Power (2014 Kannada film)

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{{Short description|2014 Kannada film by K. Madesh}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Power
| image = Power Kannada film poster.jpg
| caption = Poster
| director = K Madesh
| producer = {{plainlist|
*Ram Achanta
*Gopichand Achanta
*[[Anil Sunkara]]
}}
| writer = M. S. Ramesh
R. Rajashekhar
(Dialogues)
| screenplay = Srinu Vytla,
K. Madesh
| based_on = {{based on|''[[Dookudu]]''|[[Srinu Vaitla]]}}
| story = Gopi Mohan
Kona Venkat
| starring = {{plainlist|
*[[Puneeth Rajkumar]]
*[[Trisha (actress)|Trisha]]
}}
| music = [[S. S. Thaman]]
| cinematography = A.V. Krishna Kumar
| editing = Deepu S. Kumar
| studio = {{plainlist|
*[[14 Reels Entertainment]]
*Kolla Entertainment
}}
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2014|08|28|}}
| runtime = 173 minutes
| country = India
| language = Kannada
| budget = 
| gross = {{Estimation}} {{INR}}22 crore<ref>http://www.ibtimes.co.in/power-box-office-puneet-starrer-makes-record-collection-22-crore-6-days-608251</ref>
}}

'''''Power''''' is a 2014 Indian [[Kannada]]-language [[action comedy film]]. It is a remake of the 2011 Telugu film ''[[Dookudu]]'' which itself was partially inspired from the 2003 German [[tragicomedy]] film ''[[Good Bye, Lenin!]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/Film-Review-Power/articleshow/41273104.cms|title=Film Review: Power***|website=Bangalore Mirror|access-date=2018-05-30}}</ref> It was directed by K. Madesh and produced by Ram Achata, Gopichand Achanta, and Anil Sunkara for [[14 Reels Entertainment]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://boxofficeincome.com/power-kannada-8th-day-box-office-collection-2nd-friday-bo-business/ |title=Power Kannada Film Tremendous Box office Collection |publisher=BoxOfficeIncome |date= |accessdate=4 September 2014}}</ref> It features [[Puneeth Rajkumar]] and [[Trisha (actress)|Trisha]] in lead roles, alongside [[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]], [[Kelly Dorjee]], [[Rangayana Raghu]], [[Sadhu Kokila]] in supporting roles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news-interviews/Dookudus-Kannada-remake-to-now-be-called-Power-/articleshow/35949074.cms |title=Dookudu's Kannada remake to now be called Power *** |publisher=Times of India |date=2 June 2014 |accessdate=28 June 2014}}</ref>

== Plot ==
Krishna Prasad ([[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]]) is a politician driven by idealistic values and a sense of social service. His followers are his brother Sathya (Dharma), and supporters (Shobharaj, Sharath Lohitashwa). The people of Krishnanna's constituency elect him as a legislator. Krishna an ardent follower of Dr. Rajkumar, establishes his own independent political empire, consensus with ideals proposed by Rajkumar. Krishna Prasad's dream is to see his son as a politician revered by people. During this time, he meets with a fatal accident, in which his brother and his followers are also killed.

14 years later, Krishna Prasad's son Bharath ([[Puneeth Rajkumar]]) becomes a daring super-cop in Mumbai. He is on a mission to apprehend mafia don Nayak ([[Kelly Dorjee]]), who is involved in illegal drug trade, extortion and arms trafficking. It is later revealed that Krishna prasad actually survived the accident but ended up in a state of coma. However, this truth is hidden by Krishna Prasad's family from the people. Bharath maintains a low profile to catch Nayak. In an undercover operation in Spain, Bharath gets hold of Nayak's brother, Bablu. Later, it is revealed that corrupt opposition leader ([[Doddanna]]), who is also tied up with Nayak, was the mastermind behind Krishna Prasad's accident, and had planned to derail Krishna's political empire as he was opposing his illegal businesses and relation with Nayak.

Bharath falls in love with Prasanthi ([[Trisha (actress)|Trisha]]), whom he meets in Spain during his operation. Prasanthi is the daughter of Bharath's higher officer ([[Avinash]]), a cop who reports to the police commissioner (Vinod Alwa) in Bangalore city. When Bharath's dad comes out of the coma, doctors advise his family that Krishna Prasad is at risk if he encounters or hears anything upsetting, disturbing or shocking. Bharath hides the events surrounding his dad's accident & shifts his family to his dad's previously abandoned mansion, which is now being used for film making.

Bharath creates a dummy political set-up at this mansion. In the guise of a reality television program, Bharath tricks an aspiring but unsuccessful film actor P. Vibhushan ([[Rangayana Raghu]]), by making him believe that the television show is being sponsored by film star [[V. Ravichandran]], and that Ravichandran wants to offer P. Vibhushan very high remuneration for his realistic performance in the show. On the other hand, an aspiring actor Kamangi Kidney ([[Sadhu Kokila]]) is also tricked by Bharath. Bharath also tricks Gouda with a real estate business deal, to exploit his criminal nexus. Bharath keeps this drama under wraps from Krishna Prasad, by making Krishna Prasad believe that Bharath is now an M.L.A., revered by people fulfilling his dad's wishes. He also marries his love, Prasanthi, to make his father happy. The rest of the plot reveals the politician-criminal nexus behind Krishna Prasad's accident, the comic misadventures which lead to Krishna Prasad knowing the truth, and Bharath's retaliation over Nayak and Rudresh's political corruption.

==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Puneeth Rajkumar]] as Bharat Kumar
* [[Trisha (actress)|Trisha]] as Prashanti
* [[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]] as Krishna Prasad
* [[Kelly Dorjee]] as Nayak
* [[Rangayana Raghu]] as P V Bhushan
* [[Sadhu Kokila]] as Kidney Kamangi
* [[Tennis Krishna]] as Cool
* [[Thilak Shekar]]
* [[Jai Jagadish]]
* [[Shobaraj (Kannada Actor)|Shobaraj]] as Bharath's uncle
* [[Harsha]]
* [[Avinash]] as Bharath's Higher Officer and Prasanthi's father
* [[Pragathi (actress)|Pragathi]] as Prashanthi's mother
* [[Doddanna]] as Mallesh, Opposition Party Leader
* [[Shashikumar]] as Police Commissioner
* [[Om Prakash Rao]]
* [[Harish Raj]] as Shastri
* [[Mandya Ramesh]]
* [[Sharath Lohitashwa]] as Minister Narasimha, Nayak's supporter
* [[Sundar Raj|Sunder Raj]]
* [[Neetu Chandra]] as [[item number]] "Why Why (Y Y)"
*[[Vinod Alva]] As
New Commissioner{{colend}}

==Production==
The film launched in December 2013 is the first Kannada production of the Telugu company [[14 Reels Entertainment]]. It is a remake of [[Telugu language|Telugu]] film ''[[Dookudu]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/puneeths-power-first-look-teaser-released-603061 |title=Puneeth's 'Power' First Look Teaser Released |publisher=Times of India |date=25 June 2014 |accessdate=28 June 2014}}</ref> [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] actress [[Trisha (actress)|Trisha]] made her debut into Sandalwood by starring opposite [[Puneeth Rajkumar]].

There were some trouble related with the titles of the movie. Initially, the film was named ''Rajakumara'', later Puneeth revealed the name as ''Ashwathama'', which further changed to ''Power''. But the name was already registered with KFCC, as it went to court. Finally it was changed to ''Power***''.

=== Filming ===
=== Post-Production ===
{{empty section|date=December 2019}}

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Power
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[S. Thaman]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = {{Start date|df=yes|2014|6|29}}
| recorded = 2014
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack]]
| length =
| label = [[Lahari Music]]
| producer = S. Thaman
| prev_title = [[Kandireega]]
| prev_year = 2011
| next_title = [[Osthe]]
| next_year = 2011
| misc = {{External media
| audio1 = {{YouTube|SlTl6PDKObM|Official Audio Jukebox}}
}}

}}

The soundtrack of the film was composed by [[S. Thaman]] and released through [[Lahari Music]] label on 28 June 2014. The album consists of five songs. Audio of this movie was launched at Bellary by Telugu actor [[Mahesh Babu]] on 29 June 2014. The launch took place at the [[Bellary]] Municipal grounds with the presence of Telugu actor [[Mahesh Babu]].
{{tracklist
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length =
| title1 = Dham Power
| lyrics1 = [[Chandan Shetty]]
| extra1 = [[Ranjith (singer)|Ranjith]], Nivas, [[Yazin Nizar]], Chandan
| length1 =
| title2 = Guruvara Sanje
| lyrics2 = [[Kaviraj (lyricist)|Kaviraj]]
| extra2 = [[Puneeth Rajkumar]]
| length2 =
| title3 = Mehabooba Mehabooba
| lyrics3 = [[V. Nagendra Prasad]]
| extra3 = [[Suchith Suresan]], Priya Raghavan
| length3 =
| title4 = Jagatthe Namadhu
| lyrics4 = V. Nagendra Prasad
| extra4 = [[Nakul (actor)|Nakul]], Santhosh, [[Anuradha Bhat]], Sneha Ravindran
| length4 =
| title5 = Why Why (YY)
| lyrics5 = V. Nagendra Prasad
| extra5 = [[M. M. Manasi]], Naveen Madhav
| length5 =
}}

==Release==
The film released 28 August 2014 in 275+ screens including 116 screens in Bangalore alone. The film got 'U/A' certificate with few mutes from censor board.

===Critical reception===
The film received positive reviews from critics as well as audience alike.
''Sify'' stated "With a star-cast this huge and a good technical crew a neat screenplay is expected and this is where the director could have worked on. In spite of being a Telugu remake, director K. Madesh could have put some effort to make it? more local?. Unfortunately director has failed to do the same. Yet, Power Star is definitely worth a watch!"<ref>[http://www.sify.com/movies/power-review-kannada-pcmbwjcfhhafa.html Review : Power]. Sify.com. Retrieved on 13 August 2015.</ref> ''Indiaglitz'' rated 3.25/5 stated There is no reason for you to miss this film.<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/power---review-kannada-movie-review-18814 Power*** review. Power*** Kannada movie review, story, rating]. IndiaGlitz.com (29 August 2014). Retrieved on 2015-08-13.</ref> ''Desimartini'' rated 3.5/5 stated Puneeth Rajkumar's powerful performance and Trisha's refreshing screen presence make ''Power***'' an entertaining watch. Though confusing at times, the humor, action and music make the film worth your while.<ref>[http://www.desimartini.com/movies/power-kannada/md3635.htm Power (2014) – Kannada Movie – Ratings, Reviews, Cast, Story]. Desimartini.com. Retrieved on 13 August 2015.</ref> ''Chitraloka.com'' rated 3.5/5 stated Another first timer in the film is Kelly Dorjee. He plays the main villain and is a perfect cast. He is menacing and matches Puneeth's heroism with his bad man act. Shivaji Prabhu has become a regular in Kannada films and it is good to see him in such weighty roles. ''Power***'' is the perfect gift for the Ganesha festival you can give yourself and your friends and family. It is a great film to watch in a group.

===Box office===
The film opened to packed houses and collected around {{INRConvert|28|m}} in its first day which is the biggest opening for any [[Kannada]] film followed by ''[[Maanikya]]'',''[[Bhajarangi]]'', and ''[[Ninnindale]]''.<ref>[https://anaamikamathu.wordpress.com/tag/kannada-b ox-office/ KANNADA BOX OFFICE | Sandalwoodboxoffice.com] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150404225114/https://anaamikamathu.wordpress.com/tag/kannada-box-office/ |date=4 April 2015 }}. Anaamikamathu.wordpress.com. Retrieved on 13 August 2015.</ref> The film made an remarkable business during first weekend while it grossed around {{INRConvert|82|m}} which is the biggest opening weekend for any [[Kannada]] movie followed by Sudeep's ''[[Maanikya]]'' which grossed around {{INRConvert|74|m}}. The film is the first Kannada film to cross {{INRConvert|22|c}}in just 6 days which broke the record of ''[[Maanikya]]''.<ref name="ibt">[http://www.ibtimes.co.in/power-box-office-puneet-starrer-makes-record-collection-22-crore-6-days-608251 'Power***' Box Office: Puneet Starrer Makes Record Collection of ₹22 Crore in 6 Days]. Ibtimes.co.in (3 September 2014). Retrieved on 2015-08-13.</ref><ref>[http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/power-the-first-kannada-film-to-cross-15-crore-in-two-weeks/20140913.htm Power: The first Kannada film to cross 15 crore in two weeks – Rediff.com Movies]. Rediff.com (13 September 2014). Retrieved on 2015-08-13.</ref>

Officially, the film made Rs 11,02,91,429 in the first 15 days of its release. This, however, excluded the figures for the four districts of the Gulbarga region, for which data was unavailable. The film made more than Rs 8 crore in the first week and expectedly the Bangalore, Mysore, Hubli regions and multiplexes contributed nearly 90 per cent of the revenues. This had become the new benchmark. Trade trackers noted that it was a decent benchmark, considering the smaller market Sandalwood is.<ref>http://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/More-power-to-Puneeth/articleshow/42641990.cms?</ref>

The film had a theatrical run of 100 days at centers across karnataka.

==References==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|9085782}}

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