Ranganayaki
ರಂಗನಾಯಕಿ
“Based on the novel by Ashwattha”
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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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About Ranganayaki
“Based on the novel by Ashwattha”
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. Running 177 minutes.
Ranganayaki Cast and Characters
The cast features Aarathi (as Ranganayaki/Mala), Ramakrishna (as Shekhar), Ashok (as Nagaraj Shetty), Musuri Krishnamurthy, and Ambareesh (as Ramanna). Their performances are a major reason Ranganayaki has built such a passionate audience.
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How long is Ranganayaki?
Ranganayaki runs for 177 minutes (about 3 hours).
Is Ranganayaki good? What's the rating?
Ranganayaki holds a 8.0/10 rating based on 2 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of Ranganayaki?
The main cast includes Aarathi, Ramakrishna, Ashok, and Musuri Krishnamurthy, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Ranganayaki available in KN?
Yes — Ranganayaki was originally produced in KN and that's the version you'll stream here on CineFlixo. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Ranganayaki released?
Ranganayaki was released in 1981.
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What is Ranganayaki about?
Ranganayaki is a Drama Kannada-language film. 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.
When was Ranganayaki released?
Ranganayaki was released on February 6, 1981. It has a runtime of 2h 57m. The film was produced by Sri Ashok Arts.
Who stars in Ranganayaki?
Ranganayaki stars Aarathi, Ramakrishna, Ashok and Musuri Krishnamurthy. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Ranganayaki available in HD?
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