Lakshmi (2013 film)

Lakshmi
File:Lakshmi movie poster.jpg Official poster
Directed by	Raghava Loki
Produced by	Bhaskar
Written by	Raghava Loki M. S. Ramesh
Starring	Shivarajkumar Priyamani Saloni Aswani Komal Kumar
Music by	Gurukiran
Cinematography	K. S. Chandrashekar
Edited by	K. M. Prakash
Production company	Bharani Minerals
Distributed by	Vajreshwari Combines
Release date	18 January 2013 (2013-01-18)
Country	India
Language	Kannada

Lakshmi is a 2013 Indian Kannada action film directed by Raghava Loki starring Shivarajkumar, Priyamani, Saloni Aswani and Komal Kumar. The film marks Shivarajkumar's 101st venture, and is produced by Bhaskar of Bharani Minerals. Gurukiran is scoring the music and K. S. Chandrashekar is the cinematographer. Stunts are by Thriller Manju.

Plot

Lakshmi Narayan (Shivarajkumar), called Lakshmi, is a CBI officer assigned to check human trafficking and embezzlement. He leads a life that is full of tension but is helped by his dutiful and loving wife Priya (Priyamani). One day Priya goes missing after she comes to know that her husband has secret weapons stashed in their bedroom. Priya becomes an object of suspicion and Lakshmi thinks she has fled with a criminal. Lakshmi's search for Priya takes him to Hong Kong and he does find where Priya is living but doesn't get to meet her. Priya is now part of a terrorist gang, operating from Hong Kong, whose kingpin is played by Ashish Vidyarthi. Lakshmi gets wind of Priya's whereabouts and her involvement with the gang. Does Lakshmi meet Priya and does the couple reunite? This forms the remaining part of the story. The movie ends with Police arresting all the Terrorist supporters.

Cast

• Shivarajkumar as Lakshmi Narayan, a CID Officer
• Priyamani as Priya Lakshmi Narayan
• Saloni Aswani
• Ashish Vidyarthi
• Rangayana Raghu
• Komal Kumar
• Avinash
• Vincent Asokan
• Rukmini
• Dilip Raj
• Ravi Kaale
• Yathiraj
• Mohan Juneja
• Mico Shivu
• Bus Kumar
• Gym Ravi
• Ragini Dwivedi (Item Number "")
• Sakshi Pradhan (Item Number "Lakshmi no one can touch me"

Production

The official announcement for the movie was made on 30 December 2011. Held at Freedom Park in Bangalore, the event was attended by many film personalities. Director Duniya Soori shot the first clap, while Parvathamma Rajkumar, Raghavendra Rajkumar, Shruti among others were present for the event. The first schedule of the film was held, Theschedule was shot entirely Bore at Hong Kong and Macau.

Soundtrack

The soundtrack of the album was released on 11 November 2012.

Lakshmi
Soundtrack album by Gurukiran
Released	11 November 2012
Genre	Feature film soundtrack
Language	Kannada
Label	Saregama Audio

No.	Title	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Come Come"	Udit Narayan, Shamita Malnad
2.	"Naanu Footpathnalli"	Shivarajkumar, Chaitra H. G.
3.	"Neenene Neenene"	Udit Narayan, Anuradha Bhat
4.	"Pussy Cat"	Chaitra H. G.
5.	"Lakshmi No one can Touch"	Sukhwinder Singh

Critical reception

Indiaglitz wrote "Lakshmi' is another film for setting nation free from terrorism. The questioning the film does is appropriate to the detractors of this country. The strong base for this film is excellent screenplay loaded with action and surprises that keeps the audience tight on their seats". CNN-IBN mentioned that it is "tailor-made for Shivakumar fans, but still it has many engaging elements to keep family audience happy". Rediff wrote that "The film has nothing much to offer except some stunning images of Hong Kong. Go for it if you want to see the locales of Hong Kong and its skyline".

External links

• Lakshmi on IMDb