Movie Overview

Ranganayaki is a Drama film. It has an IMDb rating of 7/10, based on 1 votes.
Directed by: S.R. Puttanna Kanagal
Produced by: B Thimmanna
Storyline
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date | 1981-02-06 |
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Runtime | 177 minutes |
Budget | N/A |
Box Office | N/A |
Languages | ????? |
Cast & Characters
The movie showcases exceptional performances from these talented actors:

Aarathi
as Ranganayaki/Mala

Ramakrishna
as Shekhar

Ashok
as Nagaraj Shetty

Musuri Krishnamurthy
as

Ambareesh
as Ramanna
Production Details
Production Companies | Sri Ashok Arts |
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Filming Locations | India |
Cinematographers | N/A |
Critical Reception
This movie has earned an IMDb rating of 7/10, based on 1 votes. The audience feedback underscores its recognition of the film’s originality.
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Why Watch?
If you’re a fan of Drama, Ranganayaki is highly recommended. From its standout performances to its distinctive storytelling, this film is sure to make an impact.