Sipayi Ramu Explained

Sipayi Ramu
Director:Y. R. Swamy
Screenplay:Basumani
Starring:Rajkumar
Leelavathi
Aarathi
K. S. Ashwath
Shivaram
Vajramuni
Thoogudeepa Srinivas
Music:Upendra Kumar
Cinematography:R. Chittibabu
Editing:P. Bhakthavathsalam
Studio:Sri Bhagavathi Productions
Runtime:161 minutes
Country:India
Language:Kannada

Sipayi Ramu is 1972 Indian Kannada language film directed by Y. R. Swamy, based on the novel Barale Innu Yamune? by Nuggehalli Pankaja.[1] It stars Rajkumar, Leelavathi and Aarathi. The supporting cast includes K. S. Ashwath, Shivaram, Vajramuni and Thoogudeepa Srinivas. At the 1971-72 Karnataka State Film Awards, the film was awarded the Third Best Film and Best Actress (Leelavathi).

The 2012 Hindi movie Paan Singh Tomar, based on the life of Indian soldier turned dacoit Paan Singh Tomar had a similar story line. Portions of the movie were shot in the Chambal Valley.[2]

Cast

Soundtrack

The music of the film was composed by Upendra Kumar, with lyrics written by R. N. Jayagopal.

Track # Song Singer(s)
1 "Thangaali Sangeetha Haadide" P. Susheela
2 "Kokorekoko Kokorekoko Ko" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, L. R. Eswari
3 "Kanna Notadalle Nee Kaadabeda" P. Susheela
4 "Nidireyu Sadaa Eko Doora" P. B. Sreenivas, P. Susheela
5 "Ellige Payana Yaavudo Daari" P. B. Sreenivas

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ರಾಜ್‌ ಹಬ್ಬ: ವರನಟನ ಕಾದಂಬರಿ ಚಿತ್ರಗಳ ಕನ್ನಡಿ.
  2. Web site: ಅಣ್ಣಾವ್ರು ಹಾಗು ಆರತಿಯನ್ನು ಕಿಡ್ನಾಪ್ ಮಾಡಲು ಸಂಚು ನಡೆದಿತ್ತು..| Cinema Swarasyagalu Part 19.