| Veeram | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Khadar Kumar S |
| Produced by | Shashidhar K M |
| Starring | Prajwal Devraj Rachita Ram Srinagar Kitty Shishya Deepak |
| Music by | J. Anoop Seelin |
| Cinematography | Lavith |
| Edited by | Ravichandran |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Veeram (transl. Valour) is a 2023 Indian Kannada-language action drama film written and directed by Khadar Kumar S and produced by Shashidhar K M under Shashidhar Studios. It stars Prajwal Devraj, Rachita Ram, Srinagar Kitty and Shishya Deepak. The film was released theatrically on 7 April 2023.[1]
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Prajwal Devraj as Veeru
- Rachita Ram as Dhatri
- Srinagar Kitty as Narasimha
- Shishya Deepak as Deva's son Jeda
- Bala Rajwadi as Deva
- Achyuth Kumar as Sadashiva
- Shruthi as Saraswathi
- Swathi
- Mico Nagaraj as Govinda
- Prashanth Natana
- Hanumanthe Gowda
- Joe Simon
- V Nagendra Prasad
- Girish Shivanna
Production[edit | edit source]
Development[edit | edit source]
On 18 September 2019, on the occasion of actor Darshan took to his social media accounts and shared the poster of the film.[2]
Casting[edit | edit source]
In September 2019, Khadar Kumar S finalized the cast. prajwal and Rachita. Rachita Ram was paired opposite Prajwal in the role of Dhatri.[3] actor Srinagar Kitty playing a vital role. [4] Chirag Jani was roped in to play a pivotal role.[5] Actor Shishya’ Deepak was announced as the film's antagonist in March 2020.[6]
Filming[edit | edit source]
Movie announcement was before Lockdown in India, but the shooting was stopped due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On 11 December 2020, principal photography started.[7] Filming was completed on 20 August 2021.[8]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
| Veeram | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 2023 |
| Recorded | 2022 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 11:25 |
| Language | Kannada |
| Official audio | |
| Veeram - Full Album at YouTube | |
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Artist(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Shiva Shiva" | V Nagendra Prasad | Ananya Bhat | 4:34 |
| 2. | "Mounave Chenna" | Kaviraj | Nihal Tauro | 3:36 |
| 3. | "Hodalo Bittu Hodalo" | V Nagendra Prasad | Supriyaa Ram, J Anoop | 3:55 |
| Total length: | 11:25 | |||
Reception[edit | edit source]
Critical response[edit | edit source]
A. Sharadhaa of The New Indian Express wrote "This film is strictly for those, who wanted to see Prajwal Devaraj in a mass hero avatar, and for those who are still open to watching and enjoying commercial entertainers".[9] Vinay Lokesh from The Times Of India gave 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Director Khadar Kumar fails to strike a gold in his first attempt by taking up a subject which has been tried out umpteen times especially in Sandalwood".[10] Swaroop Kodur of OTT Play says "It is tough to recommend a film that has very little to boast about but should you feel compelled to pay a customary visit to a cinema hall, then you may proceed towards this with caution".[11] A reviewer of Udayavani wrote "Those who want an action packed family drama will like 'Veeram'".[12] Y Maheswara Reddy of Bangalore Mirror says "Had the director avoided one or two action scenes, Veeram would have been a good one for all kinds of audiences".[13]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Prajwal Devaraj's Veeram gets a release date". Cinema Express. 11 March 2023. Archived from the original on 30 July 2023. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
- ↑ "ಪ್ರಜ್ವಲ್ ಹೊಸ ಸಿನಿಮಾ ಟೈಟಲ್ ಲಾಂಚ್ ಮಾಡಿದ ಡಿ ಬಾಸ್; ಚಿತ್ರದ ಟೈಟಲ್ನಲ್ಲೇ ಇದೆ ಖದರ್!". News18 India (in kannada). 18 September 2019. Archived from the original on 31 July 2023. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ↑ "Rachita Ram joins Prajwal Devaraj's Veeram". Cinema Express. 5 November 2019. Archived from the original on 31 July 2023. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; 31 January 2023 suggested (help) - ↑ "Srinagar Kitty to play a prominent role in 'Veeram'". The Times of India. 7 July 2020. Archived from the original on 31 July 2023. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; 10 December 2020 suggested (help) - ↑ "Chirag Jani returns to Sandalwood with Veeram". The Times of India. 19 July 2021. Archived from the original on 31 July 2023. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; 19 July 2021 suggested (help) - ↑ "Deepak returns to silver screen after 15 years". The Times of India. 10 March 2020. Archived from the original on 31 July 2023. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ↑ "Prajwal Devaraj and Rachita Ram starrer Veeram kicks off with a puja". The Times of India. 11 December 2020. Archived from the original on 31 July 2023. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; 1 January 2021 suggested (help) - ↑ "Prajwal Devaraj- Rachita Ram starrer movie Veeram wraps up the shoot". OTT Play. 20 August 2021. Archived from the original on 31 July 2023. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ↑ "'Veeram', a run-of-the-mill actioner, brings back Prajwal Devaraj in a mass avatar". The New Indian Express. 10 April 2023. Archived from the original on 30 July 2023. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; 26 April 2023 suggested (help) - ↑ "Veeram Movie Review: An action entertainer which goes awry". The Times of India. 7 April 2023. Archived from the original on 30 July 2023. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; 29 July 2023 suggested (help) - ↑ "Veeram Kannada film review: Prajwal Devaraj runs riot in this impossible action drama". OTT Play. 12 April 2023. Archived from the original on 30 July 2023. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; 31 May 2023 suggested (help) - ↑ "Veeram movie review: ಫ್ಯಾಮಿಲಿ ಡ್ರಾಮಾದಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾಸ್ ಮಿಂಚು". Udayavani (in kannada). 8 April 2023. Archived from the original on 30 July 2023. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; 22 April 2023 suggested (help)CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ↑ "Veeram Movie Review: If you want some action, you will get it here". Bangalore Mirror. 8 April 2023. Archived from the original on 30 July 2023. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; 11 June 2023 suggested (help)