G. K. Venkatesh
G. K. Venkatesh | |
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Background information | |
Born | [1] | 21 September 1927
Origin | Hyderabad,Hyderabad State,India |
Died | 13 November 1993 Chennai,Tamil Nadu,India | (aged 66)
Occupation(s) | Film score,music director, playback singer, actor, film producer |
Instrument | Veena |
Years active | 1946 to 1993 |
Gurusala Krishnadas Venkatesh(21 September 1927 – 17 November 1993) was an Indian film score composer who primarily worked inKannada cinemaduring the 1960s, 1970s and until the late-1980s. He also composed music forTelugu,MalayalamandTamilfilms. He produced numerous master pieces ofKannadafilm music and also brought in Western background score into Kannada films and scored music for all Bond movies ofRajkumarin the 1960s to 1970s.
Early life
[edit]Born in aTelugufamily, Venkatesh began to learn music very young and was talented. Even as a child, he was appreciated byRamakrishna Ranga Rao of Bobbili.He learnedveenafrom his elder brother G. K. S. Pathi. As a teenager, he played Veena for the great music directors such asS. V. Venkatraman,S. M. Subbaiah NaiduandC. 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 underS. V. VenkatramanforMeera.
Career
[edit]He became a close friend toM. S. Viswanathan(MSV) while working underS. M. Subbaiah Naiduduring the late-1940s. They shared the same room in Jupiter Lodge, Madras when MSV was offered to compose some songs forGenoa.WhenN. S. Krishnanoffered an opportunity toM. S. ViswanathanandT. K. Ramamoorthyto compose music forPanam(1952) for Madras Pictures, GKV became a part of their troupe. He had a chance to singEzhayin Kovilai NaadinaeninPanamwhich was alsoSivaji Ganesan's second film. He was named as their assistant byViswanathan–Ramamoorthy.[2][circular reference]
In 1952, he composed music independently for a Malayalam film, which was also dubbed in Tamil asNadigai.In 1955, he started to compose music for aKannadafilm namedSodaristarringRajkumar(his second film) andPandaribaialong withH. R. Padmanabha Shastry.Since then he became a much sought after and one of the successful music directors inKannadafilms along withT. G. LingappaandVijaya Bhaskar.He was showered with offers where he composed music fromOhileshwara(1955) untilKalitaaroo Henne(1963) in a row. GKV launchedP. B. Sreenivasas a successful singer inKannadafilms.
He came back to Tamil films in 1964 for Thirumagal Films movieMagale Un Samathu.Since then he began to compose music for bothKannadaand Tamil films.
In the late-1960s, it is notable thatIlaiyarajaandL. Vaidyanathanwere playing instruments under GKV's troupe, assisting to compose music.
Work with Rajkumar
[edit]GKV composed music for 51 films in which Dr. Rajkumar played the lead role. He launched Dr. Rajkumar as a singer in the filmOhileshwara(song: Sharanu Shambho) and also recorded Dr.Rajkumar's first duet inMahishasura Mardhini(song: Tumbitu Manava withS. Janaki). GKV would insist Dr. Rajkumar to sing regularly, owing to his grooming in the Gubbi Company. Rajkumar, however preferredP. B. Sreenivas,to sing for him.
In 1974,P. B. Sreenivaswas unwell on the day of recording of song "Yare Koogadali" in the movieSampathige 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 Joshito sing for filmsSandhyaraga(1966).Bhimsen Joshisang again in the movieNodi Swamy Navirodu Hige(1983).
UstadBismillah Khanwas reluctant to playShehnaifor films during his later part of years. GKV got the Maestro to play Shehnai for lead character Appanna, enacted by Dr.Rajkumar inSanadi Appanna(1977). The songs became chartbusters and are aired regularly on theKannadaRadio.
Style of composing
[edit]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
[edit]His granddaughter Vani Harikrishna is an playback singer.[4]
Works with Ilaiyaraaja
[edit]Ilaiyaraajawas hired as an assistant by GKV, an event that marked the entry of Ilaiyaraaja into film music composition and direction. Ilaiyaraaja assisted GKV in 200Kannadafilm projects.[5]Later Ilaiyaraaja went on to become one of the most prominent film music composers in India.[6][7][8][9]
Acting
[edit]GKV had a small part to play inAVM Productions'sMella Thirandhathu Kadhavuin 1986 in which he acted in the role ofMohan's musician father. His dialogues were dubbed byV. Gopalakrishnan.The music directors wereM. S. ViswanathanandIlaiyaraja.
He had appeared on-screen in theKannadamovie Kanteredu Nodu in 1961 in the song "Kannadada Makkalella Ondagi Banni", composed and sung by himself.
Film producer
[edit]During the fledgling days ofKannadafilm movement, he produced movies such asRanadheera Kantheerava(1960),Immadi Pulikeshi(1968) in partnership with other artists. In 1987, he produced theRamarajanandRevathistarrerGramathu MinnalTamil film.
Works
[edit]Prominent compositions of G. K. Venkatesh inKannadainclude:
- "Kannadati taaye baa" fromSandhya RagabyBhimsen Joshi
- "Nambide ninna naadadevateye" fromSandhya Ragasung in three different versions (HindustaniandCarnatic) byBhimsen Joshi,M. BalamuralikrishnaandS. Janakirespectively.
- "Aaha Mysuru Mallige" fromBangarada ManushyabyP. B. SreenivasandP. Susheela
- "Aadisi nodu, beelisi nodu" fromKasturi NivasabyP. B. Sreenivas
- "Aadisidaata besara moodi" fromKasturi Nivasaby G. K. Venkatesh himself.
- "Elli Mareyaade" from Bhakta Kumbara byP. B. Sreenivos
- "Preetine aa dyaavru tanda aasti namma baalige" fromDoorada BettabyP. B. Sreenivas&P. Susheela
- "Kannadada makkalella ondaagi banni" fromKantheredu Noduby himself
- "Ravivarmana kunchaa kale" fromSose Tanda SoubhagyabyP. B. SreenivasandS. Janaki
- "If you come today, it's too early" from "Operation Diamond Racket"byRajkumar
- "Baalu belakaayitu.." fromHaalu JenubyRajkumar
- "Ninade nenapu dinavu manadalli.." fromRaja Nanna RajabyP. B. Sreenivas
- "Naariya seere kadda, radheya manava gedda.." fromDaari Tappida MagabyRajkumar
- "Karedaroo kelade" and "Ninagaagi ododi bande" fromSanaadi AppannabyS. JanakiandRajkumarwithBismillah Khanon the Shehanai.
- Harikesanallur Muthiah Bhagavatar'sKannadacomposition in theraagaMohanakalyani"Bhuvaneshwariya nene maanasave" in Mareyada Haadu byS. Janaki.
- "Bhagyada lakshmi baaramma" inNodi Swamy Navirodu HigebyBhimsen Joshi
- "Gelati baaradu intha samaya" inEradu NakshatragalubyRajkumar
Some compositions of G. K. Venkatesh inTamil,include:
- "Unga Manasu Oru Dhinusu" from Magale Un Samathu byK. Jamuna Rani
- "Vaa Vaa Vaa En Thalaiva" from Naanum Manithan Thaan byT. A. Mothi&S. Janaki
- "Kaatru Varum Kaalamondru" from Naanum Manithan Thaan byP. B. Sreenivas&S. Janaki
- "Poonthendral Isaipaada" from Thaayin Karunai byP. B. Sreenivas
- "Netru Nadanthathu" from Thaayin Karunai byA. L. Ragavan&S. Janaki
- "Thoduvathenna Thendralo Malargalo" fromSabathambyS. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- "Then Sindhudhe Vaanam" from Ponukku Thanga Manasu byS. P. Balasubrahmanyam&S. Janaki
- "Naan Paartha Rathidevi Enge" from Kannil Theriyum Kathaigal byA. L. Raghavan
- "Maasi Maadham Muhurtha Neram Medai Mangalam" from Pennin Vaazhkkai byJayachandran&P. Susheela
- "Azhagiya Sennira Vaanam" from Kashmir Kadhali byS. P. Balasubrahmanyam&S. Janaki
- "Azhagiya Malarkkodi Pazhagiya Manikkili" from Inaindha Kodugal byK. J. Yesudas&Vani Jairam
Some compositions of G. K. Venkatesh inTeluguinclude:
- "Paadana Tenugu Paata Ne Paravasamai Mee Eduta Ee Paata" fromAmerica AmmayibyP. Susheela
- "Raasanu Premalekhalenno Daachanu Aashalenno Neelo" from Sridevi byS. P. Balasubrahmanyam&S. Janaki
- "Ravi Varmake Andani Oke Oka Andanivo" from Ravanude Ramudaite byS. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Filmography
[edit]Music direction
[edit]Year | Film | Language | Director | Banner | Notes |
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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 | withViswanathan–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 | withViswanathan–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 | withT. 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 | (withK. 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 | withK. V. Mahadevan&M. S. Viswanathan |
1981 | Devathala Kalyanamu | Telugu | K. Shankar,P. Neelakantan&Kamalakara Kameswara Rao | Solar Combines | withK. 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
[edit]Year | Film | Language | Song | Music | Co-singer |
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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
[edit]References
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- ^Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy#Other collaborations
- ^"When mics were hidden in flower pots..."Deccan Herald.13 November 2021.Archivedfrom the original on 5 March 2023.Retrieved25 May2024.
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- ^Vijayakar, R."The prince in Mumbai".Archived1 February 2008 at theWayback MachineScreen.21 July 2006. Accessed 6 February 2007.
- ^"About GK Venkatesh".MTV.Archived fromthe originalon 26 August 2014.Retrieved23 April2014.
- ^"Humorist springs a surprise".The Hindu.Chennai, India. 8 August 2008. Archived fromthe originalon 9 May 2012.
- ^Srinivasan, Sudhir (31 May 2019)."Ilaiyaraaja: The beauty of success is when you don't see it coming".Cinema Express.Archived fromthe originalon 26 February 2021.Retrieved31 January2024.
- ^Kolappan, B. (4 June 2017)."Before Ilaiyaraaja's Annakili took wing".The Hindu.ISSN0971-751X.Archived fromthe originalon 12 November 2020.Retrieved31 January2024.
External links
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