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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| | | image = Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige.jpg | ||
| director = [[Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar]] | | director = [[Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar]] | ||
| | | writer = Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar | ||
| producer = K. Manju | | producer = [[K. Manju]] | ||
| starring = [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)| | | starring = [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]]<br />[[Suhasini Maniratnam|Suhasini]] | ||
| music = [[Mano Murthy]] | | music = [[Mano Murthy]] | ||
| released = {{Film date|2007|08|24|df=y}} | | released = {{Film date|2007|08|24|df=y}} | ||
| runtime = | | runtime = 150 minutess | ||
| language = | | language = Kannada | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige''''' ( | '''''Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige''''' ({{translation|Speak, Speak out, Jasmine}}), is a 2007 [[Kannada]]-language film directed by [[Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar]] starring [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]]. The film depicts the challenges faced by the people living in rural areas of India.<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/kannada/movie-reviews/Mathad-Mathadu-Mallige-Kannada/movie-review/2309091.cms|title=Mathad Mathadu Mallige (Kannada) Movie Review|work=The Times of India|accessdate=1 April 2015}}</ref><ref name="rediff.com">http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/aug/24ssmath.htm {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071016163306/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/aug/24ssmath.htm |date=16 October 2007 }} [[Rediff]]</ref> | ||
==Plot== | == Plot == | ||
The film starts with a happy small family of Hoovaiah ([[Dr.Vishnuvardhan]]) and Kanaka ([[Suhasini Maniratnam|Suhasini]]) having a small field growing flowers of Mallige, Sampige and other flowers which spread fragrance. The couple has three daughters in a small village of Jenu Koppa. Hoovaiah stands true to his devotion to Gandhi's philosophy of Satyagraha come whatever may facing with nonchalance and non-violence. Globalization companies cause problems for the village as there are rich mineral deposits nearby. Hoovaiah, [[zamindar]] of Jenu Koppa village, is a flower seller. Villagers revere him. When the government gives an MNC the license to acquire land for mining in Jenukoppa, he strongly opposes it. But Kurupayya (Rangayana Raghu) joins hands with politicians and officials and tries to brainwash people to sell their land for a huge amount. Police atrocities and lathi charges on villagers force Hoovaiah to fight a lone battle against land acquisition. Fed up with the turn of events, all the villagers decide to leave the village. But Hoovaiah launches a hunger strike to save the village and finally wins the battle. | |||
The film starts with a happy small family of Hoovaiah ([[Dr.Vishnuvardhan]]) and Kanaka ([[Suhasini]]) having a small field growing flowers of Mallige, Sampige and other flowers which spread fragrance. The couple | |||
==Cast== | == Cast == | ||
* [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Dr.Vishnuvardhan]] | {{cast listing| | ||
* [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Dr.Vishnuvardhan]] as Hoovaiah | |||
* [[Suhasini Mani Ratnam|Suhasini]] | * [[Suhasini Mani Ratnam|Suhasini]] as Kanaka | ||
* [[Nivedhitha]] | * [[Nivedhitha]] | ||
* [[Arun Sagar]] | * [[Arun Sagar]] | ||
* [[Rangayana Raghu]] | * [[Rangayana Raghu]] as Kurupayya | ||
* [[Tara (Kannada actress)|Tara]] | * [[Tara (Kannada actress)|Tara]] | ||
* [[Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar]] | * [[Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar]] | ||
* [[C. R. Simha]] | * [[C. R. Simha]] | ||
* Mandya Ramesh | * [[Mandya Ramesh]] | ||
* [[Sihi Kahi Chandru]] | * [[Sihi Kahi Chandru]] | ||
* [[Komal (actor)|Komal]] | * [[Komal (actor)|Komal]] | ||
* [[ | * Santhosh Aryan | ||
*[[Bank Janardhan]] | |||
* [[Sudeep]] as Extremist Leader (Guest appearance) | |||
}} | |||
== Soundtrack == | |||
The official soundtrack contains 9 songs composed by [[Mano Murthy]] with lyrics penned by [[Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar]] and Gollahalli Shivprasad. | |||
{{Track listing | |||
| extra_column = Singer(s) | |||
| title1 = Baaro Nam Terige | |||
| extra1 = [[Rajesh Krishnan]], [[Nanditha]], [[B. Jayashree]] | |||
| lyrics1 = [[Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar]] | |||
| length1 = | |||
| title2 = Jhana Jhana | |||
| extra2 = [[C. Aswath]] | |||
| lyrics2 = Gollahalli Shivprasad | |||
| length2 = | |||
| title3 = Nammane Aramane | |||
| extra3 = [[Balasubrahmanyam]], Nanditha, Vidya, Amrutha, Shantala Vattam | |||
| lyrics3 = Nagathihalli Chandrashekar | |||
| length3 = | |||
| title4 = Elli Hodavo | |||
| extra4 = [[Picchalli Srinivas]] | |||
| lyrics4 = Gollahalli Shivprasad | |||
| length4 = | |||
| title5 = Banna Bannada Hoove | |||
| extra5 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, [[Shreya Ghoshal]] | |||
| lyrics5 = Nagathihalli Chandrashekar | |||
| length5 = | |||
| title6 = Elli Hodavo (Pathos) | |||
| extra6 = Praveen Datt Stephen | |||
| lyrics6 = Gollahalli Shivprasad | |||
| length6 = | |||
| title7 =Bevara Hanigale | |||
| extra7 = [[Picchalli Srinivas]], Gollahalli Shivprasad, Jenny | |||
| lyrics7 =Gollahalli Shivprasad | |||
| length7 = | |||
| title8 = Appikonda | |||
| extra8 =Shantala Vattam | |||
| lyrics8 = Gollahalli Shivprasad | |||
| length8 = | |||
| title9 = Baaro Nanna Sharukh | |||
| extra9 = [[Sunidhi Chauhan]] | |||
| lyrics9 = Nagathihalli Chandrashekar | |||
| length9 = | |||
}} | |||
==Release== | == Release == | ||
''Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige'' was released on 24 August 2007. The film was also released in [[San Jose, California]], United States on 24 August 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chirag-entertainers.com/film/mmm/mmm.asp|title=Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige|publisher=chirag-entertainers.com|access-date=12 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714112414/http://www.chirag-entertainers.com/film/mmm/mmm.asp|archive-date=14 July 2014|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> | |||
==Critical reception== | == Critical reception == | ||
The film got positive reviews upon its release. | The film got positive reviews upon its release. Rediff.com gave 4/5 stars saying "Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige is not a film with slow paced narration; it is a commercial film with a good message. A must-see film.".<ref name="rediff.com" /> Times of India gave 4/5 stars and wrote "VISHNUVARDHAN'S brilliance and an excellent script by Nagathihalli Chandrasekhar make Mathad Mathadu Mallige a film worth watching".<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com" /> Indiaglitz.com gave score 8/10 stating "This is not just a film. Film that is food for thought too! It is an awakening cinema and clarion call for the villagers and farmers."<ref name="indiaglitz.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/review/8656.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070527230128/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/review/8656.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=27 May 2007|title=Mathadu Mathadu Mallige review. Mathadu Mathadu Mallige Kannada movie review, story, rating – IndiaGlitz.com|work=IndiaGlitz|accessdate=1 April 2015}}</ref> | ||
==Awards== | == Awards == | ||
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'''[[Karnataka State Film Awards]] :-''' | '''[[Karnataka State Film Awards]] :-''' | ||
* [[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Film#Best Film | * [[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Film#Best Film 'Third'|Best Film Third]]<ref name="KSFAW IG" /> | ||
* [[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Lyricist|Best Lyricist]] | * [[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Lyricist|Best Lyricist]] – Gollahalli Shivaprasad for "Jhana Jhana Kaanchanadalli" Song <ref name="KSFAW IG">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/44237.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201171822/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/44237.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=1 February 2014|title=Puneeth, Umasri share top honors|work=indiaglitz.com|date=12 January 2009}}</ref> | ||
'''Southern India Cinematographer's Association Awards (SICA Awards) :-''' | '''Southern India Cinematographer's Association Awards (SICA Awards) :-''' | ||
* Best Writer (story) | * Best Writer (story) – [[Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar]]<ref name="SICA Awards">{{cite web|url=http://cinematographers-southindia.com/kannada_awards.php?start=0&id=2007|title=SICA (Southern India Cinematographers Associations) Awards|publisher=cinematographers-southindia.com|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140517152103/http://cinematographers-southindia.com/kannada_awards.php?start=0&id=2007|archivedate=17 May 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref> | ||
* Best Cinematographer | * Best Cinematographer – Krishnakumar <ref name="SICA Awards" /> | ||
'''[[Udaya Film Awards]] :-''' | '''[[Udaya Film Awards]] :-''' | ||
* [[Udaya Film Awards#Best Cinematographer|Best Cinematography]] | * [[Udaya Film Awards#Best Cinematographer|Best Cinematography]] – Krishnakumar <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/events/14686.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120511044939/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/events/14686.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 May 2012|title='Sun Feast Udaya-2007'|work=indiaglitz.com|date=10 March 2008}}</ref> | ||
'''[[Filmfare Awards South]] :-''' | '''[[Filmfare Awards South]] :-''' | ||
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Kannada|Best Actor]] | * [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Kannada|Best Actor]] – Vishnuvardhan – Nominated | ||
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Director – Kannada|Best Director]] | * [[Filmfare Award for Best Director – Kannada|Best Director]] – Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar – Nominated | ||
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Film – Kannada|Best Film]] | * [[Filmfare Award for Best Film – Kannada|Best Film]] – Nominated | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
* {{IMDb title | * {{IMDb title}} | ||
==References== | == References == | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
{{Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar}} | {{Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar}} | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:2007 Indian films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:2007 Kannada-language films]] | ||
[[Category:2007 films]] | [[Category:2007 films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Films directed by Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar]] | ||
[[Category:Films scored by Mano Murthy]] | |||
[[Category:Films shot in Ooty]] | [[Category:Films shot in Ooty]] | ||
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| Directed by | Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar |
| Produced by | K. Manju |
| Written by | Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar |
| Starring | Vishnuvardhan Suhasini |
| Music by | Mano Murthy |
Release date |
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Running time | 150 minutess |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige (transl. Speak, Speak out, Jasmine), is a 2007 Kannada-language film directed by Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar starring Vishnuvardhan. The film depicts the challenges faced by the people living in rural areas of India.[1][2]
Plot[edit | edit source]
The film starts with a happy small family of Hoovaiah (Dr.Vishnuvardhan) and Kanaka (Suhasini) having a small field growing flowers of Mallige, Sampige and other flowers which spread fragrance. The couple has three daughters in a small village of Jenu Koppa. Hoovaiah stands true to his devotion to Gandhi's philosophy of Satyagraha come whatever may facing with nonchalance and non-violence. Globalization companies cause problems for the village as there are rich mineral deposits nearby. Hoovaiah, zamindar of Jenu Koppa village, is a flower seller. Villagers revere him. When the government gives an MNC the license to acquire land for mining in Jenukoppa, he strongly opposes it. But Kurupayya (Rangayana Raghu) joins hands with politicians and officials and tries to brainwash people to sell their land for a huge amount. Police atrocities and lathi charges on villagers force Hoovaiah to fight a lone battle against land acquisition. Fed up with the turn of events, all the villagers decide to leave the village. But Hoovaiah launches a hunger strike to save the village and finally wins the battle.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Dr.Vishnuvardhan as Hoovaiah
- Suhasini as Kanaka
- Nivedhitha
- Arun Sagar
- Rangayana Raghu as Kurupayya
- Tara
- Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar
- C. R. Simha
- Mandya Ramesh
- Sihi Kahi Chandru
- Komal
- Santhosh Aryan
- Bank Janardhan
- Sudeep as Extremist Leader (Guest appearance)
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The official soundtrack contains 9 songs composed by Mano Murthy with lyrics penned by Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar and Gollahalli Shivprasad.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Baaro Nam Terige" | Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar | Rajesh Krishnan, Nanditha, B. Jayashree | |
| 2. | "Jhana Jhana" | Gollahalli Shivprasad | C. Aswath | |
| 3. | "Nammane Aramane" | Nagathihalli Chandrashekar | Balasubrahmanyam, Nanditha, Vidya, Amrutha, Shantala Vattam | |
| 4. | "Elli Hodavo" | Gollahalli Shivprasad | Picchalli Srinivas | |
| 5. | "Banna Bannada Hoove" | Nagathihalli Chandrashekar | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Shreya Ghoshal | |
| 6. | "Elli Hodavo (Pathos)" | Gollahalli Shivprasad | Praveen Datt Stephen | |
| 7. | "Bevara Hanigale" | Gollahalli Shivprasad | Picchalli Srinivas, Gollahalli Shivprasad, Jenny | |
| 8. | "Appikonda" | Gollahalli Shivprasad | Shantala Vattam | |
| 9. | "Baaro Nanna Sharukh" | Nagathihalli Chandrashekar | Sunidhi Chauhan |
Release[edit | edit source]
Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige was released on 24 August 2007. The film was also released in San Jose, California, United States on 24 August 2007.[3]
Critical reception[edit | edit source]
The film got positive reviews upon its release. Rediff.com gave 4/5 stars saying "Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige is not a film with slow paced narration; it is a commercial film with a good message. A must-see film.".[2] Times of India gave 4/5 stars and wrote "VISHNUVARDHAN'S brilliance and an excellent script by Nagathihalli Chandrasekhar make Mathad Mathadu Mallige a film worth watching".[1] Indiaglitz.com gave score 8/10 stating "This is not just a film. Film that is food for thought too! It is an awakening cinema and clarion call for the villagers and farmers."[4]
Awards[edit | edit source]
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| Totals | |||||||||||||||||
| Awards won | 5 | ||||||||||||||||
| Nominations | N/A | ||||||||||||||||
Karnataka State Film Awards :-
- Best Film Third[5]
- Best Lyricist – Gollahalli Shivaprasad for "Jhana Jhana Kaanchanadalli" Song [5]
Southern India Cinematographer's Association Awards (SICA Awards) :-
- Best Writer (story) – Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar[6]
- Best Cinematographer – Krishnakumar [6]
- Best Cinematography – Krishnakumar [7]
- Best Actor – Vishnuvardhan – Nominated
- Best Director – Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar – Nominated
- Best Film – Nominated
External links[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Mathad Mathadu Mallige (Kannada) Movie Review". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/aug/24ssmath.htm Archived 16 October 2007 at the Wayback Machine Rediff
- ↑ "Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige". chirag-entertainers.com. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
- ↑ "Mathadu Mathadu Mallige review. Mathadu Mathadu Mallige Kannada movie review, story, rating – IndiaGlitz.com". IndiaGlitz. Archived from the original on 27 May 2007. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Puneeth, Umasri share top honors". indiaglitz.com. 12 January 2009. Archived from the original on 1 February 2014.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "SICA (Southern India Cinematographers Associations) Awards". cinematographers-southindia.com. Archived from the original on 17 May 2014.
- ↑ "'Sun Feast Udaya-2007'". indiaglitz.com. 10 March 2008. Archived from the original on 11 May 2012.
