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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| name = Dana Kayonu | | name = Dana Kayonu | ||
| native_name | | native_name = | ||
| image = Dana_Kayonu_Poster.jpg | | image = Dana_Kayonu_Poster.jpg | ||
| caption = Theatrical release poster | | caption = Theatrical release poster | ||
| director = [[Yogaraj Bhat]] | | director = [[Yogaraj Bhat]] | ||
| producer = Kanakapura Srinivas<br/>Srikanth | | producer = Kanakapura Srinivas<br/>Srikanth | ||
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| starring = [[Duniya Vijay]]<br/>[[Priyamani]] | | starring = [[Duniya Vijay]]<br/>[[Priyamani]] | ||
| music = [[V. Harikrishna]] | | music = [[V. Harikrishna]] | ||
| cinematography = | | cinematography = Sugnaan | ||
| editing = Deepu S. Kumar | | editing = Deepu S. Kumar | ||
| studio = R. S. Productions | | studio = R. S. Productions | ||
| distributor = Jayanna Films | | distributor = Jayanna Films | ||
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2016|10|7}} | | released = {{Film date|df=yes|2016|10|7}} | ||
| runtime = | | runtime = 135 minutes | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = Kannada | | language = Kannada | ||
| budget = | | budget = <!--Must cite a reliable published source with a reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb. no fan-sites.--> | ||
| gross = | | gross = <!--Must cite a reliable published source with a reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb. no fan-sites.--> | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Dana Kayonu''''' ({{ | '''''Dana Kayonu''''' ({{translation|Cowherd}}) is a 2016 Indian [[Kannada]] [[romantic comedy]] film directed and written by [[Yogaraj Bhat]]. The film stars [[Duniya Vijay]] and [[Priyamani]]. The film's music is scored by [[V. Harikrishna]] and the cinematography is by Sugnan. The film was released on 7 October 2016 clashing with [[Prakash Raj]]'s directorial ''[[Idolle Ramayana]]'' which also featured Priyamani in the lead role. | ||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
* [[Duniya Vijay]] | * [[Duniya Vijay]] as Kempu aka Docomo | ||
* [[Priyamani]] | * [[Priyamani]] as Jummi | ||
* [[Rangayana Raghu]] | * [[Rangayana Raghu]] as Subsidy | ||
* [[Suchendra Prasad]] | * [[Suchendra Prasad]] | ||
* [[Vijanath Biradar]] | * [[Vijanath Biradar]] as Krishnappa | ||
* Mahesh | * Mahesh | ||
* Yogi | * Yogi | ||
* Veena | * [[Veena Sundar]] | ||
* Jahangir | * Jahangir | ||
* [[Nataša Stanković]] as an item number | * [[Nataša Stanković]] as an item number | ||
==Production== | ==Production== | ||
The official launch of the film took place at [[Rajajinagar]], | The official launch of the film took place at [[Rajajinagar]], Bengaluru on 9 June 2015. Celebrity actors such as [[Shivarajkumar]] and [[Ravichandran (Kannada actor)|V. Ravichandran]] were present during the launch.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chitraloka.com/news/12006-yogaraj-bhatt-s-dana-kayonu-launched.html|title=Yogaraj Bhatt's Dana Kayonu Launched|publisher=Chitraloka|date=10 June 2015|access-date=8 August 2015|archive-date=23 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923222206/http://www.chitraloka.com/news/12006-yogaraj-bhatt-s-dana-kayonu-launched.html|url-status=live}}</ref> However, the very next day of the launch, the film met with trouble for its title. As reported, a particular community members objected for the title and termed it as an offense to their religion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ytalkies.com/sandalwood-film-news/dana-kayounu-title-in-trouble|title=Dana Kayonu title in trouble!|publisher=YTalkies|date=10 June 2015|access-date=8 August 2015|archive-date=3 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170203163840/http://www.ytalkies.com/sandalwood-film-news/dana-kayounu-title-in-trouble|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
==Soundtrack== | ==Soundtrack== | ||
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| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]] | | genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]] | ||
| length = 19:40 | | length = 19:40 | ||
| language = | | language = Kannada | ||
| label = D Beats Music World | | label = D Beats Music World | ||
| producer = | | producer = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
The film's soundtrack and original score is composed by [[V. Harikrishna]] for which the lyrics is penned by [[Yogaraj Bhat]]. The audio released officially at [[Kanakapura]] in presence of Karnataka Power Minister, [[D. K. Shivakumar]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chitraloka.com/news/13143-dana-kayonu-songs-to-be-released-in-kanakapura.html|title=Dana Kayonu songs to be Released in Kanakapura|publisher=Chitraloka|date=6 May 2015}}</ref> | The film's soundtrack and original score is composed by [[V. Harikrishna]] for which the lyrics is penned by [[Yogaraj Bhat]]. The audio released officially at [[Kanakapura]] in presence of Karnataka Power Minister, [[D. K. Shivakumar]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chitraloka.com/news/13143-dana-kayonu-songs-to-be-released-in-kanakapura.html|title=Dana Kayonu songs to be Released in Kanakapura|publisher=Chitraloka|date=6 May 2015|access-date=6 May 2016|archive-date=10 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160510135923/http://www.chitraloka.com/news/13143-dana-kayonu-songs-to-be-released-in-kanakapura.html|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
===Track listing=== | ===Track listing=== | ||
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| length5 = 4:22 | | length5 = 4:22 | ||
}} | }} | ||
== Reception == | |||
A critic from ''[[The New Indian Express]]'' wrote that "While the film’s first half mostly captures love between the hero and the heroine and also between the bull and cow, the second half strikes an emotional chord. Yogaraj Bhat has brought the man-animal camaraderie that only endears ''Dana Kayonu'' to us".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2016/oct/08/unusual-plot-powerful-movie-but--too-many-conversations-1526008.html |title=Dana Kayonu review: Unusual plot, powerful movie but too many conversations |date=8 October 2016 |access-date=31 December 2022 |archive-date=31 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221231194908/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2016/oct/08/unusual-plot-powerful-movie-but--too-many-conversations-1526008.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/Dana-Kayonu-A-good-story-despite-all-the-%E2%80%98mass%E2%80%99-elements/article15476168.ece |title=Dana Kayonu: A good story despite all the 'mass' elements |work=The Hindu |date=8 October 2016 |access-date=31 December 2022 |archive-date=3 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221103084813/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/Dana-Kayonu-A-good-story-despite-all-the-%E2%80%98mass%E2%80%99-elements/article15476168.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* {{IMDb title|6123210}} | * {{IMDb title|6123210}} | ||
{{Yogaraj Bhat}} | {{Yogaraj Bhat}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Dana Kayonu}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Dana Kayonu}} | ||
[[Category:2016 romantic comedy films]] | [[Category:2016 romantic comedy films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:2016 Kannada-language films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian films]] | [[Category:2016 Indian films]] | ||
[[Category:2016 films]] | [[Category:2016 films]] | ||
[[Category:Films directed by Yogaraj Bhat]] | [[Category:Films directed by Yogaraj Bhat]] | ||
[[Category:Films scored by V. Harikrishna]] | [[Category:Films scored by V. Harikrishna]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:52, 4 March 2026
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| Dana Kayonu | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Yogaraj Bhat |
| Produced by | Kanakapura Srinivas Srikanth |
| Screenplay by | Yogaraj Bhat |
| Story by | Yogaraj Bhat |
| Starring | Duniya Vijay Priyamani |
| Music by | V. Harikrishna |
| Cinematography | Sugnaan |
| Edited by | Deepu S. Kumar |
Production company | R. S. Productions |
| Distributed by | Jayanna Films |
Release date |
|
Running time | 135 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Dana Kayonu (transl. Cowherd) is a 2016 Indian Kannada romantic comedy film directed and written by Yogaraj Bhat. The film stars Duniya Vijay and Priyamani. The film's music is scored by V. Harikrishna and the cinematography is by Sugnan. The film was released on 7 October 2016 clashing with Prakash Raj's directorial Idolle Ramayana which also featured Priyamani in the lead role.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Duniya Vijay as Kempu aka Docomo
- Priyamani as Jummi
- Rangayana Raghu as Subsidy
- Suchendra Prasad
- Vijanath Biradar as Krishnappa
- Mahesh
- Yogi
- Veena Sundar
- Jahangir
- Nataša Stanković as an item number
Production[edit | edit source]
The official launch of the film took place at Rajajinagar, Bengaluru on 9 June 2015. Celebrity actors such as Shivarajkumar and V. Ravichandran were present during the launch.[1] However, the very next day of the launch, the film met with trouble for its title. As reported, a particular community members objected for the title and termed it as an offense to their religion.[2]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
| Dana Kayonu | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 6 May 2016 |
| Recorded | 2015 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 19:40 |
| Language | Kannada |
| Label | D Beats Music World |
The film's soundtrack and original score is composed by V. Harikrishna for which the lyrics is penned by Yogaraj Bhat. The audio released officially at Kanakapura in presence of Karnataka Power Minister, D. K. Shivakumar.[3]
Track listing[edit | edit source]
All lyrics are written by Yogaraj Bhat.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Paper Leak" | Duniya Vijay, Chetan Sosca, Yogaraj Bhat | 2:33 |
| 2. | "Baare Gange" | Kailash Kher | 3:53 |
| 3. | "Nandu Nindu Yavaga" | Vijay Prakash | 4:28 |
| 4. | "Paisa Illade" | V. Harikrishna | 4:24 |
| 5. | "Haalu Kudida Makkale" | Sharan | 4:22 |
| Total length: | 19:40 | ||
Reception[edit | edit source]
A critic from The New Indian Express wrote that "While the film’s first half mostly captures love between the hero and the heroine and also between the bull and cow, the second half strikes an emotional chord. Yogaraj Bhat has brought the man-animal camaraderie that only endears Dana Kayonu to us".[4][5]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Yogaraj Bhatt's Dana Kayonu Launched". Chitraloka. 10 June 2015. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
- ↑ "Dana Kayonu title in trouble!". YTalkies. 10 June 2015. Archived from the original on 3 February 2017. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
- ↑ "Dana Kayonu songs to be Released in Kanakapura". Chitraloka. 6 May 2015. Archived from the original on 10 May 2016. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
- ↑ "Dana Kayonu review: Unusual plot, powerful movie but too many conversations". 8 October 2016. Archived from the original on 31 December 2022. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
- ↑ "Dana Kayonu: A good story despite all the 'mass' elements". The Hindu. 8 October 2016. Archived from the original on 3 November 2022. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Dana Kayonu on IMDb