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| name = Super Shastri | | name = Super Shastri | ||
| image = Super_Shastri.jpeg | | image = Super_Shastri.jpeg | ||
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| director = Raviraj | | director = Raviraj | ||
| based_on = ''[[Seema Sastri]]'' (Telugu) by [[G. Nageswara Reddy]] | |||
| producer = [[G. Ramachandran (producer)|G. Ramachandran]] | | producer = [[G. Ramachandran (producer)|G. Ramachandran]] | ||
| writer = Raviraj | | writer = Raviraj | ||
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| music = [[Deva (composer)|Deva]] | | music = [[Deva (composer)|Deva]] | ||
| cinematography = Kashi Vishwanath | | cinematography = Kashi Vishwanath | ||
| editing = | | editing = | ||
| studio = G. R. Gold films | | studio = G. R. Gold films | ||
| released = | | released = {{Film date|2012|11|09|df=yes}} | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = Kannada | | language = Kannada | ||
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'''''Super Shastri''''' is a 2012 Indian [[Kannada]]-language [[action comedy film]] directed by Raviraj and produced by [[G. Ramachandran (producer)|G. Ramachandran]]. It stars [[Prajwal Devraj]] and [[Haripriya]] in the lead roles. The film is a remake of the Telugu comedy ''[[Seema | '''''Super Shastri''''' is a 2012 Indian [[Kannada]]-language [[action comedy film]] directed by Raviraj and produced by [[G. Ramachandran (producer)|G. Ramachandran]]. It stars [[Prajwal Devraj]] and [[Haripriya]] in the lead roles. The film is a remake of the 2007 Telugu comedy film ''[[Seema Sastri]]'' starring [[Allari Naresh]] and [[Farzana (actress)|Farzana]]. [[Rangayana Raghu]], [[Umashree]], Bullet Prakash and Rekha Kumar among others play the supporting roles. [[Deva (composer)|Deva]] is the score and soundtrack composer. | ||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
{{Cast listing| | |||
* [[Prajwal Devraj]] as Subramanya Sastry | * [[Prajwal Devraj]] as Subramanya Sastry | ||
* [[Haripriya]] as Soumya | * [[Haripriya]] as Soumya Gowda | ||
* [[Umashree]] | * [[Umashree]] | ||
* [[Rangayana Raghu]] | * [[Rangayana Raghu]] | ||
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* Rekha Kumar | * Rekha Kumar | ||
* Kote Prabhakar | * Kote Prabhakar | ||
* Suresh | * Suresh Wadageri | ||
}} | |||
==Soundtrack== | ==Soundtrack== | ||
The soundtrack is composed by [[Deva (composer)|Deva]] to the lyrics of [[K. Kalyan]]. | The soundtrack is composed by [[Deva (composer)|Deva]] to the lyrics of [[K. Kalyan]]. | ||
{{Track listing | {{Track listing | ||
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}} | }} | ||
== | == Reception == | ||
A critic from ''[[The Times of India]]'' scored the film at 2.5 out of 5 stars and says "Though Prajwal has done a good job, he does not fit the role. Haripriya impresses with her glamorous look. Pallakki Radhakrishna has done a good job as villain. Less said the better about the rest".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/super-shastri/movie-review/17158263.cms?from=mdr|title=SUPER SHASTRI MOVIE REVIEW|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=14 May 2016}}</ref> Srikanth Srinivasa from ''[[Rediff.com]]'' scored the film at 1 out of 5 stars and wrote "Kashi Vishwanath's camera work is shoddy. Deva's music is nothing much to write about. Director Ravi Raj has neither understood the language nor has he got a grip on the narrative. The film manages to raise barely a few laughs. It lacks comic timing and punchy dialogues. It is better to stay clear from this intolerable film".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-super-shastri-is-unbearable/20121109.htm|title=Review: Super Shastri is unbearable|work=[[Rediff.com]]|date=9 November 2012}}</ref> Y Maheswara Reddy from ''[[DNA (newspaper)|DNA]]'' wrote "Her dialogue delivery deserves appreciation in particular. Saving grace comes only in the form of Deva’s music. Don’t think too much before giving this film a miss, is our final verdict!".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review-review-super-shastri-kannada-anything-but-super-1762915/amp|title=Review: 'Super Shastri' (Kannada) anything but super|work=[[DNA (newspaper)|DNA]]|date=10 November 2012}}</ref> A critic from ''[[Bangalore Mirror]]'' wrote "Prajwal looks good and varies his voice for the two different getups well. He has matured, but unfortunately his films have not. He better choose his future films well. Along with Haripriya, he makes a good pair on the screen. What is lacking are good film makers to tap such potential".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/super-shastri-not-a-good-copy/articleshow/21282457.cms|title=Super Shastri: Not a good copy|work=[[Bangalore Mirror]]|date=11 November 2012}}</ref> A critic from ''[[Zee News]]'' wrote, "There is nothing to lose if you avoid watching this film".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://zeenews.india.com/business/news/companies/pharma-exports-ftp-promises-to-address-problems-abroad_122553.html|title=Review: 'Super Shastri' - avoid it!|date=10 November 2012|work=[[Zee News]]|access-date=2 February 2025}}</ref> | |||
''[[The Times of India]]'' | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
==External links== | == External links == | ||
* | *{{IMDb title|13940270}} | ||
[[Category:2012 films]] | [[Category:2012 films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:2012 Kannada-language films]] | ||
[[Category:2012 Indian films]] | |||
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| Super Shastri | |
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| File:Super Shastri.jpeg Promotional poster | |
| Directed by | Raviraj |
| Produced by | G. Ramachandran |
| Written by | Raviraj |
| Based on | Seema Sastri (Telugu) by G. Nageswara Reddy |
| Starring | Prajwal Devraj Haripriya |
| Music by | Deva |
| Cinematography | Kashi Vishwanath |
Production company | G. R. Gold films |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Super Shastri is a 2012 Indian Kannada-language action comedy film directed by Raviraj and produced by G. Ramachandran. It stars Prajwal Devraj and Haripriya in the lead roles. The film is a remake of the 2007 Telugu comedy film Seema Sastri starring Allari Naresh and Farzana. Rangayana Raghu, Umashree, Bullet Prakash and Rekha Kumar among others play the supporting roles. Deva is the score and soundtrack composer.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Prajwal Devraj as Subramanya Sastry
- Haripriya as Soumya Gowda
- Umashree
- Rangayana Raghu
- Bullet Prakash
- Pallakki Radhakrishna as Venkatappa Gowda
- Ambika Soni
- Master Manju
- Master Suresh
- Rekha Kumar
- Kote Prabhakar
- Suresh Wadageri
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The soundtrack is composed by Deva to the lyrics of K. Kalyan.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ardha KG" | Prasanna | |
| 2. | "Manase Baalangochi" | Prasanna | |
| 3. | "Onde Ondu" | Badri Prasad, Nanditha Gururaj | |
| 4. | "Puneeth Rajkumar" | Badri Prasad, Chaitra H. G. | |
| 5. | "Vishwa Sundari" | Prasanna |
Reception[edit | edit source]
A critic from The Times of India scored the film at 2.5 out of 5 stars and says "Though Prajwal has done a good job, he does not fit the role. Haripriya impresses with her glamorous look. Pallakki Radhakrishna has done a good job as villain. Less said the better about the rest".[1] Srikanth Srinivasa from Rediff.com scored the film at 1 out of 5 stars and wrote "Kashi Vishwanath's camera work is shoddy. Deva's music is nothing much to write about. Director Ravi Raj has neither understood the language nor has he got a grip on the narrative. The film manages to raise barely a few laughs. It lacks comic timing and punchy dialogues. It is better to stay clear from this intolerable film".[2] Y Maheswara Reddy from DNA wrote "Her dialogue delivery deserves appreciation in particular. Saving grace comes only in the form of Deva’s music. Don’t think too much before giving this film a miss, is our final verdict!".[3] A critic from Bangalore Mirror wrote "Prajwal looks good and varies his voice for the two different getups well. He has matured, but unfortunately his films have not. He better choose his future films well. Along with Haripriya, he makes a good pair on the screen. What is lacking are good film makers to tap such potential".[4] A critic from Zee News wrote, "There is nothing to lose if you avoid watching this film".[5]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "SUPER SHASTRI MOVIE REVIEW". The Times of India. 14 May 2016.
- ↑ "Review: Super Shastri is unbearable". Rediff.com. 9 November 2012.
- ↑ "Review: 'Super Shastri' (Kannada) anything but super". DNA. 10 November 2012.
- ↑ "Super Shastri: Not a good copy". Bangalore Mirror. 11 November 2012.
- ↑ "Review: 'Super Shastri' - avoid it!". Zee News. 10 November 2012. Retrieved 2 February 2025.