Nireekshana

This article is about the 1986 film. For the 2005 film, see Nireekshana (2005 film). For the 2023 film, see Nireekshana (2023 film).

Nireekshana
Poster
Directed byBalu Mahendra
Screenplay byBalu Mahendra
Jandhyala (dialogues)
Story byAhila Mahendra
Produced byLinga Raju
StarringBhanu Chander
Archana
CinematographyBalu Mahendra
Edited byBalu Mahendra
Music byIlaiyaraaja
Production
company
Lakshmi Films Division
Release date
  • 14 March 1986 (1986-03-14)
Running time
135 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Nireekshana (transl. The Waiting) is a 1986 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film co-written, directed, filmed, and edited by Balu Mahendra. Produced by Linga Raju, the film stars Bhanu Chander and Archana. Allu Ramalingaiah, P. L. Narayana and Rallapalli play supporting roles. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film was later remade in Malayalam language named Yathra.[1][2] The film won two Nandi Awards. The film was dubbed and released in Tamil, under the title Kanne Kalaimane.[3]

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  2. ^ Venkateswaran, N. (14 February 2014). "Balu Mahendra, who made his visuals speak, dies at 74". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 2 March 2014. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
  3. ^ Shedde, Meenakshi (18 July 2015). "Risking life and liberty". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 8 May 2016. Retrieved 8 May 2016.