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| director = T. B. Srinivas | | director = T. B. Srinivas | ||
| writer = T. B. Srinivas | | writer = T. B. Srinivas | ||
| starring = [[Abbas (actor)|Abbas]]<br>[[R. Madhavan|Madhavan]]<br>[[Prakash Raj]]<br>[[Prema (actress, born 1977)|Prema]]<br>Avni Vasa<br>[[Satish Shah]] | | starring = [[Abbas (actor)|Abbas]]<br />[[R. Madhavan|Madhavan]]<br />[[Prakash Raj]]<br />[[Prema (actress, born 1977)|Prema]]<br />Avni Vasa<br />[[Satish Shah]] | ||
| producer = Sanjay Desai<br>Ashit Desai | | producer = Sanjay Desai<br />Ashit Desai | ||
| studio = Geethanjali Movies | | studio = Geethanjali Movies | ||
| music = [[Sandeep Chowta]] | | music = [[Sandeep Chowta]] | ||
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'''''Shanti Shanti Shanti''''' is a 1998 [[Kannada]] language [[Romance film|romantic]] [[comedy]] [[Drama]] film directed by [[Srinivasa Murthy|Srinivas]]. The film starred [[Abbas (actor)|Abbas]], [[R. Madhavan|Madhavan]], [[Prakash Raj]], [[Prema (actress, born 1977)|Prema]], Avni Vasa, and [[Satish Shah]] in leading roles. During production, the film became known for its series of innovative ideas in the Kannada film industry. It became the first film to have a website and a six-track DTS sound. The film, which featured [[cinematography]] from [[P. C. Sriram]], released on 20 November 1998.<ref>http://www.india-today.com/itoday/23111998/briefs.html</ref> This marks the debut of [[R Madhavan]] in [[Indian cinema]], as his previous film was an [[English language|English]] film. | '''''Shanti Shanti Shanti''''' is a 1998 [[Kannada]] language [[Romance film|romantic]] [[comedy]] [[Drama]] film directed by [[Srinivasa Murthy|Srinivas]]. The film starred [[Abbas (actor)|Abbas]], [[R. Madhavan|Madhavan]], [[Prakash Raj]], [[Prema (actress, born 1977)|Prema]], Avni Vasa, and [[Satish Shah]] in leading roles. During production, the film became known for its series of innovative ideas in the Kannada film industry. It became the first film to have a website and a six-track DTS sound. The film, which featured [[cinematography]] from [[P. C. Sriram]], released on 20 November 1998.<ref>http://www.india-today.com/itoday/23111998/briefs.html {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref> This marks the debut of [[R Madhavan]] in [[Indian cinema]], as his previous film was an [[English language|English]] film. | ||
After the success of Madhavan's ''[[Alaipayuthey (film)|Alaipayuthey]]'', the film was [[Dubbing (filmmaking)|dubbed]] into the [[Tamil language]] as ''Relax'' to cash in on his newfound following.<ref>http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2000/aug/26tt.htm [[Rediff.com]]</ref> | After the success of Madhavan's ''[[Alaipayuthey (film)|Alaipayuthey]]'', the film was [[Dubbing (filmmaking)|dubbed]] into the [[Tamil language]] as ''Relax'' to cash in on his newfound following.<ref>http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2000/aug/26tt.htm [[Rediff.com]]</ref> | ||
==Cast== | == Plot== | ||
Two siblings live with their father who refuses to give them money to pursue their goals. They befriend Raju, a poor man, who promises to help them achieve their dreams. | |||
== Cast== | |||
*[[Abbas (actor)|Abbas]] as Raju | *[[Abbas (actor)|Abbas]] as Raju | ||
*[[R. Madhavan|Madhavan]] as Siddhartha | *[[R. Madhavan|Madhavan]] as Siddhartha | ||
*[[Prema (actress, born 1977)|Prema]] as Suzy | |||
*[[Prakash Raj]] as Ganga Prasad | *[[Prakash Raj]] as Ganga Prasad | ||
*[[Satish Shah]] as Anantha Murthy | *[[Satish Shah]] as Anantha Murthy | ||
*[[Sumithra (actress)|Sumithra]] as Raju's aunt | *[[Sumithra (actress)|Sumithra]] as Raju's aunt | ||
*[[Sudha Belawadi]] as Bank Manager | *[[Sudha Belawadi]] as Bank Manager | ||
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==Production== | ==Production== | ||
The director of the film, T. B. Srinivas, an | The director of the film, T. B. Srinivas, an erstwhile assistant director to [[Mani Ratnam]], collaborated with former state [[cricket]]er Sanjay Desai, a distributor and theatre-owner, to produce a film on the youngsters of [[Bangalore]] and the idea soon started the film. Srinivas claimed he was inspired by two incidents — the kidnapping of a rich businessman by young thugs from [[Uttar Pradesh]] who were attracted by Bangalore's reputation as a fast-growing city with rich men and relaxed cops and the case of four city girls running away for a week with a man who promised to help them fulfill their ambitions — in order to write the story.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/1998/nov/19sha.htm|title=Rediff On The NeT, Movies: A touch of today|website=www.rediff.com}}</ref> | ||
The film became the first Kannada film for prominent cinematographer [[P. C. Sreeram]] whilst noted composer [[Sandeep Chowta]] was the [[music director]]. The film was notable for becoming the first [[Kannada]] language film to have a website for the film. The move happened on the initiative of the director, T. B. Srinivas, although the practice failed to set a trend in the industry.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2000/jul/01kan.htm|title=rediff.com, Movies: M D Riti on the first Kannada film online magazine Chitraloka.com.|website=www.rediff.com}}</ref> | The film became the first Kannada film for prominent cinematographer [[P. C. Sreeram]] whilst noted composer [[Sandeep Chowta]] was the [[music director]]. The film was notable for becoming the first [[Kannada]] language film to have a website for the film. The move happened on the initiative of the director, T. B. Srinivas, although the practice failed to set a trend in the industry.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2000/jul/01kan.htm|title=rediff.com, Movies: M D Riti on the first Kannada film online magazine Chitraloka.com.|website=www.rediff.com}}</ref> | ||
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| length = 26:49 | | length = 26:49 | ||
| language = [[Kannada]] | | language = [[Kannada]] | ||
| label = Venus Worldwide Entertainment (Kannada)<br>Magnasound (Tamil) | | label = Venus Worldwide Entertainment (Kannada)<br />Magnasound (Tamil) | ||
| producer = Sandeep Chowta | | producer = Sandeep Chowta | ||
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==Release and reception== | ==Release and reception== | ||
Upon release, the film became a financial failure for the producers. However, after the success of [[Mani Ratnam]]'s ''[[Alaipayuthey (film)|Alaipayuthey]]'' (2000) in which this film's supporting actor Madhavan, played the lead role, producers opted to dub the film into Tamil as ''Relax''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/2000/sep/16relax.htm|title=rediff.com, Movies:The Rediff Review: Tamil film Relax|website=m.rediff.com}}</ref> The Tamil version featured songs from '' Alaipayuthey'' in Madhavan's scenes.<ref>http://www.bbthots.com/reviews/2000/relax.html</ref> Actress Avni was given the stagename of Harini for the Tamil version, while composer Sandeep became Swaraj.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20001017164851/http://www.minnoviyam.com/star/may00/index.html</ref> Both lead actors threatened legal action, with Madhavan unhappy that a film in which he portrayed a supporting role would hamper his career in Tamil films, whilst Abbas was unhappy that the promoters were ignoring him. He also threatened action claiming that the producers owed him money.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2000/aug/18tt.htm|title=rediff.com, Movies: Gossip from the southern film industry|website=www.rediff.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/I-am-a-great-fan-of-Sridevi-Prema/articleshow/26773361.cms|title=I am a great fan of Sridevi: Prema | Bengaluru News - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> | Upon release, the film became a financial failure for the producers. However, after the success of [[Mani Ratnam]]'s ''[[Alaipayuthey (film)|Alaipayuthey]]'' (2000) in which this film's supporting actor Madhavan, played the lead role, producers opted to dub the film into Tamil as ''Relax''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/2000/sep/16relax.htm|title=rediff.com, Movies:The Rediff Review: Tamil film Relax|website=m.rediff.com}}</ref> The Tamil version featured songs from '' Alaipayuthey'' in Madhavan's scenes.<ref>http://www.bbthots.com/reviews/2000/relax.html</ref> Actress Avni was given the stagename of Harini for the Tamil version, while composer Sandeep became Swaraj.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.minnoviyam.com/star/may00/index.html |title=Archived copy |website=www.minnoviyam.com |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20001017164851/http://www.minnoviyam.com/star/may00/index.html |archive-date=17 October 2000 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Both lead actors threatened legal action, with Madhavan unhappy that a film in which he portrayed a supporting role would hamper his career in Tamil films, whilst Abbas was unhappy that the promoters were ignoring him. He also threatened action claiming that the producers owed him money.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2000/aug/18tt.htm|title=rediff.com, Movies: Gossip from the southern film industry|website=www.rediff.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/I-am-a-great-fan-of-Sridevi-Prema/articleshow/26773361.cms|title=I am a great fan of Sridevi: Prema | Bengaluru News - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> | ||
=== Critical reception === | === Critical reception === | ||
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[[Category:Kannada-language films]] | [[Category:Kannada-language films]] | ||
[[Category:Films scored by Sandeep Chowta]] | [[Category:Films scored by Sandeep Chowta]] | ||
[[Category:1998 directorial debut films]] | [[Category:1998 directorial debut films]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:25, 1 July 2022
| Shanti Shanti Shanti | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | T. B. Srinivas |
| Produced by | Sanjay Desai Ashit Desai |
| Written by | T. B. Srinivas |
| Starring | Abbas Madhavan Prakash Raj Prema Avni Vasa Satish Shah |
| Music by | Sandeep Chowta |
| Cinematography | P. C. Sriram |
| Edited by | P. Sai Suresh |
Production company | Geethanjali Movies |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Shanti Shanti Shanti is a 1998 Kannada language romantic comedy Drama film directed by Srinivas. The film starred Abbas, Madhavan, Prakash Raj, Prema, Avni Vasa, and Satish Shah in leading roles. During production, the film became known for its series of innovative ideas in the Kannada film industry. It became the first film to have a website and a six-track DTS sound. The film, which featured cinematography from P. C. Sriram, released on 20 November 1998.[1] This marks the debut of R Madhavan in Indian cinema, as his previous film was an English film.
After the success of Madhavan's Alaipayuthey, the film was dubbed into the Tamil language as Relax to cash in on his newfound following.[2]
Plot[edit | edit source]
Two siblings live with their father who refuses to give them money to pursue their goals. They befriend Raju, a poor man, who promises to help them achieve their dreams.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Abbas as Raju
- Madhavan as Siddhartha
- Prema as Suzy
- Prakash Raj as Ganga Prasad
- Satish Shah as Anantha Murthy
- Sumithra as Raju's aunt
- Sudha Belawadi as Bank Manager
- Avni as Shanthi
Production[edit | edit source]
The director of the film, T. B. Srinivas, an erstwhile assistant director to Mani Ratnam, collaborated with former state cricketer Sanjay Desai, a distributor and theatre-owner, to produce a film on the youngsters of Bangalore and the idea soon started the film. Srinivas claimed he was inspired by two incidents — the kidnapping of a rich businessman by young thugs from Uttar Pradesh who were attracted by Bangalore's reputation as a fast-growing city with rich men and relaxed cops and the case of four city girls running away for a week with a man who promised to help them fulfill their ambitions — in order to write the story.[3]
The film became the first Kannada film for prominent cinematographer P. C. Sreeram whilst noted composer Sandeep Chowta was the music director. The film was notable for becoming the first Kannada language film to have a website for the film. The move happened on the initiative of the director, T. B. Srinivas, although the practice failed to set a trend in the industry.[4]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The Music Was Composed By Sandeep Chowta.
| Shanti Shanti Shanti | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 1998 |
| Recorded | 1998 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Length | 26:49 |
| Language | Kannada |
| Label | Venus Worldwide Entertainment (Kannada) Magnasound (Tamil) |
| Producer | Sandeep Chowta |
- Kannada
All lyrics written by K. Kalyan.
| Track list | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length | ||||||
| 1. | "Bangalore Huduga" | Rajesh Krishnan | 4:34 | ||||||
| 2. | "Shanti Shanti" | Sanjeev, Allwyn, Sowmya Raoh | 4:38 | ||||||
| 3. | "Imbiya Hanna" | Rajesh Krishnan, Sanjeevani, L. N. Shastri | 4:26 | ||||||
| 4. | "Elayay" | Rajesh Krishnan, Sowmya Raoh | 6:01 | ||||||
| 5. | "Takka Takka Dhimi" | Rajesh Krishnan, Sujatha Mohan, Sanjeev | 4:14 | ||||||
| 6. | "Theme Music" | Instrumental | 2:56 | ||||||
Total length: |
26:49 | ||||||||
- Tamil
All lyrics written by Vaali.
| Track list | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length | ||||||
| 1. | "Thakathimi Thakathimi" | Harini, Mano | 4:11 | ||||||
| 2. | "You Relax Baby" | Srinivas, Anuradha Sriram | 4:28 | ||||||
| 3. | "Kannile Kaadhal" | P. Unnikrishnan, Swarnalatha | 5:56 | ||||||
| 4. | "Jimbale Jimbale" | Mano, Swarnalatha | 4:34 | ||||||
| 5. | "Paadiko Don't Care" | Srinivas | 4:25 | ||||||
Total length: |
23:34 | ||||||||
Release and reception[edit | edit source]
Upon release, the film became a financial failure for the producers. However, after the success of Mani Ratnam's Alaipayuthey (2000) in which this film's supporting actor Madhavan, played the lead role, producers opted to dub the film into Tamil as Relax.[5] The Tamil version featured songs from Alaipayuthey in Madhavan's scenes.[6] Actress Avni was given the stagename of Harini for the Tamil version, while composer Sandeep became Swaraj.[7] Both lead actors threatened legal action, with Madhavan unhappy that a film in which he portrayed a supporting role would hamper his career in Tamil films, whilst Abbas was unhappy that the promoters were ignoring him. He also threatened action claiming that the producers owed him money.[8][9]
Critical reception[edit | edit source]
Srikanth Srinivasa of Deccan Herald felt the film was a "clean, entertaing [sic]" one. Of the acting performances, he wrote, "Abbas is endearing. Avni is attractive. Prema is pretty and Madhavan is peppy. The casting of Satish Shah is unjustified. Prakash Rai outshines all the artistes with his natural performance as a rustic dhaba owner resembling Laloo Prasad Yadav." While he also commended the cinematography, music and playback singing in the film, he felt the film faltered on dubbing and editing, in that "the second half could have been trimmed."[10]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ http://www.india-today.com/itoday/23111998/briefs.html [dead link]
- ↑ http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2000/aug/26tt.htm Rediff.com
- ↑ "Rediff On The NeT, Movies: A touch of today". www.rediff.com.
- ↑ "rediff.com, Movies: M D Riti on the first Kannada film online magazine Chitraloka.com". www.rediff.com.
- ↑ "rediff.com, Movies:The Rediff Review: Tamil film Relax". m.rediff.com.
- ↑ http://www.bbthots.com/reviews/2000/relax.html
- ↑ "Archived copy". www.minnoviyam.com. Archived from the original on 17 October 2000. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ "rediff.com, Movies: Gossip from the southern film industry". www.rediff.com.
- ↑ "I am a great fan of Sridevi: Prema | Bengaluru News - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ Srinivasa, Srikanth (22 November 1998). "The funny foursome in Shanti! Shanti! Shanti!". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 20 April 1999. Retrieved 30 September 2020.