Halunda Tavaru

Halunda Tavaru is a 1994 Indian Kannada-language drama film starring Vishnuvardhan and Sithara. It was directed by D. Rajendra Babu and produced by Vizag Raju. The music and lyrics were written and composed by Hamsalekha. It was commercially successful and completed 25 weeks in many theaters. It is based on a novel of the same name by Krishnamoorthy Puranik. The film was remade in Telugu as Puttinti Gowravam.

Plot
The story revolves around a couple who are brought up in contrasting financial situations and how they undergo the riches to rags transition in life. The film was tagged as a tragedy drama with the lead protagonists passing away towards the climax.

Cast

 * Dr Vishnuvardhan
 * Sithara
 * Pandari Bai
 * Srinivasa Murthy
 * Krishne Gowda
 * Pramila Joshai
 * Gayathri Prabhakar
 * Sanketh Kashi

Soundtrack

 * "Elu Shiva" - K. S. Chitra
 * "Ele Hombisile" - K. S. Chitra, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
 * "Olavina Runava" - K. S. Chitra, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
 * "Ee Dharege" - K. S. Chitra, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
 * "Thaayi Illadante" - Mano
 * "Haalunda Tavarannu" - S. Janaki

Awards

 * Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director - Hamsalekha
 * Filmfare Award for Best Music Director - Hamsalekha
 * Filmfare Award for Best Actor - Vishnuvardhan