Gaali Maathu

Gaali Maathu (pronunciation^ⓘ transl. Rumour) is a 1981 Indian Kannada-language drama film, directed and produced by the Dorai–Bhagavan duo. It is based on the novel of the same name by Ta. Ra. Su.^[1][2] The film stars Jai Jagadish, Lakshmi, Hema Choudhary and Kokila Mohan.

Gaali Maathu
Directed by	Dorai–Bhagavan
Based on	Gaali Maathu by Ta. Ra. Su
Produced by	Dorai–Bhagavan
Starring	Lakshmi Jai Jagadish Kokila Mohan Hema Choudhary
Cinematography	B. C. Gowrishankar
Edited by	P. Bhaktavatsalam
Music by	Rajan–Nagendra
Production company	Anupam Movies
Release date	29 January 1981 (1981-01-29)
Running time	130 minutes
Country	India
Language	Kannada

Cast

• Lakshmi
• Jai Jagadish
• Kokila Mohan
• K. S. Ashwath
• Leelavathi as Shantha
• Uma Shivakumar
• Hema Choudhary
• Sampath

Production

Anant Nag was initially chosen for the lead role; he was later replaced by Jai Jagadish, Sundar Raj was also replaced by Charan Raj after the former asked for more remuneration.^[3]

Soundtrack

The music of the film was composed by Rajan–Nagendra, with lyrics by Chi. Udaya Shankar.^[4] All the songs composed for the film were received extremely well. The song "Nagisalu Neenu" is based on Jogkauns raga.^[5]

Track listing

No.	Title	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Naanenu Neenenu"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
2.	"Bayasade Bali Bande"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
3.	"Nammura Santheli"	Nagendra, Renuka
4.	"Omme Ninnannu"	S. Janaki
5.	"Nagisalu Neenu"	S. Janaki