Ranganayaki
ರಂಗನಾಯಕಿ
“Based on the novel by Ashwattha”
Synopsis
The movie explores the nuance of Oedipus Complex. The heroine, a popular theatre artist, falls in love with a rich, young man. They eventually get married and beget a child. But the heroine is bored of married life and wants to dabble in acting. The husband refuses and leaves the town with his child. The heroine gets a lucky break in cinema and becomes a household name. Years later, as fate had it, a young man falls in love with the heroine and she reciprocates his love, but as a mother. She always gives him affection and loves like a mother. She encounters her ex-husband and pleads him to show her son just for once. But as fate has it doesn t happen, and she goes in deep depression and commits suicide, too late for the young lover who realizes that he had fallen in love with his own mother.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- S.R. Puttanna Kanagal
- Screenplay & Story
- S.R. Puttanna Kanagal
- Original Score
- M. Ranga Rao
- Original Title
- ರಂಗನಾಯಕಿ
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Kannada
- Runtime
- 2h 57m
- Production Studios
- Sri Ashok Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
S.R. Puttanna Kanagal
S.R. Puttanna Kanagal, Ashwattha, Yoganarasimhamurthy, Kanagal Prabhakar Shastry, Vijayanarasimha, Doddarange Gowda, M N Vyasa Rao
M. Ranga Rao
S. Maruti Rao
B Thimmanna
Department Leadership Roster
S.R. Puttanna Kanagal
Director
S.R. Puttanna Kanagal
Screenplay
M. Ranga Rao
Original Music Composer
S. Maruti Rao
Director of Photography
B Thimmanna
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ranganayaki
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ranganayaki about?
The movie explores the nuance of Oedipus Complex. The heroine, a popular theatre artist, falls in love with a rich, young man. They eventually get married and beget a child. But the heroine is bored of married life and wants to dabble in acting. The husband refuses and leaves the town with his child. The heroine gets a lucky break in cinema and becomes a household name. Years later, as fate had it, a young man falls in love with the heroine and she reciprocates his love, but as a mother. She always gives him affection and loves like a mother. She encounters her ex-husband and pleads him to show her son just for once. But as fate has it doesn t happen, and she goes in deep depression and commits suicide, too late for the young lover who realizes that he had fallen in love with his own mother.
Who directed Ranganayaki?
Ranganayaki was directed by S.R. Puttanna Kanagal.
Who stars in Ranganayaki?
The principal cast of Ranganayaki includes Aarathi, Ramakrishna, Ashok, Musuri Krishnamurthy, Ambareesh.
When was Ranganayaki released and how long is it?
Ranganayaki was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 2h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Ranganayaki?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ranganayaki was composed by M. Ranga Rao.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ranganayaki?
Ranganayaki holds official age classifications: IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).