Maria My Darling is a 1980 Indian action thriller film directed by Durai and starring Kamal Haasan and Sripriya.[2] The film, a bilingual, was shot in Tamil and Kannada languages.[3]
| Maria My Darling | |
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 VCD cover in Kannada | |
| Directed by | Durai |
| Written by | Thirumathi S. Madhu N. Bhaskar (dialogues) |
| Produced by | Thirumathi S. Madhu |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | V. Ranga |
| Edited by | M. Vellasami |
| Music by | Shankar–Ganesh |
Production company | Durgeswari Films |
Release dates |
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| Country | India |
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Plot
editMaria, a bold woman, searches for and seeks revenge against her mothers killer.
Cast
edit- Kamal Haasan as Raghu
- Sripriya as Maria
- R. N. Sudarshan as CBI officer Stephen
- K. Natraj
- Kannada version
- Vajramuni as Shyam "Raja"
- Shivaram as Sundar Rao
- M. P. Shankar as Maria's father
- Udaykumar as Mahadeva "Ramdas"
- Balakrishna as Krishnappa
- Baby Indira
- Kunigal Nagabhushan as waiter
- Tamil version
Production
editThe film was shot in Bangalore.[4]
Soundtrack
editShankar–Ganesh composed the music for the soundtracks with Tamil lyrics penned by Kannadasan, Aalangudi Somu and Pulamaipithan. Kannada lyrics penned by Chi. Udayashankar.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Maria My Darling" | Kannadasan | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |
| 2. | "Rasathi Pakka Aasai" | Pulamaipithan | Kamal Haasan | |
| 3. | "Vaanga Naina" | Kannadasan | S. Janaki | |
| 4. | "Unnaithan Enni" | Kannadasan | S. Janaki | |
| 5. | "Yen Indha" | Aalangudi Somu | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam | |
| 6. | "Sowkiyama" |
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Maria My Darling" (Version 1) | Chi. Udayashankar | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 6:31 |
| 2. | "Obba Ninge" | Chi. Udayashankar | Kamal Haasan | 5:57 |
| 3. | "Naanindhu" | Chi. Udayashankar | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam | 4:53 |
| 4. | "Hoovanthe Naanu Olidaaga" | Chi. Udayashankar | S. Janaki | 9:09 |
| 5. | "Maria My Darling" (Version 2) | Chi. Udayashankar | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:29 |
| 6. | "Maria My Darling" (Version 3) | Chi. Udayashankar | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 5:10 |
Reception
editThe film was a box-office bomb.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Maria My Darling (1980)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 27 December 2023. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ "Kamal Haasan's many talents". Rediff.com. 29 May 2008. slide 3. Archived from the original on 4 September 2021. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
- ^ "From 'Kokila' to 'Rama Shama Bhama': Five Kamal Haasan Kannada movies". The Times of India. 4 September 2020. Archived from the original on 13 October 2020. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
- ^ ""Bangalore is a happening place"". Sify. Archived from the original on 5 February 2017. Retrieved 11 June 2019.
- ^ "Maria My Darling Tamil Film Super 7 EP Vinyl Record by Shankar Ganesh". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 4 September 2021. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
- ^ "Mariya My Darling (1980) Kannada Super Hit Film LP Vinyl Record by Shankar Ganesh". Disco Music Center. Archived from the original on 4 September 2021. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
- ^ "Maria My Darling (1980)". Music India Online. Archived from the original on 4 September 2021. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
- ^ Shiva Kumar, S. (3 January 1982). "Durai on decline". Mid-Day. p. 29. Archived from the original on 10 July 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2020 – via Twitter.