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{{Short description|2025 Indian film by Ravi Basrur}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=April 2025}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Veera Chandrahasa
| image = Veera Chandrahasa.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Ravi Basrur]]
| producer = [[N. S. Rajkumar]]
| writer =
| starring = {{plainlist|
* Shithil Shetty
* Nagashree G. S.
* Prasanna Shettigar Mandarti
* Uday Kadabaal
* Ravindra Devadiga
* Nagaraj Servegar
* Gunashree M. Nayak
* Shridhar Kasarkodu
* Shwetha Arehole
* Prajwal Kinnal
}}
| music = Ravi Basrur
| cinematography = Kirankumar R.
| editing = {{Ubl| Karthik Valagerehalli
| Mahesh S Reddy
| Ravi Basrur}}
| studio = {{Ubl| Omkar Movies
| Ravi Basrur Movies}}
| distributor = [[Hombale Films]]
| released = {{film date|2025|4|18|df=yes}}
| runtime = 154 minutes<ref name=":BMR" />
| country = India
| language = Kannada
| budget = 
| gross =
}}
'''''Veera Chandrahasa''''' ({{translation|The Brave [[Chandrahasa]]}}) is a 2025 Indian [[Kannada]]-language [[drama film]] directed by [[Ravi Basrur]]. The film stars Shithil Shetty, Nagashree G. S., Prasanna Shettigar Mandarti, Uday Kadabaal, Ravindra Devadiga, Nagaraj Servegar, Gunashree M. Nayak, Shridhar Kasarkodu, Shwetha Arehole, and Prajwal Kinnal.

== Plot ==
Veera Chandrahasa follows the life of Chandrahasa, an orphan discovered in the forest and raised by Kulinda, a noble of Kuntala. As he grows up, his virtues and noble character earn him respect.

However, Dushtabuddhi, a minister in the kingdom, learns of a prophecy that Chandrahasa could be a threat to the royal family. Fearing this, he makes several attempts to kill him. Each attempt fails, as Chandrahasa survives through his honesty, courage, and divine grace.

In time, Chandrahasa unknowingly returns to the very kingdom that once rejected him, leading to a dramatic clash between fate, loyalty, and power. The film draws heavily from Kannada folklore and the Yakshagana tradition.<ref>{{cite web|title=Veera Chandrahasa OTT release: When and where to watch Ravi Basrur's Kannada film online|publisher=Pinkvilla|date=1 June 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Veera Chandrahasa Movie Review: Ravi Basrur triumphs daring to blend cinema and Yakshagana|publisher=Cinema Express|date=18 April 2025}}</ref>

== Cast ==
<small>''Source''</small><ref>{{cite news |title=Ravi Basrur to take Yakshagana to the silver screen with 'Veera Chandrahasa' |url=https://www.udayavani.com/english-news/ravi-basrur-to-take-yakshagana-to-the-silver-screen-with-veera-chandrahasa |work=[[Udayavani]] |date=19 August 2024 |language=kn}}</ref>
* Shithil Shetty as Chandrahasa
* Nagashree G. S. as Vishaye
* Prasanna Shettigar Mandarti as Dustabudhhi
* Uday Kadabaal as Madana
* Ravindra Devadiga as Brahmana
* Nagaraj Servegar
* Gunashree M. Nayak
* Shridhar Kasarkodu Doota
* Shwetha Arehole
* Prajwal Kinnal
* [[Shiva Rajkumar]] as Shiva Puttaswamy (Special appearance)

== Production ==
Prior to commencing the project, [[Ravi Basrur]] researched [[Yakshagana]] for two to three years.<ref>{{cite news |title=I want to introduce Yakshagana to the world: Ravi Basrur |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/i-want-to-introduce-yakshagana-to-the-world-ravi-basrur/articleshow/113126999.cms |work=The Times of India |date=7 September 2024}}</ref> Reportedly, the film was shot using torches and flame lamps rather than set lights.<ref>{{cite news |last1=A. |first1=Sharadhaa |title=A 12-year dream has come true with 'Veera Chandrahasa': Ravi Basrur |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2024/Aug/20/a-12-year-dream-has-come-true-with-veera-chandrahasa-ravi-basrur |work=The New Indian Express |date=9 August 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=A. |first1=Sharadhaa |title=Ravi Basrur's Veera Chandrahasa shaping up as a cultural movement |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2025/Apr/09/ravi-basrurs-veera-chandrahasa-shaping-up-as-a-cultural-movement |work=The New Indian Express |date=10 April 2025 |language=en}}</ref> In recording the tracks, Ravi Basrur limited himself to using only two instruments, [[Madal|Maddale]] and [[Chenda|Chende]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=M. V. |first1=Vivek |title=Ravi Basrur interview: Sounds of 'KGF' and 'Salaar' have become world famous |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/ravi-basrur-kgf-salaar-veera-chandrahasa-yash-prabhas-shivarajkumar/article69455871.ece |work=The Hindu |date=16 April 2025 |language=en-IN}}</ref> Thirty-two ragas, from [[Mohanam]] to [[Vasantha (raga)|Vasantha]], were used to compose the music.<ref>{{cite news |last1=A. |first1=Sharadhaa |title=Ravi Basrur: The art of Yakshagana needs to be studied |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/interviews/2025/Apr/17/ravi-basrur-the-art-of-yakshagana-needs-to-be-studied |work=Cinema Express |date=10 April 2025 |language=en}}</ref> Despite undergoing treatment for cancer, [[Shiva Rajkumar]] committed to the project and shot for a few days.<ref>{{cite news |last1=A. |first1=Sharadhaa |title=Shivarajkumar is Nadaprabhu Puttaswamy in Ravi Basrur's Veera Chandrahasa |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2025/Jan/15/shivarajkumar-is-nadaprabhu-puttaswamy-in-ravi-basrurs-veera-chandrahasa |work=Cinema Express |date=9 January 2025 |language=en}}</ref> The film crew used four hundred and fifty Yakshagana performers for the film.<ref>{{cite news |title=Shivanna Wanted To Do Yakshagana Dance, But...: Ravi Basrur On Shivarajkumar As Shiva Puttaswamy In 'Veera Chandrahasa' {{!}} Exclusive |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/kannada/shivanna-wanted-to-do-yakshagana-dance-but-ravi-basrur-on-shivarajkumar-as-shiva-puttaswamy-in-veera-chandrahasa-exclusive-article-117263179/ |work=Times Now |date=15 January 2025 |language=en}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
The soundtrack was composed by [[Ravi Basrur]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Veera Rasa Title Track (From "Veera Chandrahasa") - Single by Prasad Mogebettu, Ravi Basrur & Jansale Raghavendra Acharya on Apple Music |url=https://music.apple.com/in/album/veera-rasa-title-track-from-veera-chandrahasa-single/1808678837 |website=[[Apple Music]] |date=15 April 2025}}</ref>
{{track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Veera Rasa
| note1 = Title track
| length1 = 2:44
| lyrics1 = Prasad Mogebettu
| extra1 = Acharya Raghavendra Jhansale
| total_length =
}}

== Release ==
''Veera Chandrahasa'' was released theatrically on 18 April 2025.<ref>{{cite news |last1=A. |first1=Sharadhaa |title=Hombale Films to distribute Ravi Basrur's Veera Chandrahasa; release date revealed |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2025/Apr/03/hombale-films-to-distribute-ravi-basrurs-veera-chandrahasa-release-date-revealed |work=The New Indian Express |date=11 April 2025 |language=en}}</ref>

== Reception ==
Bharath Anjanappa of ''[[The Hans India]]'' rated the film three and three-fourths out of five stars, stating, "A visually rich, sonically mesmerizing, and culturally bold film that challenges the boundaries of Kannada cinema. Veera Chandrahasa may not be for everyone—but for those open to experiencing something wildly different and deeply rooted, it’s a must-watch."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Anjanappa |first1=Bharath |title=Veera Chandrahasa Movie Review: Ravi Basrur's Daring Yakshagana-Infused Epic Redefines Kannada Cinema |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/veera-chandrahasa-movie-review-ravi-basrurs-daring-yakshagana-infused-epic-redefines-kannada-cinema-963939 |work=[[The Hans India]] |date=18 April 2025 |language=en}}</ref> Y. Maheswara Reddy of ''[[Bangalore Mirror]]'' gave the film three out of five stars and wrote, "Background music and Yakshagana add value to the movie. The director’s specialty is his innovative narrative skills. Dr Shivarajkumar’s brief appearance has elevated the movie."<ref name=":BMR">{{cite news |title=Kannada Movie Review–Veera Chandrahasa: A unique world - Bangalore Mirror |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/kannada-movie-reviewveera-chandrahasa-a-unique-world/articleshow/120415009.cms |work=[[Bangalore Mirror]] |date=19 April 2025}}</ref>

A. Sharadhaa of ''[[Cinema Express]]'' wrote, "The idea that cinema can be a stage for heritage — this is a rare offering. It’s a celebration of the coastal Karnataka — the kind that demands we not just watch, but listen".<ref>{{cite news |last1=A. |first1=Sharadhaa |title=Veera Chandrahasa Movie Review: Ravi Basrur triumphs daring to blend cinema and Yakshagana |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/review/2025/Apr/18/veera-chandrahasa-movie-review-ravi-basrur-triumphs-daring-to-blend-cinema-and-yakshagana |work=Cinema Express |date=10 April 2025 |language=en}}</ref> S. Viswanath of ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' gave it two out of five stars and wrote, "Basrur’s ear-drum-splitting epic historical tale of palace intrigue, shot as a traditional Yakshagana dance drama, is torturous at a film theatre."<ref>{{cite news |title='Veera Chandrahasa' movie review: Deafening tribute to Yakshagana |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/veera-chandrahasa-movie-review-deafening-tribute-to-yakshagana-3500392 |work=Deccan Herald |date=19 April 2025 |language=en}}</ref>

Vivek M. V. of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote, "Directed by music composer Ravi Basrur, ‘Veera Chandrahasa’ has the novelty of a mythological tale narrated in the form of Yakshagana, but the film required a bigger canvas and cinematic elements".<ref>{{cite news |last1=M.V |first1=Vivek |title='Veera Chandrahasa' movie review: Ravi Basrur's film is a sincere ode to Yakshagana, but lacks cinematic zing |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/veera-chandrahasa-movie-review-ravi-basrur-yakshagana-shivarajkumar/article69468148.ece/ |work=The Hindu |date=19 April 2025 |language=en-IN}}</ref> A critic from ''[[Udayavani]]'' wrote, "''Veera Chandrahasa'' may be an ideal choice for audiences looking to explore a different experience beyond routine commercial cinema."<ref>{{cite news |title=Veera Chandrahasa Review: Ravi Basrur's Yakshagana experiment stands out |url=https://www.udayavani.com/english-news/veera-chandrahasa-review-ravi-basrurs-yakshagana-experiment-stands-out |work=Udayavani |date=19 April 2025 |language=en}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title}}
*{{URL|https://www.veerachandrahasa.com|''Veera Chandrahasa'' - Official Website}}

[[Category:2025 Indian films]]
[[Category:2025 Kannada-language films]]
[[Category:Indian drama films]]
[[Category:2025 drama films]]
[[Category:2025 films]]

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