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	'''''Topiwala''''' is a 2013 [[Kannada film\|Kannada]] [[political satire]] film starring [[Upendra (actor)\|Upendra]] and [[Bhavana (Malayalam actress)\|Bhavana]] in the lead roles. The film was written by Upendra and directed by [[M. G. Srinivas]]. Kanakapura Sreenivas and K. P. Srikanth jointly produced this venture under R.S. Productions banner. [[V. Harikrishna]] composed the music.<ref>http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/78686.html</ref>		'''''Topiwala''''' is a 2013 [[Kannada film\|Kannada]] [[political satire]] film starring [[Upendra (actor)\|Upendra]] and [[Bhavana (Malayalam actress)\|Bhavana]] in the lead roles. The film was written by Upendra and directed by [[M. G. Srinivas]]. Kanakapura Sreenivas and K. P. Srikanth jointly produced this venture under R.S. Productions banner. [[V. Harikrishna]] composed the music.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/78686.html\|title = Kannada Cinema News \| Kannada Movie Reviews \| Kannada Movie Trailers - IndiaGlitz Kannada}}</ref>

	The film was released on 15 March 2013 in 150 [[Karnataka]] theaters<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://cineloka.co.in/index.php/latest-news/item/382-topiwaala-takes-sandalwood-by-storm \|title=Topiwala takes sandalwood by storm }}</ref> and grossed {{INRConvert\|35\|m}} on its opening weekend<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/418/topil.jpg \|title=Topiwala collects Rs 3.5 crores in 3 days }}</ref> and more than {{INRConvert\|50\|m}} in its first week.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://kannada.webdunia.com/entertainment/regionalcinema/newsgossips/1303/22/1130322037_1.htm \|title=Topiwala collects Rs 5 crores in first week }}</ref> The film was dubbed and released in Telugu as ''Swiss Bank Ki Daaredi''.		The film was released on 15 March 2013 in 150 [[Karnataka]] theaters<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://cineloka.co.in/index.php/latest-news/item/382-topiwaala-takes-sandalwood-by-storm \|title=Topiwala takes sandalwood by storm }}</ref> and grossed {{INRConvert\|35\|m}} on its opening weekend<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/418/topil.jpg \|title=Topiwala collects Rs 3.5 crores in 3 days }}</ref> and more than {{INRConvert\|50\|m}} in its first week.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://kannada.webdunia.com/entertainment/regionalcinema/newsgossips/1303/22/1130322037_1.htm \|title=Topiwala collects Rs 5 crores in first week }}</ref> The film was dubbed and released in Telugu as ''Swiss Bank Ki Daaredi''.

	==~~Plot~~==		==Premise==
	~~The story revolves around a guy called~~ Basak ~~(Upendra)~~who wants to ~~take all~~ the money in Swiss bank which was black money of corrupted politicians. He needs a secret code for that, which is with a ~~madman~~. ~~The movie continues with how~~ Basak ~~will take~~ the code and whether he be successful in developing the ~~nation~~ with the money.		Basak, who wants to steal the money in [[Swiss bank]] which was [[black money]] of corrupted politicians. He needs a secret code for that, which is with a mentally retarded man, who names himself as ''Mr.India'' but has lost his memory due to the accident. How does Basak recover the code and whether he will be successful in developing the country's economy with the black money forms the crux of the plot.

	==Cast==		==Cast==
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	==Reception==		==Reception==

			=== Critical response ===

			Srikanth Srinivasa [[Rediff.com]] scored the film at 2 out of 5 stars and says "Topiwaala is worth a one-time watch only for Upendra’s fans. Others may be taking a risk watching it." <ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-review-topiwaala-is-for-upendras-fans-only/20130318.htm\|title=Review: Topiwaala is for Upendra's fans only\|work=[[Rediff.com]]\|access-date=18 March 2013\|url-status=live}}</ref>[[The Times of India]] scored the film at 3 out of 5 stars and says "While Upendra manages to do justice to his role, Bhavana is not at all impressive. Raju Talikote bores you with his monotonous dialogues. Mythreyi playing the role of Malashri shines. Except for one song ‘Malli malli’, the music by V Harikrishna has nothing much to offer."<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/topiwaala/movie-review/19001331.cms?from=mdr\|title=TOPIWAALA MOVIE REVIEW\|work=[[The Times of India]]\|access-date=14 May 2016\|url-status=live}}</ref>

	===Box office===		===Box office===

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{{Infobox film
| name = Topiwala
| image = Topiwala movie poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical Poster
| director = [[M. G. Srinivas]]
| producer = Ajinkya Vinchurkar
| writer = [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]]
| starring = {{plainlist |
* [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]]
* [[Bhavana (Malayalam actress)|Bhavana]]
* Raju Talikote
}}
| music = [[V. Harikrishna]]
| cinematography = Shreesha Kuduvalli
| editing = Sri Crazymindz
| studio = Crazymindz
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2013|3|15}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Kannada
| gross = {{INR}} 5 crores <ref>{{cite web|url=http://kannada.webdunia.com/entertainment/regionalcinema/newsgossips/1303/22/1130322037_1.htm |title=Topiwala collects Rs 5 crore in first week }}</ref>
}}

'''''Topiwala''''' is a 2013 [[Kannada film|Kannada]] [[political satire]] film starring [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]] and [[Bhavana (Malayalam actress)|Bhavana]] in the lead roles. The film was written by Upendra and directed by [[M. G. Srinivas]]. Kanakapura Sreenivas and K. P. Srikanth jointly produced this venture under R.S. Productions banner. [[V. Harikrishna]] composed the music.<ref>http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/78686.html</ref>

The film was released on 15 March 2013 in 150 [[Karnataka]] theaters<ref>{{cite web |url=http://cineloka.co.in/index.php/latest-news/item/382-topiwaala-takes-sandalwood-by-storm |title=Topiwala takes sandalwood by storm }}</ref> and grossed {{INRConvert|35|m}} on its opening weekend<ref>{{cite web|url=http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/418/topil.jpg |title=Topiwala collects Rs 3.5 crores in 3 days }}</ref> and more than {{INRConvert|50|m}} in its first week.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kannada.webdunia.com/entertainment/regionalcinema/newsgossips/1303/22/1130322037_1.htm |title=Topiwala collects Rs 5 crores in first week }}</ref> The film was dubbed and released in Telugu as ''Swiss Bank Ki Daaredi''.

==Plot==
The story revolves around a guy called Basak (Upendra)who wants to take all the money in Swiss bank which was black money of corrupted politicians. He needs a secret code for that, which is with a madman. The movie continues with how Basak will take the code and whether he be successful in developing the nation with the money.

==Cast==
* [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]] as Basak
* [[Bhavana (Malayalam actress)|Bhavana]] as Suman Bedi
* [[Rangayana Raghu]] as Ramanayana Raghu
* Maithreyi as Malashri
* [[P. Ravi Shankar]] as Sarkar
* [[Vijanath Biradar]] as Mr India
* [[Raju Talikote]]
* [[Achyuth Kumar]] as Lokayuktha Loki
* [[Mithra (actor)|Mithra]]
* [[Mukti Mohan]] as an [[Item number]]

==Production==

===Casting===
''Topiwala'' went on floors in January 2012. The script and screenplay of the film were written by [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]] and radio jockey M. G. Srinivas was selected to direct the film. Actress [[Bhavana (Malayalam actress)|Bhavana]] of ''[[Jackie (2010 film)|Jackie]]'' fame was cast in the female lead. The film was produced by Kanakapura Sreenivas, who produced Upendra's ''[[Omkara (2004 film)|Omkara]]'' in 2004. The film also stars debutante actress Maithreyi, [[Rangayana Raghu]], and Raju Talikote in supporting roles while Ravishankar plays the antagonist. [[Vijanath Biradar]] has a surprise cameo.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://cinecricinfo.com/kannada-news/473-topiwala-launched |title=Topiwala Launched }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/topiwala-completes-shoot-news-kannada-mmurNUdhgbc.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121231225949/http://www.sify.com/movies/topiwala-completes-shoot-news-kannada-mmurNUdhgbc.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-12-31 |title=Topiwala completes shoot }}</ref> [[Mukti Mohan]], participant of Star One's dance reality show [[Zara Nachke Dikha]], was brought in for an [[item number|item song]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.chitraloka.com/profiles/1718-topiwala-item-dancer-mukthi-mohan.html |title=Mukti Mohan in an item song for Topiwala }}</ref>

===Promotions===
At the first press meet of the film, held in December 2012, producer Kanakapura Srinivas said that a younger team was brought in for the film to try to generate fresh thoughts in presentation. "Now, we have ''Topiwala'' with a young team which is sure to create new bench marks", said Sreenivas. Upendra described the film as a political satire based on current affairs and [[corruption]]. "The film is based on incidents that happen in contemporary times. Political incidents are part of the script. It is a humorous commentary on every distortion that we see in our society", said Upendra.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/topiwala-completes-shoot-news-kannada-mmurNUdhgbc.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121231225949/http://www.sify.com/movies/topiwala-completes-shoot-news-kannada-mmurNUdhgbc.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-12-31 |title=Topiwala completes shoot }}</ref>

==Reception==

===Box office===
''Topiwala'' was released on 15 March 2013 in over 150 theaters in [[Karnataka]]. ''Topiwala'' opened to strong box office collections on its release day with 90 to 100% occupancy at single screens and around 90% occupancy at multiplexes. The film grossed {{INRConvert|35|m}} during its opening weekend<ref>{{cite web|url=http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/418/topil.jpg |title=Topiwala collects Rs 3.5 crore in 3 days }}</ref> and grossed more than {{INRConvert|50|m}} in its first week.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kannada.webdunia.com/entertainment/regionalcinema/newsgossips/1303/22/1130322037_1.htm |title=Topiwala collects Rs 5 crore in first week }}</ref> Upendra and the entire team of ''Topiwala'' celebrated a success meet of the movie at the [[Udayavani]] Head Office in [[Bangalore]], by launching a campaign against [[corruption]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cineloka.co.in/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=40&start=800 |title=Topiwala success meet }}</ref> ''Topiwala'' did average business at the box office<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.chitraloka.com/news/2725-big-relief-for-small-movies-release.html |title=Topiwala average business at box office }}</ref> and grossed around {{INRConvert|72|m}} in five weeks earning a net share of {{INRConvert|48|m}} at the box office. The film also did an additional business of {{INRConvert|25|m}} through satellite and audio rights, therefore recovering its cost of production.

==Soundtrack==
The film's music was composed by [[V. Harikrishna]]. Audio CDs were released into the market on 13 February 2013 and an official audio launch was held at the Windsor Manor Hotel in [[Bangalore]] on 23 February 2013. All three brothers of the Rajkumar family, [[Shivrajkumar]], [[Raghavendra Rajkumar]], and [[Puneeth Rajkumar]] attended the audio launch along with cast and crew of the film and other film personalities.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.chitraloka.com/news/2541-topiwala-to-release-in-march-first-week.html |title=Topiwala audio released }}</ref>

{{Track listing
| total_length =
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Shangrila
| lyrics1 = [[Yogaraj Bhat]]
| extra1 = Manu, [[Priyadarshini (singer)|Priyadarshini]]
| length1 = 04:31
| title2 = Topiwala
| lyrics2 = MG Srinivas
| extra2 = [[V. Harikrishna]]
| length2 = 04:51
| title3 = Girgitle Grigitle
| lyrics3 = [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]]
| extra3 = [[Vijay Prakash]], Kannika Urs
| length3 = 04:28
| title4 = Gala Gala
| extra4 = [[Supriya Lohith]], [[Tippu (singer)|Tippu]]
| lyrics4 = Topiwala Team
| length4 = 03:43
| title5 = Theme
| extra5 =
| lyrics5 =
| length5 = 01:43
}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|3006476|Topiwala}}
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[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:2010s Kannada-language films]]
[[Category:Films set in Bangalore]]
[[Category:Kannada-language films]]
[[Category:Indian political satire films]]
[[Category:Films scored by V. Harikrishna]]
[[Category:Films shot in Bangalore]]
[[Category:Films featuring an item number]]

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