| Jeevana Chaitra | |
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| Directed by | Dorai–Bhagavan |
| Written by | Vishalakshi Dakshinamurthy |
| Screenplay by | Chi. Udaya Shankar |
| Based on | Vyapthi Prapthi by Vishalakshi Dakshinamurthy |
| Produced by | Parvathamma Rajkumar |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | S. V. Srikanth |
| Edited by | P. Bhaktavatsalam |
| Music by | Upendra Kumar |
Production company | Sri Dakshayini Cine Combines |
Release date |
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Running time | 157 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
| Budget | ₹ 25 lakhs[1] |
| Box office | ₹ 3 crores[1] |
Jeevana Chaitra (transl. Life Spring) is a 1992 Indian Kannada language film directed by the duo Dorai–Bhagavan starring Rajkumar and Madhavi. It marked the re-entry of Rajkumar in films after a hiatus of three years, and was an instant hit. The film is based on the Kannada novel Vyapthi Prapthi written by Vishalakshi Dakshinamurthy.[2] The film was initially titled Simhadriya Simha, a title which was later used for the 2002 film starring Vishnuvardhan.[3] The film re-affirmed the hold Rajkumar had on Kannada audiences. It was highly successful at the box office and had a theatrical run of 52 weeks.[4][5]
The characterization of Rani Mukerji's role in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham is similar to the role played by Sudharani in this film [citation needed].
For the song "Naadamaya", Rajkumar won the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer at the 40th National Film Awards.[6] The film won four awards at the 1992–93 Karnataka State Film Awards — First Best Film, Best Actor (Rajkumar), Best Music Director (Upendra Kumar) and Best Dialogue Writer (Chi. Udaya Shankar).
- ^ a b Palaniswamy, M. (4 April 1997). "Who, in contemporary filmdom, has Rajkumar's appeal?". Rediff.com. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
- ^ "ರಾಜ್ ಹಬ್ಬ: ವರನಟನ ಕಾದಂಬರಿ ಚಿತ್ರಗಳ ಕನ್ನಡಿ".
- ^ "ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕ ಕ್ರಾಂತಿ ಮಾಡಿದ ರಾಜ್ ಕುಮಾರ್ ಚಿತ್ರದ ಹಿಂದಿನ ಕಥೆ". 4 June 2020.
- ^ "ಅಪರೂಪದ ಫೋಟೋ: ಒಂದೇ ವೇದಿಕೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಮೂರು ಹಿಟ್ ಚಿತ್ರಗಳ ಸಕ್ಸಸ್ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ". 22 September 2020.
- ^ ":: Welcome to Chitatara ::". www.chitratara.com. Archived from the original on 17 July 2007. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ^ "40th National Film Awards" (PDF). iffi.nic.in. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 October 2015. Retrieved 30 March 2014.