Sudharshan

<p>Cast according to the opening credits of the film of and Jupiter Pictures started producing the same story under different titles almost simultaneously. However, Gemini’s version titled was released in 1948 and was successful at the box-office. Sudharsan was delayed for reasons unknown and was released almost 3 years later in 1951. Popular Carnatic musician and playback singer was cast initially to do the character of the second wife of Gora (PUC). She left the film for undisclosed reasons after a few reels were shot. She was replaced by Mangalam of the famous Yogam-Mangalam dance duo. Likewise, A. S. A. Sami who was directing the film, was replaced by Sundar Rao Nadkarni. who played the male lead role, died at a young age, before the film was released. Music was composed by and the lyrics were penned by and . The singing star, sang many songs one of which, was a hit.</p>