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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| name = Chandra Chakori | | name = Chandra Chakori | ||
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| caption = Promotional poster | | caption = Promotional poster | ||
| director = [[S. Narayan]] | | director = [[S. Narayan]] | ||
| writer = | | writer = | ||
| screenplay = S. Narayan | | screenplay = S. Narayan<br />Elakkian | ||
Elakkian | |||
| story = S. Narayan | | story = S. Narayan | ||
| starring = [[ | | starring = [[Sriimurali]]<br /> Priya S Chhabria <br /> Naaz <br/> [[Srinagara Kitty]] | ||
| producer = [[H. D. Kumaraswamy]] <br /> [[Anitha Kumaraswamy]] | | producer = [[H. D. Kumaraswamy]] <br /> [[Anitha Kumaraswamy]] | ||
| music = [[S. A. Rajkumar]] | | music = [[S. A. Rajkumar]] | ||
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| editing = P. R. Soundar Rajan | | editing = P. R. Soundar Rajan | ||
| studio = Chennambika Films | | studio = Chennambika Films | ||
| distributor = Jayanna Films | | distributor = [[Jayanna Combines|Jayanna Films]]<br /> Mars Distributors | ||
| released = {{film date|df=y|2003|8|15}} | | released = {{film date|df=y|2003|8|15}} | ||
| runtime = 154 minutes | | runtime = 154 minutes | ||
| language = Kannada | | language = Kannada | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| budget = | | budget = <!--Must cite a reliable published source with a reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb. no fan-sites.--> | ||
| gross = | | gross = <!--Must cite a reliable published source with a reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb. no fan-sites.--> | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Chandra Chakori''''' ({{ | '''''Chandra Chakori''''' ({{translation|A [[Partridge|patridge]] enamored by the moon}}) is a 2003 [[India]]n [[Kannada]]-language [[romance drama film]] directed by [[S. Narayan]] and produced by [[H. D. Kumaraswamy]] and [[Anitha Kumaraswamy]] under Chennambika Films. The film stars debutants [[Sriimurali]], Priya S Chhabria, Naaz and [[Srinagara Kitty]] in the lead roles, while [[Sundar Raj]], [[Doddanna]] and [[Ashok (Kannada actor)|Ashok]] appear in supporting roles.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/no-solution-yet-to-film-crisis/articleshow/834425.cms|title=No solution yet to film crisis|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=1 September 2004|access-date=17 July 2024|archive-date=9 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230309050611/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/no-solution-yet-to-film-crisis/articleshow/834425.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/i-want-to-be-an-actor-not-a-star-srinagara-kitty/articleshow/21598443.cms|title=I want to be an actor, not a star: Srinagara Kitty|first=Sharanya|last=CR|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=5 August 2013|access-date=17 July 2024|archive-date=9 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230309050610/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/i-want-to-be-an-actor-not-a-star-srinagara-kitty/articleshow/21598443.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
== Plot == | |||
Sudha arrives at her village for her wedding with Mahesh, where she meets Puttaraju, a mute and kindhearted boy. Due to a prank, Sudha learns that Puttaraju was a talkative guy and is pretending to be mute. Sudha meets Puttaraju's relative Gajendrappa and learns about Puttaraju's past. | |||
Puttaraju was in love with Sevanthi, whose father Boregowda held a condition for Puttaraju in order to marry Sevanthi. Due to unusual circumstances, Sevanthi is found dead and Boregowda was imprisoned on charges of killing Sevanthi. Puttaraju vows to never talk with anyone and pretended to be mute. After learning the past, Sudha falls in love with Puttaraju, but Puttaraju rejects her proposal. | |||
Meanwhile, Mahesh and his mother learn about this, where they make Puttaraju and his mother to leave the village. Sudha leaves the wedding to meet Puttaraju after learning that Mahesh and his mother had sent Puttaraju away. Boregowda, who is released from prison, meets Puttaraju and reveals that Mahesh was the one who murdered Sevanthi as he lusts after Sevanthi and was jealous of Puttaraju and Sevanthi's relationship. | |||
An enraged Puttaraju brutally thrashes Mahesh, but leaves him on request of the landlord Gowdru. Gowdru and Boregowda requests Puttaraju to marry Sudha, where a hesitant Puttaraju finally agrees and marries Sudha. | |||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
* [[ | {{Colbegin}} | ||
* | * [[Sriimurali]] as Puttaraju | ||
* Naaz as | * Priya S Chhabria as Sudha | ||
* Naaz as Sevanthi | |||
* [[Srinagar Kitty]] as Mahesh | * [[Srinagar Kitty]] as Mahesh | ||
* [[Shari (actress)|Shari]] | * [[Shari (actress)|Shari]] as Puttaraju's mother | ||
* [[Ashok (Kannada actor)|Ashok]] | * [[Ashok (Kannada actor)|Ashok]] | ||
* [[Doddanna]] as Gajendrappa | * [[Doddanna]] as Gajendrappa | ||
* [[Shobaraj (actor)]] as Boregowda | * [[Shobaraj (actor)|Shobaraj]] as Boregowda | ||
* [[Sundar Raj]] as | * [[Sundar Raj]] as Subbayya | ||
* [[Sathyapriya]] | * [[Sathyapriya]] | ||
* [[Honnavalli Krishna]] as Naganna | * [[Honnavalli Krishna]] as Naganna | ||
* Tension Nagaraj | * Tension Nagaraj | ||
* Renuka | * Renuka Prasad | ||
* | * [[Kavitha (actress)|Kavitha]] | ||
* | * Sadhana | ||
* Bhanu | * Bhanu Prakash | ||
* Sridhar Raj | * Sridhar Raj | ||
{{Colend}} | |||
== Production == | |||
The film was initially planned to be simultaneously shot in Telugu.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.viggy.com/english/current_chandrachakori.asp|title=Chandra Chakori - new film directed by S. Narayan|work=Viggy|access-date=17 July 2024|archive-date=3 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231203011600/http://www.viggy.com/english/current_chandrachakori.asp|url-status=live}}</ref> The film was produced by [[H. D. Kumaraswamy|Kumaraswamy]], [[S. Narayan|Narayan]]'s friend who previously produced ''[[Surya Vamsha]]'' (1999) and ''[[Galate Aliyandru]]'' (2000).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/metro/article18400401.ece|title=Arjun to play CM, yet again|date=6 May 2017|first=Muralidhara|last=Khajane|work=The Hindu|archive-url=https://archive.today/20230910082511/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/metro/article18400401.ece|archive-date=10 September 2023}}</ref> | |||
== Soundtrack == | == Soundtrack == | ||
The music was composed by [[S. A. Rajkumar]] | The music was composed by [[S. A. Rajkumar]] and the lyrics were written by [[S. Narayan]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.raaga.com/channels/kannada/movie/K0000067.html |title=Chandra Chakori at Raaga |access-date=6 February 2014 |archive-date=23 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223042224/http://www.raaga.com/channels/kannada/movie/K0000067.html |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
{{track listing | {{track listing | ||
| headline = Track listing | | headline = Track listing | ||
| extra_column = Singer(s) | | extra_column = Singer(s) | ||
| title1 = Andagaathi Kanna Thumba | | title1 = Andagaathi Kanna Thumba | ||
| extra1 = [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]] | | extra1 = [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]] | ||
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| length6 = 04:20 | | length6 = 04:20 | ||
}} | }} | ||
== Release and reception == | |||
The release of the film was delayed due to an issue between producers and distributors.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/no-film-released-on-friday/articleshow/121958.cms|title=No film released on Friday|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=9 August 2003|access-date=17 July 2024|archive-date=10 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230310000623/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/no-film-released-on-friday/articleshow/121958.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
A critic from ''indiainfo'' wrote that "A good film overall. Three hours of watching this film is a total paisa vasool ({{Translation|money's worth}}).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://movies.indiainfo.com/kannada/reviews/chandra_chakori.html|title=Chandra Chakori - Review|work=indiainfo|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031002222807/http://movies.indiainfo.com/kannada/reviews/chandra_chakori.html|archive-date=2 October 2003}}</ref> | |||
== Box office == | |||
The film ran for twenty-five weeks in several theatres, thereby becoming a [[Silver jubilee#South Asian film terminology|silver jubilee]] film.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/mar/07gopi.htm | title=Gopi: Even Murali fails to save it | work=[[Rediff.com]] | date=7 March 2006 | last=Vijayasarathy | first=R. G. | access-date=17 July 2024 | archive-date=10 December 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221210102327/https://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/mar/07gopi.htm | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chitraloka.com/flash-back/3153-2003-year-round-up.html|title=2003 Year Round Up|work=Chitraloka|date=31 December 2003|access-date=17 July 2024|archive-date=19 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220319190653/https://www.chitraloka.com/flash-back/3153-2003-year-round-up.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> The success of this film and other films such as ''[[Raktha Kanneeru]]'' caused a lack of theatre screens for newer releases.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/kannada-film-industry-faces-theatre-crunch/articleshow/215253.cms|title=Kannada film industry faces theatre crunch|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=4 October 2003|first=Sowmya Aji|last=Mehu|access-date=17 July 2024|archive-date=10 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230310001813/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/kannada-film-industry-faces-theatre-crunch/articleshow/215253.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> This film ran for a year in Prakash Theater in Belgaum.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.viggy.com/english/current_chandrachakori_43weeks.asp|title=Chandra Chakori sets record|work=Viggy|access-date=17 July 2024|archive-date=3 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231203011559/http://www.viggy.com/english/current_chandrachakori_43weeks.asp|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/murali-desperate-for-a-hit/articleshow/20326587.cms|title=Murali desperate for a hit|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=29 May 2013|access-date=17 July 2024|archive-date=9 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230309050617/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/murali-desperate-for-a-hit/articleshow/20326587.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Priya Pereira Chhabria, who made her debut with this film, later took a break from acting and opted for a career in dance.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/exclusive-priya-pereira-chhabria-returns-to-sandalwood-after-15-years/articleshow/93501518.cms|title=Exclusive: Priya Pereira Chhabria returns to Sandalwood after 15 years|date=12 August 2022|work=The Times of India|first=Vinay|last=Lokesh|access-date=17 July 2024|archive-date=9 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230309050609/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/exclusive-priya-pereira-chhabria-returns-to-sandalwood-after-15-years/articleshow/93501518.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
* [[2003–04 Karnataka State Film Awards]] | * [[2003–04 Karnataka State Film Awards]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2005-01-01/bangalore/27838036_1_awards-bags-jnanpith-winner|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025053521/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2005-01-01/bangalore/27838036_1_awards-bags-jnanpith-winner|url-status=dead|archive-date=25 October 2012|title='Chigurida Kanasu' bags 4 awards|date=1 January 2005|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=25 October 2013}}</ref> | ||
# [[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Film|Best Third | # [[Karnataka State Film Award for Third Best Film|Best Third Best Film]] - [[H. D. Kumaraswamy]] and [[Anitha Kumaraswamy]]<ref>{{cite news| url=http://hindu.com/2005/07/15/stories/2005071511170500.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070416004119/http://www.hindu.com/2005/07/15/stories/2005071511170500.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=2007-04-16 | location=Chennai, India | work=[[The Hindu]] | title=Entry only to invitees at film awards function | date=2005-07-15}}</ref> | ||
# [[Karnataka State Film Awards|Best Cinematographer]] - P. K. H. Das | # [[Karnataka State Film Awards|Best Cinematographer]] - P. K. H. Das | ||
# [[Karnataka State Film Awards|Best Art | # [[Karnataka State Film Awards|Best Art Direction]] - G. Murthy | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
==External links== | |||
*{{IMDb title|30146825}} | |||
{{S. Narayan}} | {{S. Narayan}} | ||
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[[Category:2003 films]] | [[Category:2003 films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:2003 Kannada-language films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian romantic drama films]] | [[Category:Indian romantic drama films]] | ||
[[Category:2003 romantic drama films]] | [[Category:2003 romantic drama films]] | ||
[[Category:Films directed by S. Narayan]] | [[Category:Films directed by S. Narayan]] | ||
[[Category:Kannada films remade in other languages]] | [[Category:Kannada films remade in other languages]] | ||
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| Chandra Chakori | |
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| File:Chandra Chakori 2003.jpg Promotional poster | |
| Directed by | S. Narayan |
| Produced by | H. D. Kumaraswamy Anitha Kumaraswamy |
| Screenplay by | S. Narayan Elakkian |
| Story by | S. Narayan |
| Starring | Sriimurali Priya S Chhabria Naaz Srinagara Kitty |
| Music by | S. A. Rajkumar |
| Cinematography | P. K. H. Das |
| Edited by | P. R. Soundar Rajan |
Production company | Chennambika Films |
| Distributed by | Jayanna Films Mars Distributors |
Release date |
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Running time | 154 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Chandra Chakori (transl. A patridge enamored by the moon) is a 2003 Indian Kannada-language romance drama film directed by S. Narayan and produced by H. D. Kumaraswamy and Anitha Kumaraswamy under Chennambika Films. The film stars debutants Sriimurali, Priya S Chhabria, Naaz and Srinagara Kitty in the lead roles, while Sundar Raj, Doddanna and Ashok appear in supporting roles.[1][2]
Plot[edit | edit source]
Sudha arrives at her village for her wedding with Mahesh, where she meets Puttaraju, a mute and kindhearted boy. Due to a prank, Sudha learns that Puttaraju was a talkative guy and is pretending to be mute. Sudha meets Puttaraju's relative Gajendrappa and learns about Puttaraju's past.
Puttaraju was in love with Sevanthi, whose father Boregowda held a condition for Puttaraju in order to marry Sevanthi. Due to unusual circumstances, Sevanthi is found dead and Boregowda was imprisoned on charges of killing Sevanthi. Puttaraju vows to never talk with anyone and pretended to be mute. After learning the past, Sudha falls in love with Puttaraju, but Puttaraju rejects her proposal.
Meanwhile, Mahesh and his mother learn about this, where they make Puttaraju and his mother to leave the village. Sudha leaves the wedding to meet Puttaraju after learning that Mahesh and his mother had sent Puttaraju away. Boregowda, who is released from prison, meets Puttaraju and reveals that Mahesh was the one who murdered Sevanthi as he lusts after Sevanthi and was jealous of Puttaraju and Sevanthi's relationship.
An enraged Puttaraju brutally thrashes Mahesh, but leaves him on request of the landlord Gowdru. Gowdru and Boregowda requests Puttaraju to marry Sudha, where a hesitant Puttaraju finally agrees and marries Sudha.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Sriimurali as Puttaraju
- Priya S Chhabria as Sudha
- Naaz as Sevanthi
- Srinagar Kitty as Mahesh
- Shari as Puttaraju's mother
- Ashok
- Doddanna as Gajendrappa
- Shobaraj as Boregowda
- Sundar Raj as Subbayya
- Sathyapriya
- Honnavalli Krishna as Naganna
- Tension Nagaraj
- Renuka Prasad
- Kavitha
- Sadhana
- Bhanu Prakash
- Sridhar Raj
Production[edit | edit source]
The film was initially planned to be simultaneously shot in Telugu.[3] The film was produced by Kumaraswamy, Narayan's friend who previously produced Surya Vamsha (1999) and Galate Aliyandru (2000).[4]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The music was composed by S. A. Rajkumar and the lyrics were written by S. Narayan.[5]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Andagaathi Kanna Thumba" | S. Narayan | Hariharan | 05:10 |
| 2. | "Kuhu Kuhoo Kogile" | S. Narayan | Hariharan, K. S. Chithra | 04:41 |
| 3. | "Bellam Belage" | S. Narayan | S. A. Rajkumar | 05:16 |
| 4. | "Jigari Dosth" | S. Narayan | Mano, Sujatha Mohan, Manikka Vinayagam | 04:50 |
| 5. | "Aaha Jhum Taka Jhum" | S. Narayan | K. S. Chithra | 04:53 |
| 6. | "Kuhu Kuhoo Kogile (Pathos)" | S. Narayan | K. S. Chithra | 04:20 |
Release and reception[edit | edit source]
The release of the film was delayed due to an issue between producers and distributors.[6]
A critic from indiainfo wrote that "A good film overall. Three hours of watching this film is a total paisa vasool (transl. money's worth).[7]
Box office[edit | edit source]
The film ran for twenty-five weeks in several theatres, thereby becoming a silver jubilee film.[8][9] The success of this film and other films such as Raktha Kanneeru caused a lack of theatre screens for newer releases.[10] This film ran for a year in Prakash Theater in Belgaum.[11][12] Priya Pereira Chhabria, who made her debut with this film, later took a break from acting and opted for a career in dance.[13]
Awards[edit | edit source]
- Best Third Best Film - H. D. Kumaraswamy and Anitha Kumaraswamy[15]
- Best Cinematographer - P. K. H. Das
- Best Art Direction - G. Murthy
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "No solution yet to film crisis". The Times of India. 1 September 2004. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ↑ CR, Sharanya (5 August 2013). "I want to be an actor, not a star: Srinagara Kitty". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ↑ "Chandra Chakori - new film directed by S. Narayan". Viggy. Archived from the original on 3 December 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ↑ Khajane, Muralidhara (6 May 2017). "Arjun to play CM, yet again". The Hindu.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Chandra Chakori at Raaga". Archived from the original on 23 February 2014. Retrieved 6 February 2014.
- ↑ "No film released on Friday". The Times of India. 9 August 2003. Archived from the original on 10 March 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ↑ "Chandra Chakori - Review". indiainfo. Archived from the original on 2 October 2003.
- ↑ Vijayasarathy, R. G. (7 March 2006). "Gopi: Even Murali fails to save it". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 10 December 2022. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ↑ "2003 Year Round Up". Chitraloka. 31 December 2003. Archived from the original on 19 March 2022. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ↑ Mehu, Sowmya Aji (4 October 2003). "Kannada film industry faces theatre crunch". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 10 March 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ↑ "Chandra Chakori sets record". Viggy. Archived from the original on 3 December 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ↑ "Murali desperate for a hit". The Times of India. 29 May 2013. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ↑ Lokesh, Vinay (12 August 2022). "Exclusive: Priya Pereira Chhabria returns to Sandalwood after 15 years". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ↑ "'Chigurida Kanasu' bags 4 awards". The Times of India. 1 January 2005. Archived from the original on 25 October 2012. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
- ↑ "Entry only to invitees at film awards function". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 15 July 2005. Archived from the original on 16 April 2007.