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Gange Baare Thunge Baare

2023-10-05T05:31:21Z

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{{Infobox film
|name = Gange Baare Thunge Baare
|image =
|director = [[Sadhu Kokila]]
|producer =
|writer = Ranganath (dialogue)
|story = Ranganath
|screenplay = Sadhu Kokila
|starring = [[Prajwal Devaraj]] [[Sunaina]] Gayathri
|music = Sadhu Kokila
|cinematography = Shekhar Chandra
|editing = Deepu S Kumar
|studio = Putthuru Sri Mahalingeshwara Creations
|released = {{Film date|2008|5|2|df=y}}
|runtime =
|country = India
|language = Kannada
}}

'''''Gange Baare Thunge Baare''''' ({{Translation|[[Ganges River]], [[Tunga River]]}}) is a 2008 Indian [[Kannada language]] romantic drama film directed by [[Sadhu Kokila]] and starring [[Prajwal Devaraj]], [[Sunaina]] and Gayathri (acted in Telugu film ''Notebook''). The film's title is based off a song from ''[[Kindari Jogi]]'' (1989). This film marks the Kannada debut of both of the lead actresses.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/on-top-of-the-world/articleshow/3545317.cms|title=On top of the world|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=1 October 2008}}</ref><ref name="R">{{cite web|url=http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2008/apr/30sli1.htm|title=A youthful love triangle!|date=30 April 2008|work=[[Rediff.com]]|access-date=4 October 2023|first=R. G.|last=Vijayasarathy|author-link=R. G. Vijayasarathy}}</ref>

==Cast==
* [[Prajwal Devaraj]] as Harsha
* [[Sunaina]] as Ganga
* Gayathri as Thunga
* [[Srinath]]
* [[Ramesh Bhat]]
* [[Ramakrishna (actor)|Ramakrishna]]
* [[Bhavya]]
* [[Tulasi (actress)|Tulasi Shivamani]]
* [[G. K. Govinda Rao]]
* [[Bullet Prakash]]

== Production ==
The film was shot in Karnataka and the songs were shot in Greece, Thailand and the Alcazar Theatre in Malaysia.<ref name="R"/>

== Soundtrack ==
The music was composed by [[Sadhu Kokila]]. The music was released under the Akshaya Audio label.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/ganga-bare-thunge-bare/P4LInrHBKc8_|title=Gange Baare Thunge Baare|date=2008|work=[[JioSaavn]]}}</ref>
{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Hoogalu Kelive
| extra1 = [[Kunal Ganjawala]], [[Nanditha (singer)|Nanditha]]
| length1 = 4:49
| title2 = Iddad Iddang Heltini Keli
| extra2 = [[Jassie Gift]]
| length2 = 4:40
| title3 = Jaadu Jaadu
| extra3 = [[Chaitra H. G.]], Sriraksha
| length3 = 5:05
| title4 = Kannale Gundittu
| extra4 = Gaurav Bangia, [[Anuradha Sriram]]
| length4 = 4:54
| title5 = Nadiyaagi
| extra5 = [[Chinmayi Sripaada]], [[Udit Narayan]]
| length5 = 5:01
| title6 = Onde Ondu Saari
| extra6 = [[Rajesh Krishnan]]
| length6 = 3:00
| total_length = 27:29
}}

== Reception ==
=== Critical response ===

[[R. G. Vijayasarathy]] of ''[[Indo-Asian News Service|IANS]]'' rated the film {{fraction|2|1|2}} out of 5 and wrote that "''GBTB'' could have been a better offering with a good script and neat performances from its artists".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nowrunning.com/movie/4028/kannada/gange-baare-thunge-baare/1610/review.htm|title=Gange Baare Thunge Baare Review|work=[[Indo-Asian News Service|IANS]]|via=Nowrunning|date=1 May 2008|first=R. G.|last=Vijayasarathy|author-link=R. G. Vijayasarathy}}</ref> A critic from ''[[Rediff.com]]'' rated the film two out of five stars and wrote that "All in ''Gange Baare Thunge Baare'' is an ordinary fare from a much acclaimed director".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/may/02ssgbtb.htm|title=''Gange Baare''... disappoints|date=2 May 2008|work=[[Rediff.com]]|access-date=4 October 2023|first=R. G.|last=Vijayasarathy|author-link=R. G. Vijayasarathy}}</ref> A critic from ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote that "In a triangular love story the efficient director Kokila Sadhu comes out with a significant screenplay and in the climax he applies a simple answer. However with good looking faces on screen keeping aside vulgarity and violence here is a pleasant film for the hot summer".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/gange-baare-thunge-baare-review-hindi-movie-9189|title=Gange Baare Thunge Baare Review|date=3 May 2008|work=Indiaglitz}}</ref> A critic from ''Chitraloka'' wrote that "Prajwal Devaraj's new film ''Gange Baare Thunge Baare'' is a youthful love {{sic|no-link=y|traingle}} which is handled quite well with elan and intelligence. Actor and Director Sadhu Kokila has once again shown that he can handle any type of subjects for his direction and maintaining a good narrative is his strong point.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chitraloka.com/movie-reviews/636-gange-baare-tunge-baare-review.html|title=Gange Baare Thunge Baare Review|date=1 May 2008|work=Chitraloka}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb title|7624228}}

{{Sadhu Kokila}}
[[Category: Indian romantic drama films]]

Abbara

2023-10-05T05:15:34Z

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{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2022}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2022}}
{{Infobox film
|name = Abbara
|image =
|director = K Ram Narayan
|producer = Basavaraj Manchaiah
|story =
|screenplay =
|starring = {{plainlist|
* [[Prajwal Devaraj]]
*[[Nimika Ratnakar]]
*[[Rajshri Ponnappa]]
*Lekha Chandra
*[[P. Ravishankar]]
}}
|music = [[Ravi Basrur]]
|cinematography = JK Ganesh
|editing = Venkatesh UDV
|studio = C & M Movies
|released = 5 January 2022
|runtime = 148 minutes
|country = India
|language = Kannada
}}

'''''Abbara''''' is a 2022 Indian [[Kannada language]] romantic action drama film directed by K Ram Narayan and starring [[Prajwal Devaraj]], [[Nimika Ratnakar]], [[Rajshri Ponnappa]], Lekha Chandra and [[P. Ravishankar]]. The film was released to mixed reviews.

==Cast==
*[[Prajwal Devaraj]] as Shiva a.k.a. Strong Man, Prasad and Shivu
*[[Nimika Ratnakar]] as Sonu
*[[Rajshri Ponnappa]] as Vaishali
*Lekha Chandra as Dr. Priya
*[[P. Ravishankar]] as Vairamudi
*[[Shobaraj]] as a boy's father
*[[M. S. Umesh]]
* Kote Prabhakar
*Arasu Maharaj
*[[Vijay Chendoor]]
*Govinde Gowda

== Production ==
Prajwal Devaraj was reported to play three characters in the film (opposite [[Nimika Ratnakar]], [[Rajshri Ponnappa]], and Lekha Chandra) with five different looks.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2022/nov/17/abbara-is-a-pure-entertainer-without-any-messagesprajwal-devaraj-2518967.html|title=Abbara is a pure entertainer without any messages: Prajwal Devaraj|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/rajshri-ponnappa-nimika-ratnakar-and-lekha-chandra-in-prajwal-devarajs-next/articleshow/79595947.cms|title=Rajshri Ponnappa, Nimika Ratnakar and Lekha Chandra in Prajwal Devaraj’s next|date=7 December 2020|work=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2022/jul/19/abbara-will-be-the-first-release-for-prajwal-devaraj-in-2022-2477968.html|title=Abbara will be the first release for prajwal devaraj in 2022|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
The music was composed by [[Ravi Basrur]]. The music was released under the [[Anand Audio]] label.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/abbara-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1655353696|title=Abbara (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)|date=2022|work=iTunes}}</ref>
{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Thale Kettaga Onde Formula
| extra1 = [[Vijay Prakash]]
| length1 = 3:32
| title2 = O Sukumaariye
| extra2 = Vyasaraj Sosale, Neethu Subramanyam
| length2 = 3:25
| title3 = Naanu Neenu
| extra3 = [[Santhosh Venky]]
| length3 = 3:46
| title4 = Abbara Title Track
| extra4 = Santhosh Venky
| length4 = 2:43
| title5 = Kathakali
| extra5 = Saaj Bhat
| length5 = 3:30
| title6 = Devara Haaga Nee (F)
| extra6 = Airaa Udupi
| length6 = 2:48
| title7 = Devara Haaga Nee (M)
| extra7 = Rahul Vellal
| length7 = 2:48
| total_length = 22:32
}}

== Reception ==
=== Critical response ===
A critic from ''[[The New Indian Express|Cinema Express]]'' rated the film {{fraction|2|1|2}} out of 5 and wrote that "Overall, Abbara is definitely a watchable film for those who have been missing age-old masala flicks".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/review/2022/nov/19/abbara-movie-reviewprajwal-devaraj-is-the-saving-grace-of-this-masala-flick-36789.html|title=Abbara Movie Review: Prajwal Devaraj is the saving grace of this masala flick|work=[[The New Indian Express|Cinema Express]]|date=19 November 2022|first=A.|last=Sharadhaa}}</ref> A critic from ''[[Bangalore Mirror]]'' wrote that "All in all, ''Abbara'' is worth a watch for sheer entertainment".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/abbara-movie-review-all-out-entertainer-feels/articleshow/95613218.cms|title=Abbara Movie Review: All-out entertainer feels|work=[[Bangalore Mirror]]|access-date=5 October 2023|first=Y. Maheshwara|last=Reddy}}</ref> A critic from ''The South First'' wrote that "''Abbara'' is made exclusively for a special kind of daredevils. Do share your experiences with us if you are up for the Abbara challenge".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/abbara-review-watching-it-is-equal-to-three-times-the-torture-multiplied-by-a-hundred/|title=Abbara review: Watching it is equal to three times the torture multiplied by a hundred!|work=The South First|date=21 November 2022|first=Shashiprasad|last=S. M.}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb title|21345488}}

[[Category:2022 films]]

[[Category:Indian action films]]
[[Category:Indian romantic drama films]]

Valliddari Vayasu Padahare

2023-10-03T20:25:15Z

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{{Infobox film
| name = Valliddari Vayasu Padahare
| image = Valliddari Vayasu Padahare.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Release poster
| native_name = 
| director = Bhanu Shankar
| writer = [[Marudhuri Raja]] (dialogue)
| screenplay = Bhanu Shankar
| story = Bhanu Shankar
| based_on = 
| producer = M. Kumara Swamy Dr. Suresh Yallappa
| starring = [[Tarun Chandra]] Devaki
| narrator =
| cinematography = Gaadiraju Srinivasa Rao
| editing = K. Ramgopal Reddy
| music = [[Kalyani Malik]]
| studio = S. K. S. Creations
| distributor = Opal Vision
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2006|7|21}}
| runtime = 153 minutes
| country = India
| language = Telugu
| budget =
| gross =
}}
'''''Valliddari Vayasu Padahare!''''' ({{Translation|Both of them are sixteen!}}) is a 2006 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by Bhanu Shankar and starring [[Tarun Chandra]] (in his only Telugu film to date) and newcomer Devaki with [[Jayasudha]], [[Suhasini Maniratnam|Suhasini]], [[Chandra Mohan (Telugu actor)|Chandra Mohan]] and [[Raghuvaran]] in supporting roles. The film released after a two-year delay.

== Plot ==
The film follows two teenage lovers who have trouble succeeding in their love due to their respective families.

== Cast ==
''Source''<ref name="H">{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/love-story-with-a-twist/article3218640.ece | title=Love story with a twist | work=[[The Hindu]] | date=29 June 2006 | first = M. L.| last=Narasimham |access-date=3 October 2023| url-access=subscription | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20220505035557/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/love-story-with-a-twist/article3218640.ece |archive-date=5 May 2022}}</ref>
{{Cast listing|
*[[Tarun Chandra]] as Vamsee
*Devaki as Puja
*[[Jayasudha]] as Vamsee's mother
*[[Suhasini Maniratnam|Suhasini]] as Puja's mother
*[[Chandra Mohan (Telugu actor)|Chandra Mohan]] as Puja's father
*[[Raghuvaran]] as Shekhar, Vamsee's father
*[[Venu Madhav (actor)|Venu Madhav]] as Arunachalam
*[[Telangana Sakunthala|Sakunthala]] as History lecturer
*[[Nutan Prasad]]
*[[K. Viswanath]] as Judge (special appearance)
*[[Posani Krishna Murali]] as Lawyer (special appearance)
*[[Surya (Telugu actor)|Surya]] as Police inspector
*[[Narsing Yadav]] as Satti Reddy
*[[Uttej]] as Car driver
*[[Jenny (actor)|Jenny]] as Store worker
}}

== Production ==
The film is directed by P. Bhanu Shankar, who previously directed ''[[Evare Athagadu]]'' (2003). [[Tarun Chandra]] makes his solo lead debut with this film after playing one of the three leads in the Kannada film ''[[Khushi (2003 Kannada film)|Khushi]]'' (2003).<ref name="H"/> He was reported to be rebranded as Saketh (due to the presence of an actor [[Tarun (Telugu actor)|of the same name]]).<ref name="I">{{Cite web|url=https://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/news254.html|title=Valliddari Vayasu Padahare talkie over|date=18 November 2004|work=[[Idlebrain.com]]|access-date=3 October 2023|archive-date=4 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220604211825/http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/news254.html|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Vishakapatnam]]-based heroine Devaki was reported to be credited as Srilekha.<ref name="H"/><ref name="I"/> The shooting was delayed due to [[Raghuvaran]]'s ill health. The film was produced by M. Kumara Swamy, who previously produced two of [[G. Nageswara Reddy]]'s youth films: ''[[6 Teens]]'' (2001) and ''[[Girl Friend (2002 film)|Girl Friend]]'' (2002). The film was ready for release in mid-November 2004.<ref name="I"/>

The film reentered production for a song sequence choreographed by D. K. S. Babu in mid-2006. The film scheduled to release in July 2006.<ref name="H"/> The reason for the two-year delay was the post-production work.<ref name="In">{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/valliddari-vayasu-padahare-review-telugu-movie-8531|title=Valliddari Vayasu Padahare Review|date=24 July 2006|work=Indiaglitz|access-date=3 October 2023|archive-date=3 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231003091615/https://www.indiaglitz.com/valliddari-vayasu-padahare-review-telugu-movie-8531|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Valliddari Vayasu Padahare
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Kalyani Malik]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 2006
| recorded = 2004
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 25:01
| language = Telugu
| label =
| producer =
| prev_title =
| prev_year =
| year =
| next_title =
| next_year =
| misc = {{external music video| header = Official audio
|{{YouTube| 42o2r5feI9g| Valliddari Vayasu Padahare - Full Album}}
}}
}}

{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| all_music= [[Kalyani Malik]].
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Abababba
| lyrics1 = [[Veturi]]
| extra1 = Kalyani Malik, Mathangi
| length1 = 3:56
| title2 = Kallalo Katuka
| lyrics2 = [[Chandrabose (lyricist)|Chandrabose]]
| extra2 = Sumangali
| length2 = 4:32
| title3 = Dhoorama
| lyrics3 = Veturi
| extra3 = [[M. M. Keeravani]], Sumangali
| length3 = 4:56
| title4 = Vale Poddullona
| lyrics4 = Viswa
| extra4 = [[Raghu Kunche]], [[Sahithi]]
| length4 = 4:47
| title5 = Bayapadi
| lyrics5 = Veturi
| extra5 = Kalyani Malik
| length5 = 4:22
| title6 = Mathrudevo
| lyrics6 = Umamahesh
| extra6 = Kalyani Malik
| length6 = 3:28
| total_length = 25:01
}}

== Reception ==
A critic from ''Indiaglitz'' wrote that "''Valliddari Vayasu Padahare'', is a breezy love story, which blooms at just the right time and the high point of the film is the bold message in the climax, that has never been depicted on the big screen before".<ref name="I"/> A critic from ''Nowrunning'' rated the film {{Fraction|2|1|2}} out of 5 and wrote that "For parents and youngsters (especially between 15-18years) this is a movie not to be missed".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nowrunning.com/movie/3143/telugu/valliddari-vayasu-padahare/789/review.htm|title=Valliddari Vayasu Padahare Review|last=Kishore|work=Nowrunning|date=29 May 2006|access-date=3 October 2023|archive-date=15 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140915025238/http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/3143/telugu/valliddari-vayasu-padahare/789/review.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
*{{IMDb title|1579897}}

[[Category:Indian romantic drama films]]

Achchu Mechchu

2023-10-03T09:25:54Z

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{{Infobox film
| name = Achchu Mechchu
| image = Achchu Mechchu.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Film poster
| native_name = 
| director = Himayath Khan
| writer = M. V. Lokesh
| screenplay =
| story =
| based_on = 
| producer = M. V. Lokesh
| starring = {{plainlist|
*[[Tarun Chandra]]
*[[Archanna Guptaa|Archana Gupta]]
}}
| narrator =
| cinematography = Nagesh V. Acharya
| editing = K. Eshwar Sanjeeva Reddy
| music = A. M. Neel
| studio = Vinayaka Movie Makers
| distributor = 
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2011|11|18}}
| runtime = 130 minutes
| country = India
| language = Kannada
| budget = ₹1 crore and 60 lakhs<ref name="I">{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/achchu-mechchu-preview-kannada-movie-13068|title=Achchu Mechchu Preview|date=30 November 2011|work=Indiaglitz|access-date=3 October 2023|archive-date=3 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231003092439/https://www.indiaglitz.com/achchu-mechchu-preview-kannada-movie-13068|url-status=live}}</ref>
| gross =
}}
'''''Achchu Mechchu''''' is a 2011 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by Himayath Khan and starring [[Tarun Chandra]] and [[Archanna Guptaa|Archana Gupta]].

== Cast ==
*[[Tarun Chandra]] as Vijay
*[[Archanna Guptaa|Archana Gupta]] as Shraddha
*[[Achyuth Kumar]] as Purushottam
*[[Veena Sundar]] as Savitha and Swapna
*[[Sadhu Kokila]]
*[[Naveen D. Padil]]
*[[M. S. Umesh]] as the priest
*[[Shobaraj]] as Jagadish
*[[Bank Janardhan]]
*Mohan Juneja
*Srinivas Gowda

== Production ==
This film marks the Kannada debut of the director, who previously directed the Hindi film ''Meri Dream Plane''.<ref name="I"/> The film finished its post-production and was ready to release in August of 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/five-for-festivals--news-70255|title=Five for Festivals|date=26 August 2011|work=Indiaglitz|access-date=3 October 2023|archive-date=3 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231003092440/https://www.indiaglitz.com/five-for-festivals--news-70255|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Achchu Mechchu
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = A. M. Neel
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 2011
| recorded = 2011
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 25:45
| language = Kannada
| label = [[Anand Audio]]
| producer =
| prev_title =
| prev_year =
| year = 2011
| next_title =
| next_year =
| misc = {{external music video| header = Official audio
|{{YouTube| UzBZ1H0Y_uQ| Achchu Mechchu - Full Album}}
}}
}}

{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 25:45
| all_music = A. M. Neel.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/achchu-mechchu/rq2QOEo,fME_|title=Achchu Mechchu|date=2011|work=[[JioSaavn]]|access-date=3 October 2023|archive-date=19 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220819020505/https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/achchu-mechchu/rq2QOEo,fME_|url-status=live}}</ref>
| title1 = Ninna Mele
| extra1 = [[Tippu (singer)|Tippu]]
| length1 = 4:30
| title2 = Yavudo Janmada
| extra2 = Supriya Ramakrishnaiah
| length2 = 2:56
| title3 = Nille Nille
| extra3 = Ritgish, Akash
| length3 = 4:26
| title4 = Hey Olave
| extra4 = [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]], [[Anuradha Bhat]]
| length4 = 4:40
| title5 = Sa Sa Sariga
| extra5 = Santosh, Ritgish
| length5 = 4:35
| title6 = Yeko Yeno
| extra6 = A. M. Neel
| length6 = 4:38
}}

==Release ==
The film was delayed after the success of ''90'' (2011) released in September of 2011 starring [[Sadhu Kokila]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/good-gain-for-90-tamil-news-70732|title=Good gain for '90'|date=7 September 2011|work=Indiaglitz|access-date=3 October 2023|archive-date=3 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231003092440/https://www.indiaglitz.com/good-gain-for-90-tamil-news-70732|url-status=live}}</ref> The film was not released on 11 November 2011 since eleven is considered unlucky and was released the following week alongside ''[[Aata (2011 film)|Aata]]'' (2011).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/two-for-friday-hollywood-news-74128|title=Two for Friday|date=17 November 2011|work=Indiaglitz|access-date=3 October 2023|archive-date=3 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231003092441/https://www.indiaglitz.com/two-for-friday-hollywood-news-74128|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Reception ==
A critic from ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote that "Touted as tender lover story, ''Achu Mechu'' is a torture to sit through despite the presence Tarun Chandra and Archana Gupta in the cast. The film is badly let down by the storyline and screenplay though its theme is ageless: love unbound by age".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/mature-love-immature-script/article2642785.ece|title=Mature love, immature script|date=20 November 2011|first=Muralidhara|last=Khajane|work=[[The Hindu]]|url-access=subscription|archive-date=15 September 2023|archive-url=https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:6FODuYY45IcJ:https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/mature-love-immature-script/article2642785.ece&cd=9&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us}}</ref> A critic from ''[[Indo-Asian News Service|IANS]]'' rated the film {{Fraction|1|1|2}} out of 5 and wrote that "Over all ''Achchu Mechchu'' is a disappointing fare".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.realbollywood.com/2011/11/achchu-mechchu-good-theme-immature-narration-kannada-movie-review.html|title=Achchu Mechchu Review|first=V. S.|last=Rajapur|date=20 November 2011|work=[[Indo-Asian News Service|IANS]]|via=RealBollywood|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111205083040/http://www.realbollywood.com/2011/11/achchu-mechchu-good-theme-immature-narration-kannada-movie-review.html|archive-date=5 December 2011}}</ref> A critic from ''Indiaglitz'' wrote that "The content of this film is as if it is derived for the purpose of remaining novel. The approach is laudable but not the treatment for the content".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/achchu-mechchu-review-kannada-movie-13068|title=Achchu Mechchu Review|date=19 November 2011|work=Indiaglitz|access-date=3 October 2023|archive-date=3 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231003092442/https://www.indiaglitz.com/achchu-mechchu-review-kannada-movie-13068|url-status=live}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
*{{IMDb title|13906344}}

[[Category:Indian romantic drama films]]

Naanu Neenu Jodi

2023-10-01T19:04:56Z

Itskamalraja:

{{Infobox film
| name = Naanu Neenu Jodi
| image =
| alt =
| caption =
| native_name = 
| director = N. R. Nanjunde Gowda
| writer = M L Prasanna (dialogue)
| screenplay = Nanjunde Gowda
| story = Ramani
| based_on = 
| producer = Anjaneyalu Pratthipati
| starring = [[Vijay Raghavendra]] [[Madhumitha]]
| narrator =
| cinematography = A. C. Mahendra
| editing = B. S. Kemparaju
| music = [[Hamsalekha]]
| studio = Rasashree Productions
| distributor = 
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2007|12|21}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Kannada
| budget =
| gross =
}}
'''''Naanu Neenu Jodi''''' ({{Translation|I and you are a pair}}) is a 2007 Indian Kannada-language romantic comedy film directed by N. R. Nanjunde Gowda and starring [[Vijay Raghavendra]] and [[Madhumitha]]. The music for the film was composed by [[Hamsalekha]]. The film was released on 21 December 2007 alongside ''[[Ee Bandhana]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/yee-bandhana-vs-nnj--news-35383|title='Yee Bandhana' Vs 'NNJ'|date=19 December 2007|work=Indiaglitz}}</ref>

== Cast ==
{{Cast listing|
*[[Vijay Raghavendra]] as Arjun
*[[Madhumitha]] as Gowri
*Chidanand as Mylarlinga
*Anukha
*Jaya
*[[Bank Janardhan]]
*[[Srinivasa Murthy]]
*[[Mukhyamantri Chandru]]
* Ashalatha
*[[Sundar Raj]]
*[[Pramila Joshai]]
*Sanjana<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/taare-audio-comes--news-60370|title=Taare audio comes|work=Indiaglitz|date=27 September 2010}}</ref>
}}

== Soundtrack ==
The music was composed by [[Hamsalekha]]. The songs were released under the [[Anand Audio]] label.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/naanu-neenu-jodi-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-ep/1031523819|title=Naanu Neenu Jodi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - EP|work=[[Apple Music]]|date=2007}}</ref>
{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Navule Navule
| extra1 = [[Udit Narayan]]
| length1 = 6:18
| title2 = Jum Naranadi
| extra2 = [[Sunidhi Chauhan]]
| length2 = 4:52
| title3 = Madling Maduve Beka
| extra3 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]]
| length3 = 4:45
| title4 = Preethisalu Dhairya Bekamma
| extra4 = [[Rajesh Krishnan]], Sunidhi Chauhan
| length4 = 4:50
| title5 = Kagadada Doni
| extra5 = Rajesh Krishnan, [[K. S. Chithra]]
| length5 = 5:09
| total_length = 25:54
}}

== Reception ==
A critic from ''Indiaglitz'' rated the film seven out of ten and wrote that "What is interesting is that director N.R.Nanjunde Gowda keeps the audience glued to their seats till the protagonist comes with Jasmine flowers to the heroine in the last scene of the film. He has the stuff but not the right title. The home work of giving something different in the love format film has come out well".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/naanu-neenu-jodi-review-kannada-movie-9304|title=Naanu Neenu Jodi Review|date=22 December 2007|work=Indiaglitz}}</ref> A critic from ''Chitraloka'' wrote that "Director Nanjunde Gowda has shown once again that he always choses something which is different and fresh. His film ''Naanu Neenu Jodi'' with Vijaya Raghavendra in the lead has a totally new concept which is yet to be seen in the Kannada film industry".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://202.65.151.11/movie-reviews/788-nanu-neenu-jodi-review.html|title=Nanu Neenu Jodi Movie Review|work=Chitraloka}}</ref> A critic from ''[[Oneindia|Filmibeat]]'' wrote that "There is definitely no obstacle for the entire family to sit and watch. There is no cheating even for the given money. There is no need to be embarrassed to come and see it as a couple".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kannada.filmibeat.com/reviews/2712-naanu-neenu-jodi.html|title=ಜೋಡಿಯಾಗಿ ಬಂದು ನೋಡಿ|work=[[Oneindia|Filmibeat]]|language=kn|date=27 December 2007}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
*{{IMDb title|14282702}}

[[Category:Indian romantic drama films]]
[[Category:Indian romantic comedy films]]
[[Category:Films scored by Hamsalekha]]

Naanu Gandhi

2023-09-30T15:15:42Z

Itskamalraja: Created page with '{{Infobox film | name = | image = | alt = | caption = | native_name =  | director = | writer = | screenplay = Nanjunde Gowda | story = | based_on = <!-- {{Based on|title of the original work|Dr. Ramanna}} | producer = | starring = | narrator = | cinematography = | editing...'

{{Infobox film
| name = Naanu Gandhi
| image =
| alt =
| caption =
| native_name = 
| director = Nanjunde Gowda
| writer = Rajappa Dalavayi (dialogue)
| screenplay = Nanjunde Gowda
| story =
| based_on = {{Based on|''Gandhi''|Dr. Ramanna}}
| producer =
| starring = Master Likhith
| narrator =
| cinematography = Nagaraj
| editing = B S Kemparaj
| music = [[V. Manohar]] '''Background music:''' Raju Upendra Kumar
| studio = Abhivyakthi Chithra
| distributor = 
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2008|11|14}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Kannada
| budget =
| gross =
}}
'''''Naanu Gandhi''''' ({{Translation|I am Gandhi}}) is a 2008 Indian Kannada-language children's film directed by Nanjunde Gowda starring Master Likhith in the titular role. The film won the Best Film Award at the Columbia International Film Festival.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.netindian.in/news/entertainment/naanu-gandhi-selected-china-childrens-film-fest|title="Naanu Gandhi" selected for China Children's Film Fest|work=NetIndian|date=20 August 2009|first=B. B.|last=Nagpal}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nowrunning.com/news/kannada/naanu-gandhi-wins-special-award/19104/story.htm|title=
'Naanu Gandhi' wins special award|date=4 November 2008|work=Nowrunning}}</ref> Likith won the [[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Child Actor (Male)|Karnataka State Film Award for Best Child Actor]].

== Cast ==
{{Cast listing|
*Master Likhith as Gandhi
*[[Sadashiva Brahmavar]] as Rangajja
*[[Pramila Joshai]]
*[[Ramesh Bhat]]
*[[Sundar Raj]]
*[[Mandya Ramesh]] as Narayana Murthy
*Raaga Ranga Nagaraj
* Venkatachal
* N.G.E.F. Sri Kantaiah
*Mosale Manjunath
* Master K S Sharath Kumar
*Master Nandan Kumar
* Master Shashank
* Baby Nisha
* Baby Soumya
* Baby Sneha
* Bharathi
}}
== Soundtrack ==
The music was composed by [[V. Manohar]],<ref name="R"/> and the score was composed by Raju Upendra Kumar.<ref name="N"/>

== Reception ==
A critic from ''[[The New Indian Express]]'' wrote that "Director Nanjunde Gowda fails to feel the pulse of the audience. It is sad that even after his earlier debacle ''[[Naanu Neenu Jodi]]'', Gowda failed to realise the importance of comedy, songs and music. The poor quality and lack of richness make it difficult for the audience to sit through".<ref name="N">{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2008/nov/15/this-gandhi-fails-to-impress-7015.html|title=This Gandhi fails to impress|date=15 November 2008|work=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref> A critic from The ''[[Bangalore Mirror]]'' wrote that "''Naanu Gandhi'', promises much but delivers very little, for the serious movie buff as well as for children".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/naanu-gandhi-wrong-target/articleshow/22350115.cms|title=Naanu Gandhi: Wrong target|date=14 November 2008|work=[[Bangalore Mirror]]}}</ref> On the contrary, [[R. G. Vijayasarathy]] of ''[[Rediff.com]]'' wrote that "In a nutshell, Nanjundegowda should be appreciated for making a clean and sincere film".<ref name="R">{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/naanu-gandhi-is-a-sincere-film/20081117.htm|title=''Naanu Gandhi'' is a sincere film|work=[[Rediff.com]]|date=17 November 2008|first=R. G.|last=Vijayasarathy|author-link=R. G. Vijayasarathy}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

==External links ==
*{{IMDb title|14252626}}

[[Category:Indian children's films]]
[[Category:Films scored by V. Manohar]]
[[Category:Films based on Indian novels]]

Hani Hani (film)

2023-09-30T06:58:10Z

Itskamalraja:

{{Infobox film
| name = Hani Hani
| image =
| alt =
| caption =
| native_name = 
| director = Sharan
| writer = Rama Narayanan (dialogue)
| screenplay = Sharan
| story = Sharan
| based_on =
| producer = P. Veerakumar N. Chandru M. Raju
| starring = [[Tarun Chandra]] [[Pooja Gandhi]]
| narrator =
| cinematography = M. R. Seenu
| editing = Srinivasa Babu
| music = S. Chinna
| studio = V C R Productions
| distributor = 
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2008|2|8}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Kannada
| budget =
| gross =
}}
'''''Hani Hani''''' ({{Translation|Droplet, droplet}}) is a 2008 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by Sharan and starring [[Tarun Chandra]] and [[Pooja Gandhi]]. The music for the film was composed by S. Chinna. The film was a box office failure.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2009/jun/23/dus-ka-dum-61413.html|title=Dus Ka Dum|date=23 June 2009|work=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2009/oct/13/huchhi-is-a-mistake-92380.html|title=Huchhi is a mistake|date=13 October 2009|work=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref>

== Cast ==
{{Cast listing|
*[[Tarun Chandra]] as Rahul
*[[Pooja Gandhi]] as Ramya
*[[Rangayana Raghu]]
*[[Jai Jagadish]]
*[[Sihi Kahi Chandru]]
*[[Bhavya]]
*[[Chitra Shenoy]]
*[[Kishori Ballal]]
*[[Loknath]]
*[[C. R. Simha]]
*[[H. G. Dattatreya]]
*Bharath Bhagavathar
*[[R. G. Vijayasarathy]]
*Jayakumar
*Suresh Rai
*Praveen
*Jayalakshmi
*Shailaja Somashekhar
*[[Veena Sundar]]
*Meenakshi Hathri
*Ruthu
*Malathi
*Kempe Gowda
*Akash Kanade
*[[Ramya Barna]]
}}

== Production ==
Pooja Gandhi plays a "simple girl next door" in this film.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/poojas-on-a-roll/articleshow/2668667.cms|title=Pooja's on a roll!|date=3 January 2008|work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
The music was composed by S. Chinna, a music director who previously worked with [[Mani Sharma]], in his Kannada debut.<ref name="I"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/in/album/hani-hani-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-ep/1389060250|title=Hani Hani (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - EP|work=[[Apple Music]]|date=2007}}</ref>
{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Beda Beda
| extra1 = [[Gurukiran]], [[Chinmayi]]
| length1 = 4:48
| title2 = Dhinaku Dhina
| extra2 = [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]]
| length2 = 5:00
| title3 = Hani Hani
| extra3 = [[Rajesh Krishnan]], Lakshmi
| length3 = 4:33
| title4 = Malli Malli
| extra4 = Rajesh Krishnan
| length4 = 4:38
| title5 = Ninna Ee Preethige
| extra5 = [[Sonu Nigam]], [[Shreya Ghoshal]]
| length5 = 5:22
| total_length = 24:21
}}

== Reception ==
[[R. G. Vijayasarathy]] of ''[[Rediff.com]]'' wrote that "''Hani Hani'' is a positive film that may go down well with the younger audience".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/feb/08sshani.htm|title=''Hani Hani'': A pleasant surprise|work=[[Rediff.com]]|date=8 February 2008|first=R. G.|last=Vijayasarathy|author-link=R. G. Vijayasarathy}}</ref> A critic from ''[[Indo-Asian News Service|IANS]]'' wrote that "''Hani Hani'' is an enjoyable fare despite some dragging sequences. And the music of course, rocks!"<ref name="I">{{Cite web|url=https://www.nowrunning.com/movie/4307/kannada/hani-hani/1494/review.htm|title=Hani Hani Review|date=9 February 2008|work=[[Indo-Asian News Service|IANS]]|via=Nowrunning|first=R. G.|last=Vijayasarathy|author-link=R. G. Vijayasarathy}}</ref> On the contrary, a critic from ''Indiaglitz'' wrote that "Director Sharan working out strongly on the script has failed to give the speed for the film. This is a family film provided everyone has excess of time to watch".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/hani-hani-review-kannada-movie-9978|title=Hani Hani Review|date=9 February 2008|work=Indiaglitz}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

==External links ==
*{{IMDb title|14256006}}

[[Category:Indian romantic drama films]]

Premigagi Naa

2023-09-30T06:31:40Z

Itskamalraja: Created page with '{{Infobox film | name = Premigagi Naa | image = | alt = | caption = | native_name =  | director = Snehapriya | writer = Snehapriya (dialogue) | screenplay = D. Jayashankar | story = Snehapriya | based_on = | producer = | starring = Shankar Vandana | narrator = | cinematography...'

{{Infobox film
| name = Premigagi Naa
| image =
| alt =
| caption =
| native_name = 
| director = Snehapriya
| writer = Snehapriya (dialogue)
| screenplay = D. Jayashankar
| story = Snehapriya
| based_on =
| producer =
| starring = Shankar Vandana
| narrator =
| cinematography = G Renukumar S Krishna Nagesh A C Mahendra
| editing = B S Kemparaj
| music = [[Rajesh Ramanath]]
| studio = Three Star Combines
| distributor = 
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2008|10|17}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Kannada
| budget =
| gross =
}}
'''''Premigagi Naa''''' ({{Translation|I, for lovers}}) is a 2008 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by Snehaproya and starring Shankar and Vandana. The music for the film was composed by [[Rajesh Ramanath]].

== Cast ==
{{Cast listing|
*Shankar as Ramu
*Vandana as Prema
*Appu Venkatesh
*Suchithra
*[[Dwarakish]]
*[[Umashree]]
*Nagashekhar
*[[Abhinaya (Kannada actress)|Abhinaya]]
*[[Sumitra (actress)|Sumitra]]
*S D Dayananda Katte
*[[Vaijanath Biradar]]
}}

== Production ==
Shankar, Vandana, and Suchitra debuted in the film.<ref name="B"/> Stunt master Appu Venkatesh played the second hero role.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/appu-venkateshs-1-day-movie-tamil-news-56620|title=Appu Venkatesh's 1 DAY Movie!|date=30 April 2010|work=Indiaglitz}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
The music was composed by [[Rajesh Ramanath]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kannadafilmlyrics.com/songs/Premigagi--Naa_2008|title=Premigagi Naa|work=Kannada Film Lyrics}}</ref>
*"Aase Konalu" - [[K. J. Yesudas]]
*"Appu Thappi" - [[Shankar Mahadevan]]
*"Dilnal Love Bandre" - [[Udit Narayan]], [[Shreya Ghoshal]]
*"Naa Haduve" - [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[K. S. Chithra]]
*"Neenu Nannavanu" - [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]], [[S. Janaki]]
*"Preethiya Sundara" - S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra

== Reception ==
[[R. G. Vijayasarathy]] of ''[[Indo-Asian News Service|IANS]]'' wrote that "Snehapriya directed ''Premigaagi Naa'' is one such film which utterly fails to provide relief for the audience in any segment of film making".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nowrunning.com/movie/5940/kannada/premigaagi-naa/1870/review.htm|title=Premigaagi Naa Review|date=17 October 2008|work=[[Indo-Asian News Service|IANS]]|via=Nowrunning|first=R. G.|last=Vijayasarathy|author-link=R. G. Vijayasarathy}}</ref> A critic from ''[[Bangalore Mirror]]'' wrote that "Everything in ''Premigaagi Na'', including the dialogues, music and the hamming by the actors is repetitive".<ref name="B">{{Cite web|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/premigaagi-na-its-for-no-one/articleshow/22383210.cms|title=Premigaagi Na: It's for no one|date=17 October 2008|work=[[Bangalore Mirror]]}}</ref> A critic from ''[[Rediff.com]]'' wrote that "The lyrical title may raise illusions of a good film but sadly that is not the case".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/oct/17ssp.htm|title=Avoid ''Premigaagi Naa''|work=[[Rediff.com]]|date=17 October 2008|first=R. G.|last=Vijayasarathy|author-link=R. G. Vijayasarathy}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

==External links ==
*{{IMDb title|14252704}}

[[Category:Indian romantic drama films]]

Ee Rajeev Gandhi Alla

2023-09-28T12:32:39Z

Itskamalraja: Created page with '{{Infobox film | name = | image = | alt = | caption = | native_name =  | director = Ravi Srivatsa | writer = | screenplay = R Rajashekhar M S Ramesh | story = | based_on =  | pro...'

{{Infobox film
| name =
| image =
| alt =
| caption =
| native_name = 
| director = [[Ravi Srivatsa]]
| writer =
| screenplay = R Rajashekhar M S Ramesh
| story =
| based_on = 
| producer =
| starring = [[Vijay Raghavendra]] [[Rakshitha]] [[Duniya Vijay]] Nagashekhar
| narrator =
| cinematography = Dasari Seenu
| editing = Lakshmana Reddy
| music = [[Sadhu Kokila]]
| studio = 
| distributor = 
| released = {{Film date|df=yes/no|2007|1|12}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Kannada
| budget =
| gross =
}}
'''''Ee Rajeev Gandhi Alla''''' ({{Translation|This is not Rajeev Gandhi}}) is a 2007 Indian Kannada-language action drama film directed by [[Ravi Srivatsa]] and starring [[Vijay Raghavendra]] in the titular role, [[Rakshitha]], [[Duniya Vijay]] and Nagashekhar with Harish Roy as the antagonist. The film was released after a five-year delay.

== Plot ==
Encounter specialists Rajeev, Shravya, Bikku, Musa and Vivek Acharya, dubbed as the ''Panchpandas'', are after gangster Samson and his brother Bachchan, who are in Singapore and controlling the Bangalore underworld.<ref name="F">{{Cite web|url=https://kannada.filmibeat.com/reviews/170107rajiv.html|title=ಐವತ್ತು ಕೊಲೆ : ಪ್ರೇಕ್ಷಕರೂ ಬಲಿ!|language=kn|date=18 November 2002|work=[[Oneindia|Filmibeat]]|access-date=27 September 2023|archive-date=28 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230928123134/https://kannada.filmibeat.com/reviews/170107rajiv.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Cast ==
{{Cast listing|
*[[Vijay Raghavendra]] as Rajeev
*[[Rakshitha]] as Shravya
*[[Duniya Vijay]] as Bikku
*Harish Roy as Samson
*Nagashekhar as Musa
*Kote Prabhakar
*Ananthavelu
*[[Shobaraj]]
*[[Sathyajith (actor)|Sathyajith]]
*[[Pavitra Lokesh]]
*[[Chitra Shenoy]]
*[[Girija Lokesh]]
*Shivadhwaj
*[[Mandeep Roy]]
*[[Ravi Belagere]]
}}

== Production ==
The film began production in 2002 and is an amalgamation of ''[[Kaakha Kaakha]]'' (2003) and ''[[Ab Tak Chhappan]]'' (2004).<ref name="F"/> The film was initially titled ''Rajeev Gandhi Alla Godse''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kannada.webdunia.com/article/kannada-cinema-news/%E0%B2%89%E0%B2%AA%E0%B3%87%E0%B2%82%E0%B2%A6%E0%B3%8D%E0%B2%B0-%E0%B2%B6%E0%B2%BF%E0%B2%B5%E0%B2%B0%E0%B2%BE%E0%B2%9C%E0%B3%8D-%E0%B2%93%E0%B2%82-%E0%B2%9A%E0%B2%BF%E0%B2%A4%E0%B3%8D%E0%B2%B0%E0%B2%95%E0%B3%8D%E0%B2%95%E0%B3%80%E0%B2%97-%E0%B2%B8%E0%B3%80%E0%B2%95%E0%B3%8D%E0%B2%B5%E0%B3%86%E0%B2%B2%E0%B3%8D-%E0%B2%95%E0%B2%BE%E0%B2%9F-112092800015_1.htm|title=ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ-ಶಿವರಾಜ್ 'ಓಂ' ಚಿತ್ರಕ್ಕೀಗ ಸೀಕ್ವೆಲ್ ಕಾಟ!|work=Webdunia|language=kn|first=Nagaraja|last=B.|date=28 September 2012|access-date=27 September 2023|archive-date=27 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230927200532/https://kannada.webdunia.com/article/kannada-cinema-news/%E0%B2%89%E0%B2%AA%E0%B3%87%E0%B2%82%E0%B2%A6%E0%B3%8D%E0%B2%B0-%E0%B2%B6%E0%B2%BF%E0%B2%B5%E0%B2%B0%E0%B2%BE%E0%B2%9C%E0%B3%8D-%E0%B2%93%E0%B2%82-%E0%B2%9A%E0%B2%BF%E0%B2%A4%E0%B3%8D%E0%B2%B0%E0%B2%95%E0%B3%8D%E0%B2%95%E0%B3%80%E0%B2%97-%E0%B2%B8%E0%B3%80%E0%B2%95%E0%B3%8D%E0%B2%B5%E0%B3%86%E0%B2%B2%E0%B3%8D-%E0%B2%95%E0%B2%BE%E0%B2%9F-112092800015_1.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Tilak Shekar|Tilak]] was initially considered to play one of the City Crime Branch officers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.viggy.com/english/current_muhuraths_on_varamahalaxmihabba.asp|title=Flooding films on Varamalaxmi Habba|work=Viggy|date=2005|access-date=2023-09-27|archive-date=2023-09-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230927200513/http://www.viggy.com/english/current_muhuraths_on_varamahalaxmihabba.asp|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kannada.filmibeat.com/news/030407vijay-marriage.html|title=ವಿಜಯರಾಘವೇಂದ್ರ : ಪ್ರೀತಿಯಿಂದ ಮದುವೆ ತನಕ..!|language=kn|date=20 November 2002|work=[[Oneindia|Filmibeat]]|access-date=27 September 2023|archive-date=27 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230927200508/https://kannada.filmibeat.com/news/030407vijay-marriage.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
The music was composed by [[Sadhu Kokila]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kannadamasti.cc/ee-rajeev-gandhi-alla-kannada-songs-download/|title=Ee Rajeev Gandhi Alla Song Download|work=Kannada Masti|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200919183023/https://kannadamasti.cc/ee-rajeev-gandhi-alla-kannada-songs-download/|archive-date=19 September 2020}}</ref>
*"Maaya Jinke" - [[Shamitha Malnad]]
*"Huduga Huduga" - [[Rajesh Krishnan]], [[Malathy Lakshman|Malathi]]
*"Jana Gana Mana" - [[Hemanth (singer)|Hemanth Kumar]]
*"Shanthi Deepa" - [[Sadhu Kokila]]

== Reception ==
[[R. G. Vijayasarathy]] of ''[[Rediff.com]]'' rated the film one out of five stars and wrote that "First up, a warning: ''Rajeeva'' is the cinematic equivalent of being shut up for two hours in a torture chamber" and advised viewers to "Watch the film solely at your own risk".
<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/jan/15rajeeva.htm|title=Rajeeva is mindless mayhem|work=[[Rediff.com]]|date=15 January 2007|first=R. G.|last=Vijayasarathy|author-link=R. G. Vijayasarathy|access-date=27 September 2023|archive-date=12 August 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230812133629/https://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/jan/15rajeeva.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links==
*{{IMDb title|14332752}}

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Ravi Srivatsa

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'''Ravi Srivatsa''' is an Indian director and writer who works in Kannada-language films. He is known for directing ''[[Deadly Soma]]'' (2005).

== Career ==
Ravi Srivatsa worked as a dialogue writer and associate director in many films during the second half of the 1990s. He made his directorial debut with ''[[Ee Rajeev Gandhi Alla]]'', which was produced in 2002 and had a delayed release in 2007.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kannada.filmibeat.com/reviews/170107rajiv.html|title=ಐವತ್ತು ಕೊಲೆ : ಪ್ರೇಕ್ಷಕರೂ ಬಲಿ!|language=kn|date=18 November 2002|work=[[Oneindia|Filmibeat]]}}</ref> His next film was ''[[Deadly Soma]]'' (2005) starring [[Aditya (actor)|Aditya]], which was based on the underworld don of the same name who was shot dead in Bangalore in the 1990s.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Deepak |first1=S. N. |title=Deadly Soma [A] |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/aug282005/movies1754282005827.asp |publisher=[[Deccan Herald]] |accessdate=11 October 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060228203807/http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/aug282005/movies1754282005827.asp |archivedate=28 February 2006 |date=28 August 2005}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/deadly-soma-review-tamil-13927321.html|title=Deadly Soma|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407123432/http://www.sify.com/movies/deadly-soma-review-tamil-13927321.html|archive-date=7 April 2014|work=[[Sify]]}}</ref> The film made pre-release headlines due to its censor troubles and was a box office success. His next film ''[[Ganda Hendathi]]'' (2006), the remake of ''[[Murder (2004 film)|Murder]]'' (2004) released to mixed reviews and was labeled 'the most provocative Kannada film' by one reviewer.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/sevanthi-scores-a-century/story-CkTqvtYsREMUsaIhASWQ6O.html|title=Sevanthi scores a century|date=24 August 2006|work=[[The Hindustan Times]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/jul/31ganda.htm | title=The most provocative Kannada film? |work=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref> He made several gangster-themed films: ''[[Madesha]]'' (2008) and ''[[Deadly-2]]'' (2010), the latter of which is a sequel to ''Deadly Soma'' (2005).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaforums.com/article/maadesha-a-gangster-film-with-a-difference-kannada-film-review_8031|title='Maadesha' - a gangster film with a difference (Kannada Film Review)|website=India Forums}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/jun/23/slide-show-1-south-first-look-of-deadly-soma-2.htm|title=Looking at Deadly Soma 2!|website=Rediff}}</ref> His next film ''[[Dashamukha]]'' (2012) was inspired by ''[[12 Angry Men (1957 film)|12 Angry Men]]'' (1957), ''[[Ek Ruka Hua Faisla]]'' (1986) and the Kannada play ''Aa Mukhagalu''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-interview-with-ravi-srivatsa/20120412.htm|title='I made Dasamukha for the passion of film-making'|website=Rediff}}</ref> His latest film ''[[Tiger Galli]]'' (2017) is based on a real incident that happened in Chennai. Srivatsa cast [[Sathish Ninasam]] in the lead after he was impressed with his role in ''Madesha'' (2008).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/ravi-srivatsa-rigorous-in-work-tiger-galli-ready-kannada-news-198001|title=Ravi Srivatsa rigorous in work, Tiger Galli ready - Kannada News|date=October 11, 2017|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> He worked on a sequel to ''Deadly-2'' titled ''Deadly-3'' in 2021, which is yet to be released.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/the-role-in-ravi-srivatsas-deadly-3-shows-his-trust-in-me-as-an-artiste-says-yasha-shivakumar/articleshow/84016699.cms|title=The role in Ravi Srivatsa’s Deadly 3 shows his trust in me as an artiste , says Yasha Shivakumar|date=July 2, 2021|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India}}</ref>

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| 2012 || ''[[Dashamukha]]'' ||
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| 2017 || ''[[Tiger Galli]]'' ||
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;As writer
{{Colbegin}}
*''Putmalli'' (1995) (also actor)
*''Lady Police'' (1995)
*''Hello Daddy'' (1996)
*''Zindabad'' (1997)
*''Lady Comissioner'' (1997)
*''Jackie Chan'' (1997)
*''Dhairya'' (1997)
*''Central Jail'' (1997)
*''[[Agni IPS]]'' (1997)
*''[[Simhada Guri]]'' (1998)
*''Amar Akbar Anthony'' (1998)
*''Under World'' (1999)
*''The Killer'' (1999)
*''Mr. X'' (1999)
*''Garuda'' (1999)
*''[[Yajamana (2000 film)|Yajamana]]'' (2000)
*''Naxalite'' (2000)
*''Durgada Huli'' (2000)
*''Mysore Huli'' (2001)
*''Mafia'' (2001)
* ''Law and Order'' (2002)
*''[[Kiccha]]'' (2003) (also actor)
*''[[Sahukara]]'' (2004)
*''[[Sye (2005 film)|Sye]]'' (2005)
*''Election'' (2013)
*''[[Maanikya]]'' (2014)
*''[[Shivajinagara (film)|Shivajinagara]]'' (2014)
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;As actor
*''Aaha'' (1999)

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
*{{IMDb name|5708718}}
*[https://chiloka.com/celebrity/ravi-srivathsa Ravi Srivatsa] on Chiloka

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Jitendra Singh (politician, born 1946)

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| constituency = Khetri
| predecessor = Pooranmal Saini
| party = [[Indian National Congress]]
| birth_date = 11 December 1946
| birth_place = Khetri, [[Jhunjhunu]]
| spouse = Vinakshi Singh
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'''Jitendra Singh''' is an Indian politician. He is a senior member of [[Indian National Congress]]. Singh was elected as Member of [[2018 Rajasthan Legislative Assembly election|Rajasthan Legislative Assembly]] in 2018 representing [[Khetri Assembly constituency|Khetri constituency]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Indian National Congress Party |url=https://www.rajpcc.com/dr.jitendersingh |access-date=2023-09-09 |website=www.rajpcc.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=पोर्टल, राजस्थान सरकार |url=https://jhunjhunu.rajasthan.gov.in/home/mla-detail/25/41 |access-date=2023-09-09 |website=jhunjhunu.rajasthan.gov.in}}</ref> He has been elected five times in [[Rajasthan Legislative Assembly]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Jitendra Singh (MLA Khetri), Minister Govt. of Rajasthan, MLA Jitendra Singh, MLA Khetri |url=https://rajasthanlink.com/VanuDetails/jhunjhunu/mla/1259/jitendra-singh-mla-khetri |access-date=2023-09-09 |website=Rajasthan Link |language=English}}</ref>

== Early life and education ==
He was born on 11 December 1946 in [[Khetri Assembly constituency|Khetri]], Jhunjhunu to Choggalal and Pan Kumari. He did MBBS from [[Sawai Man Singh Medical College|SMS Medical College]], Jaipur<ref name=":0" />

== Personal life ==
In 1968, Singh married Vinakshi Singh; they have 2 children.<ref name=":0" />
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Preet Didbal

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'''Preet Didbal''' is the former mayor of [[Yuba City]], [[California]]. She was elected in 2017 and was the first [[Sikh]] female mayor in the United States. Her period of office was 2017-2018.<ref name="auto">{{cite news|last1=Egel|first1=Benjy|title=Yuba City woman named first female Sikh mayor in the U.S.|url=http://www.sacbee.com/news/local/article187331968.html|accessdate=20 December 2017|work=Sacramento Bee|date=30 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.yubacity.net/city_hall/city_council/preet_didbal|title=Preet Didbal|publisher=City of Yuba City|website=|accessdate=27 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171228000318/http://www.yubacity.net/city_hall/city_council/preet_didbal|archive-date=28 December 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Early life==
Preet graduated from [[Yuba City High School]] and California State University in Sacramento. She received a master's degree in public administration (MPA) from the [[University of San Francisco]].<ref name="auto"/>

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Ayya Vaikundar

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{{Infobox religious biography
| name = Ayya Vaikundar
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| birth_name = Muthukutty
| birth_place = [[Thiruchendur]], [[India]]
| birth_date = c. 1809
| other_names = Sriman Narayana Vaikundaswamy
| death_date = c. 1851
| spouse = Thirumalammal
| flourished = 1833 - c. 1851
| known_for = founder of [[Ayyavazhi]], venerated as avatar of [[Vishnu|Narayana]]
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'''Ayya Vaikundar''' (c. 1810 –c.1851)<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |last=Chryssides |first=George D. |title=Historical Dictionary of New Religious Movements |publisher=Rowman & Littlefield |isbn=978-0-8108-6194-7 |page=48-49 |language=en}}</ref> ({{lang-ta|அய்யா வைகுண்டர்}}) also known as '''Siva Narayana''' or '''Vaikunda Swami''' was the founder of the [[Ayyavazhi]] faith.<ref name=":0" /> The Ayyavazhis believe him to be the first and foremost [[avatar|Purna avatar]] of [[Ekam|Eka-Paran]] and the god [[Vishnu]] (Narayana).<ref>{{cite book |last1=Mani |first1=Ari Sundara |title=Akilathirattu Ammanai Parayana Urai |publisher=Ayya Vaikundar Narppani Manram |location=Ambala Pathi |page=310 |edition=Third }}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last1=Krishna Nathan |first1=T |title=Ayya Vaikundarin Vazhvum Sinthanaiyum |publisher=Thinai Veliyeettagam |location=Nagercoil |page=44 |edition=First}}</ref>{{sfn|Patrick|2003|page=210}} As per [[Ayyavazhi mythology]] detailed in their scriptures, Ayya Vaikundar incarnated in 1833, when he rose from the sea of [[Tiruchendur]] in the mortal shell of Vaikundar.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Krishna Nathan |first1=T |title=Ayya Vaikundarin Vazhvum Sinthanaiyum |publisher=Thinai Veliyeettagam |location=Nagercoil |page=44 |edition=First}}</ref>

Ayya Vaikundar is a central character in the narratives and teaching of the Ayyavazhi scripture [[Akilathirattu Ammanai]] (Akilam).<ref>{{Cite book |last=Chryssides |first=George D. |title=Historical Dictionary of New Religious Movements |publisher=Rowman & Littlefield |isbn=978-0-8108-6194-7 |pages=48-9 |language=en}}</ref> The Ayyayazhis believe that he will be instrumental in the destruction of [[Kali (demon)|Kali]] and establishment of [[Dharma Yukam]].<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Puthirar |first1=Poojya |title=Vaiyameerezhukkum Makizhvu tharum Vaikunda Jayanthi |journal=Vaikunda Vijayam |volume=1 |issue=8 |pages=34–36}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last1=Bala Sundaram |first1=T |title=Akilathirattu Urainadai |publisher=Ayya Vaikundar Veeman Sidar Arakkattalai |location=Swamithope |page=125 |edition=First}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last1=Anna Selvam |first1=S |title=Akilathirattu Ammanai Mulamum Porulum |publisher=Selva Ganeshan |location=Madhaganeri |pages=1613–1615 |edition=First}}</ref> As per Ayyavazhi scriptures, Ayya Vaikundar is the supreme God in his own right.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Vivekanandan |first1=N |title=Thiruvasakam Mulamum Uraiyum |publisher=Vivekananda Pathippakam |location=Asarippallam |pages=30-33 |edition=Third}}</ref>

Most of the preachings and activities found in Akilam and other texts about the life of Ayya Vaikundar was documented historically<ref>{{cite book |last1=Arunan |first1=Thiru |title=Two Hundred Years' History of Social Reform in Tamil Land |publisher=Vahai Publication |location=Madurai |page=28}}</ref> and detailed in [[Ayyavazhi in reports by Christian missionaries|critical contemporary sources]] externally as well.<ref>The [[London Missionary Society]] Reports for the Years 1838, 1843 and 1847; Though it is evident that the missionaries in their reports were of negative view on Vaikundar, their attestation regaring the historicity of Vaikundar shall be acknowledged by the reports.</ref> Though the prime features of Ayya Vaikundar’s mission is revealed through Akilathirattu, he also teaches orally.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Ponnu |first1=R |title=Sri Vaikunda Swamigal and the Struggle for Social Equality in South India |publisher=Ram Publishers |location=Madurai |page=47}}</ref> His oral teaching are compiled in the Books of ''Pathiram'', ''Sivakanta Athikara Pathiram'' and ''Thingal Patham''.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Mani Bharathi |first1=A |title=Samithoppu Ayya Narayana Swami - 2 |journal=The Dina Thanthi, Kudumba Malar |page=5}}</ref> Though Akilam is directly against creating any form of organised religion or belief,<ref>{{cite book |last1=Vivekanandan |first1=N |title=Akilathirattu Ammanai Mulamum Uraiyum - Irandam Pakam |publisher=Vivekananda Pathippakam |location=Nagercoil |page=68 |edition=First - Revised}}</ref> the teachings of Akilam and especially few books of [[Arul Nool]] form the basis of Ayyavazhi belief.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Vivekanandan |first1=N |title=Arul Nool Mulamum Uraiyum |publisher=Vivekananda Pathippakam |location=Nagercoil |page=23 |edition=Second - Revised}}</ref> The birth anniversary of Ayya Vaikundar is celebrated as [[Ayya Vaikunda Avataram]] on the 20th of Masi<ref>{{cite book |last1=Ponnu |first1=R |title=Vaikunda Swamigal Ore Avataram |publisher=Ram Pathipakam |location=Madurai |page=59 |edition=2002}}</ref> as per the Tamil Calender (3 or 4 March C.E).

==Early life==
In 1809, Ayya Vaikundar was born as Mudisoodum Perumal (lit. "Vishnu with a crown") to Ponnu Madan and Veyilal Amma in at [[Swamithoppe|Poovandanthope]] in the [[Kanyakumari district|Kanyakumari]] District (part of Travancore then). The boy was also known as Muthukutty.

The religious book, [[Akilattirattu Ammanai|Akilam]] of [[Ayyavazhi mythology]] mentions that the child was still-born, and then the soul of the [[deva (Hinduism)|deva]] [[Sampooranathevan]] was placed in the body.

Muthukutty, a religious boy, had special interest in the worship of the [[Hindu god]] [[Vishnu]] (Narayana). The holy book ''Akilam'' mentions that he had set a pedestal for Vishnu in his house and worshipped the deity devoutly.<ref>Akilattirattu Ammanai Published by T. Palramachandran Nadar, Star Press:Suchindram, 9th impression, 1989, page 197</ref> At the age of seventeen, Muthukutty married [[Thirumalammal]] from the nearby village of [[Puviyur]], and started a family with her. However, some believe that they were not married at all, but that, she had come to live with him only to serve him during his public activities.<ref>G.Patrick's ''Religion and Subalter Agency'', Chapter 4, Page 86</ref> Thirumalammal had been previously married, but left her former husband to marry Muthukutty.<ref>N.Vivekananthan's, ''Akilathirattu Ammanai Moolamum Uraiyum Pakam Ontu'', Chapter 8, Page 398, Line 22: ''Birth of Parathevathai''</ref> According to quotes found in ''Akilam'', they had a male child, who was sired by her first husband. Muthukutty earned his living as a [[Borassus|Palmyra palm]] climber and as an agricultural laborer.<ref>G,Patrick's Religion and Subaltern Agency, Chapter 4, Page78</ref>

In his twenty-fourth year, Muthukutty was struck by a severe illness and suffered for a year. His mother Veyilal Amma took her sick son to the temple at [[Thiruchendur]], during a festival. There, Muthukutty went into the sea and disappeared. According to legends in the ''[[Akilathirattu Ammanai]]'', on the third day (March 4, 1833), he appeared transforming into Ayya Vaikundar from Sampooranathevan and declared to Veyilal Amma that he was no longer her son, but the son of Narayana.<ref>M.S.S.Pandiyan, ''Meanings of Colonialism and Nationalism'', Page-177: ''"Vishnu had given him a rebirth as his son."''</ref> Then he started walking towards [[Detchanam]]. This place became a holy place for the devotees of Ayyavazhi and they erected a temple there named [[Avatharappathi]] at Thiruchendur. This event is celebrated during the festival of [[Ayya vaikundar avataram]], on 20th of the [[Tamil Calendar|Tamil Month of Masi]].

==Penance and growing following==
{{Main|Tavam of Vaikundar}}

Upon reaching Poovantanthoppu, (present-day [[Swamithopu]]), he undertook a penance. The penance consisted of three stages, each spanning two years. A tradition describes his postures during the six-year tavam as follows: during the first two years, he stood inside a six feet deep pit; during the next two years, he squatted on the ground; and during the last two years, he sat on a raised platform. His appearance was squalid, "long and entangled plait of hair" and frayed clothes. He spoke less and subsisted on frugal meals.<ref>{{harvnb|Patrick|2003|p=79}} ''He seems to have spoken less and subsisted on frugal meals.''</ref>

The ''Akilam'' speaks of the act of incinerating the evil spirits as an important event in the life of Ayya Vaikundar. It took place when he was performing his penance, which had been announced by him to be the means of destroying the [[kalimayai]] - the illusory evil force.<ref>G.Patrick's, Religion and Subaltern Agency, Chapter 4, Page-80</ref> He, then, gathered the people around, and caused some of them to get possessed of the evil spirits (peyattam).<ref>G.Patrick's ''Religion and Subaltern Agency'', Chapter 4, Page 80</ref> The possessed ones came and danced in front of the crowd as if the evil spirits had come upon them. Vaikundar, then, ordered these evil spirits to make an oath, in front of the people, to surrender their powers and get burned up in flames. When he had finished his orders, those dancing under the duress of possession got exhausted and fell flat on the ground. Thus the evil spirits were incinerated.<ref>Akilattirattu Ammanai published by T. Palaramachandar Nadar, Star Press: Suchindrum, 9th impression, 1989, page 254-260</ref>

Vaikundar performed another action to 'seize the esoteric evil powers'. The ''Akilam'' says that, he took away the powers of those who knew to perform witchcraft, sorcery, and other magical rituals. People living in the hills, called as Kanikkarar, were believed to be powerful shamans or witchdoctors, having powers to contain or to provoke the demons. Vaikundar, in a trance, made some of these Kanikkarar to testify in front of the people that they had surrendered their powers. People grew appreciative of Vaikundar's actions. They began addressing him as Vaikuntacami. This implied an attribution of divinity to Vaikundar.<ref>G.Ptrick's, Religion and Subaltern Agency, Chapter 4, Page 80</ref>[[File:Ayya's Holy Perambu and Surai koodu.jpg|thumb|right|The things used by Ayya Vaikundar; 'Surai Koodu', 'Pirambu' and 'Thandayam'.]]

The fame of Vaikundar had begun to spread in the countries of [[Travancore]] and [[Tirunelveli]], and he had been gradually recognised socially as a religious person with extraordinary powers.{{sfn|Patrick|2003|p=81}} In the religious parlance of the time, he was addressed as a [[Pantaram]], a religious person hailing from, and serving the ordinary folk. Akilattirattu addresses him as Pantaram.{{sfn|Nadar|1989|p=253}}

People came to him to listen to his teachings and instructions, to be cured by him of different diseases, to witness, worship and serve a religious person. Vaikundar encouraged the people to come together around a well to take a ritual bath, irrespective of caste differences. He encouraged them to dine together in his presence.{{sfn|Nadar|1989|p=251}}

He gave out a number of teachings and instructions, the central point of which was that he had come to abolish [[Kali Yukam]], and to usher in an age of [[Dharma Yukam]], during the time of which the now-oppressed and suffering people would be liberated and rule the land under his leadership. 'Uplift of the lowly is dharmam’.{{sfn|Nadar|1989|p= 212}} was a constant refrain in his teachings.{{sfn|Patrick|2003|p=81}} People were encouraged to serve as catalysts for the destruction of [[Kaliyan|Kali]] by transforming themselves to be 'people of Dharma Yukam' and to acquire a new character. The new character would come upon them, he said, if they learned to live with self-respect, social dignity and fearlessness. Underscoring the importance of self-respect and social dignity, he said, ‘if one lives with dignity and self-respect, the kali would destroy itself’. He said when people grew out of [[kalimayai]], Dharma Yukam would unfold itself and in that age, he would rule over the people as [[Dharma Raja]], the king of Dharma Yukam.{{sfn|Patrick|2003|p=81}}

==Arrest and post-imprisonment==
{{See also|Ayyavazhi mythology#Vaikundar.27s trial|l1=Vaikundar's Trial}}
Vaikundar made some controversial statements like mentioning the [[Travancore]] king as ‘Devil in Ananthapuri’ and the British rule as ‘Rule of White Devils’. Against the background of the growing popularity of Ayya Vaikundar and the convergence of people around him in multitudes, a complaint was lodged against him with the [[Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma|King of Travancore Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma]] . The King arrested Ayya Vaikundar in 1838 and imprisoned him at [[Singarathoppe]] jail. After 110 days of imprisonment, on 26 March 1839 he was released by Swathithirunal on the advise of Thycaud Ayya who was the Guru of Swathi thirunal Maharaj and a disciple of Ayya Vaikundar as well.

After returning from the prison, Ayya Vaikundar inspired a group of his devotees to undertake a religious exercise called [[Thuvayal Thavasu]].{{sfn|Nadar|1989|pp= 290-298}}{{sfn|LMS Report|1838|p=71}} He also performed miracles. He married [[Saptha Kanniyar]] as Narayana (see: [[Ayyavazhi mythology#Marriage with the Seven Virgins|Marriage with the Seven Virgins]]), the seven deities in the form of [[Ekam]] (see:[[Ayyavazhi mythology#Marriage with the Deities|Marriage with the Deities]]). He initiated festivities (see: [[Ayyavazhi mythology#Festivals and celebrations|Festivals and Celebrations]]). The deities were made to 'come upon' some of the female devotees who became their human media and a marriage ceremony was performed.{{sfn|Nadar|1989|p= 336-338}} Ceremonial processions were held amidst singing, incantations and shouts of joy by the followers. Several rites and rituals were instituted during these occasions.{{sfn|Patrick|2003|p=83}}

==Death and Legacy==
{{Further|Ayyavazhi mythology#Ascending to Vaikundam.}}

Later Vaikundar was invited by his devotees to their homes and treated in a grand manner. By way of soliciting his blessings, his devotees carried him to different places. During these occasions, he laid foundations in various places for small shrine-like centres, called [[Nizhal Thangal]]s. Vaikundar came to recognize five individuals as his closest disciples. Through one of his disciples, [[Hari Gopalan Citar]], he wrote the holy book, called [[Akilattirattu Ammanai|''Akilam'']].{{sfn|Pathippakam|2004|p=4}}

Vaikundar died on 3 June 1851. According to Ayyavazhi followers, he has returned to his celestial abode [[Vaikuntha|Vaikundam]].{{sfn|Nadar|1989|p=}} However, this date is disputed, as Samuel Mateer mentions the year as 1848.{{sfn|Mateer|1871|p=222}}

His body was interned in a tomb and a pati (temple) was built around the same later. His devotees continued to visit this site, and performed the rituals as they used to do when Vaikundar was bodily present. His life and works remain the foundation of the Ayyavazhi. The head temple of the [[Ayyavazhi]] religion is the [[Swamithoppepathi]] and is located in the Village of [[Swamithope]].

==Popular culture==
The film ''Ayyavazhi'' released in 2008 was based on the life of Ayya Vaikundar. The film ''Oru Kudaikul'' (2021) also featured the tale of Ayya Vaikundar.

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