Jwaalamukhi
Poster
Directed by	Singeetham Srinivasa Rao
Screenplay by	Chi. Udaya Shankar Singeetham Srinivasa Rao
Story by	Vijay Sasanur
Produced by	S. A. Chinne Gowda S. A. Srinivas
Starring	Rajkumar Gayathri
Cinematography	B. C. Gowrishankar
Edited by	P. Bhaktavatsalam
Music by	M. Ranga Rao
Production company	Kathyayini Cine Art Combines
Release date	1985 (1985)
Running time	150 minutes
Country	India
Language	Kannada

Jwaalamukhi (transl. Volcano) is a 1985 Indian Kannada-language film directed by Singeetham Srinivasa Rao.^[1] The film featured Rajkumar, Gayathri, Thoogudeepa Srinivas, K. S. Ashwath and Mukhyamantri Chandru. The movie is based on a novel of same name by Vijay Sasanur.^[2][3]

Initially, it was planned to adapt the novel Shivatandava by the same writer into a movie. Eventually, the plan was dropped and Jwaalamukhi was selected.^[4]

Plot

The story revolves around the heroics of Jayasimha, played by Rajkumar. The story starts with an introductory scene where Jayasimha explains his resignation as a professor. Well educated, rich in values and honesty will be Jayasimha's attributes. He exposes the forgery done by mischief in the college and the favorable probe trial of that case makes him resign from the college. The mischief maker happens to be the son of the influential builder in the town, Gunasekara, played by Mukhyamantri Chandru.

Soon after leaving the professor job, he starts working for a press led by Rudraiah, played by K. S. Ashwath. He becomes successful in changing the mindset of matka mafia gang leader Ratanlal, played by Thoogudeepa Srinivas. In the meanwhile, Jayasimha falls in love with Gayathri, who plays the role of Tejaswini. The second half of the story unfolds the battle between truth/fact-finding versus influence and power of Gunasekara.

The movie marks the splendid performance of Rajkumar in the role of a fighter against injustice.

Cast

• Rajkumar as Jayasimha
• Gayathri as Tejaswini (Voice dubbed by B. Jayashree)
• Thoogudeepa Srinivas as Ratanlal
• K. S. Ashwath as Rudraiah
• Leelavathi
• Advani Lakshmi Devi
• Shivaram
• Mukhyamantri Chandru as Gunashekhara

Soundtrack

The song Baale Prema Geethe was loosely inspired by the song Tere Mere Sapne from the 1965 Hindi movie Guide.^[5]