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{{Infobox film
| name = Dhand
| image = Dhand_(film).jpg
| director = [[Ranjith Bajpe]]
| producer = Shodhan Prasad
| language = Tulu
| music = Abhishek S N
| writer = [[Ranjith Bajpe]]
| cinematography = Karthik Mallur
| editing = Sujith Nayak
| starring = [[Arjun Kapikad]] Sandeep Shetty Anoop Sagar Deepak Paladka Shilpa Suvarna Anvita Sagar
| released = 29 May 2015
| budget =
| studio = Sandhya Creations
}}
'''''Dhand''''' ({{lang-en|Army}}) is a [[Tulu language|Tulu]] film directed by [[Ranjith Bajpe]] and produced by Shodhan Prasad under the banner of Sandhya Creations. It stars [[Arjun Kapikad]], [[Sandeep Shetty]], Anoop Sagar, Deepak Paladka, Gopinath Bhat, Umesh Mijar, Ranjan Boloor, Shilpa Suvarna, Anvitha Sagar, and Subhash Bangera in the lead roles.<ref name="Mangaluru: 'Dhand' Tulu film shooting complete, expected to release in May">{{cite web|title=Mangaluru: 'Dhand' Tulu film shooting complete, expected to release in May|url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=307776|publisher=Daijiworld.com|accessdate=2 April 2015}}</ref>

This is the first Tulu movie to be released in [[Australia]],<ref name="'Dhand' becomes first Tulu movie to release in Australia, more shows planned in Mumbai">{{cite news|title='Dhand' becomes first Tulu movie to release in Australia, more shows planned in Mumbai|url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=338233|publisher=Daijiworld.com|accessdate=20 May 2011|location=Dubai, UAE|date=23 Aug 2015}}</ref> [[United Kingdom]].<ref name="In a first, Tulu Movie ‘‘Dhand’’ to be released in the UK on Oct 3rd">{{cite news|title=In a first, Tulu Movie ''Dhand'' to be released in the UK on Oct 3rd|url=http://www.newskarnataka.com/nri/in-a-first-tulu-movie-dhand-to-be-released-in-the-uk-on-july-3rd#sthash.j6pTruXb.dpuf|publisher=Newskarnataka.com|accessdate=20 May 2011|location=Dubai, UAE|date=23 Aug 2015}}</ref> and [[Israel]]<ref name="‘Dhand’ Tulu film creates history in Israel with first houseful Indian film ever">{{cite web|title='Dhand' Tulu film creates history in Israel with first houseful Indian film ever|url=http://namma.tv/dhand-tulu-film-creates-history-in-israel-with-first-houseful-indian-film-ever/|publisher=namma.tv|accessdate=4 July 2016}}</ref>

==Synopsis ==
Inspired by actual events, ''Dhand'' is an account of one man's heroism in a battle against evil and injustice that antagonizes his loved ones.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dhand Tulu Movie Tickets Plot Review|url=http://in.bookmyshow.com/movies/dhand/ET00030975|publisher=in.bookmyshow.com|accessdate=13 September 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = Dhand Movie|url = https://www.facebook.com/dhandmovie/info/?tab=page_info|website = www.facebook.com|accessdate = 2015-11-29}}</ref>

==Cast==
* [[Arjun Kapikad]]
* [[Sandeep Shetty]]
* Anoop Sagar
* Deepak Paladka
* Gopinath Bhat
* Pradeep Chandra Kuthpadi
* Umesh Mijar
* Ranjan Boloor
* Subhash Bangera
* Shilpa Suvarna
* Anvitha Sagar
* Nidhi Maroli
* Manju Rai Muloor
* Sudhakar Kudroli
* Shwetha Surathkal
* Riya Palekar
* [[Sundeep Malani]] (Guest Appearance)
* Shodhan Prasad
* Ameeta Kulal (Special Appearance)
* Lakshman Mallur
* Mack Matrai
* Shwetha Surathkal
* Varsha Karanth
* Parvathi Sasihitlu
* Sowmya
* ShashiKumar Tadambail
* Manohar Surathkal
* Charan
* Chethak

==Production==
''Dhand'' is the second film released by Sandhya Creations. Following his success with '''[[Nirel]]''',<ref name="Mangaluru: After 'Nirel', Sandhya Creations launches second Tulu movie">{{cite web|title=Mangaluru: After 'Nirel', Sandhya Creations launches second Tulu movie|url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=290455|publisher=Daijiworld.com|accessdate=14 January 2015}}</ref> [[Ranjith Bajpe]] was chosen to direct. Early on in the project, Sudhakar Kudroli was appointed as executive producer. The lead role was assigned to [[Arjun Kapikad]], and Sandeep Shetty, who had met Ranjith in Dubai when he attended the Bale Telipale program, was also brought on board. Deepak Paladka, winner of the "Bale Telipale"<ref name="Pradeep Barboza's Tamashe Friends wins Bale Telipale, Gulf Tulu Reality Show">{{cite web|title=Dubai: Pradeep Barboza's Tamashe Friends wins Bale Telipale, Gulf Tulu Reality Show|url=http://www.bellevision.com/belle/index.php?action=topnews&type=11536|publisher=Bellivision.com|accessdate=15 December 2014}}</ref> reality TV show in Dubai, was chosen for a key role in the movie. Other stars, notably Shilpa Suvarna, Anvitha Sagar, and Nidhi Maroli, were selected following auditions in Mangalore. ''Dhand'' has three female characters, whose costumes were a major consideration. Surakshitha Shetty was appointed costume designer, becoming the first female in the Tulu film industry to take on that role. Deepak Paladka was subsequently appointed to market the movie.<ref>{{cite web|title=DHAND Tulu Movie Premier Show Release in UAE on 4th September, 2015 – Tickets launched|url=http://karavalitimes.com/web/dhand-tulu-movie-premier-show-release-in-uae-on-4th-september-2015-tickets-launched/|publisher=KaravaliTimes.com|accessdate=1 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150929232513/http://karavalitimes.com/web/dhand-tulu-movie-premier-show-release-in-uae-on-4th-september-2015-tickets-launched/|archive-date=29 September 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Filming got under way at Sri Sharavu Maha Ganapati Temple, Mangalore, on 14 January 2015, and took 37 days. On-site editing was performed by Sujith Nayak, and the dialogue editing took a total of 30 days to complete.<ref>{{cite web|title=Muhurat was Sandhya Creations 2nd movie performed at Sharavu Temple.
|url=http://mangaloretoday.com/main/Muhurat-of-2nd-movie-of-Sandhya-Creations-performed-at-Sharavu-Temple.html|publisher=Mangaloretoday.com|accessdate=15 December 2014}}</ref>

The romantic "Nina Teliken," sung by Sonu Nigam, was filmed over fours days at various scenic locations in and around Mangalore.<ref name="Canaranews.com">{{cite web|title="DHAND" film on 3rd October to be the first ever Tulu Film release in U.K.
|url=http://canaranews.com/news/kanara/DHAND-film-on-3rd-October-to-be-the-first-ever-Tulu-Film-release-in-UK/|publisher=Canaranews.com|accessdate=15 December 2014}}</ref> The filming sought to encapsulate three aspects of Mother Nature: greenery, water, and drought. Director [[Ranjith Bajpe]], working with Anoop Sagar and Surakshitha Shetty, choreographed the song. A wedding song, "Ora Oppi Bokka," was shot at night in a traditional house near Yekkar, Mangalore. It features [[Sandeep Shetty]] and Anvitha Sagar and was choreographed by Akul N.<ref name="Canaranews.com" /> The introductory song, "Hero Yaanavodu," featuring Arjun Kapikad, was shot near Panambur and was also choreographed by Akul N.<ref name="Canaranews.com" /> The sensuous song "Gammathu," featuring Anoop Sagar and Ameeta Kulal, was filmed at night at the Red Rock Resort near Surathkal Mangalore.<ref name="Canaranews.com" />

All of ''Dhand''<nowiki/>'s action scenes were directed by Sandalwood stunt master Ultimate Shivu, who was also responsible for the stunt work in ''Ugramm''.<ref name="Canaranews.com" />

==Soundtrack==
The film's soundtrack is by Abhishek S N, a software engineer from Bangalore, who composed music for another Tulu film, ''Nire''. He was assisted by Swapnil H Digde, who served as the arranger. "Ninna Teliken", the romantic song performed by Sonu Nigam, was penned by Loku Kudla, who also wrote the lyrics for "Gammathu," sung by Akanksha Badami. The wedding song "Ora Oppi Bokka," sung by [[Anoop Sankar]] and Pushpanjali Suchi, was penned by Rajneesh Amin, composer of the movie's touching track, "Mounada Badke Boda." UY Ravichandran Sonadoor composed the lyrics for the introductory song "Hero Yaanavodu." Abhishek S N performed both "Mounada Badke Boda" and "Hero Yaanavodu."<ref>{{cite web|title=M'luru Police Commissioner S Murugan launches audio of 'Dhand'
|url=http://www.udayavani.com/english/news/mangaluru/60985/m%E2%80%99luru-police-commissioner-s-murugan-launches-audio-%E2%80%98dhand%E2%80%99#exj8CsgorO8tjL53.99|publisher=Udayavani.com|accessdate=14 January 2015}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
!Sr. No.
!Song Name
!Music Director
!Singer
!Lyrics
|-
|01
|Hero Yaanavodu
|Abhishek SN
|Abhishek SN
|UY Ravichandran Sonadoor
|-
|02
|Nina Telikenu
|Abhishek SN
|[[Sonu Nigam]]
|[[Loku Kudla]]
|-
|03
|Ora Oppibokka
|Abhishek SN
|[[Anoop Sankar]], Pushpanjali Suchi
|Rajneesh Amin
|-
|04
|Mounada Baduke
|Abhishek SN
|<nowiki>Abhishek SN | Pushpanjali Suchi</nowiki>
|Rajneesh Amin
|-
|05
|Gammath Gammath
|Abhishek SN
|Akanksha Badami
|[[Loku Kudla]]
|}

==List of Tulu Movies Links==
*[[List of tulu films of 2015|List of Tulu films of 2015]]
*[[List of Tulu films of 2014]]
*[[List of Released Tulu films]]
*[[Tulu cinema|Tulu Cinema]]
*[[:Category:Actors in Tulu cinema| Tulu Movie Actors]]
*[[:Category:Actresses in Tulu cinema| Tulu Movie Actresses]]
*[[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Regional film|Karnataka State Film Award for Best Regional Film]]
*[[RED FM Tulu Film Awards]]
*[[Tulu Cinemotsava 2015]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.dhandmovie.com}}
* {{IMDb title|tt4973826|Dhand}}

[[Category:2015 films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:2015 romantic comedy films]]
[[Category:Tulu-language films]]
[[Category:Films shot in Mangalore]]
[[Category:Indian romantic comedy films]]

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