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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| name = Deadly Soma | | name = Deadly Soma | ||
| image = | | image = Deadly Soma.jpg | ||
| caption = | | caption = DVD cover | ||
| director = Ravi | | director = [[Ravi Srivatsa]] | ||
| writer = | | writer = Ravi Srivatsa | ||
| based_on = [[Personal life|Life]] of | | based_on = [[Personal life|Life]] of Deadly Soma | ||
| starring = [[Aditya (Kannada actor)|Aditya]]<br>[[Rakshita | | starring = [[Aditya (Kannada actor)|Aditya]]<br>[[Rakshita]] | ||
| producer = M Manjunath Gowda<br>Shobha Rajanna | | producer = M Manjunath Gowda<br>Shobha Rajanna | ||
| music = [[Sadhu Kokila]] | | music = [[Sadhu Kokila]] | ||
| narrator = [[Ravi Belagere]] | | narrator = [[Ravi Belagere]] | ||
| cinematography = Mathew Rajan | | cinematography = Mathew Rajan | ||
| editing = Lakshman Reddy | | editing = Lakshman Reddy | ||
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| budget = | | budget = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Deadly Soma''''' is a 2005 | '''''Deadly Soma''''' is a 2005 Indian [[Kannada]]-language [[biographical]] [[crime film]] written and directed by [[Ravi Srivatsa]]. The film is based on the real life incidents of an infamous underworld don, Deadly Soma. The film stars [[Aditya (Kannada actor)|Aditya]] in the title role and [[Rakshita]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.viggy.com/english/wings_deadly_soma.asp |title='Deadly Soma' - releasing this week! |access-date=14 February 2014 |archive-date=21 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221194518/http://www.viggy.com/english/wings_deadly_soma.asp |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Tara (Kannada actress)|Tara]], [[Devaraj]] and [[Avinash Yelandur|Avinash]] play other pivotal roles. | ||
The film featured an original score and soundtrack composed by [[Sadhu Kokila]]. The film, upon release, received a positive response from both critics and audience and was subsequently remade in Telugu as ''[[Nandeeswarudu]]'' (2012).<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120125101849/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/telugu-review-nandeeswarudu-is-a-bad-remake/223439-8-69.html 'Nandeeswarudu' is a bad remake]</ref> It was also released in Hindi as ''Ek Aur Aathank''.<ref> | The film featured an original score and soundtrack composed by [[Sadhu Kokila]]. The film, upon release, received a positive response from both critics and audience and was subsequently remade in Telugu as ''[[Nandeeswarudu]]'' (2012).<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120125101849/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/telugu-review-nandeeswarudu-is-a-bad-remake/223439-8-69.html 'Nandeeswarudu' is a bad remake]</ref> It was also released in Hindi as ''Ek Aur Aathank''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.firstpost.com/topic/bollywood/asin-thottumkal-ek-aur-aatank-video-jFqHoTpjeEw-123719-1.html |title=Ek Aur Aatank |access-date=14 February 2014 |archive-date=26 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140526005058/http://www.firstpost.com/topic/bollywood/asin-thottumkal-ek-aur-aatank-video-jFqHoTpjeEw-123719-1.html |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
A sequel film ''[[Deadly-2]]'' was made by the director and lead actor and released in 2010 which could not match the success level to this film.<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/review/11947.html Deadly 2 review]</ref> | A sequel film ''[[Deadly-2]]'' was made by the director and lead actor and released in 2010 which could not match the success level to this film.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100815000110/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/review/11947.html Deadly 2 review]</ref> | ||
==Plot== | |||
This film is based on the real-life story of a young man from a well-civilized family who takes the criminal route due to unavoidable circumstances. | |||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
{{colbegin}} | {{colbegin}} | ||
* [[Aditya (Kannada actor)|Aditya]] as Somashekara | * [[Aditya (Kannada actor)|Aditya]] as Somashekara | ||
* [[Rakshita]] as Jyothi | * [[Rakshita]] as Jyothi | ||
* [[Devaraj]] | * [[Devaraj]] | ||
* [[Tara (Kannada actress)|Tara]] | * [[Tara (Kannada actress)|Tara]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Avinash Yelandur|Avinash]] | ||
* [[Shobaraj (Kannada Actor)|Shobhraj]] as Babaraj | * [[Shobaraj (Kannada Actor)|Shobhraj]] as Babaraj | ||
* [[Bullet Prakash]] | |||
* Kote Prabhakar | * Kote Prabhakar | ||
* [[Girija Lokesh]] | * [[Girija Lokesh]] | ||
* [[Kishore (actor, born 1974)|Kishore]] | |||
* [[Duniya Vijay|Vijay]] as Babaraj's henchman | |||
{{colend}} | {{colend}} | ||
== Soundtrack == | == Soundtrack == | ||
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| headline = Track listing | | headline = Track listing | ||
| extra_column = Singer(s) | | extra_column = Singer(s) | ||
| title1 = Usire Usire | | title1 = Usire Usire | ||
| extra1 = [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]], [[Bombay Jayashri]] | | extra1 = [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]], [[Bombay Jayashri]] | ||
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| length6 = | | length6 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
== Reception == | |||
A critic from ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' wrote that "The director tells the story through a tight screenplay and a realistic narrative technique".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Deepak |first1=S. N. |title=Deadly Soma [A] |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/aug282005/movies1754282005827.asp |publisher=Deccan Herald |accessdate=11 October 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060228203807/http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/aug282005/movies1754282005827.asp |archivedate=28 February 2006 |date=28 August 2005}}</ref> A critic from ''[[Sify]]'' wrote that "On the whole a gory, violent and obnoxious film".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/deadly-soma-review-tamil-13927321.html|title=Deadly Soma|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407123432/http://www.sify.com/movies/deadly-soma-review-tamil-13927321.html|archive-date=7 April 2014|work=[[Sify]]}}</ref> | |||
==Sequel== | ==Sequel== | ||
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{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
== External links == | ==External links== | ||
*{{IMDb title|3581956}} | |||
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Deadly Soma}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Deadly Soma}} | ||
[[Category:2005 films]] | [[Category:2005 films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:2005 Kannada-language films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:2005 Indian films]] | ||
[[Category:2000s crime action films]] | [[Category:2000s crime action films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian crime action films]] | [[Category:Indian crime action films]] | ||
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[[Category:Indian gangster films]] | [[Category:Indian gangster films]] | ||
[[Category:2000s biographical films]] | [[Category:2000s biographical films]] | ||
[[Category:Biographical films about gangsters]] | |||
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| Deadly Soma | |
|---|---|
 DVD cover | |
| Directed by | Ravi Srivatsa |
| Produced by | M Manjunath Gowda Shobha Rajanna |
| Written by | Ravi Srivatsa |
| Based on | Life of Deadly Soma |
| Starring | Aditya Rakshita |
| Narrated by | Ravi Belagere |
| Music by | Sadhu Kokila |
| Cinematography | Mathew Rajan |
| Edited by | Lakshman Reddy |
Production company | K K Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 146 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Deadly Soma is a 2005 Indian Kannada-language biographical crime film written and directed by Ravi Srivatsa. The film is based on the real life incidents of an infamous underworld don, Deadly Soma. The film stars Aditya in the title role and Rakshita.[1] Tara, Devaraj and Avinash play other pivotal roles.
The film featured an original score and soundtrack composed by Sadhu Kokila. The film, upon release, received a positive response from both critics and audience and was subsequently remade in Telugu as Nandeeswarudu (2012).[2] It was also released in Hindi as Ek Aur Aathank.[3]
A sequel film Deadly-2 was made by the director and lead actor and released in 2010 which could not match the success level to this film.[4]
Plot[edit | edit source]
This film is based on the real-life story of a young man from a well-civilized family who takes the criminal route due to unavoidable circumstances.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Aditya as Somashekara
- Rakshita as Jyothi
- Devaraj
- Tara
- Avinash
- Shobhraj as Babaraj
- Bullet Prakash
- Kote Prabhakar
- Girija Lokesh
- Kishore
- Vijay as Babaraj's henchman
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The music was composed by Sadhu Kokila.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Usire Usire" | K. Kalyan | Karthik, Bombay Jayashri | |
| 2. | "Dooravadeyallo" | K. Kalyan | C. Ashwath, Nagachandrika | |
| 3. | "O Kshatriya" | V. Nagendra Prasad | Hemanth | |
| 4. | "Chindi Bidda" | Manjunath | Anoop, Chaitra H. G. | |
| 5. | "Hey Hasivendarenu" | V. Nagendra Prasad | P. Unnikrishnan, Kavita Krishnamurthy | |
| 6. | "Om Gananaatha" | Collection | Chetan Sosca |
Reception[edit | edit source]
A critic from Deccan Herald wrote that "The director tells the story through a tight screenplay and a realistic narrative technique".[5] A critic from Sify wrote that "On the whole a gory, violent and obnoxious film".[6]
Sequel[edit | edit source]
The film has a sequel Deadly-2 (2010).
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "'Deadly Soma' - releasing this week!". Archived from the original on 21 February 2014. Retrieved 14 February 2014.
- ↑ 'Nandeeswarudu' is a bad remake
- ↑ "Ek Aur Aatank". Archived from the original on 26 May 2014. Retrieved 14 February 2014.
- ↑ Deadly 2 review
- ↑ Deepak, S. N. (28 August 2005). "Deadly Soma [A]". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 28 February 2006. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
- ↑ "Deadly Soma". Sify. Archived from the original on 7 April 2014.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Deadly Soma on IMDb
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