Veera Kannadiga
Veera Kannadiga (transl. The Brave Kannadiga) is a 2004 Indian Kannada-language action drama film starring Puneeth Rajkumar and Anita Hassanandani. The film was simultaneously made in Telugu as Andhrawala starring Jr. NTR. The movie was a commercial success.[1][2]
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Directed by | Meher Ramesh |
Written by | Puri Jagannadh |
Produced by | K.S. Rama Rao K. A. Vallabha |
Starring | Puneeth Rajkumar Anitha Hassanandani Reddy |
Music by | Chakri |
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Country | India |
Language | Kannada |
Plot
A man protects a slum and strives to keep its inhabitants safe from negative elements as he aims to avenge his father's death against the criminals who killed him, in which, he eventually succeeds.
Cast
- Puneeth Rajkumar as Munna and Shankar
- Anita Hassanandani as Chitra[2]
- Kaushalya
- Laya
- Sayaji Shinde as Bade Mia
- Riyaz Khan
- Avinash
- Besant Ravi
- Bullet Prakash
Production
Meher Ramesh who assisted Puri Jagannadh made his directorial debut with this film. The film was started on 22 August 2003 and was completed by 25 December.[3]
Soundtrack
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Released | January 2004 | ||||
Studio | Akash Audio | ||||
Genre | Feature film soundtrack | ||||
Producer | Vallabha | ||||
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No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Addadalli Kingu Naanu" | Shankar Mahadevan, Kousalya | |
2. | "Jeeva Kannada Deha Kannada" | Shankar Mahadevan | |
3. | "Mastu Hudugiye" | Chakri, Kausalya | |
4. | "Naire Naire Nai Naire" | Puneeth Rajkumar | |
5. | "Sai Sai Monaleesa" | Ravivarma, Kausalya | |
6. | "Sikku Sikku Sundari" | Chakri, Kausalya |
Reception
Viggy wrote "Veera Kannadiga looks luxurious but for Kannadigas, is nothing but an Andra Meal!".[4] The reviewer for Deccan Herald wrote that Puneeth Rajkumar "in a double role as father and son puts up a convincing show." He concluding writing, "The film’s main focus is on the gallantry of Kannadigas. Music by Chakri will appeal to the youngsters but there are too many songs. The movie will be an enjoyable fare for the lovers of comedy."[5] The movie completed 100 days.[6]
References
- "Veera Kannadiga (2004) | Veera Kannadiga Movie | Veera Kannadiga Kannada Movie Cast & Crew, Release Date, Review, Photos, Videos". FilmiBeat. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
- "Meticulous planning in Sandalwood amazes Anita Hassanandani". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
- "Meher Ramesh - Telugu Cinema interview - Telugu film director".
- "'Veera Kannadiga' - Puri Jagannath's film starring Puneet Rajkumar".
- Prasad, Sujyothi N. (4 January 2004). "Veera Kannadiga - Kannada (Nanda, Nartaki, Balaji)". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 29 June 2004. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
- https://www.chitraloka.com/flash-back/3152-2004-year-round-up.html