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| starring = [[Sachin Cheluvaraya Swamy |Sachin]] <br/> [[Samskruthy Shenoy]] | | starring = [[Sachin Cheluvaraya Swamy|Sachin]] <br/> [[Samskruthy Shenoy]] | ||
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| music = [[V. Harikrishna]] | | music = [[V. Harikrishna]] | ||
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'''''Happy Birthday''''' is a 2016 Indian [[Kannada language]] [[ | '''''Happy Birthday''''' is a 2016 Indian [[Kannada language]] [[romantic action film]] written, directed and co-produced by Mahesh Sukhadhare.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/sandalwood/250816/in-conversation-mahesh-sukhadhare-speaks-about-his-upcoming-film-happy-birthday.html|title=PIn Conversation: Mahesh Sukhadhare speaks about his upcoming film Happy Birthday|date=25 August 2016 |publisher=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> It stars [[Sachin Cheluvaraya Swamy|Sachin]], making his debut,<ref>{{cite web|title=Cheluvarayaswamy's Son to Debut in Happy Birthday|url=http://www.chitraloka.com/component/tags/tag/1008-happy-birthday.html|publisher=Chitraloka|date=June 2015}}</ref> and [[Samskruthy Shenoy]] in the lead roles<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chitraloka.com/component/tags/tag/1008-happy-birthday.html|title=Happy Birthday Heroine Samskruti Shenoy |publisher=Chitraloka}}</ref> along with guest appearances by actors [[Ambareesh]] and [[Srinagar Kitty]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ytalkies.com/sandalwood-film-news/ambareesh-and-srinagara-kitty-in-special-appearances|title=Ambareesh and Srinagara Kitty in special appearances|publisher=YTalkies}}</ref> The music of the film is composed by [[V. Harikrishna]] whilst the cinematography is by Suresh Jayakrishna. | ||
Principal photography for the film began in June 2015 by Sai Prasad and the shooting was held around [[Mandya]] district.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.chitraloka.com/news/12016-sachin-starrer-happy-birthday-launched.html|title= Sachin Starrer Happy Birthday Launched|publisher= Chitraloka|date= 13 June 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= | Principal photography for the film began in June 2015 by Sai Prasad and the shooting was held around [[Mandya]] district.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.chitraloka.com/news/12016-sachin-starrer-happy-birthday-launched.html|title= Sachin Starrer Happy Birthday Launched|publisher= Chitraloka|date= 13 June 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/happy-birthday-on-floor-kannada-news-135187.html|title=Happy Birthday on floor|work=Indiaglitz|date=13 June 2015}}</ref> | ||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
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* | * Sachin | ||
* [[Samskruthy Shenoy]] as Anjali | * [[Samskruthy Shenoy]] as Anjali | ||
* [[Achyuth Kumar]] | * [[Achyuth Kumar]] | ||
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* Ninasam Ashwath | * Ninasam Ashwath | ||
* [[Prashanth Siddi]] | * [[Prashanth Siddi]] | ||
* Rajesh Nataranga | * [[Rajesh Nataranga]] | ||
* Aruna | * [[Aruna Balraj]] | ||
* Ashwini | * Ashwini | ||
* [[Sadhu Kokila]] | * [[Sadhu Kokila]] | ||
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* Disha Gowda | * Disha Gowda | ||
* Neethushree | * Neethushree | ||
* [[ | * [[Ambareesh]] in a guest appearance | ||
* [[Srinagar Kitty]] in a guest appearance | * [[Srinagar Kitty]] in a guest appearance | ||
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| title1 = Hogume Hogume | | title1 = Hogume Hogume | ||
| lyrics1 = [[V. Nagendra Prasad]] | | lyrics1 = [[V. Nagendra Prasad]] | ||
| extra1 = Naveen Sajju | | extra1 = [[Naveen Sajju]] | ||
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| title2 = Prathi Mounavu | | title2 = Prathi Mounavu | ||
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== Reception == | |||
=== Critical response === | |||
Shyam Prasad S of [[Bangalore Mirror]] scored the film at 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "At least two songs are blockbuster material. Aerial shots stop being impressive after a point due to excessive use of drones. The phrase, Happy Birthday, has a completely different meaning in some parts of rural Karnataka. If you don’t know what it is and are curious, the film may well provide you with more than the entertainment you asked for."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/movie-review-happy-birthday/articleshow/53878342.cms?|title=MOVIE REVIEW: HAPPY BIRTHDAY|publisher=[[Bangalore Mirror]]|access-date=26 August 2016}}</ref> Sunayana Suresh of [[The Times of India]] scored the film at 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "One of the highlights of the film is the Hogume song, which lingers on even after you've left the cinema hall. This film will work for audience that love their masala fare, replete with action, unpalatable comedy, romance and a fair share of melodrama too."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/happy-birthday/movie-review/53895392.cms?from=mdr|title=HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOVIE REVIEW|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=28 August 2016}}</ref>[[The Hindu]] wrote "The dialogues are set in the dialect of the region. With a stiff body language, Sachin can barely act or emote. Samskruthi saves the film partially with her performance. Achyuth Kumar and Rajesh Nataranga do what they can within their roles."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/Happy-Birthday-review-An-excuse-for-a-launch/article14593199.ece/|title='Happy Birthday' review: An excuse for a launch|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=27 August 2016 |access-date=27 August 2016}}</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Happy Birthday}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Happy Birthday}} | ||
[[Category:2016 films]] | [[Category:2016 films]] | ||
[[Category:2010s romantic action films]] | [[Category:2010s romantic action films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian romantic action films]] | [[Category:Indian romantic action films]] | ||
[[Category:Films scored by V. Harikrishna]] | [[Category:Films scored by V. Harikrishna]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:2016 Kannada-language films]] | ||
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| Happy Birthday | |
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| Directed by | Kiran Kumaru |
| Produced by | Dhanalakshmi Cheluvaraayaswam Bhagya Sukhadhare |
| Written by | Sai Prasad |
| Screenplay by | Sai Prasad |
| Story by | Sai Prasad |
| Starring | Sachin Samskruthy Shenoy |
| Music by | V. Harikrishna |
| Cinematography | Suresh Jayakrishna |
| Edited by | Cheluva Murthy |
Production company | Swarnambika Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 150minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Happy Birthday is a 2016 Indian Kannada language romantic action film written, directed and co-produced by Mahesh Sukhadhare.[1] It stars Sachin, making his debut,[2] and Samskruthy Shenoy in the lead roles[3] along with guest appearances by actors Ambareesh and Srinagar Kitty.[4] The music of the film is composed by V. Harikrishna whilst the cinematography is by Suresh Jayakrishna.
Principal photography for the film began in June 2015 by Sai Prasad and the shooting was held around Mandya district.[5][6]
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Sachin
- Samskruthy Shenoy as Anjali
- Achyuth Kumar
- Ravi Kale
- Ninasam Ashwath
- Prashanth Siddi
- Rajesh Nataranga
- Aruna Balraj
- Ashwini
- Sadhu Kokila
- Chikkanna
- Bullet Prakash
- H. G. Dattatreya
- Sanjay
- Harish Jayakrishna
- B Shilpa
- Disha Gowda
- Neethushree
- Ambareesh in a guest appearance
- Srinagar Kitty in a guest appearance
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
| Happy Birthday | |
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| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 23 July 2016[7] |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Label | D-Beats |
| Producer | V. Harikrishna |
V. Harikrishna has composed the film's background score and music for its soundtrack. The audio was officially launched by actor Yash.[8] The event was attended by many celebrities from the cinema industry and political parties. It was held on 23 July 2016 at Sir M. Vishweshwaraiah grounds in Mandya.
| Tracklist | |||||||||
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| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length | ||||||
| 1. | "Hogume Hogume" | Naveen Sajju | |||||||
| 2. | "Prathi Mounavu" | Sonu Nigam | |||||||
| 3. | "Kaagegyaak Kankappu" | Vijay Prakash | |||||||
| 4. | "Neenagi Helalilla" | Vani Harikrishna | |||||||
| 5. | "Yen Varase" | Vani Harikrishna | |||||||
Reception[edit | edit source]
Critical response[edit | edit source]
Shyam Prasad S of Bangalore Mirror scored the film at 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "At least two songs are blockbuster material. Aerial shots stop being impressive after a point due to excessive use of drones. The phrase, Happy Birthday, has a completely different meaning in some parts of rural Karnataka. If you don’t know what it is and are curious, the film may well provide you with more than the entertainment you asked for."[9] Sunayana Suresh of The Times of India scored the film at 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "One of the highlights of the film is the Hogume song, which lingers on even after you've left the cinema hall. This film will work for audience that love their masala fare, replete with action, unpalatable comedy, romance and a fair share of melodrama too."[10]The Hindu wrote "The dialogues are set in the dialect of the region. With a stiff body language, Sachin can barely act or emote. Samskruthi saves the film partially with her performance. Achyuth Kumar and Rajesh Nataranga do what they can within their roles."[11]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "PIn Conversation: Mahesh Sukhadhare speaks about his upcoming film Happy Birthday". Deccan Chronicle. 25 August 2016.
- ↑ "Cheluvarayaswamy's Son to Debut in Happy Birthday". Chitraloka. June 2015.
- ↑ "Happy Birthday Heroine Samskruti Shenoy". Chitraloka.
- ↑ "Ambareesh and Srinagara Kitty in special appearances". YTalkies.
- ↑ "Sachin Starrer Happy Birthday Launched". Chitraloka. 13 June 2015.
- ↑ "Happy Birthday on floor". Indiaglitz. 13 June 2015.
- ↑ "Happy Birthday Audio Releasing on July 23rd". Chitraloka. 16 July 2016.
- ↑ "Yash Releases Happy Birthday Songs". Chitraloka. 25 July 2015.
- ↑ "MOVIE REVIEW: HAPPY BIRTHDAY". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 26 August 2016.
- ↑ "HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOVIE REVIEW". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
- ↑ "'Happy Birthday' review: An excuse for a launch". The Hindu. 27 August 2016. Retrieved 27 August 2016.