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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name = Ajantha
| name           = Ajantha
| image = Ajantha2009film.png
| image         = Ajantha (2012 film).jpg
| caption = CD Cover in Tamil
| caption       = Poster in Malayalam
| director = Rajppa Ravishankar
| director       = Rajppa Ravishankar
| producer = Rajppa Ravishankar
| producer       = Rajppa Ravishankar
| story = Elora Movie Club inc.,
| story         = Elora Movie Club inc.,
| starring =[[Ramana (actor)|Ramana]]<br>[[Sai Kiran]]<br>Venkatesh<br>[[Vinu Mohan]]
| starring       = [[Ramana (actor)|Ramana]]<br />[[Sai Kiran]]<br />Venkatesh<br />[[Vinu Mohan]]
| music = [[Ilaiyaraaja]]
| music         = [[Ilaiyaraaja]]
| studio = Elora Movie Club Inc
| studio         = Elora Movie Club Inc
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2012|07|19|Kerala|2012|11|9|Tamil Nadu|}}
| released       = {{Film date|df=yes|2012|07|19|Kerala|2012|11|9|Tamil Nadu|}}
| runtime =
| runtime       =  
| country = India
| country       = India
| language = {{ubl|[[Tamil language|Tamil]]|<!--[[Telugu language|Telugu]]|[[Kannada]]-->|[[Malayalam]]}}
| language       = {{ubl|[[Tamil language|Tamil]]|<!--[[Telugu language|Telugu]]|[[Kannada]]-->|[[Malayalam]]}}
}}
}}


'''''Ajantha'''''  is a 2012 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language film produced and directed by Rajppa Ravishankar. The film was simultaneously shot in [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Kannada]] and [[Malayalam]] languages too with different starcast.<ref>http://www.assimilateinc.com/pdfs/DigitalMagic_SCRATCH_CaseStudy.pdf</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/cp/2008/10/24/stories/2008102450090200.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090811063946/http://www.hindu.com/cp/2008/10/24/stories/2008102450090200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2009-08-11 |title=Cinema Plus / Cinema : Ajantha |date=2008-10-24 |work=[[The Hindu]] |accessdate=2013-09-04}}</ref>  
'''''Ajantha'''''  is a 2012 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language film produced and directed by Rajppa Ravishankar. The film was simultaneously shot in [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Kannada]] and [[Malayalam]] languages with different starcast.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.assimilateinc.com/pdfs/DigitalMagic_SCRATCH_CaseStudy.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=4 September 2013 |archive-date=11 October 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081011024600/http://www.assimilateinc.com/pdfs/DigitalMagic_SCRATCH_CaseStudy.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/cp/2008/10/24/stories/2008102450090200.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090811063946/http://www.hindu.com/cp/2008/10/24/stories/2008102450090200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2009-08-11 |title=Cinema Plus / Cinema : Ajantha |date=2008-10-24 |work=[[The Hindu]] |accessdate=2013-09-04}}</ref>
   
   
Ilavarasu, was responsible for the film's cinematography and [[Ilaiyaraaja]] composed the music. The film started in 2006 and was in making for three years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/43113.html |title='Ajantha' set for the next week - Malayalam Movie News |publisher=Indiaglitz.com |date=2008-11-19 |accessdate=2013-09-04}}</ref> The Tamil version was released on 9 November 2012<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/friday-fury-november-9-news-tamil-mljlhRcdebf.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121110165201/http://www.sify.com/movies/friday-fury-november-9-news-tamil-mljlhRcdebf.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-11-10 |title=Friday Fury - November 9 |publisher=Sify.com |date=2012-11-09 |accessdate=2013-09-04}}</ref> and the Malayalam version on 19 July 2012.
Ilavarasu was the cinematographer for the film and [[Ilaiyaraaja]] composed the music. The filming started in 2006 and took three years to complete.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/43113.html |title='Ajantha' set for the next week – Malayalam Movie News |publisher=Indiaglitz.com |date=2008-11-19 |accessdate=2013-09-04}}</ref> The Tamil version was released on 9 November 2012<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/friday-fury-november-9-news-tamil-mljlhRcdebf.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121110165201/http://www.sify.com/movies/friday-fury-november-9-news-tamil-mljlhRcdebf.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-11-10 |title=Friday Fury – November 9 |publisher=Sify.com |date=2012-11-09 |accessdate=2013-09-04}}</ref> and the Malayalam version on 19 July 2012.


The lead role was played by [[Vinu Mohan]] in Malayalam, [[Ramana (actor)|Ramana]] in Tamil, [[Sai Kiran]] in Telugu and Venkatesh in the Kannada version.<ref name="indiaglitz1">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/42671.html |title='Ajantha' to release in four languages - Malayalam Movie News |publisher=Indiaglitz.com |date=2008-10-30 |accessdate=2013-09-04}}</ref> Vandana Gupta played the female lead in the Tamil and Telugu version, while [[Honey Rose]] was female lead in the Malayalam and Kannada version.<ref name="indiaglitz1"/>
The lead role was played by [[Vinu Mohan]] in Malayalam, [[Ramana (actor)|Ramana]] in Tamil, [[Sai Kiran]] in Telugu and Venkatesh in the Kannada version.<ref name="indiaglitz1">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/42671.html |title='Ajantha' to release in four languages – Malayalam Movie News |publisher=Indiaglitz.com |date=2008-10-30 |accessdate=2013-09-04}}</ref> Vandana Gupta played the female lead in the Tamil and Telugu version, while [[Honey Rose]] was female lead in the Malayalam and Kannada version.<ref name="indiaglitz1" />


==Plot==
== Plot ==
In this film, Vinu Mohan / Ramana plays an upcoming musician. After finishing a recording, he is on his way home when he sees an artist creating art on the street and he is stricken with awe. Onlookers are giving the artist a few rupees each but not as much as the artist expected. At this point, it begins to rain and the drawing begins to dissolve as the onlookers disperse. Vinu Mohan / Ramana hands over his entire 'bata' for the day to the artist.
In this film, Vinu Mohan / Ramana plays an upcoming musician. After finishing a recording, he is on his way home when he sees an artist creating art on the street and he is stricken with awe. Onlookers are giving the artist a few rupees each but not as much as the artist expected. At this point, it begins to rain and the drawing begins to dissolve as the onlookers disperse. Vinu Mohan / Ramana hands over his entire 'bata' for the day to the artist.


==Cast==
== Cast ==
'''Tamil/Telugu'''
'''Tamil/Telugu'''
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==Music==
== Music ==
[[Ilaiyaraaja]] recorded a record-breaking 36 songs for the film.<ref>{{cite web|author=cinesouth |url=http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/07112006-5.shtml |title=Dailynews - Isaignani Peravai in December – Ilayaraja |publisher=Cinesouth.com |date= |accessdate=2013-09-04}}</ref> Mu. Mehta, [[Pa. Vijay]], [[Snehan]], Muthulingam, Thirumavalavan and Su. Senthilkumar wrote the lyrics for the music. The audio was launched in August 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/telugu/news/2008/ajantha-audio-launch-220808.html |title=Ajantha audio launched - Oneindia Entertainment |publisher=Entertainment.oneindia.in |date=2008-08-22 |accessdate=2013-09-04}}</ref> Ilaiyaraaja won the [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director]] of 2009 for the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/09/29/stories/2009092950250100.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091001173907/http://www.hindu.com/2009/09/29/stories/2009092950250100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2009-10-01 |title=Front Page : Rajini, Kamal win best actor awards |date=2009-09-29 |work=[[The Hindu]] |accessdate=2013-09-04}}</ref>
[[Ilaiyaraaja]] recorded a record-breaking 36 songs for the film.<ref>{{cite web|author=cinesouth |url=http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/07112006-5.shtml |title=Dailynews – Isaignani Peravai in December – Ilayaraja |publisher=Cinesouth.com |date= |accessdate=2013-09-04}}</ref> Mu. Mehta, [[Pa. Vijay]], [[Snehan]], Muthulingam, Thirumavalavan and Su. Senthilkumar wrote the lyrics for the music. The audio was launched in August 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/telugu/news/2008/ajantha-audio-launch-220808.html |title=Ajantha audio launched – Oneindia Entertainment |publisher=Entertainment.oneindia.in |date=2008-08-22 |accessdate=2013-09-04}}</ref> Ilaiyaraaja won the [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director]] of 2009 for the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/09/29/stories/2009092950250100.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091001173907/http://www.hindu.com/2009/09/29/stories/2009092950250100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2009-10-01 |title=Front Page : Rajini, Kamal win best actor awards |date=2009-09-29 |work=[[The Hindu]] |accessdate=2013-09-04}}</ref>
;Tamil version<ref>https://www.raaga.com/tamil/movie/ajantha-songs-T0003751</ref>
;Tamil version<ref>https://www.raaga.com/tamil/movie/ajantha-songs-T0003751</ref>
*"Engae Irundhai" - [[K. J. Yesudas]], Manjari
*"Engae Irundhai" – [[K. J. Yesudas]], Manjari
*"Engae Irundhai Isaiyae" - Ilaiyaraaja
*"Engae Irundhai Isaiyae" – Ilaiyaraaja
*"Engae Irundhai" (Repeat) - Yesudas, Manjari
*"Engae Irundhai" (Repeat) – Yesudas, Manjari
*"Oh Oh Ilaignan" - [[Manjari (Indian singer)|Manjari]]
*"Oh Oh Ilaignan" – [[Manjari (Indian singer)|Manjari]]
*"Kaiyil Oru Keyboardum" - [[Tippu (singer)|Tippu]]
*"Kaiyil Oru Keyboardum" – [[Tippu (singer)|Tippu]]
*"Keerthanai" - [[Madhumitha]]
*"Keerthanai" – [[Madhumitha]]
*"Poduda Sakkapodu" - [[Shweta Mohan]], Tippu
*"Poduda Sakkapodu" – [[Shweta Mohan]], Tippu
*"Thoorigai Indri" - [[Manjari (Indian singer)|Manjari]]
*"Thoorigai Indri" – [[Manjari (Indian singer)|Manjari]]
*"Yaarum Thodatha Ondrai" - Ilaiyaraaja, [[Shreya Ghoshal]]
*"Yaarum Thodatha Ondrai" – Ilaiyaraaja, [[Shreya Ghoshal]]
*"Yarukku Yarendru" - [[P. Unnikrishnan]]
*"Yarukku Yarendru" – [[P. Unnikrishnan]]


;Kannada version<ref>https://www.raaga.com/kannada/movie/ajantha-songs-K0001985</ref>
;Kannada version<ref>https://www.raaga.com/kannada/movie/ajantha-songs-K0001985</ref>
*"Aayae Aayae"  Madhumitha
*"Aayae Aayae"  Madhumitha
*"Elli Iruve" - Ilaiyaraaja, Nandhita
*"Elli Iruve" – Ilaiyaraaja, Nandhita
*"Elli Iruve" - Ilaiyaraaja, Nandhita
*"Elli Iruve" – Ilaiyaraaja, Nandhita
*"Haaku Baa Ondhu" - Murali, Swetha
*"Haaku Baa Ondhu" – Murali, Swetha
*"Kaigalalli Key Board" - Tippu
*"Kaigalalli Key Board" – Tippu
*"Oh Oh Ivana" - Nandhita
*"Oh Oh Ivana" – Nandhita
*"Pannavu Konchavu" - Nandhita
*"Pannavu Konchavu" – Nandhita
*"Yaaru Hogadha" - [[Vijay Prakash]], [[Nandhita]]
*"Yaaru Hogadha" – [[Vijay Prakash]], [[Nandhita]]
*"Yaaru Yaarendhu" - Vijay Yesudas
*"Yaaru Yaarendhu" – [[Vijay Yesudas]]


==References==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|id=2253560}}
* {{IMDb title|id=2253560}}


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[[Category:2010s Telugu-language films]]
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Latest revision as of 20:53, 24 June 2022

Ajantha
Poster in Malayalam
Directed byRajppa Ravishankar
Produced byRajppa Ravishankar
Story byElora Movie Club inc.,
StarringRamana
Sai Kiran
Venkatesh
Vinu Mohan
Music byIlaiyaraaja
Production
company
Elora Movie Club Inc
Release date
  • 19 July 2012 (2012-07-19) (Kerala)
  • 9 November 2012 (2012-11-09) (Tamil Nadu)
CountryIndia
Language

Ajantha is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language film produced and directed by Rajppa Ravishankar. The film was simultaneously shot in Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam languages with different starcast.[1][2]

Ilavarasu was the cinematographer for the film and Ilaiyaraaja composed the music. The filming started in 2006 and took three years to complete.[3] The Tamil version was released on 9 November 2012[4] and the Malayalam version on 19 July 2012.

The lead role was played by Vinu Mohan in Malayalam, Ramana in Tamil, Sai Kiran in Telugu and Venkatesh in the Kannada version.[5] Vandana Gupta played the female lead in the Tamil and Telugu version, while Honey Rose was female lead in the Malayalam and Kannada version.[5]

Plot[edit | edit source]

In this film, Vinu Mohan / Ramana plays an upcoming musician. After finishing a recording, he is on his way home when he sees an artist creating art on the street and he is stricken with awe. Onlookers are giving the artist a few rupees each but not as much as the artist expected. At this point, it begins to rain and the drawing begins to dissolve as the onlookers disperse. Vinu Mohan / Ramana hands over his entire 'bata' for the day to the artist.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Tamil/Telugu

Kannada/Malayalam

Music[edit | edit source]

Ilaiyaraaja recorded a record-breaking 36 songs for the film.[6] Mu. Mehta, Pa. Vijay, Snehan, Muthulingam, Thirumavalavan and Su. Senthilkumar wrote the lyrics for the music. The audio was launched in August 2008.[7] Ilaiyaraaja won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director of 2009 for the film.[8]

Tamil version[9]
Kannada version[10]
  • "Aayae Aayae" Madhumitha
  • "Elli Iruve" – Ilaiyaraaja, Nandhita
  • "Elli Iruve" – Ilaiyaraaja, Nandhita
  • "Haaku Baa Ondhu" – Murali, Swetha
  • "Kaigalalli Key Board" – Tippu
  • "Oh Oh Ivana" – Nandhita
  • "Pannavu Konchavu" – Nandhita
  • "Yaaru Hogadha" – Vijay Prakash, Nandhita
  • "Yaaru Yaarendhu" – Vijay Yesudas

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 October 2008. Retrieved 4 September 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. ↑ "Cinema Plus / Cinema : Ajantha". The Hindu. 24 October 2008. Archived from the original on 11 August 2009. Retrieved 4 September 2013.
  3. ↑ "'Ajantha' set for the next week – Malayalam Movie News". Indiaglitz.com. 19 November 2008. Retrieved 4 September 2013.
  4. ↑ "Friday Fury – November 9". Sify.com. 9 November 2012. Archived from the original on 10 November 2012. Retrieved 4 September 2013.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "'Ajantha' to release in four languages – Malayalam Movie News". Indiaglitz.com. 30 October 2008. Retrieved 4 September 2013.
  6. ↑ cinesouth. "Dailynews – Isaignani Peravai in December – Ilayaraja". Cinesouth.com. Retrieved 4 September 2013.
  7. ↑ "Ajantha audio launched – Oneindia Entertainment". Entertainment.oneindia.in. 22 August 2008. Retrieved 4 September 2013.
  8. ↑ "Front Page : Rajini, Kamal win best actor awards". The Hindu. 29 September 2009. Archived from the original on 1 October 2009. Retrieved 4 September 2013.
  9. ↑ https://www.raaga.com/tamil/movie/ajantha-songs-T0003751
  10. ↑ https://www.raaga.com/kannada/movie/ajantha-songs-K0001985

External links[edit | edit source]

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