Jodi Hakki (film)

Jodi Hakki (transl. Pair Birds) is a 1997 Indian Kannada-language musical romance film written and directed by D. Rajendra Babu, produced by P. Dhanraj and starring Shiva Rajkumar, Vijayalakshmi and Charulatha.^[1]

Jodi Hakki
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	D. Rajendra Babu
Written by	Baraguru Ramachandrappa (dialogues)
Screenplay by	D. Rajendra Babu
Produced by	P. Dhanraj
Starring	Shiva Rajkumar Charulatha Vijayalakshmi
Cinematography	Ramesh Babu
Edited by	Shashikumar
Music by	V. Manohar
Production company	Om Sri Guru Raghavendra Productions
Release date	5 September 1997 (1997-09-05)
Running time	142 minutes
Country	India
Language	Kannada

The film received critical acclaim upon release and won two State awards for screenplay and music. The film has musical score by V. Manohar which is often considered to be one of his best compositions.

The film revolves around a nomadic tribal who unwillingly relocates to the city where he gains popularity as a singer but gets separated from his lover.

Cast

• Shiva Rajkumar as Maacha/Manoj
• Vijayalakshmi
• Charulatha as Laali
• Harish Rai as Vikki
• Kishori Ballal
• Mandeep Roy
• Shani Mahadevappa
• Ashok Rao
• Manjunath Hegde
• Master Santhosh

Soundtrack

The music of the film was composed and lyrics written by V. Manohar. Actor Rajkumar recorded a song "Hara Hara Gange" which became huge hit.

Jodi Hakki
Soundtrack album by V. Manohar
Released	1997 (1997)
Studio	Akash Audio (re-recorded at Prasad Recording Studio)
Genre	Feature film soundtrack
Length	38:14
Label	Akash Audio
V. Manohar chronology
Ee Hrudaya Ninagagi (1997) Jodi Hakki (1997) Ulta Palta (1997)

No.	Title	Lyrics	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Laali Suvvali"	V. Manohar	L. N. Shastry	5:01
2.	"Kudure Eri"	V. Manohar	Rajesh Krishnan	5:13
3.	"Haadu Keli Haadu"	V. Manohar	Shiva Rajkumar	4:56
4.	"Jolly Jolly Day"	V. Manohar	Rajesh Krishnan	5:02
5.	"Neela Neela Neelambari"	V. Manohar	Rajesh Krishnan, K. S. Chithra	4:19
6.	"Namana Namana"	V. Manohar	Shankar Shanbag, K. S. Chithra	4:17
7.	"O Chandamama"	V. Manohar	Ramesh Chandra	4:12
8.	"Hara Hara Gange"	V. Manohar	Rajkumar	5:18
Total length:				38:14

Awards

• Karnataka State Film Awards

1. Karnataka State Film Award for Best Screenplay – D. Rajendra Babu
2. Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director – V. Manohar