Aruna Raaga
# Aruna Raaga

Aruna Raaga (Kannada: ಅರುಣರಾಗ) is a 1986 Indian Kannada-language action drama film, starring Anant Nag and Geetha. It was directed by K. V. Jayaram and is based on the novel of the same name, written by Rekha Kakhandaki. It was produced by Jayadurga Films.

## Plot

Janaki and Sumesh are married, however Sumesh is emotionally abusive. Sumesh (a doctor) has to go to America for work, and falsely promises to Janaki that she would join him in a few months. Time goes by and Janaki falls into depression, staying with her kind in-laws. Her mother dies, and her father requests that she live with him. Janaki, tired of not doing anything, decides to be a doctor.

## Cast

* Anant Nag as Sumesh
* Geetha as Janaki/Jahnavi
* K. S. Ashwath as Sumesh's father
* Loknath as Janaki's father
* Pandari Bai as Sumesh's mother
* Sundar Krishna Urs as Devobhava
* Umesh Navale as Rajesh: Sumesh's brother
* Satyajeet as Sumesh's friend
* Sudha Narasimharaju her first appearance
* Dingri Nagaraj
* C. P. Yogishwar

## Soundtrack

All the songs are composed and scored by M. Ranga Rao.

| S. No. | Song title | Singer(s) | Lyricist |
| - | - | - | - |
| 1 | "Naanondu Theera" | K. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chithra | Doddarangegowda |
| 2 | "Hoovantha Hrudayavanu" | K. S. Chithra | Doddarangegowda |
| 3 | "Nee Bareda Olavina Ole" | S. Janaki | Doddarangegowda |
| 4 | "Nadedado Kamana Bille" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Doddarangegowda |
| 5 | "Hagalu Rathri Sagide" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Doddarangegowda |

## Awards

* Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress - Geetha
