Chandanada Gombe ( ) is a 1979 Indian Kannada-language film directed by Dorai–Bhagavan, and is based on the novel of the same name written by T. R. Subba Rao.Chandanada Gombe (U) The film stars Anant Nag, Lakshmi and Lokesh. It was a musical blockbuster with all the songs composed by Rajan–Nagendra considered evergreen hits. Chandanada Gombe repeated the success of the earlier movie Na Ninna Bidalaare where Anant Nag and Lakshmi acted together for the first time. The success of the movie made Anant Nag and Lakshmi a household names across Karnataka. The film was remade in Telugu as Ramapuramlo Seetha starring Sujatha in the title role.
Plot Chandanada Gombe is a simple love story. Anant Nag is a village accountant. Lakshmi's father is a school teacher who is struggling to find a bridegroom for Lakshmi. They get married with the help of mutual relatives. Anant Nag unfortunately dies in an accident. The rest of the story is about the life of a struggling widow and her child in a traditional society amid village politics.
Cast Anant Nag as Seetharamu Lakshmi as Ratna Lokesh as Chinobha Sampath as Srinivasaiah, Seetharamu's Maternal Uncle Advani Lakshmi Devi as Kamalamma, Srinivasaiah's Wife K. S. Ashwath as Lakshman Rao, Ratna's Father Savitri as Sita, Ratna's Mother Shanthamma as Chinobha’s Grand Mother Uma Shivakumar as Eeramma, Shop-keeper Sundar Raj as Raghavendra, Seetharamu's Cousin Mysore Lokesh as Vithobha
Soundtrack The film score and soundtrack were composed by Rajan–Nagendra, with its lyrics penned by Chi. Udaya Shankar. The soundtrack album consists of four tracks.
Awards Karnataka State Film Awards
Third Best Film Best supporting actress — Uma Shivakumar
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