Top 10 Old Kannada Movies From 1980 to 1989

1. "Nodi Swamy Navirodu Heege" is a delightful romantic comedy showcasing the lives of a couple and their bachelor friend Mysore Math. Directed by Shankar Nag in 1983, the film features a stellar cast including Shankar Nag, Ramesh Bhat, Arundathi Nag, Master Manjunath, Uday Kumar, and C H Lokanath, blending romance, drama, and comedy seamlessly.

2. "Manasa Sarovara" narrates the tale of a psychiatrist who discovers a mentally troubled woman and endeavors to cure her, only to lose her, leading to his own descent into madness. Directed by S R Puttanna Kanagal in 1982, the film stars Srinath, Padma Vasanthi, Damayanthi, Vijaya Chamundeshwari, Ramakrishna, and G V Shivanand, offering a thrilling and philosophical drama.

3. "Tabarana Kathe" portrays the life of Tabara Shetty, a government servant serving as a watchman until his retirement. Directed by Girish Kasaravalli in 1988, the film features Srinivas, Vasanthkumar, Ishrath Pasha, Jayaram, Vaishali Kasaravalli, and B S Achar in a compelling drama.

4. "Accident" (Kannada) directed by Shankar Nag in 1984, tells the story of B Hanumanthachar, Sathyam, Gurumurthy, Dayanand, H G Somashekhar Rao, and Ramesh Bhat, delivering a gripping blend of drama and action.

5. "Amrutha Ghalige" unfolds the story of a teenage girl who becomes pregnant and marries her friend for the sake of the baby, only to reunite with her boyfriend after enduring numerous trials. Directed by S R Puttanna Kanagal in 1984, the film stars Sridhar, Ramakrishna, Padma Vasanthi, Master Pramod, B K Shankar, and N R Nadig, offering a heartfelt mix of romance, family, and drama.

6. "Thulasidala," directed by Vemagal Jagannatha Rao in 1985, is a fictional thriller intertwining elements of science and magic. The film features Aarathi, Sarath Babu, Sundar Krishna Urs, T N Balakrishna, Upasane Seetharam, and Thara in captivating roles, delivering an enthralling cinematic experience.

7. "Mouna Geethe" directed by Geethapriya in 1986, revolves around familial relationships and drama. With a talented cast including Saritha, Srinath, Sridhar, N S Rao, Upasane Seetharam, and Padma Kumta, the film offers a poignant exploration of silence and its impact.

8. "Ondu Muttina Kathe" follows the journey of a tribal man who struggles to sell a valuable pearl in town. Directed by Shankar Nag in 1987, the film stars Dr Rajkumar, T N Balakrishna, S Shivaram, Thoogudeepa Srinivas, Sundar Raj, and Ramesh Bhat, weaving a compelling narrative of family and drama.

9. "Prema Loka" directed by V Ravichandran in 1987, narrates a musical college love story where lovers elope in the face of parental opposition, only to find happiness with their blessings in the end. The film features Lokesh, M Leelavathi, Tiger Prabhakar, Srinath, Jayachithra, and V Ravichandran, offering a melodious blend of romance and musical elements.

10. "Pushpaka Vimana" depicts the life-changing encounter of an unemployed youth with a millionaire, leading to unexpected twists. Directed by Singeetham Srinivasa Rao in 1987, the film stars Kamal Haasan, Amala, Tinu Anand, C H Lokanath, and K S Ramesh, presenting a captivating narrative filled with intrigue and humor.