Annavru (2003 film)

Annavru
Annavru
	File:Annavru (2003 film).jpg DVD Cover
Directed by	Om Prakash Rao
Produced by	M.C. Dyanand
Written by	Maniratnam
Based on	Thalapathi (Tamil)
Starring	Ambareesh; Darshan; Kanika; Sumitra; Suhasini
Music by	Rajesh Ramanath; K. Kalyan (lyrics)
Cinematography	Anaji Nagaraj
Edited by	S. Manohar
Release date	18 December 2003
Running time	135 min.
Language	Kannada
Budget	Rs 5 Crores

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Annavru is a 2003 Indian Kannada crime drama film directed by Om Prakash Rao for producer M.C. Dyanand, starring Ambareesh, Darshan, Kanika, Suhasini and Sumitra.^[1]^[2] The film is the remake of acclaimed director Mani Ratnam' s Mammootty and Rajinikanth-starrer Tamil blockbuster Thalapathi.^[3]

Plot[edit]

Annavru has the theme which is loosely based on the friendship between Karna and Duryodhana of the Hindu epic, Mahabharata.

Summary[edit]

Darshan, the abandoned child of fourteen-year-old unwed mother Sumitra, is brought up by a generous lady living in the slums. He grows up to become a fearless kind-hearted slum king who fights the injustice that takes place daily. These qualities lead him to cross swords with the local don Ambareesh. One day Ambareesh's friend dies after fatally beaten up by Darshan. This led to a friction between Ambareesh and Darshan. However, when Ambareesh discovers the truth, he helps Darshan's release from jail. Their rule in town gets questioned by a newly appointed collector. Will Ambareesh and Darshan bow in front of the collector takes the film a different turn.

Cast[edit]

Snippets[edit]

Maniratnam wanted Karna' s death and Duryodhana seeking revenge as the climax, but this will kill Rajinikanth's character before the climax. So he altered the script as Duryodhana (Mammootty) getting killed and Karna (Rajinikanth) taking revenge.
In Kannada version Annavru, the climax shows Karna (Darshan) getting killed and Duryodhana (Ambareesh) taking revenge on the killers.

Soundtrack[edit]

Soundtrack was composed by Rajesh Ramnath. Except "Kannadakkage" and "Dindima Dholu" all other tunes were reused from original Tamil film Thalapathi composed by Ilayaraja.

Sl No.	Song	Singers	Lyrics
1	"Kannadakkage Janana"	S. P. Balasubramanyam	K. Kalyan
2	"Nanna Jeevave"	K. S. Chithra	K. Kalyan
3	"Kaveriya Theeradali"	Nanditha	K. Kalyan
4	"Aah Mavina Thopalli"	Rajesh Krishnan, Nanditha	K. Kalyan
5	"Elu Bannadinda"	Badri Prasad, Nagachandrika	K. Kalyan
6	"Dindima Dholu Badi"	Rajesh Krishnan, Hemanth	K. Kalyan
7	"Mallige Maaleya"	Chorus	K. Kalyan

References[edit]

↑ "Annavru-2003 Kannada film-Part 1". youtube. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
↑ "Annavru-2003 Kannada film-Part 2". youtube. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
↑ "Annavru - new name for Kannada film Dalapati". viggy.com. 13 March 2011. Retrieved 27 August 2013.

[1] "Annavru-2003 Kannada film-Part 1". youtube. Retrieved 12 November 2015.

[2] "Annavru-2003 Kannada film-Part 2". youtube. Retrieved 12 November 2015.

[3] "Annavru - new name for Kannada film Dalapati". viggy.com. 13 March 2011. Retrieved 27 August 2013.

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