Jeevanadhi (Kannada: ಜೀವನದಿ) is a 1996 Indian Kannada drama film directed by D. Rajendra Babu and produced by P. Dhanraj. The film features Vishnuvardhan, Ananth Nag and Kushboo in the lead roles. The film was widely popular for its title song composed by Koti upon release.
, 2h16 Directed byDinesh Baboo, D. Rajendra Babu GenresComic science fiction ThemesComedy science fiction films, Robot films ActorsUpendra, Felicity Mason, Anant Nag, Ramesh Bhat Rating72% Upendra plays a lovelorn nerd Surendra who can do anything to get Manisha (Felicity Mason) to love him. Desperate to impress her and unable to do so himself, he seeks the help of his maverick scientist professor (Ananth Nag). The professor comes up with a clone of Surendra who will do the bit of impressing Manisha, and once the task is accomplished, the real Surendra will take over.
The story revolves around a couple who are brought up in contrasting financial situations and how they undergo the riches to rags transition in life. The film was tagged as a tragedy drama with the lead protagonists passing away towards the climax.