Jedara Bale
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| Jedara Bale ಜೇಡರ ಬಲೆ | |
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| Directed by | Dorai-Bhagavan |
| Produced by | T.P. Venugopal |
| Starring |
Rajkumar Jayanthi K.S. Ashwath Narasimharaju Udaykumar |
| Music by | G.K. Venkatesh |
| Release dates | 1968 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
| Budget |
 2.75 lakh (US$4,400) |
Jedara Bale (Kannada: ಜೇಡರ ಬಲೆ) is a 1968 Kannada film directed by Dorai-Bhagavan starring Rajkumar, Jayanthi, K.S. Ashwath, Narasimharaju and Udaykumar. It was the first of a series of movies created along the lines of the James Bond films. The music of the film was composed by G.K. Venkatesh.
Plot summary
Rajkumar plays a CID Police Agent, who is code-named as "999". The story revolves around the attempt to stop a formula which can convert any metal into gold reaching the hands of hooligans. Uday Kumar plays the honcho of the villain gang.
Trivia
- It is the first 'Bond' movie ever made in Kannada and to introduce cabaret dances in Indian film industry.
- The movie had many firsts in the Kannada Industry, like the hero not using wigs, the heroine donning swim suits etc.
- The success of the movie inspired 3 more Bond-inspired movies, all of which were made with Rajkumar:
- Goa Dalli CID 999
- Operation Jackpot Nalli CID 999 (debut film of Hindi actress Rekha)
- Operation Diamond Racket
- More movies followed like Ratnagiri Rahasya and Dwarakish's Kulla series.
Sources
- Vijayasarathy, R.G. (2006-04-17). "The best of Dr Rajkumar". Rediff India Abroad. Retrieved 2007-09-25.
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