Poojari
Poojari (transl. Priest)[lower-alpha 1] is a 2007 Indian Kannada-language action drama film directed by Sharan and starring Adi Lokesh (in his lead debut) and Neethu.[2][3][4]
| Poojari | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Sharan |
| Produced by | Mohan Kumar Mallikarjun Sharan |
| Written by | Keshav Adhithya (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Sharan |
| Story by | Sharan |
| Starring | Adi Lokesh Neethu |
| Music by | Abhimann Roy |
| Cinematography | S. Chandrashekar |
| Edited by | Baby Nagaraj |
Production company | Friends Movies |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
CastEdit
- Adi Lokesh as Poojari
- Neethu as Priya
- Rangayana Raghu
- Shobaraj
- Ramesh Bhat
- Avinash
- Tulasi
- Chitra Shenoy
ProductionEdit
Adi Lokesh previously starred in Jogi (2005) and made his lead debut with this film.[5] The muhurat of the film was held at Sree Kailasa Vaikunta Mahakshetra Temple in Rajajinagar. Sharan, the producer of this film, also produced Kullara Lok (2002) and Dr. B. R. Ambedkar (2005). Similar to the films Om (1995) and Shastri (2005) where brahmins become villains, in this film the lead character uses a machete despite being a priest.[1]
SoundtrackEdit
The music was composed by Abhimann Roy,[6] and the lyrics were written by Sharan Kumar Kabbur, Kantharaj S, Prashanth and Srinivas. The song "Kannale Nanna Chitra Baredanu" was shot in Bangkok.[5]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Akka Pakka" | Abhimann Roy, Chaitra H. G. | 3:58 |
| 2. | "Ilibyada Maga" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Badri Prasad | 4:59 |
| 3. | "Jama Kotta Thayi" | Vijay Kumar | 4:11 |
| 4. | "Kannale" | Divya Raghavan, Chaitra H. G. | 5:04 |
| 5. | "Kannale (instrumental)" | — | 5:02 |
| 6. | "Kele Thangaali" | Abhimann Roy | 5:04 |
| 7. | "Muddu Muddaada" | Udit Narayan, H. Divya | 5:01 |
| 8. | "Poojaari" | Abhimann Roy, Inchara, H. Divya, Kantha | 4:21 |
| Total length: | 37:40 | ||
Box officeEdit
The film released alongside Arasu (2007) and was a box office failure despite having a large opening.[7] After the film's failure, Adi Lokesh did not star in any film for a year.[5]
NotesEdit
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "ಆದಿ ಲೋಕೇಶ್ ಕೈಗೆ ಮಚ್ಚು... 'ಪೂಜಾರಿ' ಬಂದೇ ಬಿಟ್ಟನಲ್ಲಪ್ಪೋ!". Filmibeat (in ಕನ್ನಡ). 5 April 2006.
- ↑ "What happened to Adi Lokesh of the holy Lokesh?". Global Kannada.
- ↑ Veena. "Neethu Shetty Walks Out From 'Bengaluru Benne Dose'!". Filmibeat.
- ↑ Anien, Tini Sara. "It is the first time I am playing a ghost: Neethu". Deccan Herald.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "'I want to forget Poojari'". The New Indian Express.
- ↑ "Poojari (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Apple Music.
- ↑ "Poojary Review". Filmibeat.