Saaku Magalu ( ) is a 1963 Kannada language romantic drama film directed and produced by B. R. Panthulu and starring Rajkumar and Sowcar Janaki. The film marked the entry of acclaimed actress Kalpana, who went on to become one of the most sought-after actresses in Kannada cinema.
Director Panthulu selected Kalpana based on the recommendation of co-artist Narasimharaju and his assistant Puttanna Kanagal. Panthulu made the movie simultaneously in Telugu as Pempudu Koothuru starring NTR, Devika and Sowcar Janaki.
Cast
Crew Producer: B. R. Panthulu Production Company: Padmini Pictures Director: B. R. Panthulu Music: T. G. Lingappa Lyrics: Kanagal Prabhakara Shastry Story: Eera Shanmugham Screenplay: Chithra Krishnasamy Dialogues: G. V. Iyer Art Direction: Selvaraj Editing: R. Devarajan Choreography: P. S. Gopala Krishna Cinematography: V. Ramamurthy
Soundtrack The music director of the movie T. G. Lingappa himself rendered the hummings for 2 songs - Naanu Andhalaade and Jeevanaraga - the former of which had its picturization on the lead who acts to be a dumb person.
"Kelida Maathe" - Ghantasala "Onde Ondu Hosa Haadu" - S. Janaki, P. B. Sreenivas "Jeevana Raga" - Ghantasala, S. Janaki "Naanu Andhalade" - P. Susheela "Baa Bega Manamohana" - P. Leela "Elli Hombelakelli" - Ghantasala "Naanu Andhalade" - P. Susheela, T. G. Lingappa
References
External links Saaku Magalu on Chiloka