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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| image          =
| image          = Gaja (film).jpg
| name          = Gaja
| caption        = DVD Cover
| caption        =  
| director      = K. Madesh
| director      = K Madesh
| writer        = K. V. Raju <br>
| writer        = K. V. Raju (Dialogues)
{{small|(Dialogues)}}
| screenplay    = K. Madesh
| screenplay    = K. Madesh
| story          = P. Ramachandra Rao
| story          =  
Srinu vaitla
| based_on      = [[Bhadra (2005 film)|Bhadra]] (2005)
| producer      = [[Srinivasa Murthy]]<br>Suresh Gowda
| producer      = S Srinivasa Murthy <br />Suresh Gowda
| starring      = [[Darshan (actor)|Darshan]]<br>[[Navya Nair]]
| starring      = [[Darshan (Kannada actor)|Darshan]] <br />
[[Navya Nair]]
| music          = [[V. Harikrishna]]
| music          = [[V. Harikrishna]]
| cinematography = Ramesh Babu
| cinematography = Ramesh Babu
| editing        = T. Shashi kumar
| editing        = T. Shashi kumar
Deepu. S. Kumar
Deepu. S. Kumar
| studio        = Sri SeethaByraveshwara productions
| studio        = Sri Seetha Byraveshwara productions
| distributor    = Jayanna Films
| distributor    = Jayanna Films
| released      = {{Film date|2008|01|11|df=y}}
| released      = {{Film date|2008|01|11|df=y}}
| language      = Kannada
| language      = Kannada
| runtime        = 2 hours 32 minutes
| runtime        = 152 minutes
| country        = India
| country        = India
| budget        = <!--Must cite a reliable published source with a reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb. no fan-sites.-->
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'''''Gaja''''' is a 2008 Indian [[Kannada-language]] action romance  film directed by K. Madesh and produced by [[Srinivasa Murthy]] and Suresh Gowda. The film stars [[Darshan (actor)|Darshan]], [[Navya Nair]] and [[Devaraj]]. Producers of the film claimed that the film is based on a story by novelist [[Patcha Ramachandra Rao|P. Ramachandra Rao]] (Chandu).<ref name="Gaja">{{cite web |title= Gaja |url= http://www.sify.com/movies/gaja-review-kannada-14588859.html |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140409103023/http://www.sify.com/movies/gaja-review-kannada-14588859.html |url-status= dead |archive-date= 9 April 2014 |publisher= sify.com |accessdate= 27 February 2014}}</ref> The film is a remake of the 2005 [[Telugu language|Telugu]] film ''[[Bhadra (2005 film)|Bhadra]]''. The movie was also dubbed into [[Hindi]] as ''Gajja Thakur''.
'''''Gaja''''' is a 2008 Indian [[Kannada]]-language [[romance film|romantic]] [[action drama]] film directed by K. Madesh. The film stars [[Darshan (Kannada actor)|Darshan]] in the titular lead role alongside [[Navya Nair|Navya nair]]. The producers of the film claimed it is based on a story by novelist P. Ramachandra Rao (Chandu).<ref name="Gaja">{{cite web |title=Gaja |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/gaja-review-kannada-14588859.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140409103023/http://www.sify.com/movies/gaja-review-kannada-14588859.html |archive-date=9 April 2014 |accessdate=27 February 2014 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> It is a remake of the 2005 [[Telugu language|Telugu]] film ''[[Bhadra (2005 film)|Bhadra]]''.


==Plot==
==Plot==
Gaja ([[Darshan (actor)|Darshan]]) and Krishna are friends. Gaja goes out to Krishna's village for a holiday but finds some startling events happening. He finds that Krishna's brother Devendra has a running feud with a rival faction, which prevents a harmonious relationship between the two families. But Gaja becomes a darling of Devendra's family and he also takes a liking to Shwetha ([[Navya Nair]]), the sister of Devendra.
{{More plot|date=April 2025}}<!--per [[WP:FILMPLOT]], plot summaries should be between 400 and 700 words-->
Gaja (Darshan) and Krishna are close friends. Gaja visits Krishna's village for a holiday but encounters some startling events. He discovers that Krishna's brother, Devendra, is embroiled in a feud with a rival faction, which has strained the relationship between the two families. Despite this, Gaja becomes a favorite of Devendra's family and also develops a liking for Shwetha ([[Navya Nair]]), Devendra's sister.


But in a faction fight later Devendra is killed along with his wife. Gaja tries to save the situation, but when he finds that the entire family of Devendra has become a target, he wants to run away with his friend Krishna and Shwetha. The rival faction leader's brother will kill Krishna and in a retaliatory mood Gaja kills him. He then escapes to Bangalore along with Shwetha. And then a cat and mouse game starts with Gaja being hounded by the rival faction leaders. Finally Gaja wins the battle.
In a faction fight, Devendra and his wife are killed. Gaja tries to defuse the situation, but when he realizes that Devendra's entire family is being targeted, he decides to escape with Krishna and Shwetha. However, the rival faction leader's brother kills Krishna. In retaliation, Gaja kills him and flees to Bangalore with Shwetha. A cat-and-mouse game ensues as Gaja is pursued by the faction leaders. Ultimately, Gaja emerges victorious.


==Cast==
==Cast==
*[[Darshan (actor)|Darshan]] as Gaja alias Gajendra Moorthi  
{{cast listing|
*[[Darshan (Kannada actor)|Darshan]] as Gajendra "Gaja" Moorthi  
*[[Navya Nair]] as Shwetha
*[[Navya Nair]] as Shwetha
*[[Devaraj]] as Devendra, Shwetha's eldest brother
*[[Devaraj]] as Devendra, Shwetha's eldest brother
*[[Sourav]] as Krishna, Shwetha's brother
*Sourav as Krishna, Shwetha's brother
*[[Pradeep Rawat (actor)|Pradeep Rawat]]
*[[Pradeep Rawat (actor)|Pradeep Rawat]] as Soorappa
*Shobaraj (actor) as Shivanna, Devendra's brother
*[[Shobaraj (actor)|Shobaraj]] as Shivanna, Devendra's brother
*Bhavya  
*[[Bhavya]]
*Ashalatha  
*Ashalatha  
*Deepa Iyer  
*Deepa Iyer  
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*Ravi Chetan
*Ravi Chetan
*[[Komal (actor)|Komal]] as Gaja's friend
*[[Komal (actor)|Komal]] as Gaja's friend
*Ekta Khosla as Satya
*[[Ekta Khosla]] as Satya
*[[Chitra Shenoy]]
*[[Chitra Shenoy]]
*[[Master Hirannaiah]] as Gaja's grandfather
*[[Master Hirannaiah]] as Gaja's grandfather
*[[Srinath]] as Gaja's father
*[[Srinath (Kannada actor)|Srinath]] as Gaja's father
*[[Subbaraju]]
*[[Subbaraju]]
*Sathyajith  
*[[Sathyajith (Kannada actor)|Sathyajith]]
*Ravi varma
*Ravi Varma
*Chinnayya  
*Chinnayya  
*Tharakesh Patel  
*Tharakesh Patel  
*Aruna Balaraj
*[[Aruna Balraj]]
*Jaidev  
*Jaidev  
* Bhanu Prakash  
*Bhanu Prakash  
*Rakhi savanth
*Rakhi Savanth
*Bhavya Bhuvanahalli Chandre Gowda as Suma
*Stunt Siddu  
*Stunt Siddu  
*Lamboo Nagesh  
*[[Lambu Nagesh]]
*Hulivana Gangadharayya  
*Hulivana Gangadharayya  
*Malathi Sardeshpande  
*Malathi Sardeshpande  
*Shobha Raghavendra
*Shobha Raghavendra
}}
== Production ==
As of October 2007, the shooting for the film was completed.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/gaja-comes-to-an-end/articleshow/2474274.cms|title=Gaja comes to an end|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=20 October 2007|access-date=21 November 2024}}</ref>


== Soundtrack ==
== Soundtrack ==
The soundtrack was composed by [[V. Harikrishna]]. All lyrics were written by [[V. Nagendra Prasad]].
The soundtrack was composed by [[V. Harikrishna]]. All the lyrics were written by [[V. Nagendra Prasad]].<ref name="Nagendra2">{{cite web|url=http://kannadasonglyrics.com/lyricist/v-nagendra-prasad/|title=V. Nagendra Prasad|publisher=kannadasonglyrics|date=2 May 2005}}</ref><ref name="Nagendra3">{{cite web|url=http://www.hungama.com/artists/dr-v-nagendra-prasad/110036|title=Dr. V. Nagendra Prasad Biography|publisher=Hungama.com|access-date=29 July 2015}}</ref>
 
{{track listing
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| artist    = [[V. Harikrishna]]
| cover      =
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| released  = 2008
| recorded  = 2007
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| genre      = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length    = 29:59
| language  = [[Kannada language|Kannada]]
| label      = Ashwini Recording Company
| producer  =
| prev_title = [[Ee Preethi Yeke Bhoomi Melide]]
| prev_year  = 2007
| next_title = [[Gaalipata]]
| next_year  = 2008
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{{tracklist
| headline = Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| extra_column = Singer(s)
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==Critical reception==
== Release ==
''Sify'' gave the film a rating of 4/5 and praised the role of acting, music and the camera departments in the film.<ref name="Gaja" />
''Gaja'' was released on 11 January 2008. It was certified 'A' by the censor board.
 
The songs "Bul Bul" ("Bangari Yare Nee") and the ''Gaja'' title track became chartbusters. The former song inspired a film [[Bulbul (2013 film)|of the same name]].


== Release ==
==Reception==
Gaja was released on 11 January 2008. It was certified as 'A' by the censor board. It completed 175 days at the box office, and became a comeback film for Darshan after huge flops. The film made record in MMCH{{clarify|What is MMCH?|date=October 2020}} & North Karnataka movie grossed 23cr with 10cr Share "Bul Bul" & Gaja title song became chartbusters.
''[[Sify]]'' rated the film 4/5, praising the acting, music, and cinematography.<ref name="Gaja" /><ref>{{cite web |date=2008-07-11 |title=Gaja Movie Review |url=https://www.chitraloka.com/movie-reviews/777-gaja-review.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220504111933/https://www.chitraloka.com/movie-reviews/777-gaja-review.html |archive-date=4 May 2022 |accessdate=2022-08-23 |publisher=chitraloka.com}}</ref> [[R. G. Vijayasarathy|R G Vijayasarathy]] of ''[[Rediff.com]]'' gave the film 2 out of 5 stars, stating, "''Gaja'''s main strength is the music of Harikrishna and rich production values. Cameraman Ramesh Babu has to be complimented for his efforts. [...] The only thumbs down to Gaja is the director and producer's claim that their film is an original."<ref>{{cite web |date=14 January 2008 |title=Gaja is a good entertainer |url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/2008/jan/14ssgaja.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240726045114/https://m.rediff.com/movies/2008/jan/14ssgaja.htm |archive-date=26 July 2024 |access-date=14 January 2008 |work=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref>
 
==Box office==
The film completed 100 days in theatres and became successful at the box office and marking a hit for Darshan career <ref>{{cite web |date=17 April 2008 |title='Gaja is the biggest hit of my career' |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/apr/17ssdarshan.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122223958/https://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/apr/17ssdarshan.htm |archive-date=22 January 2022 |access-date=22 January 2022 |website=[[Rediff]]}}</ref>
<ref name="bb">{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/2008-Top-5-films-at-the-box-office-imagegallery-kannada-jdwmUxcjhci.html?html=5 |title=2008- Top 5 films at the box-office |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=14 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180617065810/http://www.sify.com/movies/2008-Top-5-films-at-the-box-office-imagegallery-kannada-jdwmUxcjhci.html?html=5 |archive-date=17 June 2018}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 03:11, 4 March 2026

Gaja
DVD Cover
Directed byK. Madesh
Produced byS Srinivasa Murthy
Suresh Gowda
Written byK. V. Raju
(Dialogues)
Screenplay byK. Madesh
Based onBhadra (2005)
StarringDarshan
Navya Nair
Music byV. Harikrishna
CinematographyRamesh Babu
Edited byT. Shashi kumar Deepu. S. Kumar
Production
company
Sri Seetha Byraveshwara productions
Distributed byJayanna Films
Release date
  • 11 January 2008 (2008-01-11)
Running time
152 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Gaja is a 2008 Indian Kannada-language romantic action drama film directed by K. Madesh. The film stars Darshan in the titular lead role alongside Navya nair. The producers of the film claimed it is based on a story by novelist P. Ramachandra Rao (Chandu).[1] It is a remake of the 2005 Telugu film Bhadra.

Plot[edit | edit source]

Gaja (Darshan) and Krishna are close friends. Gaja visits Krishna's village for a holiday but encounters some startling events. He discovers that Krishna's brother, Devendra, is embroiled in a feud with a rival faction, which has strained the relationship between the two families. Despite this, Gaja becomes a favorite of Devendra's family and also develops a liking for Shwetha (Navya Nair), Devendra's sister.

In a faction fight, Devendra and his wife are killed. Gaja tries to defuse the situation, but when he realizes that Devendra's entire family is being targeted, he decides to escape with Krishna and Shwetha. However, the rival faction leader's brother kills Krishna. In retaliation, Gaja kills him and flees to Bangalore with Shwetha. A cat-and-mouse game ensues as Gaja is pursued by the faction leaders. Ultimately, Gaja emerges victorious.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Production[edit | edit source]

As of October 2007, the shooting for the film was completed.[2]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

The soundtrack was composed by V. Harikrishna. All the lyrics were written by V. Nagendra Prasad.[3][4]

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Aitalakadi"Shankar Mahadevan, Shamitha Malnad4:56
2."Bangari Yare Nee"Jassie Gift, Chaitra H. G.4:38
3."Du Du Duniya"Tippu4:20
4."Lambuji"Shaan, K. S. Chitra4:14
5."Mathu Nannolu"Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal5:12
6."O Manase"Kunal Ganjawala4:37
7."Srikarane"K. S. Chitra2:02
Total length:29:59

Release[edit | edit source]

Gaja was released on 11 January 2008. It was certified 'A' by the censor board.

The songs "Bul Bul" ("Bangari Yare Nee") and the Gaja title track became chartbusters. The former song inspired a film of the same name.

Reception[edit | edit source]

Sify rated the film 4/5, praising the acting, music, and cinematography.[1][5] R G Vijayasarathy of Rediff.com gave the film 2 out of 5 stars, stating, "Gaja's main strength is the music of Harikrishna and rich production values. Cameraman Ramesh Babu has to be complimented for his efforts. [...] The only thumbs down to Gaja is the director and producer's claim that their film is an original."[6]

Box office[edit | edit source]

The film completed 100 days in theatres and became successful at the box office and marking a hit for Darshan career [7] [8]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Gaja". Sify. Archived from the original on 9 April 2014. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
  2. ↑ "Gaja comes to an end". The Times of India. 20 October 2007. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
  3. ↑ "V. Nagendra Prasad". kannadasonglyrics. 2 May 2005.
  4. ↑ "Dr. V. Nagendra Prasad Biography". Hungama.com. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
  5. ↑ "Gaja Movie Review". chitraloka.com. 11 July 2008. Archived from the original on 4 May 2022. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
  6. ↑ "Gaja is a good entertainer". Rediff.com. 14 January 2008. Archived from the original on 26 July 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2008.
  7. ↑ "'Gaja is the biggest hit of my career'". Rediff. 17 April 2008. Archived from the original on 22 January 2022. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  8. ↑ "2008- Top 5 films at the box-office". Sify. Archived from the original on 17 June 2018. Retrieved 14 March 2022.

External links[edit | edit source]

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