Valmiki (1963 Kannada film)

Valmiki
Directed by	C. S. Rao
Screenplay by	C. S. Rao
Produced by	S. K. Habeebulla
Starring	Rajkumar Kantha Rao Narasimharaju Rajanala Kaleswara Rao
Cinematography	M. A. Rehaman
Edited by	K. Govindaswamy
Music by	Ghantasala
Production company	Jupiter Pictures
Distributed by	Jupiter Pictures
Release date	3 January 1963 (1963-01-03)
Running time	138 minutes
Country	India
Language	Kannada

Valmiki is a 1963 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by C. S. Rao and produced by S. K. Habeebulla. The film stars Rajkumar, Kantha Rao, Narasimharaju and Rajanala Kaleswara Rao. The film has musical score by Ghantasala.^[1][2] The movie is based on the life of Valmiki.^[3]

S. K. Bhagavan who was initially the co- director of the movie had to let go of the opportunity as he was also supposed to be involved with greater responsibility in Mantralaya Mahatme and hence suggested he be replaced with S. Siddalingaiah.^[4][5] Director C. S. Rao and Jupiter Pictures made the film simultaneously in Telugu with the same title starring N. T. Rama Rao in the lead role retaining most of the cast and crew. Kanta Rao appeared as Lord Rama in a song sequence in both versions. Veteran actress, Urvashi Sharada made her Kannada debut through this film.^[6]

The music was composed by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao.^[7]

• Valmiki at IMDb

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