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{{short description|2015 film by Upendra}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Uppi 2
| image = uppi2poster.jpeg
| caption =
| director = [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]]
| producer = [[Priyanka Upendra]]
| screenplay = Upendra
| story = Upendra
| starring = Upendra [[Kristina Akheeva]]
| music = [[Gurukiran]]
| cinematography = Ashok Kashyap
| editing = Sri Crazymindz
| studio = Upendra Productions [[Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Productions]] / [[Nallamalupu Bujji]] (Telugu dubbing)
| distributor = Shankar Enterprises (Karnataka) RS Films (AP/TG)
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2015|08|14}}
| runtime = 136 minutes
| country = India
| language = [[Kannada language|Kannada]]
}}

'''''Uppi 2''''' (titled '''Upendra 2''' in Telugu) is a 2015 Indian [[Kannada]] [[Psychological thriller|psychological thriller film]] written, directed by Upendra and starring [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]] in the lead role, and is a sequel to his 1999 film ''[[Upendra (film)|Upendra]]'', and was produced under his production company, Upendra Productions. Alongside Upendra, the film stars [[Kristina Akheeva]] and [[Parul Yadav]] in lead roles. The supporting cast features [[Sayaji Shinde]], Shobhraj, Satyajit, [[Bank Janardhan]] and [[Mimicry Dayanand]]. The soundtrack and [[film score]] were composed by [[Gurukiran]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Uppi-Immerses-Himself-in-Uppi-2/2015/05/06/article2798942.ece|title=Uppi Immerses Himself in Uppi 2 |publisher=The New Indian Express|date=6 May 2015}}</ref> The dubbed Telugu version titled ''Upendra 2'', was released the same day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telugupeople.com/news/article_00098737_First_Look_of_Upendra_2.asp|title=First Look of 'Upendra 2'|publisher=Telugupeople|access-date=4 August 2015}}</ref>

Although the film got mixed response because of its confusing story-line and screenplay, it was highly profitable at the box office and completed 50 days of run.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.chitraloka.com/news/12395-uppi-2-completes-50-days.html |title=Uppi 2 Completes 50 Days |publisher=Chitraloka }}</ref> Upendra won the [[South Indian International Movie Awards|South Indian International Movie Award for Best Director]] for the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.ibtimes.co.in/siima-awards-2016-live-updates-winners-list-photos-684968 |title=SIIMA Awards 2016 live updates: Winners' list |publisher=IBTimes }}</ref>

==Plot==
Neenu, which translates to 'You' ([[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]]), is a happy and content person who never thinks about the future and is undisturbed by the past. He hardly earns anything despite his toil since he never takes money from anyone for his services, often menial jobs, asked to him to be done by the people of his locality and the crew of the film production unit. Lakshmi ([[Kristina Akheeva]]), a psychology student takes interest in him after she learns about Naanu, which translates to 'I', (played by Upendra in the prequel ''[[Upendra (film)|Upendra]]'', who eventually becomes Neenu in ''Uppi 2'') from her professor. Her constant pursuit of him eventually leads to his discovery. Moved by his happy, unblemished and selfless personality, she eventually falls in love with him. Yet she fails to take him out of his strange world of selflessness.

Meanwhile, Saleem (Shobhraj), an underworld don based in [[Dubai]], aided by his trusted aide ''Malpe Bala'' and his henchmen, has been in constant quest of finding Neenu, regarding a property worth hundreds of crores belonging to a widow, Mandakini, who has become a follower of an [[aghori]], Neenu (before posing as the humble Neenu). The aghori is also being shown exploiting Sheela ([[Parul Yadav]]) who comes seeking spiritual advice after being dejected in love.

Simultaneously, Neenu is seen being chased by top cop [[Sayaji Shinde]] who tries to find him and embezzle the property. Unknown about this, sleuths of the [[Crime Investigation Department (India)]] interpret Neenu as an [[Undercover operation|undercover agent]] trying to nab the most wanted fugitive don, Saleem.

Neenu finally manages to subdue his chasers by instigating the cops against the goons and grips with Lakshmi. It becomes apparent that Mandakini is a fictional character imagined by the cops and Neenu is just a normal man. The [[Will and testament|will]] made by Mandakini of her property gives a philosophical view that when one stops saying ''Naanu'' or I, which symbolizes fear, anger, jealousy and selfishness; holds to ''Neenu'' or You, which symbolizes gratitude, kindness, selflessness; and when one stops thinking about the past and the future, will happiness (''khushi''), the 'daughter' of ''Mandakini'' (calmness in the heart) would stay with him forever.

== Cast ==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]] as Naanu / Neenu
* [[Kristina Akheeva]] as Lakshmi / Khushi
* [[Parul Yadav]] as Sheela (extended cameo)
* [[Sayaji Shinde]]
* Satyajit
* [[Shobhraj]] as Saleem
* [[R. N. Sudarshan]] as a [[legislator]]
* Nagaraj Murthy
* [[Tennis Krishna]] as ''HuLa''
* [[Mimicry Dayanand]] as [[Swami]] Akhilanda
* Tanishka kapoor as lakshmi's friend
* Sanjay Aryan
* Vinayak Trivedi
* Chethan
* Tumkur Mohan
* [[Bank Janardhan]]
* [[Vaijanath Biradar]] as [[Constable]] Rajguru
* Saroja Srishailan
* Suvarna Shetty
* Urmila
* Shruthi
* Sri (Crazy Mindz)
* Manjaiah
* Manjunatha Rao in a cameo appearance (uncredited)
{{colend|2}}

==Production==

===Development===
Following the massive success of his 1999 film ''[[Upendra (film)|Upendra]]'', Upendra had always wanted to make a sequel to it. Having written the story sometime in the early 2000s, it was ready by 2004. In January 2012, Upendra announced that he is working on the script for the sequel titled ''Upendra 2''. The first posters of ''Upendra 2'' were released on the Internet on 16 September 2012.<ref>{{cite web|author=Social Post |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/kannada/news/2012/upendra-2-poster-099492.html |title=Upendra 2 poster hits internet | News – Oneindia Entertainment |publisher=Entertainment.oneindia.in |date=2012-09-17 |access-date=2012-11-21}}</ref> The posters featured a huge rectangle, with no clear name inside it, but with a heap of mathematical formulae – be it arithmetic, algebra, geometry, analytical geometry, calculus and so on – and had a byline – "directed by Upendra".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/img/2012/09/17-upendra-sequel.jpg |title=Upendra 2 Poster hits internet }}</ref> The title of the film was changed to ''Uppi 2'' after he saw it painted on the back of an auto rickshaw.<ref>{{cite news|title='Forget the old Upendra'|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/%E2%80%98Forget-the-old-Upendra%E2%80%99/2014/03/31/article2141081.ece|access-date=11 October 2015|work=The New Indian Express|date=1 April 2014}}</ref> ''Uppi 2'' was launched by Upendra on 18 September 2013 at Kanteerava Studios in Bangalore, amongst thousands of fans gathered to witness the launch. Lathi Charge from the police to control the crowd of fans gathered at the venue was reported.<ref name="indiatimes1">{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-09-19/news-interviews/42217401_1_uppi-lathi-charge-upendra |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130922195956/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-09-19/news-interviews/42217401_1_uppi-lathi-charge-upendra |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-09-22 |work=[[The Times of India]] |title=Commotion at the launch of Uppi2 }}</ref>

===Casting===
As the makers were on the lookout for the female lead for the film, the names of [[Bollywood]] actresses [[Aishwarya Rai Bachchan]] and [[Vidya Balan]] made rounds.<ref>{{cite news|title=It's Vidya Balan For Upendra In Uppi 2!|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/news/2014/vidya-balan-sandalwood-debut-upendra-uppi-2-135586.html|access-date=11 October 2015|work=Filmibeat|date=2 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151011045010/http://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/news/2014/vidya-balan-sandalwood-debut-upendra-uppi-2-135586.html |archive-date=11 October 2015}}</ref> Eventually, a Russian model-turned-actress [[Kristina Akheeva]] landed the role.<ref>{{cite news|author=A. Sharadhaa|title=Kristina Akheeva Makes Her Way to Uppi 2|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/Kristina-Akheeva-Makes-Her-Way-to-Uppi-2/2014/06/11/article2274532.ece1|access-date=11 October 2015|work=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

===Marketing===
Right from the time Upendra announced of making the film, posters made by fans began circulating on social media platforms, most of which featured Upendra in costume from his eponymous prequel to ''Uppi 2''. The official first look poster was revealed on 1 November 2014.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Upadhyaya|first1=Prakash|title=First Looks of Sudeep's "Ranna", Upendra's "Uppi 2" Out|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/first-looks-sudeeps-ranna-upendras-uppi-2-out-612818|access-date=10 August 2015|work=International Business Times|publisher=ibtimes.co.in|date=1 November 2014}}</ref> This was followed by numerous fan-made posters released by Upendra on his [[Facebook]] page, which were in turn circulated and received widespread popularity leading up to the film's release. The first teaser trailer of the film was released on 18 September 2014, marking Upendra's 47th birthday.<ref>{{cite news|title=Shivrajkumar Releases Uppi 2 teaser|url=http://www.chitraloka.com/news/5462-shivrajkumar-releases-uppi-2-teaser.html|access-date=10 August 2015|publisher=chitraloka.com|date=18 September 2014}}</ref> Alongside, fan-made [[Dubsmash]] videos and [[Teaser campaign|teasers]] were circulated and shared by the official Facebook and [[Twitter]] handles of the film.<ref name="tnie1">{{cite news|author=A. Sharadhaa|title=Fans Add Pizzazz to Uppi 2 Promotions|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Fans-Add-Pizzazz-to-Uppi-2-Promotions/2015/07/14/article2918382.ece|access-date=10 August 2015|work=The New Indian Express|date=14 July 2015}}</ref> The first look poster of the film's Telugu version was released in August 2015.<ref>{{cite news|title=First Look of 'Upendra 2'|url=http://www.telugupeople.com/news/article_00098737_First_Look_of_Upendra_2.asp|access-date=10 August 2015|publisher=telugupeople.com}}</ref> Upendra launched an official app of the film and other merchandise including T-shirts featuring the film's title logo, a week prior to its release.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Features|first1=Express|title=Tech Mela Draws Crowds To Queen's Road|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Tech-Mela-Draws-Crowds-To-Queens-Road/2015/08/08/article2963013.ece|access-date=10 August 2015|work=The New Indian Express|date=8 August 2015}}</ref> The second teaser trailer was released on 10 August 2015. It featured Upendra doing a yoga posture, [[sirsasana]], in the Himalayan region, and sporting the look of an [[aghori]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Upadhyaya|first1=Prakash|title='Uppi 2' New Teaser Released; Upendra's Clip is an Instant Hit [VIDEO]|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/uppi-2-new-teaser-released-upendras-clip-instant-hit-video-642308|access-date=10 August 2015|work=International Business Times|publisher=ibtimes.co.in|date=10 August 2015}}</ref> The cutout poster of this was unveiled by him at a theatre in Bangalore.<ref>{{cite news|title=Upendra's goes topsy-turvy for Uppi 2|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Upendras-goes-topsy-turvy-for-Uppi-2/articleshow/48410691.cms|access-date=10 August 2015|work=The Times of India|date=9 August 2015}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Uppi 2
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Gurukiran]]
| cover =
| border = yes
| alt =
| caption = Soundtrack cover
| released = 17 July 2015
| recorded = 2014–2015
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 26:28
| label = Junglee Music
| producer =
| prev_title = Rangan Style
| prev_year = 2014
| next_title = [[Nagarahavu (2016 film)|Nagarahavu]]
| next_year = 2016
}}

[[Gurukiran]], who scored for the prequel ''[[Upendra (film)|Upendra]]'', scored for the background and soundtrack ''Uppi 2'' as well. Lyrics for the soundtrack were penned by [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]]. It marked the reunion of the composer with Upendra after 16 years. Times Music bought the music rights of the film and was produced under their label Junglee Music.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/audio-songs-upendras-uppi-2-released-639538|title=Audio Songs of Upendra's 'Uppi 2' Released|work=International Business Times|publisher=ibtimes.co.in|date=17 July 2015}}</ref> The soundtrack album consists of six tracks.<ref>{{cite web|title=Uppi 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - EP|url=https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/uppi-2-original-motion-picture/id1018822816|website=iTunes|access-date=2 August 2015}}</ref> It was released on 17 July 2015 at Ruppis Resort, a resort in [[Bangalore]]. Simultaneously, it was released by [[fan club]]s of Upendra in around 15 districts across [[Karnataka]].<ref name="tnie1"/><ref>{{cite news|last1=Agarwal|first1=Stuti|title=Audio launch of Uppi 2 at Ruppis resort in Bengaluru|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/bangalore/Audio-launch-of-Uppi-2-at-Ruppis-resort-in-Bengaluru/articleshow/48155578.cms|access-date=2 August 2015|work=The Times of India|date=20 July 2015}}</ref>

The Telugu version of the album was released on 9 August 2015 in [[Hyderabad]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.telangananewspaper.com/upendra-2-telugu-official-teaser-hd/|location=Hyderabad, India|work=TNP LIVE|title=Telugu Version Audio Launch Completed in Grand Scale|date=9 August 2015}}</ref>

=== Track listing ===
{{Track listing
| total_length = 26:28
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Uppittu Uppittu
| extra1 = [[Puneeth Rajkumar]]
| lyrics1 = [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]]
| length1 = 3:59
| title2 = Excuse Me Please
| extra2 = [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]]
| lyrics2 = Upendra
| length2 = 4:59
| title3 = Yochane Madbeda
| extra3 = [[Vijay Prakash]]
| lyrics3 = Upendra
| length3 = 3:59
| title4 = Ivan Yaro Different
| extra4 = [[Chaitra H. G.]], Nitin Rajaram Shastry
| lyrics4 = Upendra
| length4 = 4:51
| title5 = Baekoo Baekoo Anno
| extra5 = [[Gurukiran]]
| lyrics5 = Upendra
| length5 = 4:20
| title6 = Baekoo Baekoo Anno (reprise)
| extra6 = [[Nakash Aziz]]
| lyrics6 = Upendra
| length6 = 4:20
}}

''Ytalkies.com'' reviewed the album and gave it a mixed review it considering that "Uppi [Upendra] and Gurukiran combo" were coming together after long time and fans having had to wait two years for the album. The reviewer called the track "Baekoo Baekoo Anno" and wrote, "the peppy beats and deep-thinking lyrics are very entertaining." Of the track "Excuse Me Please", he wrote, "This is more of a ‘different style dialogue narration’ song; Uppi takes over the song with some entertaining lyrics, where he explains that time is everything..." He concluded calling it "[a] very average album".<ref>{{cite web|title=Uppi-2 Music Review|url=http://www.ytalkies.com/sandalwood-song-reviews/uppi-2-music-review|publisher=ytalkies.com|access-date=2 August 2015}}</ref>

== Controversies ==
Ever since filming began in 2014, [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]] had been accused of plagiarism of the film's story, after similar accusations that followed after his previous directorial decided to take legal action against the accuser.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Suresh|first1=Sunayana|title=Upendra to take legal action|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Upendra-to-take-legal-action/articleshow/48016268.cms|access-date=5 August 2015|work=The Times of India|date=10 July 2015}}</ref> Responding to the controversy, he wrote on his [[Facebook]] page, "Deeply disturbed with all these questions about the Uppi 2 script... There is no way we will tolerate any false allegations about the script."<ref>{{cite news|last1=Upadhyaya|first1=Prakash|title=Upendra's Directorial Comeback 'Uppi 2' Set for Release Soon|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/upendras-directorial-comeback-uppi-2-set-release-soon-638899|access-date=5 August 2015|work=International Business Times|publisher=ibtimes.co.in|date=11 July 2015}}</ref>

A day after the release of the film's soundtrack album, on 17 July 2015, another controversy came about over the lyrics of the song "No Excuse Me Please", penned and sung by Upendra himself. It features lyrics sung in a conversation tone in the form of a [[monologue]] with rhythm, and was reported that it takes a dig at other actors including [[Shiva Rajkumar]] and [[Yash (actor)|Yash]]. The media reported the story over Upendra crediting himself over introducing machete-wielding lead actors in Kannada cinema, through Shiva Rajkumar, in his directorial ''[[Om (Kannada film)|Om]]'' (1995).<ref>{{cite news|last1=Prasad S.|first1=Shyam|title=Song sounds like a sword|url=http://www.bangaloremirror.com/entertainment/south-masala/Song-sounds-like-a-sword/articleshow/48136655.cms|access-date=5 August 2015|work=Bangalore Mirror|date=19 July 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Uppi Ribs Stars with wit|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Uppi-Ribs-Stars-with-wit/2015/07/20/article2929229.ece|access-date=5 August 2015|work=The New Indian Express|date=20 July 2015}}</ref>

==Release==
The film was given the "U/A" (Parental Guidance) certificate by the Regional Censor Board. The Board asked the makers for a "violent visual" and two dialogues to be cut, and muting a couple of other dialogues, adding up to a total of five cuts.<ref>{{cite news|title=Uppi 2 Cleared With U/A Certificate and Five Cuts|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Uppi-2-Cleared-With-UA-Certificate-and-Five-Cuts/2015/07/29/article2945507.ece|access-date=11 October 2015|work=The New Indian Express|date=29 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151011041546/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Uppi-2-Cleared-With-UA-Certificate-and-Five-Cuts/2015/07/29/article2945507.ece|archive-date=11 October 2015}}</ref> It released theatrically on 14 August 2015, on the eve of [[Independence Day (India)|Indian Independence Day]], in over 200 screens in [[Karnataka]], and 400 screens in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] in [[Andhra Pradesh]] and [[Telangana]], adding up to over 685 screens. The Telugu dubbing rights was acquired by film producer [[Nallamalupu Bujji]]<ref>{{cite news|author=A. Sharadhaa|title=Big Splash for Uppi 2 in Karnataka, Andhra and Telangana|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Big-Splash-for-Uppi-2-in-Karnataka-Andhra-and-Telangana/2015/08/04/article2955721.ece|access-date=5 August 2015|work=The New Indian Express|date=4 August 2015}}</ref> and the rights for distribution in [[Andhra Pradesh]] and [[Telangana]] were bought by RS Films for {{INR}}1.08 crore.<ref name="HE Failed To Utilize SOS Craze">{{cite web|url=http://www.gulte.com/movienews/41504/HE-Failed-To-Utilize-SOS-Craze |title=HE Failed To Utilize SOS Craze |publisher=Gulte.com }}</ref> It was reported that the distribution rights for Karnataka were acquired by Srikanth of Shankar Enterprises for a sum of {{INR}}100 million.<ref>{{cite news|title=Uppi's Directorial Venture Reaches Censor Board|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Uppis-Directorial-Venture-Reaches-Censor-Board/2015/07/25/article2938810.ece|access-date=11 October 2015|work=The New Indian Express|date=25 July 2015}}</ref> ''Uppi 2'' was also released in the [[US]], [[Australia]] among other countries.<ref name="tnie2">{{cite news|title=Sandalwood hits Rangitaranga and Uppi 2 Run to Full House in USA|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/Sandalwood-hits-Rangitaranga-and-Uppi-2-Run-to-Full-House-in-USA/2015/08/17/article2977653.ece|access-date=17 August 2015|work=The New Indian Express|date=17 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Uppi 2 - Kannada Movie Screening in Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane)|url=http://www.trueindia.com.au/indian-movies-australia/248/uppi-2-kannada-movie-screening-in-australia-sydney-melbourne-perth-adelaide-brisbane|website=True India - Australia|access-date=11 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151011043008/http://www.trueindia.com.au/indian-movies-australia/248/uppi-2-kannada-movie-screening-in-australia-sydney-melbourne-perth-adelaide-brisbane|archive-date=11 October 2015}}</ref>

==Reception==
Upon theatrical release, the film opened to positive response from the audience who, however, spoke of its "confusing screenplay", and positive to mixed reviews from film critics. The critics acclaimed the theme of the film and Upendra's acting performance, and criticized the soundtrack and the film's "abrupt ending".<ref>{{cite news|last1=Upadhyaya|first1=Prakash|title='Uppi 2' aka Upendra 2 Movie Review: Live Audience Response|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/uppi-2-upendra-2-movie-review-live-audience-response-642853|access-date=17 August 2015|work=International Business Times|publisher=ibtimes.co.in|date=14 August 2015}}</ref>

Reviewing the film for ''[[The Hindu]]'', Archana Nathan called the film a "self-help book" where "Upendra wonders... about the concept of you (''neenu'') "unearth[ing] theories about the different kinds of people on this planet, their manner of thinking..." and handing down "some life advice." She further wrote, "Upendra theorises about three different kinds of people: those who obsess about the future, those who live in the past and finally, those who live entirely in the present. It is the third kind that he champions and practises in the film." She concluded writing, "Uppi2 wants to reform you but overdoes it."<ref>{{cite web|author=Nathan, Archana|title=A self-help book authored by Upendra|url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/a-selfhelp-book-authored-by-upendra/article7543906.ece|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=17 August 2015}}</ref> S. Viswanath of ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' wrote, "... Upendra takes on a highly philosophical pitch while narrating a convoluted, but cracker of an action plot." He called the film Upendra's "show all the away" and added that "he goes on philosophising about the real and unreal, seen and unseen, the here and now." He concluded writing, "[the film] climaxes to an unpredictable end, you are in a tizzy, swirled and squished by the storytelling."<ref>{{cite web|author=S. Viswanath|title=A sizzling sequel from Uppi dada|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/495261/a-sizzling-sequel-uppi-dada.html|newspaper=Deccan Herald|access-date=17 August 2015}}</ref> Shyam Prasad S. of ''[[Bangalore Mirror]]'' felt that "[t]he execution of the film does not match the brilliance of the script." He drew comparisons of the protagonist's role and philosophy of life to [[Eckhart Tolle]]'s work ''[[The Power of Now]]'' and called the lead character a pale shadow of his trademark eccentric characters in ''A'' and ''Upendra'' which behaved like [[Jean-Paul Sartre]]'s ''Erostratus''. Crediting the technical and acting departments with mixed reviews, he concluded writing, "Uppi2 stands apart, but just about."<ref>{{cite web|last1=Prasad S.|first1=Shyam|title=Film Review: Uppi2|url=http://www.bangaloremirror.com/entertainment/reviews/Film-Review-Uppi2/articleshow/48486523.cms|newspaper=Bangalore Mirror|access-date=17 August 2015}}</ref>

A. Sharadhaa of ''[[The New Indian Express]]'' felt the film was "[H]igh on intrinsic value" and wrote, "It may be an ambitious attempt to teach life lessons to the common man, but that is exactly the reason why Uppi 2 could fall into the category of films which were bold enough to go beyond the obvious. And surely, even with its little puzzles, the film does not disappoint." She further wrote, "As an actor too, he [Upendra] portrays the various shades of life with élan. His different avatars all send a message. Kristina Akheeva has tried her best to live up to expectations while Parul Yadav’s short and sweet role has a good impact." She concluded praising the acting performances of supporting characters, music and the cinematography.<ref>{{cite web|author=A. Sharadhaa|title=Uppi2 High on Intrigue Value|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Uppi2-High-on-Intrigue-Value/2015/08/15/article2974604.ece|newspaper=The New Indian Express}}</ref> Writing for ''[[The Times of India]]'', Sunayana Suresh felt that it "preach[es] his [Upendra's] brand of pop philosophy, which has far evolved from the one he preached in the decade-old film ''Upendra''". She wrote, "Parul Yadav's cameo is one of the highlights of the film. Upendra is at his vintage best when it comes to acting." She felt that [[Kristina Akheeva]]'s casting was "debatable" noting that "she doesn't seem to add much weight to the film" with her lip sync also going "awry".<ref>{{cite web|last1=Suresh|first1=Sunayana|title=Uppi 2 Movie Review|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/Uppi-2/movie-review/48510694.cms|newspaper=The Times of India|access-date=17 August 2015}}</ref>

== Box office ==

=== Domestic ===
''Uppi 2'' opened very strongly in theatres and registered a 100% occupancy in most theatres across [[Karnataka]] and from screening in the [[United States]].<ref name="tnie2"/> Many theaters scheduled the first show on Friday as early as 6 AM. Advanced bookings which were opened online two days earlier on Wednesday got a huge response. Most of the shows at single screens and multiplexes in [[Bengaluru]] were sold out soon.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theyoungbangalorepost.com/is-upendra-following-the-footsteps-of-rajanikanth/ |title=Is Upendra Karnataka's Rajinikanth? |publisher=The Young Bangalore Post }}</ref> It collected {{INR}}3.25 crore on its first day from Karnataka alone setting up records for the highest first day for a Kannada movie.<ref name="IBTimes">{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/uppi-2-box-office-collection-upendra-directorial-makes-fantastic-business-2-days-643061 |title='Uppi 2' Box Office Collection: Upendra Directorial Makes Fantastic Business in 2 Days |publisher=IBTimes }}</ref> The business saw a growth on Saturday due to Independence Day. As a result, the film earned {{INR}}3.60 crore on the second day taking the two-day total business of the film to {{INR}}6.85 crore.<ref name="IBTimes"/> The film collected a total of {{INR}}10 crore in its first weekend. It reportedly collected more than {{INR}}15 crore in 3 weeks from release in Karnataka.<ref name="International Business Times">{{cite news|last1=Upadhyaya|first1=Prakash|title=Box Office Collection: Upendra's 'Uppi 2' Released in US, Fails to Beat 'RangiTaranga'|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/box-office-collection-upendras-uppi-2-released-us-fails-beat-rangitaranga-644925|access-date=2 September 2015|work=International Business Times|date=1 September 2015}}</ref> The film completed 50 days run in theaters.<ref name="Uppi 2 Completes 50 Days">{{cite web|url=http://www.chitraloka.com/news/12395-uppi-2-completes-50-days.html |title=Uppi 2 Completes 50 Days |publisher=Chitraloka }}</ref> It collected {{INR}}80 lakh share in [[Andhra Pradesh]] and [[Telangana]].<ref name="HE Failed To Utilize SOS Craze"/> According to Bookmyshow website's ''Best of 2015'' survey, ''Uppi 2'' sold the second highest number of tickets on Bookmyshow among Kannada movies in 2015 behind ''[[RangiTaranga]]'' and ahead of other box-office hits like ''[[Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari]]'', ''[[Ranna (film)|Ranna]]'' and ''[[Rana Vikrama]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://in.bookmyshow.com/entertainment/the-best-of-2015/66999 |title=The Best of 2015 |publisher=bookmyshow }}</ref>

=== Overseas ===
Upon release in the [[US]] in 21 screens, it collected US$31,981 ({{INR}}21.26 [[lakh]]) in its first weekend.<ref name="International Business Times"/> On course of a successful run in the US, it was further released in over 20 screens and Upendra was invited there in September 2015 to promote the film.<ref>{{cite news|author=A. Sharadhaa|title=Kannada Movies Scoring Across India, Overseas|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Kannada-Movies-Scoring-Across-India-Overseas/2015/09/09/article3017229.ece|access-date=29 September 2015|work=The Indian Express|date=9 September 2015}}</ref> After its 8th weekend in the [[US]], the film had collected a total of US$47,347 ({{INR}}30.88 [[lakh]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office/overseas/id/598 |title='Singh Is Bliing' performs well |publisher=IBTimes }}</ref> ''Uppi 2'' is the second highest grossing Kannada film in [[US]] behind ''[[RangiTaranga]]'' (which grossed {{INR}}2.1 crore) and ahead of the third highest grosser ''[[Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari]]'' (which grossed {{INR}}8 lakh in US).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/RangiTaranga-scores-above-all-Kannada-films/articleshow/49102147.cms |title=RangiTaranga scores above all Kannada films }}</ref> It also opened to houseful screenings in [[Australia]] ([[Perth]], [[Melbourne]], [[Sydney]]), [[Germany]] and [[Singapore]].{{citation needed|date=January 2016}}

==Awards==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Award
! Category
! Recipient
! Result
! Ref.
|-
|rowspan=5| [[5th South Indian International Movie Awards]]
|Best Film
|Upendra Productions
|{{nom}}
|rowspan=5|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://siima.in/2016/winners.html|title=5th SIIMA WINNERS LIST|access-date=24 June 2020}}</ref>
|-
|Best Director
|[[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]]
|{{won}}
|-
|Best Actor
| Upendra
|{{nom}}
|-
|Best Music Director
|[[Guru Kiran]]
| {{nom}}
|-
|Best Playback Singer - Male
|Gurukiran ("Baekoo Baekoo")
|{{nom}}
|-
|}

== See also ==
* [[List of Kannada films of 2015]]

== References ==
{{Reflist|2}}

== External links ==
* {{Official website|http://www.uppi2.in/}}
* {{IMDb title|4833824}}

{{Upendra}}

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Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari

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{{Infobox film
| name = Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari
| image = 2014_Kannada_film_Mr._and_Mrs._Ramachari_poster.jpg
| caption = Film poster
| director = [[Santhosh Ananddram]]
| producer = {{plainlist|
*Jayanna
*Bhogendra
}}
| writer = Santosh Ananddram
| screenplay = {{plainlist|
*Santhosh Ananddram
*Vijay Naagendra
}}
| starring = {{plainlist|
*[[Yash (actor)|Yash]]
*[[Radhika Pandit]]
}}
| music = [[V. Harikrishna]]
| cinematography = [[Vaidy S]]
| editing = K. M. Prakash
| studio = Jayanna Combines
| distributor = Jayanna Combines
| released = {{Film date|2014|12|25|df=yes}}
| runtime = 160 minutes
| country = India
| language = Kannada
| budget = 
| gross = {{Estimation}} {{INR}}50 crore<ref name="tnie1"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/regional/content-over-star-power-story-of-south-cinema-in-first-half-of-2015/article1-1364817.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150701105608/http://www.hindustantimes.com/regional/content-over-star-power-story-of-south-cinema-in-first-half-of-2015/article1-1364817.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=1 July 2015|title=Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari enters 50 crore club}}</ref>
}}

'''''Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari''''' is a 2014 [[Cinema of India |Indian]] [[Kannada cinema |Kannada]] [[romance film|romantic]] [[action comedy film]] written and directed by [[Santhosh Ananddram]] and produced by the duo Jayanna and Bhogendra under the banner Jayanna Combines. It stars [[Yash (actor)|Yash]] and [[Radhika Pandit]] in the lead roles. The supporting cast features [[Srinath]], [[Achyuth Kumar]] and [[Malavika Avinash]]. The story revolves around two characters: a tearaway and hot-headed youngster, Ramachari, who is a diehard fan of [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]], and his love interest, the sophisticated Divya.

The film was announced in September 2013; filming commenced in April 2014 and ended in September 2014. It was shot primarily in [[Bangalore]] and [[Mysore]], and significant portions were filmed in [[Chitradurga]]. The cinematography was done by Vaidy S. and was edited by K. M. Prakash. [[V. Harikrishna]] composed the [[film score]] and the soundtrack. It completed a 200-day run and grossed {{INR}}500 million.<ref name="tnie1"/>

The film won multiple awards at the [[Filmfare Awards South]] and [[South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA Awards]]. It also turned out as Yash's fifth consecutive success.<ref>{{cite news|title=Up the ladder of success|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/up-the-ladder-of-success/article6744716.ece|newspaper=The Hindu|date=1 January 2015|accessdate=2 January 2015}}</ref> Commercially, it became one of [[List of highest-grossing Indian films#Highest-grossing Kannada films|Kannada cinema's most successful films]]. Its Tamil remake rights is bought by [[Escape Artists Motion Pictures]] in 2015.<ref>{{cite news|title=Mr & Mrs Ramachari goes to Tamil|url=http://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/Mr-Mrs-Ramachari-goes-to-Tamil/articleshow/46386858.cms|accessdate=7 January 2018|work=Bangalore Mirror|date=27 February 2015}}</ref> The movie was remade in [[Marathi language|Marathi]] in 2016 as ''[[Mr. and Mrs. Sadachari]] ''<ref name="times">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Yashs-Mr-Mrs-Ramachari-now-in-Marathi/articleshow/49297136.cms|title=Yash's Mr & Mrs Ramachari now in Marathi|work=Times of India|accessdate=11 October 2015}}</ref> and in Odia in 2018 as ''Shakti'' <ref>https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=3Ml1rybkJXQ</ref> thereby becoming the fifth Kannada movie to be remade in two non- Hindi non -South Indian languages after ''[[Anuraga Aralithu]]'' , ''[[Appu (2002 film)|Appu]]'' , ''[[Mungaru Male]]'' and ''[[Milana (film)|Milana]]''.

==Plot==
Ramachari ([[Yash (actor)|Yash]]), a hot-headed college-goer, is a fan of [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]] from his childhood often watching his films. Inspired by the character Ramachari portrayed by Vishnuvardhan in ''[[Naagarahaavu]]'', he gets it tattooed on his chest. Due to his waywardness, his relationship with his father ([[Achyuth Kumar]]) is damaged to an extent where the father and son cannot stand each other. His father favours his elder son Hari (Vishal Hegde), who is docile and studious; the benchmark of an ideal son.

Ramachari hardly attends college and mostly hangs out with his friends Dattu (Ashok Sharma) and Chikkappa (Girish Shivanna), thus being resented by Dattu's mother ([[Malavika Avinash]]). At college one day, he encounters Divya ([[Radhika Pandit]]), a damsel in distress, being ragged by seniors. Divya, however is Dattus's sister, unbeknown to Ramachari. Ramachari instantly falls in love with her who too reciprocates. He prefers calling her Margaret (based on actress [[Shubha (actress)|Shubha]]'s character in ''Naagarahaavu'', Vishnuvardhan's love interest). The new-found love is sweet for Divya and Ramachari and they make a hot-headed decision to get married. But, they face problems with their relationship, which leads to a painful breakup.

Ramachari agrees to marry a girl of his father's choice to save his honor, and on hearing this, Divya attempts suicide. Later, Divya seemingly overcomes her hurt and agrees to marry Aakash ([[Sameer Dattani]]), a boy of her mother's choice. Both marriages are set on the same date and in the same town of Chitradurga. Both the weddings are managed by a wedding planner, Manche Gowda ([[Sadhu Kokila]]), who mixes up the photos of bride and groom, leading to confusing situations between either parties. On the day of the wedding, Ramachari gets his fiancée married to her boyfriend Farhan and performs a monologue by Vishnuvardhan's statue at Chitradurga fort. When Divya learns of this, she breaks her engagement and goes on to unite with him.

==Cast==
* [[Yash (actor)|Yash]] as Ramachari, a hot- headed college goer falls in love with Divya
* [[Radhika Pandit]] as Divya/ Margaret "Margie", A happy go lucky girl falls in love with Ramachari
* [[Srinath]] as Venkatesh, Shankar's friend and Geetha's father
* [[Achyuth Kumar]] as Shankar, Ramachari's father
* [[Malavika Avinash]] as Sudha, Divya's mother, who dislikes Ramachari
* Hemanth
* Vishal Hegde as Hari, Ramachari's brother, who escapes from home
* Ashok Sharma as Dattu, Divya's brother and Ramachari's friend
* Kaavya Shah as Geetha, Venkatesh's daughter
* [[Aruna Balraj]] as Girija, Ramachari's mother
* Ravi Bhat as Divya's father
* [[Srinivas Prabhu]]
*Sourav loki as Ramachari's collegemet, who misbehave with Divya
*M. K. Mata
*Stunt Siddu
*Venkata Rao
* Chethan
*[[Honnavalli Krishna]]
*Hemanth Srinivas
*Advithi & Ashvithi as Suvarna and Kusturi, Divya's friend
* Girish Shivanna as Chikappa, Ramachari and Dattu's friend
* Rockline Sudhakar
*Raghavendra. B. Kolar
* [[Sameer Dattani]] (credited as Dhyan) as Akash, Divya's suitor in a cameo appearance
* Sangamesh Upase as Manche Gowda's assistant
* [[Sadhu Kokila]] as Manche Gowda, marriage contractor
* Mysore Naidu
*

==Production==
===Casting===
It was revealed in September 2013, that the lead pair in the film would be [[Yash (actor)|Yash]] and [[Radhika Pandit]].<ref>{{cite web |title= Yash and Radhika to be Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari |url= http://www.sify.com/movies/yash-and-radhika-to-be-mr-and-mrs-ramachari-news-kannada-nj4jqTheeidsi.html |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170219070750/http://www.sify.com/movies/yash-and-radhika-to-be-mr-and-mrs-ramachari-news-kannada-nj4jqTheeidsi.html |url-status= dead |archive-date= 19 February 2017 |publisher= sify.com |date= 30 September 2013 |accessdate= 25 September 2014}}</ref> The film was their third together, after ''[[Moggina Manasu]]'' (2008) and ''[[Drama (2012 film)|Drama]]'' (2012). [[Sameer Dattani]], in August 2014, said that he would be making a cameo appearance in the film.<ref>{{cite news |title= Radhika Wrote a Fan Mail to Dhyaan |url= http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Radhika-Wrote-a-Fan-Mail-to-Dhyaan/2014/08/13/article2376499.ece |newspaper= The New Indian Express |date= 13 August 2014 |accessdate= 25 September 2014}}</ref>

===Filming===
The filming of ''Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari'' began in April 2014 in [[Bangalore]].<ref>{{cite web |title= Mr and Mrs Ramachari Shooting Starts |url= http://chitraloka.com/news/4875-mr-and-mrs-ramachari-shooting-starts.html |publisher= chitraloka.com |date= 23 April 2014 |accessdate= 25 September 2014}}</ref> However, another report said, the film was shot in [[Goa]] in its first schedule before filming in Bangalore and [[Mysore]].<ref>{{cite news |title= It's always nice working with Yash, says Radhika |url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news-interviews/Its-always-nice-working-with-Yash-says-Radhika/articleshow/35014797.cms |newspaper= The Times of India |date= 12 May 2014 |accessdate= 25 September 2014}}</ref> With the lead pair of Yash and Pandit playing the roles of college students in the film, the college scenes were filmed in [[Maharaja's College, Mysore]]. Team went on to shoot the climax portion in [[Chitradurga]].<ref>{{cite news |title= Yash injured on the set of Mr and Mrs Ramachari |url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Yash-injured-on-the-set-of-Mr-and-Mrs-Ramachari/articleshow/34872155.cms |newspaper= The Times of India |date= 9 May 2014 |accessdate= 25 September 2014}}</ref> Filming of a song sequence was underway with an allocated budget of {{INRConvert|75|l}} in October 2014. Part of a five-day schedule, filming resumed in [[Nelamangala]], [[Bangalore Rural district]], after having completed the first part at Minerva Mills in Bangalore. This was when heavy rains destroyed the set put up over a period of 20 days, costing the producer a loss of {{INRConvert|40|l}}.<ref>{{cite news |title= Rain Destroys Expensive Set |url= http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bangalore/Rain-Destroys-Expensive-Set/2014/10/08/article2466487.ece |newspaper= The New Indian Express |date= 8 October 2014 |accessdate= 9 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title= Yash, Radhika's film in trouble? |url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Yash-Radhikas-film-in-trouble/articleshow/44680217.cms |newspaper= The Times of India |date= 8 October 2014 |accessdate= 9 October 2014}}</ref> Another song sequence for the film was then shot in [[Switzerland]].<ref>{{cite news |title= Yash and Radhika caught getting intimate in Switzerland! |url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Yash-and-Radhika-caught-getting-intimate-in-Switzerland/articleshow/44947768.cms |newspaper= The Times of India |date= 28 October 2014 |accessdate= 28 October 2014}}</ref>

It was revealed that Ramachari, the character portrayed by Yash, in the film, is inspired by the character of the same name portrayed by [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]] in his 1972 film ''[[Naagarahaavu]]''. Yash, in the film, sports a tattoo of that character on his chest, played by Vishnuvardhan, and plays the role of a fan of the character.<ref name="tattoo">{{cite news |title= Yash as Ramachari fan |url= http://www.bangaloremirror.com/entertainment/south-masala/Yash-as-Ramachari-fan/articleshow/42728899.cms |newspaper= Bangalore Mirror |date= 17 September 2014 |accessdate= 25 September 2014}}</ref> Speaking on this, the film's director said, "Just like the character of Ramachari in Naagarahaavu, our hero is a rebel and he is short-tempered. Moreover, he is a great fan of the Ramachari character itself and is inspired in life by it. He tries to lead a life similar to the character."<ref name="tattoo" /> Yash got the portrait of Ramachari tattooed on his chest on all days of filming, that took over an hour, done by Mayur, a Bangalore-based tattoo artist.<ref>{{cite news |title= A tribute to Vishnuvardhan |url= http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/A-tribute-to-Vishnuvardhan/2014/12/25/article2586965.ece |newspaper= The New Indian Express |date= 25 December 2014 |accessdate= 2 January 2015}}</ref>

===Marketing===
The film's first look revealing the logo and the crew was released on 8 September 2014.<ref>{{cite web |title= Mr & Mrs Ramachari Poster: Exclusive |url= http://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/news/2014/mr-mrs-ramachari-poster-exclusive-158794.html |publisher= filmibeat.com |date= 8 September 2014 |accessdate= 25 September 2014}}</ref> The first promos of ''Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari'' were released on 15 September. To mark the occasion of late actor Vishnuvardhan's birth anniversary, the first teaser of the film was released on 17 September.<ref>{{cite web |title= Mr & Mrs Ramachari Teaser Released|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/news/2014/mr-and-mrs-ramachari-teaser-released-159633.html|publisher=filmibeat.com|date=18 September 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140921020410/http://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/news/2014/mr-and-mrs-ramachari-teaser-released-159633.html|archivedate=21 September 2014|accessdate= 25 September 2014}}</ref> The first look poster of the film's lead actors was released on 19 September.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mr And Mrs Ramachari First Look Is Out|url=http://www.filmykannada.com/twt-mr-and-mrs-ramachari-first-look-is-out-45140.htm|publisher=filmykannada.com|date= 19 September 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170404171349/http://www.filmykannada.com/news-mr-and-mrs-ramachari-first-look-is-out-45140.htm|archivedate=4 April 2017|accessdate=25 September 2014}}</ref> It featured Yash holding Pandit by his left arm and a snake by his right.<ref>{{cite news|title= Yash saves Radhika Pandit's life?|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Yash-saves-Radhika-Pandits-life/articleshow/43226798.cms|newspaper=The Times of India|date=23 September 2013|accessdate= 25 September 2014}}</ref> The official film trailer was released on [[YouTube]] on 15 December 2014.

==Soundtrack==
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| name = Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[V. Harikrishna]]
| cover = Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari album cover.jpg
| border = yes
| alt =
| caption = Soundtrack cover
| released = November 2014
| recorded = 2014
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 23:32
| label = D Beats
| producer = V. Harikrishna
| prev_title =
| prev_year =
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}}

[[V. Harikrishna]] composed the background score for the film and its soundtracks. The album consists of six soundtracks.<ref>{{cite web |title= Mr. & Mrs. Ramachari (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – EP |url= https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/mr.-mrs.-ramachari-original/id960153014 |publisher= iTunes |accessdate= 23 January 2015}}</ref> The track "Annthamma" was sung by the male lead in the film [[Yash (actor)|Yash]], who made his debut as a [[playback singer]] with the track.<ref>{{cite news|title=Yash Sings to His Fans in Mr and Mrs Ramachari|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Yash-Sings-to-His-Fans-in-Mr-and-Mrs-Ramachari/2014/11/19/article2530351.ece |newspaper=The New Indian Express|date= 19 November 2014|accessdate= 27 November 2014}}</ref> The track had been recorded in the voices of the composer [[V. Harikrishna]] and [[Vijay Prakash]], before it was decided that Yash record it.<ref>{{cite web|title=Yash Sings for Mr & Mrs Ramachari – Exclusive|url=http://www.chitraloka.com/exclusive/5668-yash-sings-for-mr-mrs-ramachari-exclusive.html|publisher=chitraloka.com|date=18 November 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141202134358/http://www.chitraloka.com/exclusive/5668-yash-sings-for-mr-mrs-ramachari-exclusive.html|archivedate=2 December 2014|accessdate=25 November 2014}}</ref>

{{tracklist
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 23:32
| title1 = Yaaralli
| lyrics1 = [[Santhosh Ananddram]]
| extra1 = [[Ranjith (singer)|Ranjith]]
| length1 = 3:38
| title2 = Mr & Mrs Ramachari
| lyrics2 = [[A. P. Arjun]]
| extra2 = [[Tippu (singer)|Tippu]]
| length2 = 3:56
| title3 = Upavasa
| lyrics3 = Ghouse Peer
| extra3 = [[Sonu Nigam]], [[Shreya Ghoshal]]
| length3 = 4:05
| title4 = Yenappa
| lyrics4 = Ghouse Peer
| extra4 = Tippu
| length4 = 3:30
| title5 = Kaarmoda
| lyrics5 = Ghouse Peer
| extra5 = [[Rajesh Krishnan]]
| length5 = 4:10
| title6 = Annthamma
| lyrics6 = [[Yogaraj Bhat]]
| extra6 = [[Yash (actor)|Yash]]
| length6 = 4:13
}}

===Reception===
The album was received well by listeners of which over 15,000 was sold by mid-February 2015. It was also among the most downloaded albums on the internet at around 3 lakhs.<ref>{{cite web |title= Ramachari Audio Creates Records |url= http://chitraloka.com/news/11614-ramachari-audio-creates-records.html |publisher= chitraloka.com |date= 11 February 2015 |accessdate= 2 March 2015}}</ref>

==Release and reception==
The film was given the [[U certificate (India)|U certificate]] by the Regional Censor Board, without censoring any part of it.<ref>{{cite news |title= Ramachari Loaded With Nostalgia |url= http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Ramachari-Loaded-With-Nostalgia/2014/12/18/article2576171.ece |newspaper= The New Indian Express |date= 18 December 2014 |accessdate= 4 January 2015}}</ref> It was released theatrically on 25 December 2014 across [[Karnataka]]. Following good response at the domestic box-office, it was screened in the [[US]], [[Germany]] and [[Ireland]].<ref name="tnie1">{{cite news |title= Mr and Mrs Ramachari to Crack the 50-crore Club |url= http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Mr-and-Mrs-Ramachari-to-Crack-the-50-crore-Club/2015/02/16/article2670679.ece |newspaper= The New Indian Express |date= 16 February 2015 |accessdate= 2 March 2015}}</ref>

===Critical reception===
The film released theatrically on 25 December 2014, in over 200 theatres across [[Karnataka]]. G. S. Kumar of ''[[The Times of India]]'' reviewed the film gave the film a 3.5/5 rating and wrote that the film had a "neat plot, interspersed with lively sequences." Of the acting performances, he wrote, "Yash is brilliant, be it his expressions, dialogue delivery or style. Radhika Pandit delivers a winsome performance. Srinath, Achyuth Kumar, Malavika and Dhyan essay their roles with ease. Ashok Sharma shows promise of a good actor." He added crediting the film's music and cinematography.<ref>{{cite news |title= Mr and Mrs Ramachari review |url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/Mr-and-Mrs-Ramachari/movie-review/45661701.cms |newspaper= The Times of India |date= 27 December 2015 |accessdate= 2 January 2015}}</ref> Writing for ''[[Bangalore Mirror]]'', Shyam Prasad S. called the film "a visually appealing mass entertainer". He wrote praising the film's screenplay and the performances of all the actors, and its cinematography.<ref>{{cite news |title= Movie review: Mr & Mrs Ramachari |url= http://www.bangaloremirror.com/entertainment/reviews/Movie-review-Mr-Mrs-Ramachari/articleshow/45642985.cms? |newspaper= Bangalore Mirror |date= 25 December 2014 |accessdate= 2 January 2015}}</ref> A. Sharadhaa of ''[[The New Indian Express]]'' called the film "a family entertainer" and praised the film's screenplay, dialogues and the performances of Yash, Radhika Pandit, Achuyth Kumar, Malavika Avinash and Srinath. He concluded crediting the music, cinematography and editing in making the film "that works on many levels and is cheerful, romantic and emotional".<ref>{{cite news |title= A Complete Entertainment Package |url= http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/A-Complete-Entertainment-Package/2014/12/27/article2590141.ece |newspaper= The New Indian Express |date= 27 December 2014 |accessdate= 2 January 2015}}</ref> S. Viswanath of ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' gave the film a rating of three out of five, and said the film was "Preachy and predictable". He wrote, "If only subtlety and sanity scored over predictable commercial claptrap, this Ramachari could have also risen to cult status of S R Puttanna Kanagal’s Naagarhaavu’s own eponymous hero." and added that it "condescends to clichéd contrivances".<ref>{{cite news |title= Preachy and predictable |url= http://www.deccanherald.com/content/450204/preachy-predictable.html |newspaper= Deccan Herald |date= 28 December 2014 |accessdate= 2 January 2015}}</ref>

==Box office and performance==
{{see also|List of highest-grossing Indian films}}
The collections of the film took a hit following its release a week after the release of the then already successful [[Bollywood|Hindi film]], ''[[PK (film)|PK]]''.<ref>{{cite web |title= 'PK Box Office Collection: Aamir Khan Starrer Gets a Competition from 'Mr & Mrs Ramachari' in Bengaluru |url= http://www.ibtimes.co.in/pk-box-office-collection-aamir-khan-starrer-gets-competition-mr-mrs-ramachari-bengaluru-618484 |publisher= ibtimes.co.in |date= 28 December 2014 |accessdate= 2 January 2015}}</ref> However, it collected {{INRConvert|3|c}} on the day of its release, 25 December.<ref>{{cite web|title= Mr and Mrs Ramachari First Day Box Office Collection|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/news/2014/mr-and-mrs-ramachari-first-day-office-collection-168711.html|publisher=filmibeat.com|date=26 December 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141228201402/http://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/news/2014/mr-and-mrs-ramachari-first-day-office-collection-168711.html|archivedate=28 December 2014|accessdate=2 January 2015}}</ref> At the end of its fifth day from release, it had collected {{INRConvert|12|c}}, making it one of the biggest openings for a Jayanna Combines film or a Yash film.<ref>{{cite web |title= Best of Yash-Radhika |url= http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/122140.html |publisher= indiaglitz.com |date= 31 December 2014 |accessdate= 2 January 2015}}</ref> Following a good run, the collections totalled to {{INRConvert|23|c}} at the end of 15 days.<ref name="tnie1"/><ref name="tnie">{{cite news |title= Yash Gets a Birthday Gift |url= http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Yash-Gets-a-Birthday-Gift/2015/01/08/article2608404.ece |newspaper= The New Indian Express |date= 8 January 2015 |accessdate= 8 January 2015}}</ref> It went on to complete its 100-day run on 3 April.<ref>{{cite news |title= It's a Hit: Ramachari Touches 100 Days & grossed {{INRConvert|50|c|nolink=yes}} |url= http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Its-a-Hit-Ramachari-Touches-100-Days/2015/04/02/article2742098.ece |newspaper= The New Indian Express |date= 2 April 2015 |accessdate= 3 April 2015}}</ref> Following a good response domestically, the film was released in the [[United States]], where it collected {{INRConvert|8|l}}.<ref>{{cite news|title=RangiTaranga scores above all Kannada films|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/RangiTaranga-scores-above-all-Kannada-films/articleshow/49102147.cms|accessdate=30 September 2015|work=The Times of India|date=25 September 2015}}</ref> By the end of its 29-week run, the film completed 4,500 shows and by most reports, it earned a lifetime collection of around {{INRConvert|50|c}}.<ref>{{cite news|title=RangiTaranga scores above all Kannada films|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/RangiTaranga-scores-above-all-Kannada-films/articleshow/49102147.cms|newspaper=The Times of India|accessdate=30 September 2015}}</ref> In the process, it became one of the highest-grossing film of [[Kannada cinema]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Ajay Rao's Krishna Leela break Yash's Ramachari record at Box Office!|url=http://www.theyoungbangalorepost.com/ajay-raos-krishna-leela-break-yashs-ramachari-record-at-box-office/|accessdate=30 September 2015|publisher=theyoungbangalorepost.com|date=30 March 2015}}</ref>

==Accolades==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|-
!scope="col"| Award
!scope="col"| Date of ceremony
!scope="col"| Category
!scope="col"| Recipient(s) and nominee(s)
!scope="col"| Result
! scope="col" class="unsortable"| {{Abbr|Ref(s)|Reference(s)}}
|-
!scope="row" rowspan="7" |[[Filmfare Awards South]]
| rowspan="7"| [[62nd Filmfare Awards South|26 June 2015]]
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Film – Kannada|Best Film]]
| Jayanna, Bhogendra
|{{won}}
| rowspan="7" |<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.filmfare.com/features/nominations-for-the-62nd-britannia-filmfare-awards-south-9405-4.html |title= Nominations for the 62nd Britannia Filmfare Awards (South)|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150629031856/http://www.filmfare.com/features/nominations-for-the-62nd-britannia-filmfare-awards-south-9405-4.html|archivedate=29 June 2015|date= 3 June 2015 |accessdate= 27 June 2015}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|title=Winners of 62nd Britannia Filmfare Awards South|url=http://www.filmfare.com/news/winners-of-62nd-britannia-filmfare-awards-south-9643.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170629075444/http://www.filmfare.com/news/winners-of-62nd-britannia-filmfare-awards-south-9643.html|archivedate=29 June 2017|work=Filmfare|publisher=filmfare.com|date=27 June 2015|accessdate=27 June 2015}}</ref>
|-
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Director – Kannada|Best Director]]
| [[Santhosh Ananddram]]
|{{nom}}
|-
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Kannada|Best Actor]]
| [[Yash (actor)|Yash]]
|{{won}}
|-
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada|Best Actress]]
| [[Radhika Pandit]]
|{{nom}}
|-
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Kannada|Best Supporting Actress]]
| [[Malavika Avinash]]
|{{nom}}
|-
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Kannada|Best Music Director]]
| [[V. Harikrishna]]
|{{nom}}
|-
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Kannada|Best Male Playback Singer]]
| [[Yash (actor)|Yash]]
|{{nom}}
|-
!scope="row" rowspan="2" |Zee Kannada Music Awards
| rowspan="2"| 19 July 2015
| Popular Album of the Year
| ''Mr. and Mrs.Ramachari'' album
|{{won}}
|style="text-align:center;" rowspan="2" |<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/Rachita-Ram-performs-at-Zee-music-awards/articleshow/48143641.cms|title=Rachita Ram performs at Zee music awards|date=20 July 2015|accessdate=27 July 2015}}</ref> 
|-
| Popular Song of the Year
| "Annthamma"
|{{nom}}
|-
!scope="row" rowspan="15" | [[South Indian International Movie Awards]]
| rowspan="15"| [[4th South Indian International Movie Awards|6–7 August 2015]]
| Best Film
| Jayanna Combines
| {{won}}
| align="center" rowspan="15" | <ref>{{cite web|title=SIIMA Awards 2015: Mr And Mrs Ramachari Creates A Record In KFI, Again!|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/news/2015/siima-award-2015-mr-and-mrs-ramachari-creats-a-record-in-kfi-again-193511.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304061356/http://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/news/2015/siima-award-2015-mr-and-mrs-ramachari-creats-a-record-in-kfi-again-193511.html|archivedate=4 March 2016|publisher=filmibeat.com|date=7 August 2015|accessdate=7 August 2015}}</ref>
|-
| [[Best Director Award (SIIMA)|Best Director]]
| [[Santhosh Ananddram]]
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Debutant Director
| [[Santhosh Ananddram]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Actor
| [[Yash (actor)|Yash]]
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Actress
| [[Radhika Pandit]]
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male)
| [[Achyuth Kumar]]
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female)
| Kaavya Sha
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Comedian
| [[Sadhu Kokila]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Music Director
| [[V. Harikrishna]]
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Playback Singer (Male)
| [[Rajesh Krishnan]] "Kaarmoda"
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Lyricist
| [[Santhosh Ananddram]] "Yaaralli"
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Lyricist
| Ghouse Peer "Kaarmoda"
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Cinematographer
| Vaidy S.
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Dance Choreographer
| Murali "Mr & Mrs Ramachari"
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Fight Choreographer
| Ravi Verma
| {{won}}
|-
!scope="row" rowspan="10" |[[IIFA Utsavam]]
| rowspan="10"| [[1st IIFA Utsavam|25 January 2016]]
| Best Picture
| Jayanna Combines
| {{Nominated}}
| rowspan="10" | <ref>{{cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/srimanthudu-rangitaranga-win-laurels-at-iifa-utsavam/|title='Srimanthudu', 'Rangitaranga' win laurels at IIFA Utsavam|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170621140743/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/srimanthudu-rangitaranga-win-laurels-at-iifa-utsavam/|archivedate=21 June 2017|newspaper=The Indian Express|date=27 January 2016}}</ref> <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-iifa-utsavam-here-s-a-complete-list-of-winners-on-day-2-2170443|title=IIFA Utsavam: Here's a complete list of winners on day 2|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170401043122/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-iifa-utsavam-here-s-a-complete-list-of-winners-on-day-2-2170443|archivedate=1 April 2017|newspaper=Daily News and Analysis|date=26 January 2016|accessdate=27 March 2018}}</ref>
|-
| Best Director
| [[Santhosh Ananddram]]
| {{Nominated}}
|-
| Best Performance In A Leading Role – Male
| [[Yash (actor)|Yash]]
| {{Won}}
|-
| Best Performance In A Leading Role – Female
| [[Radhika Pandit]]
| {{Won}}
|-
| Best Performance In A Supporting Role – Male
| [[Achyuth Kumar]]
| {{Nominated}}
|-
| Best Performance In A Supporting Role – Female
| [[Malavika Avinash]]
| {{Nominated}}
|-
| Best Performance In A Comic Role
| [[Sadhu Kokila]]
| {{Won}}
|-
| Best Music Direction
| [[V. Harikrishna]]
| {{Nominated}}
|-
| Best Lyrics
| [[Santhosh Ananddram]] (for "Yaaralli")
| {{Nominated}}
|-
| Best Playback Singer - Female
| [[Shreya Ghoshal]] (for "Upavaasa")
| {{Won}}
|-
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|4306300|Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari}}

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