Mantralaya Mahatme

Mantralaya Mahatme is a 1966 Indian Kannada-language film directed by T. V. Singh Thakur, based on the book Sri Raghavendra Vijaya written by Rajaguru Rajacharya, and stars Rajkumar in the role of Raghavendra Swami, a Hindu saint who lived in the 17th century India. Udaykumar, Jayanthi and Kalpana appear in pivotal roles in the film. Dorai–Bhagavan were extensively involved in the production and direction department of this movie. The film is being colorised in wide-screen and set to release in 2022.

Mantralaya Mahatme
Directed by	T. V. Singh Thakur
Written by	Rajaguru Rajacharya
Based on	Sri Raghavendra Vijaya by Rajaguru Rajacharya
Produced by	T. V. Singh Thakur
Starring	Rajkumar
Cinematography	B. Dorairaj
Edited by	N. C. Rajan
Music by	Rajan–Nagendra
Distributed by	Jagajyothi Films
Release date	1966 (1966)
Running time	161 minutes
Country	India
Language	Kannada

Cast

• Rajkumar as Raghavendra Swami

Rajkumar as Raghavendra Swami

• Jayanthi as Saraswathi
• Kalpana as Tulasi
• Udaykumar as Thimmanna Bhat
• H. R. Shastry
• A. V. Seshagiri Rao
• Advani Lakshmi Devi
• M. Jayashree
• B. Jaya

Production

In an interview, S. K. Bhagawan says that for the film Rajkumar was on a 43-day strict vegetarian diet and he also walked 18000 m without wearing a chappal.

Soundtrack

The music of the film was composed by the duo Rajan–Nagendra with lyrics for the soundtrack written by G. V. Iyer. The song "Indu Enage Govinda" was taken from Raghavendra Swami's works.

Track listing

No.	Title	Lyrics	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Thungaatheera Viraajam"	Sri Rajaguru Rajacharyaru	P. B. Sreenivas
2.	"Kavyarathi Mandirada Prathibanvitha"	G. V. Iyer	P. Leela, Veeramani
3.	"Abharanada Alankaravenu Illade"	G. V. Iyer	S. Janaki, L. R. Eswari
4.	"Kaliyirondu Paatavannu Kannada Thaay Makkale"	G. V. Iyer	P. B. Sreenivas
5.	"Neenu Baaralilla Ninna Neleya Helalilla"	G. V. Iyer	P. B. Sreenivas
6.	"Rasika Saalade Rasada Authana"	G. V. Iyer	S. Janaki
7.	"Indu Enage Govinda"	Raghavendra Swami	P. B. Sreenivas