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Makeup
File:Make-up (2002 film).jpg
VCD cover
Directed bySingeetam Srinivasa Rao
Produced byParimala Jaggesh
Jaggesh
Written byNanjunda (dialogues)
Screenplay bySingeetam Srinivasa Rao
Story byGururaj
StarringJaggesh
Laila Patel
Music byJohn
CinematographySrinivas Rap
Edited byS. Manohar
Production
company
Jaggesh Chitra
Release date
  • 8 November 2002 (2002-11-08)
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Makeup is a 2002 Indian Kannada-language comedy film directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao and starring Jaggesh in dual getups and Laila Patel.[1][2] It was released on 8 November 2002.[3] The film is based on 2000 American film Big Momma's House.[4]

Plot[edit | edit source]

To gather important information about a case, Jaggesh, a police officer, disguises himself as an old woman. During his investigation, he falls in love with a woman.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Production[edit | edit source]

The make up for Jaggesh's grandmother getup in the film took four hours to apply.[5][6][7] Newcomer Laila Patel from Mumbai was cast as the heroine.[8][9] The film was produced by Jaggesh and his wife, Parimala, and was written by his son Gururaj.[8][5] Shakti Kapoor, in his Kannada debut, and Jaggesh's son, Yathiraj, play supporting roles.[8][10]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

Debutante John composed the music.[8][11]

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Baa Raja Byandu"Malgudi Subha3:52
2."Dimple Dimple"Nanditha, Rajesh Krishnan3:40
3."Chooste Sumar"Manu3:44
4."Jaka Jaka Janaka"Nanditha, Rajesh Krishnan4:22
5."Bhol Bhol"Rajesh Krishnan4:18

Release and reception[edit | edit source]

A critic from Chitraloka.com gave a favourable review and opined that "Director Singeetham Srinivasarao has shown his diligence and proves that comedy is his hot favorite" and stated that "Jaggesh's effort and his dialogue delivery is a treat to watch".[12] A critic from Viggy opined that "Jaggesh as Doddamma has done an excellent job" and called the film "A sheer pleasure for Jaggesh fans".[13] Srikanth of Deccan Herald noted that the film was inspired from characters in Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) and Avvai Shanmugi (1996), "but with a Jaggesh punch." However, he felt that "Jaggesh has nothing new to offer to his fans except for his new makeup and 'get-up'. However, there are more laughs in the film that he is known to give the audience and his fans. Laila Patel has nothing much to do. Shakti Kapoor disappoints and so is Tennis Krishna".[3]

Box office[edit | edit source]

Despite the positive reviews and a good run at the box office, the film was a box office failure and lost seventy five lakhs due to the film's high budget.[7][8] Jaggesh had to sell his house to compensate for the loss.[14][15] Jaggesh cites the reason for the film's failure is that the film released at the "wrong time".[6] Despite the film's failure, Jaggesh garnered appreciation for his role.[16]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "ಜಗ್ಗೇಶ್ ಹೇಳಿದ ಮೇಕಪ್ ಹಿಂದಿನ ಕಥೆ". Udayavani (in ಕನ್ನಡ). Archived from the original on 20 December 2021. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  2. "ಜಗ್ಗೇಶ್‌ ಹೇಳಿದ ಮೇಕಪ್‌ ಹಿಂದಿನ ಸತ್ಯ". Udayavani (in ಕನ್ನಡ). Archived from the original on 20 December 2021. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Srikanth (10 November 2002). "FILM REVIEWS: Makeup (Kannada)". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 1 February 2003. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
  4. "2002 Year Round Up". Chitraloka.com. 30 December 2002.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  5. 5.0 5.1 "Jaggesh to handle two heroines". The New Indian Express. 18 January 2011. Archived from the original on 20 December 2021. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  6. 6.0 6.1 "'I played the hero'". The Hindu. 13 October 2006. Archived from the original on 20 December 2021. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  7. 7.0 7.1 "ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರಿಗೆ 'ಮೇಕಪ್' ತೋರಿಸೋಕೆ ಹೋಗಿ 75 ಲಕ್ಷ ರೂ. ಕಳೆದುಕೊಂಡಿದ್ದ ನಟ ಜಗ್ಗೇಶ್!". Vijaya Karnataka (in ಕನ್ನಡ). Archived from the original on 20 December 2021. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  8. 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 "Dream project for Jaggesh". Viggy. Archived from the original on 16 February 2020. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  9. "Makeup Heoine [sic] Laila Khan Murdered". Chitraloka. Archived from the original on 20 December 2021. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  10. Srinivasa, Srikanth (11 August 2002). "Jaggesh meets his match in Shakti". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 20 August 2002. Retrieved 6 April 2026.
  11. "Makeup". Gaana. Archived from the original on 27 December 2021. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
  12. "Makeup Movie Review". Chitraloka.com. Archived from the original on 20 December 2021. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  13. "Makeup film review". Viggy. Archived from the original on 20 December 2021. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  14. "Actor Jaggesh had sold his house for 'Make Up'!". Newskarnataka.com. 31 May 2020. Archived from the original on 20 December 2021. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  15. "'ಮೇಕಪ್‌' ಮಾಡಿ ₹35 ಕೋಟಿ ಮೌಲ್ಯದ ಆಸ್ತಿ ಕಳೆದುಕೊಂಡಿದ್ದ ಜಗ್ಗೇಶ್‌!". Prajavani (in ಕನ್ನಡ). 31 May 2020. Archived from the original on 20 December 2021. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  16. "Brotherhood in Gandhinagar". The New Indian Express. 25 November 2009. Archived from the original on 20 December 2021. Retrieved 20 December 2021.

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