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Upendra (film)

2021-05-25T08:52:15Z

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{{Infobox film
| name = Upendra
| image = Upendra film poster.jpg
| alt = 
| caption = Theatrical poster
| native_name = {{Infobox name module|kn|ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ}}
{{Infobox name module|te|ఉపేంద్ర}}
| director = [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]]
| producer = Shilpa Srinivas
| writer = Upendra
| screenplay = Upendra
| story = Upendra
| starring = [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]] [[Raveena Tandon]] [[Prema (actress, born 1977)|Prema]] Damini
| music = [[Gurukiran]]
| cinematography = A.V. Krishna Kumar
| editing = T. Shashi kumar
| studio = Srinivasa Productions
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|1999|10|22|}}
| runtime = 138 minutes
| country = India
| language = [[Kannada]]
| gross = {{INR}} 8-10 [[crore]]<ref>{{cite web |title=UPENDRA The Utopian |url=http://www.chitraloka.com/english/stock_shots/upendra.html |publisher=chitraloka.com |access-date=16 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000824054620/http://www.chitraloka.com/english/stock_shots/upendra.html |archive-date=24 August 2000}}</ref>
}}

'''''Upendra''''' is a 1999 [[Cinema of Karnataka|Kannada]] [[psychological thriller film]] written and directed by [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]]. It starred Upendra, [[Raveena Tandon]], [[Prema (actress, born 1977)|Prema]] and Damini in the lead roles. The film explores three human emotions through the relationship between the main character and the three heroines. The songs of the film were written by Upendra and music was composed by [[Gurukiran]]. The movie has a cult fanbase.

The film won [[Filmfare Award for Best Film – Kannada|Filmfare Award for Best Film (Kannada)]] and [[Filmfare Award for Best Director (Kannada)]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hindu.com/thehindu/2000/04/15/stories/09150651.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111013145530/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/2000/04/15/stories/09150651.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2011-10-13 |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=2000-04-15 |title=Filmfare Awards 2000 Winners }}</ref> A Japanese who saw the film in Bangalore was impressed by it as he found it similar to the story of [[Buddha]] and the concept of ''[[Maslow's hierarchy of needs]]'' and hence got it released in Japan. It was screened at the [[Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival]] in Japan in 2001.<ref>[http://www.nowrunning.com/celebrity/191/upendra/index.htm Upendra Profile, Pictures, Movies, Events – Indian Celebrity Upendra Page]</ref> A sequel tilted ''[[Uppi 2]]'' was released in 2015.

== Plot ==
Betala begins to narrate one of his puzzling tales to [[Vikramāditya]] which is the story of Naanu (translates to I/Me/Myself), an ego-driven selfish rogue and the three women in his life. Naanu since childhood hates hypocrisy and always speaks the truth. In the process, he exposes the truth behind everything. A young woman Rathi comes to know her father's hatred towards her in this process and falls in love with Naanu. However she finds out that Naanu wants to marry a billionaire Keerthi whose deceased father decides that her husband would inherit her entire wealth. He prints wedding cards and distributes it to all, including the employees working in Keerthi's establishments. This angers Keerthi who orders her guardian's son (who wants to marry her for the same reason) to attack Naanu. They bring a woman Swathi, who lives in his house and torture her. Naanu comes to her rescue and it is revealed that Swathi is Naanu's wife.

Rathi meets him in person and confirms the facts. She threatens to kill both the women and commit a suicide if Naanu leaves her for anyone of those two women. He agrees, and Swathi leaves. She rescues the duo from Keerthi's henchmen and in turn, Naanu persuades her to return. She too threatens to kill both the women if Naanu leaves her for anyone of those two, to which Naanu agrees. He continues to be in a relationship with Rathi and hides it from Swathi and vice versa. However, his obsession for Keerthi never dies. He traps her guardian and after a turn of events, Keerthi agrees to marry him. While they both are in a jubilant mood, Rathi and Swathi come to know about this and reach the harbour where the duo is currently hiding in from the henchmen of Keerthi's guardian. When they reach the harbour, Keerthi is informed about Naanu's plans and she drops her marriage plans with him. He kidnaps all the three women and kills Keerthi's guardian and her son.

Naanu and the three women reach an old building where an injured Naanu threatens to kill all of them and forces all to be his life partners to which they do not agree. Meanwhile, a rich person meets Naanu there who happens to be a poor man in the past. Naanu in the past advised him not to follow behind women and instead focus on earning money, adding that women will run for you if you are a wealthy man. At the same time, he sees a once-wealthy man whose wealth is usurped by his girlfriends. This pushes Naanu in a dilemma and sits in a room in the first floor. The three women, with rods in their hands, decide to kill him. Bethala stops the story here and asks Vikramāditya whether Naanu would survive or die in their hands. Vikramāditya understands the tale's intention and says that Naanu, Rathi, Swathi and Keerthi are not humans and instead represent human ego, beauty, responsibilities and money respectively. He concludes that Naanu should kill himself and take a rebirth again.

Naanu sees himself in a mirror and feels ashamed of his traits. He curses himself for pursuing all the three who never gave him any happiness. He realises the importance of "Us" instead of "I" and decides that ego is the root cause of all issues. By tearing the shirt featuring an imprint of his face, he kills his inner ego and the feeling of "I". The three woman disappear and Naanu, now silent and aimless, walks out of the building drenching in the rain.

== Cast ==
* [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]] as Naanu (translates to I/Me/Myself)
* [[Raveena Tandon]] as Keerthi (Money)
* [[Prema (actress, born 1977)|Prema]] as Swathi (Responsibility)
* Damini as Rathi (Beauty)
*[[Arun Govil]] as [[Vikramaditya]]
*Suresh Babu
*NagaBhushan geechi
*Hari Das. G.
*[[Gurukiran]] as Nayar
*Tumkur Mohan
*[[V. Manohar]] as Subba Shastri
*Mutthu raj
*Sriraj kothari
*Sarojamma as Maari mutthu
*Shankar bhat
*Pranava murthy
*Vijaya Saarathi
*M. V. Joshi
*Samrat
*Dr. Agni divya
*Rajaram
*N. Lokanath
*Balu murugaraj
*Ravi Teja
*Sudheendra Rao
*Pushpa swamy
*Ram das
*Puttaraju
*Koramangala prakash

==Release and reception==
The rights for the film for a release in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] were acquired by producer Ambika Krishna.<ref>{{cite news |title=Upendra in Telugu |url=http://expressindia.com/screen/south.htm |access-date=7 December 2018 |work=[[Screen (magazine)|Screen]] |publisher=The Indian Express |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19991010053554/http://expressindia.com/screen/south.htm |archive-date=10 October 1999}}</ref>

===Critical reception===
The film received mixed reviews from critics upon release. Reviewing the film for ''[[Deccan Herald]]'', Srikanth wrote, "The film ... hinges on one argument that the world is full of hypocrites. While most of them do not express themselves inside out, there are others like himself who express themselves outwardly, bravely and rustically." Calling the film's screenplay "excellent", he further wrote, "Upendra has overdone his role as an actor, director, writer etc. Perhaps, we should see him as a director who puts himself in the middle of the action. Damini shines as the debutant girl. Raveena Tandon dashes off a touch of glamour. Prema is herself let down by the character."<ref>{{cite web|title=Upendra review|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/oct24/rev.htm|newspaper=Deccan Herald|access-date=27 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19991128102140/http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/oct24/rev.htm|archive-date=28 November 1999|date=24 October 1999}}</ref>

Upendra said in an interview, "the theme is philosophical, but when I said it in a different way, some people were unable to digest it."<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/stars/upendra_interview.php |title=Stars : Star Interviews : Upendra – Interview |access-date=28 July 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120406205239/http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/stars/upendra_interview.php |archive-date=6 April 2012 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref>

===Box office===
''Upendra'' was a commercial success and was well received by the audience in [[Karnataka]] as well as in [[Andhra Pradesh]].{{citation needed|date=June 2014}} The film had a 200 days run in Karnataka and its Telugu version had a 100 days run in Andhra Pradesh.{{citation needed|date=August 2015}}

==Awards==

* [[Filmfare Award for Best Director (Kannada)]] (1999)<ref name="The Hindu">{{cite web|url=http://hindu.com/thehindu/2000/04/15/stories/09150651.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111013145530/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/2000/04/15/stories/09150651.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=13 October 2011|title=Star-spangled show on cards|last=Kumar|first=S. R. Ashok|date=15 April 2000|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=25 April 2014}}</ref>
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Film – Kannada|Filmfare Award for Best Film (Kannada)]] (1999)<ref name="The Hindu" />

==Soundtrack==
Upendra wanted [[A.R. Rahman]] to compose for film for that he met him and [[Mani Ratnam]] in the year 1997 - 98. Since he was busy after the success of Roja, Bombay and many and he was busy composing for Rangeela, Dil se then opted to the regular composer.{{citation needed|date=September 2020}} The music was composed by [[Gurukiran]] and lyrics penned by [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]]. After a decade he made A.R. Rahman to compose for his movie Godfather in 2012.

{{tracklist
| headline = ''Upendra (Kannada)'' lyrics
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 28:12
| title1 = Uppigintha Ruchi Bere Illa
| extra1 = [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]]
| length1 = 03:53
| title2 = MTV Subbalakshmige
| extra2 = [[Udit Narayan]] (lyrics) Upendra
| length2 = 04:30
| title3 = 2000 AD Lady
| extra3 = [[Gurukiran]]
| length3 = 05:36
| title4 = Enilla Enilla(lyrics) Upendra
| extra4 = Pratima Rao
| length4 = 04:32 l
| title5 = Mastu Mastu Hudugi
| extra5 = [[Mano (singer)|Mano]] (lyrics) upendra
| length5 = 04:19
| title6 = Raveena
| extra6 = [[Rajesh Krishnan]]
| length6 = 05:22
}}

There was also a Telugu Dubbed soundtrack.
{{tracklist
| headline = Telugu tracklist
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 28:12
| title1 = Mastu Mastu
| extra1 = [[Mano (singer)|Mano]], Chorus
| length1 = 03:53
| title2 = Yamadoobu Yamadoobu
| extra2 = [[Udit Narayan]], Chorus
| length2 = 04:30
| title3 = Uppuleni Aa Paapu
| extra3 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], Chorus
| length3 = 05:36
| title4 = Emundi Emundi
| extra4 = [[K. S. Chithra]]
| length4 = 04:32
| title5 = 2000 AD Ladyi
| extra5 = [[Gurukiran]]
| length5 = 04:19
| title6 = Raveena
| extra6 = [[Rajesh Krishnan]]
| length6 = 05:22
}}

==Sequel==
{{Main|Uppi 2}}

A sequel to the film titled ''Upendra 2'' was announced by Upendra in January 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 |publisher = Oneindia Entertainment |date=2012-09-17 |access-date=2012-11-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/img/2012/09/17-upendra-sequel.jpg |title=Upendra 2 Poster hits internet }}</ref> It was later titled as ''[[Uppi 2]]'' and was launched on 18 September 2013 at Kanteerava Studios in Bangalore.<ref>{{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> The film starred Upendra, [[Kristina Akheeva]] and [[Parul Yadav]] in the lead roles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://chitraloka.com/news/5292-uppi-resumes-uppi2-shooting.html | title=Uppi resumes Uppi2 shooting }}</ref> The film released on 14 August 2015 in [[Karnataka]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Telangana]] and United States simultaneously in over 600 theaters<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ytalkies.com/sandalwood-film-news/uppi-2-release-600-theatres |title=Uppi-2 to release in 600 theatres |publisher=Ytalkies }}</ref> and became a commercial success.<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>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|2330098|Upendra}}

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Gokarna (film)

2021-05-25T08:34:27Z

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{{Infobox film
| name = Gokarna
| image = Gokarna DVD cover.jpg
| alt = 
| caption =
| director = [[Naganna]]
| producer = Sudheendra
| writer = K Nanjunda (Dialogue)
| screenplay =
| story =
| starring = [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]] [[Rakshita]] [[Madhu Bangarappa]] [[Tennis Krishna]] [[S. Ramesh]] Satyajit Dr. Nagesh Indhudhar
| music = [[Gurukiran]]
| cinematography = Krishnakumar
| editing = S. Manohar
| studio = Anegudda Vinayaka Productions
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2003|12|25}}
| runtime = 146 minutes
| country = India
| language = Kannada
}}

'''''Gokarna''''' is a 2003 [[Kannada cinema|Kannada]] [[action drama film]] starring [[Upendra (actor)|Superstar Upendra]] and [[Rakshita]]. The film was directed by [[Naganna]] and was [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]]'s home production, made under his banner of Anegudda Vinayaka Productions.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.viggy.com/english/current_gokarna.asp|title=Gokarna - Upendra starer remake film of Tamil hit Annamalai|website=www.viggy.com|access-date=2016-10-26}}</ref> Music for the film was scored by [[Gurukiran]]. It is the second among a series of successful films under the Upendra - Naganna combination. The film also starred [[Madhu Bangarappa]], [[Tennis Krishna]], [[S. Ramesh]], Satyajit, Dr. Nagesh, and Indhudhar in supporting roles.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/review-gokarna-news-kannada-kkfvNMhcabg.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141029143236/http://www.sify.com/movies/review-gokarna-news-kannada-kkfvNMhcabg.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2014-10-29|title=Review: Gokarna|newspaper=Sify|access-date=2016-10-26}}</ref> The film is a remake of the 1992 Tamil film ''[[Annamalai (film)|Annamalai]]'', which was a remake of the 1987 Hindi movie ''[[Khudgarz]]'', which in turn was based on [[Jeffrey Archer]]'s novel ''[[Kane and Abel (novel)|Kane and Abel]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/news/jeffrey-archer-accuses-bollywood-of-stealing-his-bestselling-storylines-10085842.html |title=Khudgarz (Base) |work=Independent}}</ref>

==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
*[[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]]
*[[Rakshita]]
*[[Madhu Bangarappa]]
*[[Tennis Krishna]]
*[[S. Ramesh]]
*[[Sathyajith (Kannada actor)|Satyajit]]
*Dr. Nagesh
*Indhudhar
*Sitara Vaidya
*Nagesh
{{colend}}

==Production==
After the huge success of the previous film under the Upendra - Naganna combination ''[[Kutumba (2003 film)|Kutumba]]'', the producer of the film Shailendra Babu had announced that his next film would be titled as ''Jai Ganesha'', having the same film troupe. But the film could not take off due to conflict between Shailendra Babu and Upendra. Upendra then gathered the same team of ''[[Kutumba (2003 film)|Kutumba]]'' (except the producer) and decided to remake the 1992 [[Rajinikanth]]-starrer ''[[Annamalai (film)|Annamalai]]'' and [[Venkatesh (actor)|Venkatesh]]'s ''[[Kondapalli Raja]]'' <ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/Now-Ramesh-caught-on-camera/articleshow/345384.cms Now, Ramesh caught on camera!</ref> under his home banner '''Anegudda Vinayaka Productions'''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.viggy.com/english/current_gokarna.asp|title=Gokarna - Upendra starer remake film of Tamil hit Annamalai|website=www.viggy.com|access-date=2016-10-26}}</ref>

==Audio Release Event==
The audio release function was held at ''The Club'', [[Bangalore]]. Actor, politician [[Ambarish]] released the audio cassettes and CDs. The event was followed by the ramp show and dance program performed by a local dance troupe. Two songs from the film were screened for the media.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.viggy.com/english/current_gokarna_cassette.asp|title=Kannada film of Upendra - Gokarna audio released|website=www.viggy.com|access-date=2016-10-26}}</ref>

==Box office==
Although ''Gokarna'' turned out to be a safe bet at the box office,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://jaldi.walletwatch.com/carnaticmusic/fullstory.php?id=13517649 |title=Archived copy |access-date=16 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140423221558/http://jaldi.walletwatch.com/carnaticmusic/fullstory.php?id=13517649 |archive-date=23 April 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> it was not as successful as the previous film under the Upendra - Naganna combination, ''[[Kutumba (2003 film)|Kutumba]]''. However, ''Gokarna'' was a good money spinner at the box office and completed 175 days of successful run in [[Bangalore]].<ref>http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/interview/6066.html</ref> The film was followed by yet another successful film under the Upendra - Naganna combination, ''[[Gowramma (2005 film)|Gowramma]]'' in 2005.

==Soundtrack==
Gurukiran scored the music for the film while Upendra and Kaviraj penned the lyrics.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.viggy.com/english/current_gokarna.asp|title=Gokarna - Upendra starer remake film of Tamil hit Annamalai|website=www.viggy.com|access-date=2016-10-26}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=Gokarna|date=2000-10-14|url=http://musicmazaa.com/kannada/audiosongs/movie/Gokarna.html|accessdate=2016-10-26}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Title !! Singers
|-
| "Aaseye Dhukkakke" || [[Udit Narayan]]
|-
| "Chakkar Haaku" || [[S. P. Balasubramanyam]], [[Shamitha Malnad]]
|-
| "Bramha Ninge" || S. P. Balasubramanyam
|-
| "Baro Baro" || [[Shankar Mahadevan]]
|-
| "Jwara Illade" || [[Udit Narayan]], [[K. S. Chithra]]
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{cite web |last1=Srinivasa |first1=Srikanth |title=Uppi and Rakshita come together in Gokarna |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/nov30/ent6.asp |publisher=Deccan Herald |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20031204042430/http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/nov30/ent6.asp |archivedate=4 December 2003 |date=30 November 2003}}

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[[Category:Indian drama films]]
[[Category:Films scored by Gurukiran]]
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Jeevana Chaitra

2021-05-25T08:19:48Z

2402:3A80:CC2:89C0:0:0:10A8:6D67: Link says 2.5 million and 30 million

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{{Infobox film
| name = Jeevana Chaitra ಜೀವನ ಚೈತ್ರ
| image = Jeevanachaitra.jpg
| caption = Film poster
| director = [[Dorai-Bhagavan]]
| producer = [[Parvathamma Rajkumar]]
| writer = [[Vishalakshi Dakshinamurthy]]
| screenplay = [[Chi. Udaya Shankar]]
| based_on = {{based on|''Vyapthi Prapthi''|[[Vishalakshi Dakshinamurthy]]}}
| starring = {{plainlist|
*[[Rajkumar (actor)|Rajkumar]]
*[[Madhavi (actress)|Madhavi]]
*[[K. S. Ashwath]]
*[[Pandari Bai]]
*Gurudutt
*[[Abhijeeth]]
}}
| music = [[Upendra Kumar]]
| cinematography = S. V. Srikanth
| editing = P. Bhaktavatsalam
| distributor =
| studio = Sri Dakshayini Cine Combines
| runtime = 157 minutes
| released = {{Film date|1992}}
| country = India
| language = Kannada
| budget = {{INR}}25 lakhs<ref name="rediff">{{cite web |last1=Palaniswamy |first1=M. |title=Who, in contemporary filmdom, has Rajkumar's appeal? |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/apr/04rajk.htm |website=Rediff.com |access-date=13 April 2021 |date=4 April 1997}}</ref>
| gross = {{INR}}3 crores<ref name="rediff"/>
}}

'''''Jeevana Chaitra''''' ({{lang-en|Life Spring}}) is a 1992 Indian [[Kannada language]] feature film directed by the duo [[Dorai-Bhagavan]] starring [[Rajkumar (actor)|Rajkumar]] and [[Madhavi (actress)|Madhavi]] in lead roles. It marked the re-entry of [[Rajkumar (actor)|Rajkumar]] in films after a hiatus of 3 years and was an instant hit. The film is based on a Kannada novel ''Vyapthi Prapthi'' written by [[Vishalakshi Dakshinamurthy]].<ref>https://www.udayavani.com/cinema/balcony-sandalwood-news/raj-festival-a-mirror-of-the-grooms-novel-films</ref> The movie was initially titled ''Simhadriya Simha'', a title which was later used for a [[Simhadriya Simha|2002 film]] starring [[Dr. Vishnuvardhan]].<ref>https://kannada.filmibeat.com/features/story-behind-rajkumar-s-jeevana-chaitra-first-title-was-simhadriya-simha/articlecontent-pf92755-043410.html?utm_medium=Mobile&utm_source=FB-KN&utm_campaign=Deep-Links&oipopup=1</ref> The film re-affirmed the hold Rajkumar had on Kannada audiences. The film was highly successful at the box office and had a theatrical run of 52 weeks.<ref>https://kannada.filmibeat.com/news/a-rare-picture-of-the-triple-ceremony-of-dr-rajkumar-s-3-movies-045361.html</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20070717135525/http://www.chitratara.com/showCelbProfile.asp?newsid=8</ref>

The characterization of [[Rani Mukerji]]'s role in ''[[Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...|Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham]]'' was based on the role played by [[Sudha Rani|Sudharani]] in this movie.

For the song ''Naadamaya'', Rajkumar won the [[National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer]] at the [[40th National Film Awards]].<ref>{{cite web |title= 40th National Film Awards |url= http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm40thNFAAward.aspx?PdfName=40NFA.pdf |website= iffi.nic.in |accessdate= 30 March 2014 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20151008114601/http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm40thNFAAward.aspx?PdfName=40NFA.pdf |archive-date= 8 October 2015 |url-status= dead }}</ref> The film won four awards at the 1992–93 Karnataka State Film Awards; [[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Film|First Best Film]], [[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]] (Rajkumar), [[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director|Best Music Director]] ([[Upendra Kumar]]) and Best Dialogue Writer ([[Chi. Udaya Shankar]]).

==Plot==
{{Long plot|date=March 2021}}
Jeevana Chaitra tracks the life and times of Vishwanath, from his youth, through the days of his {{transl|ka|jodi inamathi}} when he becomes Jodidar Vishwanatha Raya to his end.
Being an ideal son, he expresses his interest in Meenakshi (Madhavi) as his life partner and presents the case before his parents. Though Meenakshi is enamored towards Vishwanath, she fears that she is too poor to join the ranks of Jodidars. However, Vishwanath's father is more than satisfied with his son's choice and accepts the marriage proposal. Meenakshi and Vishwanath get married. Vishwanath takes over the mantle of Jodidar of Simhaadri and other 8 villages from his father and tries to improve the lives of the people of his 8 villages.

He fights illiteracy, the illicit liquor racket, and other social evils, in order to help villagers. They are blessed with 3 children. The parallel comedy track of the movie is handled by Putta Joisa, who joins as the priest of the family-entrusted main temple. Caught when trying to steal gold from Jodidar's home, he pleads guilty. Vishwanath, the generous man he is, gives him money and asks to leave the village. He reasons that if the villagers learn he has robbed the Jodidar, they are sure to kill him. Putta Joisa leaves in tears, knowing that he does not deserve to be with Jodidars.

The rift at home begins when their children come of age. The elder son, a doctor, falls for his classmate, the daughter of a liquor baron ([[Thoogudeepa Srinivas]]), who had been thrown out of the village by Vishwanath for brewing illicit liquor during their younger days. Toogudeepa creates a rift between father and son and verbally insults Vishwanath when he approaches to discuss the marriage proposal.

The real bone of contention is the hospital that Vishwanath has envisioned for the village, which he wants his son Gurudutt and daughter-in-law, both doctors to oversee and maintain the well-being of the community. However, Toogudeepa berates him for his short-sightedness in presuming that his well-educated and sophisticated daughter-in-law would stay back in a lowly village. Vishwanath is firm, and he insists that if Toogudeepa's daughter is to marry his son, she will have to stay with her husband in their village.

Toogudeepa walks away threatening Gurudutt that he can choose either his father's village or his love. Gurudutt fights with his father and leaves home. This comes as the first blow to Vishwanatha Raya.

Abhijit, the second son, gets married but his wife is not very happy staying in the village and serving her in-laws. Meenakshi pleads with her brother to allow her niece Lakshmi (played by [[Sudharani]]) to stay with her for a few days.

Bubbly, chirpy and sprightly Lakshmi fills the home with happiness. Vishwanath and Meenakshi plan to get her married to their last son Narahari (played by Balaraj). Narahari, who has a secret love affair, wastes no time in marrying his love and brings her home, once he learns of his parents' plan.

Meenakshi and Vishwanath are shocked to see Narahari and his wife. Meenakshi sinks into despair thinking about the heartbreak this would cause her brother, who is delighted to have his child become a bride of the Jodidar household. The burden is too much for Meenakshi and she dies, while welcoming her daughter-in-law.

Vishwanath feels lonely and goes on a theertha yaatre, has an accident and loses memory. He wanders around and is shown visiting [[Badrinath|Badri]], [[Rishikesh]], [[Kedarnath]] and [[Varanasi]]. When he finds the beauty of [[Himalaya]], he is spellbound by nature and sings his heart out. Putta Joisa finds his old employer, clothed in rags and singing on a ghaat. He helps Vishwanath regain memory.

Meanwhile, Toogudeepa sweet-talks Vishwanath's three sons into handing over the ancestral property and takes over Vishwanath's property. The 3 sons, who have by now become addicted to sloth and a luxurious lifestyle, even throw their granny out.

Vishwanath returns, only to find his home turned from a temple to a tavern. He single-handedly beats the daylights out of drunkards gathered over there and questions his sons about his mother. Learning that she is passing days in a lonely hut, he visits his mother.

Pandari Bhai is filled with joy to find her son alive. She pleads his son to take cudgels against the liquor baron Toogudeepa. Life comes a full-circle to Vishwanath. He once again starts the task of fighting liquor racket, gambling, and other evils.

He ends up on a winning note, as the gamblers den is made into a primary school and the liquor factory is closed down. His children too learn their lesson and join hands with him.

A happy man, Vishwanath creates a will dividing his assets among his sons and leaves to a higher calling. The last scene shows Vishwanath ascending a hill, far away from Simhaadri.

==Cast==
* [[Rajkumar (actor)|Rajkumar]] as Vishwanathaiah
* [[Madhavi (actress)|Madhavi]] as Meenakshi, Vishwanath's wife
* [[K. S. Ashwath]] as Rama Rao, Vishwanath's father
* [[Pandari Bai]] as Seetha, Vishwanath's mother
* [[Chi Guru Dutt]] as Prathap
* [[Abhijeeth]] as Prakash
* [[Balaraj]] as Narahari
* [[Tennis Krishna]] as Putta Jois
* [[Thoogudeepa Srinivas]] as Narasimha Rao
* [[Honnavalli Krishna]]
* [[Sathyabhama (actress)|Sathyabhama]]
* Gayathri Prabhakar
* Sriraksha
* Sundarashree as Lalitha, Narasimha Rao's wife
* [[Shivaram]] (cameo)
* [[Sudharani]] as Lakshmi (cameo)
* [[Shivaram]] as a doctor (cameo)
* [[S. K. Bhagavan]] as a police officer (cameo, uncredited)

==Soundtrack==
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The background score of the film and the soundtrack was composed by [[Upendra Kumar]], with lyrics penned by [[Chi. Udaya Shankar]] and Mugur Mallappa. The album consists of five soundtracks.<ref>{{cite web |title= Jeevana Chaithra (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - EP |url= https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/jeevana-chaithra-original/id929914096 |publisher= iTunes |accessdate= 10 November 2014}}</ref>

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| title1 = Aralida Thanuvidu
| lyrics1 = [[Chi. Udaya Shankar]]
| extra1 = [[Rajkumar (actor)|Rajkumar]]
| length1 = 5:07
| title2 = Nadamaya
| lyrics2 = Chi. Udayashankar
| extra2 = Rajkumar
| length2 = 7:34
| title3 = Manavanagi
| lyrics3 = Mugur Mallappa
| extra3 = Rajkumar
| length3 = 4:34
| title4 = Ninna Chelava Vadana
| lyrics4 = Chi. Udayashankar
| extra4 = Rajkumar, [[Manjula Gururaj]]
| length4 = 4:45
| title5 = Lakshmi Baaramma
| lyrics5 = Chi. Udayashankar
| extra5 = Rajkumar, Manjula Gururaj
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==Release and reception==
[[File:Jeevachai.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Simhadriya Simha title announcement poster of the film released before the title was eventually altered to Jeevana Chaitra]]
Jeevana Chaitra created a sort of hysteria when it was released, and the movie tickets became a prized commodity. There was no release by [[Rajkumar (actor)|Rajkumar]] in the previous years. People were so craving for wholesome entertainment that ''[[Satya Harishchandra (1965 Kannada film)|Satya Harishchandra]]'', a black-and-white movie of Rajkumar, was re-released and ran to packed houses.

''Jeevana Chaitra'', on release ran to packed houses across Karnataka. The movie completed 100 days and had to be removed from theatres, to help other producers release their movies. Rajkumar's cut-out of the suit-clad hero had the usual ritual of getting soaked in milk at many places.

===Box office===
The film ran for 375 days and owing to the audience reception, Rajkumar had to announce that he would act in another movie, ''[[Aakasmika]]''.

===Reviews and critiques===
The movie received rave reviews, owing to the storyline and message about combating liquor barons.

==Trivia==
* Inspired by the movie, there were many instances of people closing down liquor houses across [[Karnataka]].
* [[Rajkumar (actor)|Rajkumar]] won the [[National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer]] for having sung the song "Naadamaya". The song was supposedly recorded for another Rajkumar movie Amoghavarsha Nrupatunga which was never made. Some people say [[M. Ranga Rao]] composed the music for this song but was not alive at the time of its release.

==References==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb title|1418157|Jeevana Chaitra}}
*http://www.raaga.com/channels/kannada/moviedetail.asp?mid=k0000432
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[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:1990s Kannada-language films]]
[[Category:Indian drama films]]
[[Category:Films about alcoholism]]
[[Category:Films based on Indian novels]]
[[Category:Films scored by Upendra Kumar]]
[[Category:Films with screenplays by Chi. Udayashankar]]