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| caption = DVD cover | | caption = DVD cover | ||
| director = [[Meher Ramesh]] | | director = [[Meher Ramesh]] | ||
| writer = [[Puri Jagannadh]] | | writer = [[Puri Jagannadh]]<br /> M S Ramesh (dialogue) | ||
| producer = [[K.S. Rama Rao]] <br/> K. A. Vallabha | | producer = [[K.S. Rama Rao]] <br /> K. A. Vallabha | ||
| starring = [[Puneeth Rajkumar]]<br />[[ | | starring = [[Puneeth Rajkumar]]<br />[[Anita Hassanandani]] | ||
| music = [[Chakri (composer)|Chakri]] | | music = [[Chakri (composer)|Chakri]] | ||
| studio = [[Creative Commercials]] | | studio = [[Creative Commercials]] | ||
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| country = India | | country = India | ||
| cinematography = | | cinematography = | ||
| editing = | | editing = Udayakumar | ||
| distributor | | distributor = | ||
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2004|01| | | released = {{Film date|df=yes|2004|01|01}} | ||
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'''''Veera Kannadiga''''' ({{ | '''''Veera Kannadiga''''' ({{translation|The Brave [[Kannada people|Kannadiga]]}}) is a 2004 Indian [[Kannada]]-language [[masala film]] directed by debutant [[Meher Ramesh]] from a story written by [[Puri Jagannadh]] who simultaneously shot the film in Telugu as ''[[Andhrawala]]'' starring [[N. T. Rama Rao Jr.|Jr. NTR]]. The film stars [[Puneeth Rajkumar]] and [[Anita Hassanandani]] in the lead roles. | ||
''Veera Kannadiga'' was released on 1 January 2004, where it became a commercial success at the box office whereas the Telugu version [[Box-office bomb|bombed at the box office]].<ref name=":0">{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Meticulous-planning-in-Sandalwood-amazes-Anita-Hassanandani/articleshow/38013776.cms|title=Meticulous planning in Sandalwood amazes Anita Hassanandani|website=The Times of India|access-date=2019-03-10 |last1=Suresh |first1=Sunayana }}</ref> | |||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
Munna is a slum dweller in Bangalore who learns from a person named Vishwa that his father is Shankar, a labourer who fought against a gangster named Bade Mia for the rights of [[Kannada people|Kannadigas]] in Mumbai. Shankar and Bade Mia's enmity rapidly developed due to Shankar and his men accidentally killing his son. During the naming ceremony of Munna, Bade Mia assassinated Shankar and his wife, but Shankar's subordinate Vishwa managed to escape with Munna where he placed Munna on a footpath beside a beggar. Learning about this, Munna wages a war against Bade Mia, where he finally finishes Bade Mia and his empire, thus avenging Shankar's death. | |||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
*[[Puneeth Rajkumar]] as Munna and Shankar | {{Cast listing| | ||
*[[Puneeth Rajkumar]] as Munna and Shankar (dual role) | |||
*[[Anita Hassanandani]] as Chitra<ref name=":0" /> | *[[Anita Hassanandani]] as Chitra<ref name=":0" /> | ||
*[[Kausalya (actress)|Kaushalya]] | *[[Kausalya (actress)|Kaushalya]] as Shankar's wife | ||
*[[Laya (actress)|Laya]] | *[[Laya (actress)|Laya]] as Lakshmi | ||
*[[Sayaji Shinde]] as Bade Mia | *[[Sayaji Shinde]] as Bade Mia | ||
*[[Riyaz Khan]] | *[[Avinash Yelandur|Avinash]] as Vishwa | ||
*[[ | *[[Riyaz Khan]] as Dhanraj | ||
*[[Kazan Khan]] | |||
*[[Bullet Prakash]] | |||
*Karthik Sharma | |||
*[[Besant Ravi]] | *[[Besant Ravi]] | ||
}} | |||
== Production == | == Production == | ||
Meher Ramesh who assisted Puri Jagannadh made his directorial debut with this film. The film was started on 22 August 2003 and was completed by 25 December.<ref>{{ | [[Meher Ramesh]] who assisted [[Puri Jagannadh]], made his directorial debut with this film. The film was started on 22 August 2003 (alongside its [[Andhrawala|Telugu counterpart]], which was directed by Jagannadh himself) and was completed by 25 December 2003.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/interview/meherramesh.html|title=Meher Ramesh – Telugu Cinema interview – Telugu film director}}</ref> | ||
== Soundtrack == | == Soundtrack == | ||
The music was composed by [[Chakri (composer)|Chakri]] who also composed for the Telugu version [[Andhrawala]]. The soundtrack was released by Akash Audio. The track "Naire Naire" was reused from ''Andhrawala''. | |||
{{Infobox album | {{Infobox album | ||
| name = Veera Kannadiga | | name = Veera Kannadiga | ||
| type = | | type = Soundtrack | ||
| artist = [[Chakri (composer)|Chakri]] | | artist = [[Chakri (composer)|Chakri]] | ||
| cover = | | cover = | ||
| alt = | | alt = | ||
| released =January 2004 | | released = January 2004 | ||
| recorded = | | recorded = | ||
| venue = | | venue = | ||
| studio = | | studio = | ||
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]] | | genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]] | ||
| length = | | length = 28:48 | ||
| label = | | label = Akash Audio | ||
| producer = | | language = [[Kannada]] | ||
| prev_title = | | producer = [[Chakri (composer)|Chakri]] | ||
| prev_year = | | prev_title = [[Andhrawala]] | ||
| next_title = | | prev_year = 2003 | ||
| next_year = | | next_title = [[143 (2004 film)|143]] | ||
| next_year = 2004 | |||
| misc = {{External media | | misc = {{External media | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{ | {{Track listing | ||
| extra_column = Singer(s) | | extra_column = Singer(s) | ||
| title1 = Addadalli Kingu Naanu | | title1 = Addadalli Kingu Naanu | ||
| extra1 = [[Shankar Mahadevan]], [[Kousalya (singer)|Kousalya]] | | extra1 = [[Shankar Mahadevan]], [[Kousalya (singer)|Kousalya]] | ||
| length1 = | | length1 = 5:00 | ||
| lyrics1 = | | lyrics1 = [[V. Nagendra Prasad]] | ||
| title2 = Jeeva Kannada Deha Kannada | | title2 = Jeeva Kannada Deha Kannada | ||
| extra2 = [[Shankar Mahadevan]] | | extra2 = [[Shankar Mahadevan]] | ||
| lyrics2 = | | lyrics2 = [[Hamsalekha]] | ||
| length2 = | | length2 = 4:36 | ||
| title3 = Mastu Hudugiye | | title3 = Mastu Hudugiye | ||
| extra3 = [[Chakri (music director)|Chakri]], Kausalya | | extra3 = [[Chakri (music director)|Chakri]], Kausalya | ||
| length3 = | | length3 = 5:29 | ||
| lyrics3 = | | lyrics3 = [[K. Kalyan]] | ||
| title4 = Naire Naire Nai Naire | | title4 = Naire Naire Nai Naire | ||
| extra4 = [[Puneeth Rajkumar]] | | extra4 = [[Puneeth Rajkumar]] | ||
| lyrics4 = | | lyrics4 = Bangiranga | ||
| length4 = | | length4 = 4:44 | ||
| title5 = Sai Sai Monaleesa | | title5 = Sai Sai Monaleesa | ||
| lyrics5 = | | lyrics5 = [[V. Nagendra Prasad]] | ||
| extra5 =Ravivarma, Kausalya | | extra5 = Ravivarma, Kausalya | ||
| length5 = | | length5 = 4:31 | ||
| title6 = Sikku Sikku Sundari | | title6 = Sikku Sikku Sundari | ||
| extra6 =Chakri, Kausalya | | extra6 = Chakri, Kausalya | ||
| length6 = | | length6 = 4:45 | ||
| lyrics6 = | | lyrics6 = [[K. Kalyan]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
== Reception == | == Reception == | ||
''Viggy'' wrote "Veera Kannadiga looks luxurious but for Kannadigas, is nothing but an | ''Viggy'' wrote "Veera Kannadiga looks luxurious but for Kannadigas, is nothing but an Andhra Meal!".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.viggy.com/english/review_veera_kannadiga.asp|title = 'Veera Kannadiga' – Puri Jagannath's film starring Puneet Rajkumar}}</ref> ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' wrote "Puneeth Rajkumar in a double role as father and son puts up a convincing show." He concluding writing, "The film’s main focus is on the gallantry of Kannadigas. Music by Chakri will appeal to the youngsters but there are too many songs. The movie will be an enjoyable fare for the lovers of comedy."<ref>{{cite web |last1=Prasad |first1=Sujyothi N. |title=Veera Kannadiga – Kannada (Nanda, Nartaki, Balaji) |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/jan042004/mr3.asp |website=Deccan Herald |access-date=23 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040629071249/http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/jan042004/mr3.asp |archive-date=29 June 2004 |date=4 January 2004}}</ref> | ||
=== Box office === | |||
''Veera Kannadiga'' completed 100 days at the theatres and became a commercial success at the box office.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.chitraloka.com/flash-back/3152-2004-year-round-up.html |title=2004 Year Round Up |publisher=chitraloka.com |accessdate=2022-08-23 |archive-date=9 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220409175729/https://www.chitraloka.com/flash-back/3152-2004-year-round-up.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:2004 films]] | [[Category:2004 films]] | ||
[[Category:2004 action drama films]] | [[Category:2004 action drama films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:2004 Kannada-language films]] | ||
[[Category:Films set in Mumbai]] | [[Category:Films set in Mumbai]] | ||
[[Category:Films shot in Mumbai]] | [[Category:Films shot in Mumbai]] | ||
[[Category:Indian films about revenge]] | [[Category:Indian films about revenge]] | ||
[[Category:Indian multilingual films]] | [[Category:Indian multilingual films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:2000s masala films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian action drama films]] | [[Category:Indian action drama films]] | ||
[[Category:Films scored by Chakri]] | |||
[[Category:Indian gangster films]] | [[Category:Indian gangster films]] | ||
[[Category:Films set in 2003]] | [[Category:Films set in 2003]] | ||
[[Category:Films set in the 1970s]] | [[Category:Films set in the 1970s]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:2004 multilingual films]] | ||
[[Category:Films directed by Meher Ramesh]] | [[Category:Films directed by Meher Ramesh]] | ||
[[Category:Films set in slums]] | |||
{{2000s-Kannada-film-stub}} | {{2000s-Kannada-film-stub}} | ||
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| Veera Kannadiga | |
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 DVD cover | |
| Directed by | Meher Ramesh |
| Produced by | K.S. Rama Rao K. A. Vallabha |
| Written by | Puri Jagannadh M S Ramesh (dialogue) |
| Starring | Puneeth Rajkumar Anita Hassanandani |
| Music by | Chakri |
| Edited by | Udayakumar |
Production company | |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Veera Kannadiga (transl. The Brave Kannadiga) is a 2004 Indian Kannada-language masala film directed by debutant Meher Ramesh from a story written by Puri Jagannadh who simultaneously shot the film in Telugu as Andhrawala starring Jr. NTR. The film stars Puneeth Rajkumar and Anita Hassanandani in the lead roles.
Veera Kannadiga was released on 1 January 2004, where it became a commercial success at the box office whereas the Telugu version bombed at the box office.[1]
Plot[edit | edit source]
Munna is a slum dweller in Bangalore who learns from a person named Vishwa that his father is Shankar, a labourer who fought against a gangster named Bade Mia for the rights of Kannadigas in Mumbai. Shankar and Bade Mia's enmity rapidly developed due to Shankar and his men accidentally killing his son. During the naming ceremony of Munna, Bade Mia assassinated Shankar and his wife, but Shankar's subordinate Vishwa managed to escape with Munna where he placed Munna on a footpath beside a beggar. Learning about this, Munna wages a war against Bade Mia, where he finally finishes Bade Mia and his empire, thus avenging Shankar's death.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Puneeth Rajkumar as Munna and Shankar (dual role)
- Anita Hassanandani as Chitra[1]
- Kaushalya as Shankar's wife
- Laya as Lakshmi
- Sayaji Shinde as Bade Mia
- Avinash as Vishwa
- Riyaz Khan as Dhanraj
- Kazan Khan
- Bullet Prakash
- Karthik Sharma
- Besant Ravi
Production[edit | edit source]
Meher Ramesh who assisted Puri Jagannadh, made his directorial debut with this film. The film was started on 22 August 2003 (alongside its Telugu counterpart, which was directed by Jagannadh himself) and was completed by 25 December 2003.[2]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The music was composed by Chakri who also composed for the Telugu version Andhrawala. The soundtrack was released by Akash Audio. The track "Naire Naire" was reused from Andhrawala.
| Veera Kannadiga | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | ||||
| Released | January 2004 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 28:48 | |||
| Language | Kannada | |||
| Label | Akash Audio | |||
| Producer | Chakri | |||
| Chakri chronology | ||||
| ||||
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| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Addadalli Kingu Naanu" | V. Nagendra Prasad | Shankar Mahadevan, Kousalya | 5:00 |
| 2. | "Jeeva Kannada Deha Kannada" | Hamsalekha | Shankar Mahadevan | 4:36 |
| 3. | "Mastu Hudugiye" | K. Kalyan | Chakri, Kausalya | 5:29 |
| 4. | "Naire Naire Nai Naire" | Bangiranga | Puneeth Rajkumar | 4:44 |
| 5. | "Sai Sai Monaleesa" | V. Nagendra Prasad | Ravivarma, Kausalya | 4:31 |
| 6. | "Sikku Sikku Sundari" | K. Kalyan | Chakri, Kausalya | 4:45 |
Reception[edit | edit source]
Viggy wrote "Veera Kannadiga looks luxurious but for Kannadigas, is nothing but an Andhra Meal!".[3] Deccan Herald wrote "Puneeth Rajkumar in a double role as father and son puts up a convincing show." He concluding writing, "The film’s main focus is on the gallantry of Kannadigas. Music by Chakri will appeal to the youngsters but there are too many songs. The movie will be an enjoyable fare for the lovers of comedy."[4]
Box office[edit | edit source]
Veera Kannadiga completed 100 days at the theatres and became a commercial success at the box office.[5]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Suresh, Sunayana. "Meticulous planning in Sandalwood amazes Anita Hassanandani". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
- ↑ "Meher Ramesh – Telugu Cinema interview – Telugu film director".
- ↑ "'Veera Kannadiga' – Puri Jagannath's film starring Puneet Rajkumar".
- ↑ Prasad, Sujyothi N. (4 January 2004). "Veera Kannadiga – Kannada (Nanda, Nartaki, Balaji)". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 29 June 2004. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
- ↑ "2004 Year Round Up". chitraloka.com. Archived from the original on 9 April 2022. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
External links[edit | edit source]
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