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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| name = Kadamba | | name = Kadamba | ||
| image = Kannada film Kadamba poster.jpg | | image = Kannada film Kadamba poster.jpg | ||
| caption = Film poster | | caption = Film poster | ||
| director = [[Suresh Krissna]] | | director = [[Suresh Krissna]] | ||
| writer = Universal Films | | writer = Universal Films | ||
| producer = D. Kamalakar <br /> M. B. Babu | | based_on = ''[[Thanga Pathakkam]]'' (Tamil) | ||
| starring = [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]] <br /> [[Bhanupriya]] <br /> [[Naveen Krishna]] | | producer = D. Kamalakar <br /> M. B. Babu | ||
| music = [[Deva (composer)|Deva]] | | starring = [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]] <br /> [[Bhanupriya]] <br /> [[Naveen Krishna]] | ||
| music = [[Deva (composer)|Deva]] | |||
| cinematography = Ramesh Babu | | cinematography = Ramesh Babu | ||
| editing = Shyam Yadav | | editing = Shyam Yadav | ||
| studio | | studio = Universal Films | ||
| released = {{film date|df=y|2004|1|16}} | | released = {{film date|df=y|2004|1|16}} | ||
| runtime = 156 minutes | | runtime = 156 minutes | ||
| language = | | language = Kannada | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Kadamba''''' is a 2004 Indian [[Kannada]]-language [[drama film]] starring [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]], | '''''Kadamba''''' is a 2004 Indian [[Kannada]]-language [[action drama film]] starring [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]], [[Bhanupriya]] and [[Naveen Krishna]]. The film is directed and written by director [[Suresh Krissna]], making his debut in Kannada cinema and features soundtrack by [[Deva (composer)|Deva]]. The film is inspired by the 1974 Tamil movie ''[[Thanga Pathakkam]]''. | ||
Released on 16 January 2004, the film met with average | Released on 16 January 2004, the film met with mixed response. It was an average at the box office, however later gained appreciation from the audience after making its [[Premiere|television premiere]] in [[Udaya TV]], especially from Vishnuvardhan fans. | ||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
{{cast listing| | |||
* [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]] as Madhukeshawara Kadamba | * [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]] as Madhukeshawara Kadamba | ||
* [[Bhanupriya]] as Yaamini | * [[Bhanupriya]] as Yaamini | ||
* [[Naveen Krishna]] as Rajashekar | * [[Naveen Krishna]] as Rajashekar alias Raju | ||
* Rekha Kumar as Uma | * Rekha Kumar as Uma, Raju’s wife | ||
* Tharun as Sharat Chandra | * Tharun as Sharat Chandra | ||
* [[Ramesh Bhat]] as Ramesh | * [[Ramesh Bhat]] as Ramesh | ||
* [[Chi. Guru Dutt]] | * [[Chi. Guru Dutt]] as Jaya Chandra | ||
* [[Avinash]] as Deputy Chief Minister | * [[Avinash Yelandur|Avinash]] as Deputy Chief Minister | ||
* [[Rockline Venkatesh]] | * [[Rockline Venkatesh]] as Rockline | ||
* [[Srinivasa Murthy]] as | * [[Srinivasa Murthy]] as Srinivasaiah (Special Appearance) | ||
* [[Sathyapriya]] as | * [[Sathyapriya]] as Kadamba's teacher (Special Appearance) | ||
* Anantha Velu | * Anantha Velu | ||
* [[Shivaram]] | * [[Shivaram]] | ||
}} | |||
==Production== | |||
The film was launched on 31 August 2003 at Hotel Ashok in Bangalore.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chitraloka.com/sections/action_cut/kadamba_muhuratha.html|title=KADAMBA BEGINS|website=Chitraloka|access-date=7 September 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031221003126/http://www.chitraloka.com/sections/action_cut/kadamba_muhuratha.html|archive-date=21 December 2003}}</ref> During his interaction with the media, [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]] who was cast as a cop, stated, "I have a special love for police uniform. I am playing a cop after four years and I always remember my grandfather who was a CID in the erstwhile [[Kingdom of Mysore|Wodeyar kingdom]], whenever I wear the uniform. Perhaps, that explains my love towards wearing the police colours." He added that the film was about a father-son relationship that runs into rough weather following small misunderstandings. It was announced that he would play the father and [[Naveen Krishna]], his son. It was revealed that [[Bhanupriya]] was cast opposite to him, and that [[Avinash Yelandur|Avinash]] would play the role of a Home Minister, [[Ramesh Bhat]], a trusted friend and [[Chi. Guru Dutt]], a trouble shooter to Vishnuvardhan's character.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Srinivasa |first1=Srikanth |title=Vishnu as Kadamba |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/sep07/ent5.asp |access-date=26 March 2026 |newspaper=Deccan Herald |date=7 September 2003 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030911111354/http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/sep07/ent5.asp |archive-date=11 September 2003}}</ref> | |||
== Soundtrack == | == Soundtrack == | ||
All the songs are composed and scored by [[Deva (composer)|Deva]].<ref>[http://www.raaga.com/channels/kannada/moviedetail.asp?mid=k0000220 Kadamba songs]</ref> One of the songs is based on "Oru Pen Pura", composed by Deva for ''[[Annaamalai]]'' (1992).<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 October 2019 |title="அஜித்தைப் பாட வைக்க முயற்சி செய்தேன்!" |url=https://cinema.vikatan.com/tamil-cinema/exclusive-interview-with-music-director-deva |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/ | All the songs are composed and scored by [[Deva (composer)|Deva]].<ref>[http://www.raaga.com/channels/kannada/moviedetail.asp?mid=k0000220 Kadamba songs]</ref> One of the songs "Sangathiye" is based on "Oru Pen Pura", composed by Deva for ''[[Annaamalai]]'' (1992).<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 October 2019 |title="அஜித்தைப் பாட வைக்க முயற்சி செய்தேன்!" |url=https://cinema.vikatan.com/tamil-cinema/exclusive-interview-with-music-director-deva |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20210807073910/https://cinema.vikatan.com/tamil-cinema/exclusive-interview-with-music-director-deva |archive-date=7 August 2021 |access-date=7 August 2021 |website=[[Ananda Vikatan]] |language=ta}}</ref> The song "Chukki Chukki" was partly based on Deva's own Tamil song "Oh Nandini" from the Tamil film ''Oruvan'' (1999) while "Baala Gopalana" is partly based on Deva's own Malayalam song "Shyamame" from Malayalam film ''The Prince'' (1996), both these films were directed by Krissna. | ||
Deva later reused "Banda Nodamma" as "Gaja Varanda" for Tamil film ''Gajendra'' (2004) also directed by Suresh Krissna. | |||
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| 1 || "Yamini Yaramma Neenu" || [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[K. S. Chithra]] || [[K. Kalyan]] | | 1 || "Yamini Yaramma Neenu" || [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[K. S. Chithra]] || [[K. Kalyan]] | ||
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== Critical reception == | |||
A critic from ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' wrote that "Producers M B Babu and Kamalakar who made successful films like Soorappa and Kotigobba have tried to do a mishmash of Vishnu’s earlier films to relieve him of his feudal lord image but at the same time give him a macho image through the film".<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://archive.deccanherald.com/Deccanherald/jan182004/mr2.asp |title=Kadamba |last=Srikanth|work=[[Deccan Herald]] |access-date=25 March 2014 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20140325065406/http://archive.deccanherald.com/Deccanherald/jan182004/mr2.asp |archive-date=25 March 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> A critic from ''[[Chitraloka.com]]'' wrote that "Here in this neat package for family and fans this director gives a trouble free film. From the fountain of thought of a director there is a very much needed respite for Kannada audience. In the days of bizarre of ‘Chaku Churi Guns and Bombs’ culture on screen ‘Kadamba’ stands out for its brilliance in screenplay, acting, cinematography and music department".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chitraloka.com/movie-reviews/2797-kadamba-review.html|title=Kadamba Movie Review|date=17 January 2004|work=[[Chitraloka.com]]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141231125616/https://www.chitraloka.com/movie-reviews/2797-kadamba-review.html|archive-date=31 December 2014}}</ref> A critic from ''Viggy'' wrote that "In a nutshell, ''Kadamba'' is truly a 'Habba' ({{Translation|festival}}) to watch on the screen".<ref>[http://www.viggy.com/english/review_kadamba.asp 'Kadamba' - film of Vishnuvardhan directed by Suresh Krishna ''Viggy'']</ref> | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
* {{IMDb title|10196336}} | |||
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{{Suresh Krissna}} | {{Suresh Krissna}} | ||
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[[Category:2004 films]] | [[Category:2004 films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:2004 Kannada-language films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian drama films]] | [[Category:Indian drama films]] | ||
[[Category:Kannada remakes of Tamil films]] | [[Category:Kannada remakes of Tamil films]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:37, 26 March 2026
| Kadamba | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Suresh Krissna |
| Produced by | D. Kamalakar M. B. Babu |
| Written by | Universal Films |
| Based on | Thanga Pathakkam (Tamil) |
| Starring | Vishnuvardhan Bhanupriya Naveen Krishna |
| Music by | Deva |
| Cinematography | Ramesh Babu |
| Edited by | Shyam Yadav |
Production company | Universal Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 156 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Kadamba is a 2004 Indian Kannada-language action drama film starring Vishnuvardhan, Bhanupriya and Naveen Krishna. The film is directed and written by director Suresh Krissna, making his debut in Kannada cinema and features soundtrack by Deva. The film is inspired by the 1974 Tamil movie Thanga Pathakkam.
Released on 16 January 2004, the film met with mixed response. It was an average at the box office, however later gained appreciation from the audience after making its television premiere in Udaya TV, especially from Vishnuvardhan fans.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Vishnuvardhan as Madhukeshawara Kadamba
- Bhanupriya as Yaamini
- Naveen Krishna as Rajashekar alias Raju
- Rekha Kumar as Uma, Raju’s wife
- Tharun as Sharat Chandra
- Ramesh Bhat as Ramesh
- Chi. Guru Dutt as Jaya Chandra
- Avinash as Deputy Chief Minister
- Rockline Venkatesh as Rockline
- Srinivasa Murthy as Srinivasaiah (Special Appearance)
- Sathyapriya as Kadamba's teacher (Special Appearance)
- Anantha Velu
- Shivaram
Production[edit | edit source]
The film was launched on 31 August 2003 at Hotel Ashok in Bangalore.[1] During his interaction with the media, Vishnuvardhan who was cast as a cop, stated, "I have a special love for police uniform. I am playing a cop after four years and I always remember my grandfather who was a CID in the erstwhile Wodeyar kingdom, whenever I wear the uniform. Perhaps, that explains my love towards wearing the police colours." He added that the film was about a father-son relationship that runs into rough weather following small misunderstandings. It was announced that he would play the father and Naveen Krishna, his son. It was revealed that Bhanupriya was cast opposite to him, and that Avinash would play the role of a Home Minister, Ramesh Bhat, a trusted friend and Chi. Guru Dutt, a trouble shooter to Vishnuvardhan's character.[2]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
All the songs are composed and scored by Deva.[3] One of the songs "Sangathiye" is based on "Oru Pen Pura", composed by Deva for Annaamalai (1992).[4] The song "Chukki Chukki" was partly based on Deva's own Tamil song "Oh Nandini" from the Tamil film Oruvan (1999) while "Baala Gopalana" is partly based on Deva's own Malayalam song "Shyamame" from Malayalam film The Prince (1996), both these films were directed by Krissna.
Deva later reused "Banda Nodamma" as "Gaja Varanda" for Tamil film Gajendra (2004) also directed by Suresh Krissna.
| Sl No | Song title | Singer(s) | Lyrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Yamini Yaramma Neenu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | K. Kalyan |
| 2 | "Sangathiye Kannalli" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | K. Kalyan |
| 3 | "Chukki Chukki" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | K. Kalyan |
| 4 | "Baala Gopalana" | Kavita Krishnamurthy | K. Kalyan |
| 5 | "Banda Nodamma" | B. Jayashree | K. Kalyan |
| 6 | "Pancha Koti Kannadigare" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | K. Kalyan |
Critical reception[edit | edit source]
A critic from Deccan Herald wrote that "Producers M B Babu and Kamalakar who made successful films like Soorappa and Kotigobba have tried to do a mishmash of Vishnu’s earlier films to relieve him of his feudal lord image but at the same time give him a macho image through the film".[5] A critic from Chitraloka.com wrote that "Here in this neat package for family and fans this director gives a trouble free film. From the fountain of thought of a director there is a very much needed respite for Kannada audience. In the days of bizarre of ‘Chaku Churi Guns and Bombs’ culture on screen ‘Kadamba’ stands out for its brilliance in screenplay, acting, cinematography and music department".[6] A critic from Viggy wrote that "In a nutshell, Kadamba is truly a 'Habba' (transl. festival) to watch on the screen".[7]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "KADAMBA BEGINS". Chitraloka. Archived from the original on 21 December 2003. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ↑ Srinivasa, Srikanth (7 September 2003). "Vishnu as Kadamba". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 11 September 2003. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
- ↑ Kadamba songs
- ↑ ""அஜித்தைப் பாட வைக்க முயற்சி செய்தேன்!"". Ananda Vikatan (in தமிழ்). 24 October 2019. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ Srikanth. "Kadamba". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Kadamba Movie Review". Chitraloka.com. 17 January 2004. Archived from the original on 31 December 2014.
- ↑ 'Kadamba' - film of Vishnuvardhan directed by Suresh Krishna Viggy
External links[edit | edit source]
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