Benkiya Bale (transl. Fire Trap) is a 1983 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by the Dorai–Bhagavan duo. It is based on the novel of the same name by T. R. Subba Rao.[2][3][4] The film stars Anant Nag, Lakshmi, K. S. Ashwath and Thoogudeepa Srinivas.
| Benkiya Bale | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Dorai–Bhagavan |
| Based on | Benkiya Bale by T. R. Subba Rao[1] |
| Produced by | Ramesh Richy Ramarathnam Sharadamba Shashi Prakash |
| Starring | Anant Nag Lakshmi Balakrishna Thoogudeepa Srinivas |
| Cinematography | R. Chittibabu |
| Edited by | P. Bhaktavatsalam |
| Music by | Rajan–Nagendra |
Production company | Sri Manthralaya Art Combines |
Release date |
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Running time | 137 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Cast
- Anant Nag Narasimha Murthy
- Lakshmi Rukku/Rukmini
- K. S. Ashwath
- Vajramuni
- Balakrishna
- Dinesh
- Thoogudeepa Srinivas
- Musuri Krishnamurthy
- Mysore Lokesh
- Mandeep Roy
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Rajan–Nagendra, with lyrics by Chi. Udaya Shankar.[5] All the songs composed for the film were received extremely well and considered evergreen songs. Rajan-Nagendra reused the tune of Olida Jeeva [6] for the 1986 Telugu movie Rendu Rella Aaru as Viraha Veena.[7] That song is based on Hamsanandi raga.[8]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Nanagagi Banda" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |
| 2. | "Ninna Naguvu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | |
| 3. | "Olida Jeeva" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | |
| 4. | "Bisiladarenu Maleyadarenu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |
| 5. | "Bisiladarenu Maleyadarenu" | S. Janaki |
References
External links
- Benkiya Bale at IMDb
