Karna (1986 film)

Karna (pronunciation^ⓘ) is a 1986 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by H. R. Bhargava and produced by B. Anuradha Singh, R. Dushyanth Singh and R. Amritha Singh. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, Sumalatha, K. S. Ashwath and Sumithra. The film has musical score by M. Ranga Rao.^[1][2] The film was a remake of the 1981 Bengali film Saheb Starring Tapas Paul and Utpal Dutt, Directed by Bijoy Bose which was also earlier remade in Hindi as Saaheb.

Karna
Superhit Karna movie poster
Directed by	H. R. Bhargava
Written by	Chi. Udaya Shankar
Screenplay by	H. R. Bhargava
Based on	Saaheb (1981) by Bijoy Bose
Produced by	B. Anuradha Singh R. Dushyanth Singh R. Amritha Singh
Starring	Vishnuvardhan Sumalatha Sumithra K. S. Ashwath Gangadhar
Cinematography	D. V. Rajaram
Edited by	V. P. Krishna
Music by	M. Ranga Rao
Production companies	Amrutha Arts Rohini Pictures
Distributed by	Amrutha Arts Rohini Pictures
Release date	10 January 1986 (1986-01-10)
Running time	148 min
Country	India
Language	Kannada

Cast

• Vishnuvardhan as Karna
• Sumalatha
• Sumithra
• K. S. Ashwath
• Gangadhar
• Shivaram
• Lakshman
• Saikumar
• Jayakumar
• Rajanand
• Chethan Ramarao
• Thimmayya
• Bharathkumar
• Shivaprakash
• Suryakumar
• Phani Ramachandra
• Swagath Jayaram
• A. S. Balu
• Kittu
• Murali
• Samyuktha
• Prashanthi
• Kokila
• K. N. Bharathi
• Sathyabhama
• M. Jayashree
• Baby Rashma Bhargav
• Kumari Seetha
• Master Sathish
• Master Ganesh
• Rajesh in Special Appearance
• Sangram Singh in Special Appearance
• Thoogudeepa Srinivas in Special Appearance

Soundtrack

Music was composed by M. Rangarao. The song "Pyaar Bina Chhen" from the original Hindi film has been reused as "Preethiya Nannusiru".

• "Tharam Pam" – SPB, S. Janaki
• "Chuku Chuku Bidi" – S. Janaki
• "Aahaa Nanna" – SPB
• "Aa Karnananthe" – K. J. Yesudas
• "Preethiye" – SPB, S. Janaki