The lead roles in the remake were played by Kannada actor Ramkumar and late actress Soundarya.
Shrigandha starred Ramesh Aravind and Sudharani and was directed by PH Vishwanath. In the 1999 Telugu remake Arundhati, two Kannada actors played the lead roles.
The decade of 90s is known for beautiful love stories and most of the films were made in other languages as well. One such film was the 1995 Kannada film Srigandha. The film holds a special place in the hearts of the Kannada audience. Interestingly, Srigandha was made in a different language, with Kannada actors playing the lead roles. Social media is currently engaged in lively discussions comparing the two films and their respective flaws.
The plot follows as Vivek encounters Arundhati, a determined young woman, during a trip to her hometown, they develop strong feelings for each other. But when they plan to get married, their families disapprove of their relationship and create hurdles in their way. The rest of the film depends on how Vivek and Arundhati convince their families for the marriage.
Shrigandha starred Ramesh Aravind and Sudharani and was directed by PH Vishwanath. The film had a great love story with intense chemistry between the lead pairs. The music of the film was composed by Hamsalekha. In the 1999 Telugu remake Arundhati, two Kannada actors played the lead roles.
The lead roles were played by Kannada actor Ramkumar and late actress Soundarya. Kranti Kumar was the director of this film. The original story was taken from Kannada but some changes were made to suit the Telugu audience. The film also starred Srividya, Radhika and Brahmandam. Oscar-winning composer MM Keeravani has composed the music for the film. However, the Kannada classic Srigandha remains etched in people’s minds and is an all-time favorite for many.
Ramesh Aravind’s last film Sivaji Suratkal 2 was a blockbuster at the box office. Filmmaker Akash once said in an interview that Aravind’s portrayal in the film “Sivaji Surathkal” is different from his real-life personality.