movies
1964 Kalaavati Kannada T. V. Singh Takur Krishnodya Chithra
1964 Kavaleradu Kulavandu Kannada T. V. Singh Takur Shilashree Productions
1964 Magale Un Samathu Tamil D. S. Rajagopal Thirumagal Films
1964 Thumbida Koda Kannada N. C. Rajan Sri Venkatesh Chithra
1965 Thayin Karunai Tamil G. V. Iyer
1965 Nanna Kartavya Kannada Vedantam Raghavayya Movie Makers
1965 Sarvagna Murthy Kannada Aruru Pattabhi
1965 Sathi Savithri Kannada P. R. Kaundanya K V M Pictures
1966 Kiladi Ranga Kannada G. V. Iyer Vasantha Pictures
1966 Madhu Malathi Kannada S. K. A. Chari Trimurthy Films
1966 Sandhya Raga Kannada A. C. Narasimha Murthy & S. K. Bhagavan Shailashree Productions
1966 Sri Kanyaka Parameshwari Kathe Kannada Hunsur Krishnamurthy Evergreen Productions
1967 Dhana Pishachi Kannada S. N. Singh Mohini Productions
1967 Immadi Pulikeshi Kannada N. C. Rajan
1967 Jaanara Jaana Kannada B. Satyam
1967 Muddu Meena Kannada Y. R. Swamy
1967 Parvathi Kalyana Kannada B. S. Ranga Vikram Productions
1967 Rajadurgada Rahasya Kannada A. C. Narasimha Murthy & S. K. Bhagavan Rajadurgada Rahasya
1967 Rajashekara Kannada G. V. Iyer Vasanth Pictures
1968 Attagaru Kotha Kodalu Telugu Akkineni Sanjeevi Kalpanachitra
1968 Dial 2244 Malayalam R. M. Krishnaswamy
1968 Goa Dalli CID 999 Kannada Dorai–Bhagavan Anupam Movies
1968 Jedara Bale Kannada Dorai–Bhagavan Manthralaya Movies
1968 Manassakshi Kannada S. K. A. Chari ALS Productions
1969 Bageerathi Kannada T. V. Singh Takur
1969 Kannamucchale Kannada M. R. Vittal
1969 Operation Jackpot Nalli C.I.D 999 Kannada Dorai–Bhagavan Golden Studio
1969 Natakala Rayudu Telugu Akkineni Sanjeevi Harihara Films
1969 Ratha Paei Tamil Mooban Golden Studio Malaysian Film
1970 Devara Makkalu Kannada Y. R. Swamy Bharath Enterprises
1970 Goa CID 999 Telugu Dorai–Bhagavan Anupam Movies with T. V. Raju
1970 Jackpotlo Gudachari Telugu Dorai–Bhagavan Golden Studio
1970 Kiladi C I D 999 Telugu Dorai–Bhagavan Manthralaya Movies
1970 Sridevi Telugu
1971 Baala Bandana Kannada Peketi Sivaram ALS Productions
1971 Kasturi Nivasa Kannada Dorai–Bhagavan Anupam Movies
1971 Maa Ilavelpu Telugu G. V. R. Seshagiri Rao Kamakshi Agencies
1971 Naguva Hoovu Kannada R. N. K. Prasad Sri Sudarshan Chitralaya
1971 Pratidwani Kannada Dorai–Bhagavan Vikram Studios & Sharada Studios
1971 Sabatham Tamil P. Madhavan Devanayaki Films
1971 Tande Makkalu Kannada Srikanth
1971 Thayi Devaru Kannada S. Siddalingaiah Jain Movies
1972 Bangarada Manushya Kannada S. Siddalingaiah Kanteerava Studios
1972 Kodalupilla Telugu M. Mallikarjuna Rao Jai Shankar and Company
1972 Somaripotu Telugu V. Ramachandra Rao Sri Kalpana Chitra
1973 Devi Lalithamba Telugu
1973 Doorada Betta Kannada S. Siddalingaiah KCN Movies
1973 Pasi Hrudayalu Telugu M. Mallikarjuna Rao Navachitra Productions
1973 Ponnukku Thanga Manasu Tamil Devaraj–Mohan Arun Prasad Movies
1973 Srivaru Maavaru Telugu B. S. Narayana Mahavishnu Productions
1973 Tallikodukulu Telugu P. Chandrasekhara Reddy Gauri Shankar Pictures
1974 Anna Attige Kannada M. R. Vittal M R Sri Productions
1974 Bhakta Kumbara Kannada Hunsur Krishnamurthy Lakshmi Film Combine Won – Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director
1974 Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu Kannada S. Siddalingaiah Jain Combines
1974 Chitegu Chinte Kannada M. S. Sathyu
1974 Murugan Kaattiya Vazhi Tamil P. Madhavan Arun Prasad Movies
1974 Sampathige Saval Kannada A. V. Seshagiri Rao Padmashree Enterprises
1975 Daari Tappida Maga Kannada Peketi Sivaram Jayaprabha Productions
1975 Koodi Balona Kannada M. R. Vittal
1975 Mayura Kannada Vijay Ramesh Movies
1975 Mayura Hindi Vijay Ramesh Movies
1975 Nireekshe Kannada Kovi Manisekharan
1975 Piriya Vidai Tamil Srikanth Prasad Productions
1975 Thennangkeetru Tamil K. V. Manisekaran Goodwin Enterprises
1975 Thrimurthy Kannada C. V. Rajendran Poornima Enterprises
1975 Yarukkum Vetkam Illai Tamil Cho Ramaswamy Narmada Arts
1975 Zamindarugari Ammayi Telugu Singeetam Srinivasa Rao
1976 Aadavallu Apanindhalu Telugu B. S. Narayana Subha Chitralaya
1976 America Ammayi Telugu Singeetam Srinivasa Rao Navata Arts
1976 Baalu Jenu Kannada Kunigal Nagabhushan S G S Films
1976 Bangarada Gudi Kannada K. S. R. Das Venus Mahija Pictures
1976 Raja Nanna Raja Kannada A. V. Seshagiri Rao Madhu Art Films
1977 Chakradhari Telugu V. Madhusudhana Rao Lakshmi Films Combines
1977 Galate Samsara Kannada C. V. Rajendran
1977 Kartavyada Kare Kannada Sunand
1977 Olavu Geluvu Kannada H. R. Bhargava Seenu Creations
1977 Sanaadi Appanna Kannada Vijay Anandalakshmi Enterprises
1977 Shrimanthana Magalu Kannada A. V. Seshagiri Rao
1977 Sose Tanda Soubhagya Kannada A. V. Seshagiri Rao Bhuvaneshwari Arts Productions
1977 Tharam Marindi Telugu Singeetam Srinivasa Rao Vishwabharati Movies
1978 Bhale Huduga Kannada T. R. Ramanna Royal Pictures
1978 Devadaasi Kannada C. V. Raju
1978 Kaamam Kaatesindi Telugu V. M. Pictures with Purnachandra Rao
1978 Operation Diamond Racket Kannada Dorai–Bhagavan Anupam Movies
1978 Vamsha Jyothi Kannada A. Bhimsingh
1979 Malligai Mohini Tamil Durai Pallavi Enterprises
1979 Asadhya Aliya Kannada H. R. Bhargava Chandrika Films
1979 Huliya Haalina Mevu Kannada Vijay Rajkamal Arts
1979 Kamala Kannada C. V. Rajendran
1979 Mutthu Ondu Mutthu Kannada R. N. Jayagopal Bhagya Kalamandir
1979 Nentaro Gantu Kallaro Kannada A. V. Seshagiri Rao Savan Movies
1979 Ravanude Ramudayithe? Telugu Dasari Narayana Rao Lakshmi Film Combines
1980 Chinnajiru Kiliye Tamil K. Chandra Bose Sunrise Enterprises
1980 Dhairya Lakshmi Kannada Gopu
1980 Jathara Telugu Dhavala Satyam Soumya Cine Arts
1980 Kannil Theriyum Kathaikal Tamil Devaraj–Mohan Raja Meenakshi Films (with K. V. Mahadevan, Agathiyar<ref, Ilaiyaraja & Shankar–Ganesh)
1980 Navvutu Bratakali Telugu P. Chandrasekhara Reddy Narendra Productions
1980 O Inti Bhagotham Telugu Devadas Kanakala Navata Arts
1980 Rakta Bandham Telugu Aluri Ravi Ricoh Films
1980 Rusthum Jodi Kannada K. Vijayan N V R Productions
1980 Sannayi Appanna Telugu Lakshmi Deepak Sri Ramana Chitra
1980 Usha Swayamvara Kannada C. V. Rajendran
1981 Antha Kannada Rajendra Singh Babu Parimala Arts
1981 Bhoomige Banda Bhagavantha Kannada K. S. L. Swamy Jain Movies
1981 Deiva Thirumanangal Tamil K. Shankar, P. Neelakantan & Kamalakara Kameswara Rao Solar Combines with K. V. Mahadevan & M. S. Viswanathan
1981 Devathala Kalyanamu Telugu K. Shankar, P. Neelakantan & Kamalakara Kameswara Rao Solar Combines with K. V. Mahadevan & M. S. Viswanathan
1981 Hanabalavo Janabalavo Kannada Vijay
1981 Havina Hede Kannada V. Somashekhar Poornima Enterprises
1981 Mareyada Haadu Kannada R. N. Jayagopal K V S Movies
1981 Nenjil Oru Mull Tamil Mathi Oli Shanmugam Santosh Art Films
1982 Nepal Gudachari 999 Telugu Dorai–Bhagavan Anupam Movies
1981 Pennin Vaazhkkai Tamil K. Vijayan Annapoorna Art Pictures
1982 Bhakta Gnanadeva Kannada Hunsur Krishnamurthy
1982 Haalu Jenu Kannada Singeetam Srinivasa Rao Poornima Enterprises
1982 Karmika Kallanalla Kannada K. S. R. Das Madhu Art Films
1982 Bhakta Gnanadeva Telugu Hunsur Krishnamurthy
1982 Inspector Jagan Telugu
1982 Maro Malupu Telugu V. Satyanarayana Ruby Movies
1982 Shankar Sundar Kannada A. T. Raghu
1982 Taghubothu Thirugubothu Telugu Thota Ramamohana Rao Natesh Films
1983 Aasha Kannada A. T. Raghu Varuna Productions
1983 Digivachina Devudu Telugu Ravi with Lakshmi Kiran
1983 Eradu Nakshatragalu Kannada Singeetam Srinivasa Rao Kamakshi Cine Enterprises
1983 Hosa Theerpu Kannada Shankar Nag NVR Pictures
1983 Kashmir Kadhali Tamil Mathi Oli Shanmugam Chithra Priya Cine Arts
1983 Nodi Swamy Navirodu Hige Kannada Shankar Nag Gayathri Chithralaya
1983 Urumulu Merupulu Telugu K. S. Satyanarayana with A. A. Raj
1984 Azhagu Tamil K. Vijayan Seshasayee Films
1984 Gajendra Kannada V. Somashekar
1984 Guru Bhakti Kannada K. N. Chandrashekar Sharma
1984 Jiddu Kannada D. Rajendra Babu
1984 Kaliyuga Kannada Raja Chandra
1984 Makkaliralavva Mane Thumba Kannada T. S. Nagabharana Durga Dattha Enterprises
1984 Male Banthu Male Kannada P. S. Prakash
1984 Manthrikudu Siva Bhakthudu Telugu
1984 Rakasi Nagu Telugu D. Rajendrababu
1985 Ade Kannu Kannada Chi. Dattaraj Hayavadana Movies
1985 Chaduranga Kannada V. Somashekhar
1985 Guru Jagadguru Kannada A. T. Raghu
1985 Inaintha Kodugal Tamil P. S. Prakash Prasanna Creations
1985 Parameshi Prema Prasanga Kannada Ramesh Bhat
1985 Shabhash Vikram Kannada Renuka Sharma
1986 Hosa Neeru Kannada K. V. Jayaram Panchama Movie Makers Won – Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director
1986 Preethi Kannada A. T. Raghu
1987 Jaganmatha Telugu
1987 Poornachandra Kannada C. V. Rajendran
1987 Yaarigagi Kannada Pradeep Kumar
1989 Chattaniki Kallunte Telugu A. T. Raghu with A. A. Raj
1989 Gandandre Gandu Kannada V. Somashekhar Sri Prasanna Lakshmi Combines

Playback singer

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Year Film Language Song Music Co-singer
1950 Chechi Malayalam Varika Varika Sahachare G. K. Venkatesh Kaviyoor Revamma
1952 Panam Tamil Ezhayin Kovilai Naadinaen Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy M. L. Vasanthakumari
1953 Jatagam Tamil Aandavan Namakku R. Govardhanam A. G. Rathnamala
1954 Vaira Malai Tamil Nadana Kalaa Raani Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy P. Leela & A. P. Komala
1955 Gulebakavali Tamil Villenthum Veerannellam Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Thiruchi Loganathan & P. Leela
1955 Santhosham Telugu Teeyani Eenati Reyi Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy P. Susheela
Nilupara
1956 Ohileshwara Kannada Om Namaha Shivaya G. K. Venkatesh
1959 Mangaiyin Sabatham Tamil Nee Yaro Aval Yaro Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy
1959 Raja Malaiya Simman Tamil Maaligaiyilae Vasikkum Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Seerkazhi Govindarajan & P. B. Sreenivas
1959 Raja Malaya Simha Telugu Oranna Mosappukaalam Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Madhavapeddi Satyam & P. B. Sreenivas
1960 Kavalai Illaadha Manithan Tamil Kannodu Vin Pesum Jaadai Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy K. Jamuna Rani, T. S. Bagavathi & A. L. Raghavan
1961 Amulya Kanuka Telugu Ela Marachao Isha C. N. Pandurangan
1961 Kantheredu Nodu Kannada Kannadada Makkalella G. K. Venkatesh
1961 Pava Mannippu Tamil Nilai Maarinaal Gunam Maaruvaan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy
1962 Prajasakthi Telugu Paduchupilla Valachenayya Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy
Avanilo Yedhi Nashinchadu
1962 Senthamarai Tamil Kanavae Kaathal Vaazhvae Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy
1962 Thendral Veesum Tamil Yaen Mama Kovama Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy L. R. Eswari
1962 Veerathirumagan Tamil Azhivadhu Pol Thondrum Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy
1963 Bangari Kannada Naa Hutti Beledaadu G. K. Venkatesh
1963 Kanyarathna Kannada Kanya Rathna G. K. Venkatesh
1963 Malli Maduve Kannada Naguve Naaka Aluve Naraka G. K. Venkatesh P. B. Sreenivas
1964 Padithaal Mattum Podhuma Tamil Kalam Seidha Komalithanathil Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy P. B. Sreenivas & A. L. Raghavan
1965 Hello Mister Zamindar Tamil Sondhamumillai Oru Bandhamum Illai Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy
1965 Thayin Karunai Tamil Ponnu Mannu Pennum Moonum G. K. Venkatesh
1967 Rajadurgada Rahasya Kannada Rajadurgada Rahasya G. K. Venkatesh
1970 Sridevi Telugu Gundemalli Chenduchoosi G. K. Venkatesh Ramola
1971 Kasturi Nivasa Kannada Aadisidaata Besara Moodi G. K. Venkatesh
1971 Sabatham Tamil Aatathai Aadu Puliyudan Aadu G. K. Venkatesh A. L. Raghavan & L. R. Eswari
1974 Bhakta Kumbara Kannada Guru Bramham G. K. Venkatesh
1974 Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu Kannada Virasavemba Vishake G. K. Venkatesh
Maariye Gathiyendu P. B. Srinivas
1975 Piriyavidai Tamil Karunaikkadalae Kaarmugilvanna G. K. Venkatesh P. Susheela
1977 Kakana Kote Kannada Kari Haidanemboru C. Ashwath B. V. Karanth & C. Ashwath
1977 Kavikkuyil Tamil Maanathilae Meenirukka.... Udhayam Varugindrathe Ilayaraja S. Janaki
1979 Ravanude Ramudayithe? Kannada Ravanude Ramudayithe? G. K. Venkatesh
1981 Nenjil Oru Mul Tamil Vaazhkkaiyenum Paadhaithanile G. K. Venkatesh
1982 Maro Malupu Telugu Pranchabhushana Bahumuloolarucito Paalindlu G. K. Venkatesh
Vetalan Pettakuminka Nannanchu

See also

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References

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