Rajahamsa is a 2017 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed by Jadesh Kumar Hampi. The film stars Gowrishankar SRG and Ranjani Raghavan in the lead roles. It marked Gowrishankar SRG's second film as a lead actor in Kannada cinema. The film was released on 8 September 2017.[1]
Plot[edit | edit source]
Raj a wealthy and carefree city boy. He discovers a diary belonging to a dead man falls in love with Hamsa through her writings and pursues her leading to family challenges and a rural-based romance.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Gowrishankar SRG as Raj
- Ranjani Raghavan as Hamsakshi
- Sridhar as Raj's father
- B. C. Patil
- Yamuna
- Tabla Nani
- Raju Talikote
- Bullet Prakash
Production[edit | edit source]
The film was produced under the banner of Janamana Cinemas. Aroor Sudhakar handled the cinematography, while Joshua Sridhar composed the music. The film was shot in Bengaluru and Thirthahalli.[2]
Release[edit | edit source]
Rajahamsa was released theatrically on 8 September 2017.[3]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The soundtrack was composed by Joshua Sridhar, with lyrics written by Dhananjaya Didaga. The album was released under the Alpha Digitech label.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Janaganamana" | Raghu Dixit | 4:32 |
| 2. | "Baramma Baare" | Chandan Shetty | 4:27 |
| 3. | "Mula Mula" | Haricharan | 3:54 |
| 4. | "Pi Pi Pi" | Santosh Hariharan, Srinivas | 4:27 |
| 5. | "Budubuduke" | Srinivas | 4:44 |
| 6. | "Ee Banavara" | Santosh Venky, Anuradha Bhat | 3:55 |
| Total length: | 25:59 | ||
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Although the film did not achieve major commercial success, Gowrishankar SRG later described it as an important milestone in his acting career.[4] In a 2024 interview before the release of Kerebete, he said that his experience with Rajahamsa motivated him to continue despite setbacks and inspired his return as an actor and producer.[5] The release of Kerebete also renewed media attention on Gowrishankar's earlier work, including Rajahamsa.[6]
Reception[edit | edit source]
S. Sunayana of The Times of India rated the film 2 out of 5 stars. She wrote that the film begins on a promising note with its family-oriented premise but ultimately suffers from an inconsistent screenplay and narration that fail to maintain audience engagement, despite decent performances from the cast.[7] A mixed review by A Sharadhaa for Cinema Express found the film enjoyable despite excessive dialogues and poor editing.[8] The film was also reviewed in the Bangalore Mirror.[9]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Rajahamsa will be a family entertainer: Gowrishikar". The New Indian Express.
- ↑ "Rajahamsa – ರಾಜಹಂಸ (2017)". Kannada Movies Info.
- ↑ "Rajahamsa". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 June 2026.
- ↑ "It's wonderful to witness indigenous tales showcased through cinema: Kannada actor Dhananjaya". The New Indian Express.
- ↑ "I wish to get my breakthrough with Kerebete: Gowrishankar". The New Indian Express.
- ↑ "Kannada actor Gowrishankar's next to feature Malnad's traditional folk sport Kere Bete". The South First.
- ↑ Sunayana, S. "Rajahamsa Movie Review". The Times of India.
- ↑ Sharadhaa, A. "Rajahamsa: Different kind of family drama, a one-time watch". Cinema Express.
- ↑ Prasad, Shyam. "Rajahamsa movie review: Old world charm". Bangalore Mirror.