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Guruprasad
Guruprasad is an Indian actor and director in the Kannada film industry. His debut as a director was the 2006 film ''Mata (2006 film), Mata'' which became a cult hit and his second movie as a director is ''Eddelu Manjunatha''. Both the films were received with rave reviews and were considered for many award categories. He is known for portraying satire in a realistic way on the screen. Filmography As a director As an actor As dialogue writer Television Awards * 2010 – Best Director for ''Eddelu Manjunatha'' at the Filmfare Awards References External links * Guruprasad save Rs 2 lakhs by not drinkingGuruprasad-relaunches-directors-special Living people Place of birth unknown Male actors from Bangalore Kannada film directors Male actors in Kannada cinema Filmfare Awards South winners Film directors from Bangalore Kannada screenwriters 21st-century Indian male actors Indian male film actors 1972 births Bigg Boss Kannada contestants {{India-film-directo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bigg Boss Kannada 2
The second season of the Kannada-language version of Indian reality television series ''Bigg Boss'' was telecast on Asianet Suvarna and produced by Endemol India. The show premiered on 29 June 2014 with Sudeep as the host. Among four finalists Akul Balaji emerged as the title winner with maximum votes and performance in house followed by Srujan Lokesh as runner-up, Deepika Kamaiah and Shwetha Chengappa as third and fourth respectively Housemates status Housemates Original entrants #Adi Lokesh, son of late Mysore Lokesh, is known for his villain roles in Kannada film industry. #Akul Balaji is a host of Kannada reality shows, '' Thaka Dhimi Tha Dancing Star'' (2014) being the most recent. Akul Balaji currently the winner of Bigg Boss Kannada Season 2. #Anita Bhat Prabhakar Mandya #Anupama Bhat anchored morning show and ''Kitchen Taare'' on (Udaya TV) and was a contestant in '' Thaka Dhimi Tha Dancing Star''. #Deepika Kamaiah is a Kannada actress notable for a leading role ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eradane Sala
''Eradane Sala'' (English: ''Second Time'') is a 2017 Kannada-language Indian romantic comedy film written and directed by Guruprasad and produced by Yogesh Narayan. It stars Dhananjay and Sangeetha Bhat, in the leading roles, while Lakshmi plays an important supporting role. The soundtrack and score for the film was composed by Anoop Seelin. The film was created in January 2014 and was in development hell for many months. Finally, it was revived in 2016 and the first trailer was released in January 2017. The film was released on 3 March 2017. Cast * Dhananjay * Sangeetha Bhat * Lakshmi * Avinash * Kirik Keerthi * Padmaja Rao Soundtrack Anoop Seelin scored and sung all the songs for the film. Guruprasad Guruprasad is an Indian actor and director in the Kannada film industry. His debut as a director was the 2006 film ''Mata (2006 film), Mata'' which became a cult hit and his second movie as a director is ''Eddelu Manjunatha''. Both the films we ... wrote all the lyric ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Director's Special (film)
''Director's Special'' is a 2013 Indian Kannada-language satire film written and directed by Guruprasad. It stars a debutant Dhananjay along with Rangayana Raghu. Actress Pooja Gandhi made a special appearance in an item song. The storyline of the movie was also found in two more Kannada movies—''Dasavala'' and ''Karodpathi''. It was also reported that the concept of all these films could be traced back to the 1996 Spanish film '' Familia'' in which a lonely rich man hires actors to act as his family members on his birthday. Cast * Rangayana Raghu as Panche Shastry/Ramachandra * Dhananjay as Dhananjaya * Vatsala Mohan as Seethamma * Sumitra Devi as Gayathri * Ram as Hanuma * M. S. Nagaraj Karanth * Sathyanarayana Shastry * S. Keshavamurthy * Krishnappa in a cameo appearance * Pooja Gandhi in a special appearance in a song as "Kannalle Yeshtotthu (Champakali)" * Anoop Seelin in a cameo appearance * Guruprasad in a cameo appearance Production The film was announced by direc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eddelu Manjunatha
''Eddelu Manjunatha'' ( kn, ಎದ್ದೇಳು ಮಂಜುನಾಥ, ''Wake Up Manjunatha'') is a 2009 Indian Kannada language cult black comedy film written and directed by Guruprasad, and produced by journalist and director V. Sanath Kumar. Its stars Jaggesh and Yagna Shetty in the lead roles. Tabla Nani and V. Manohar appear in supporting in roles. At the 2009–10 Karnataka State Film Awards, Guruprasad won the award for Best Screenplay. At the 57th Filmfare Awards South, the film won two awards – Best Director (Guruprasad) and Special Jury Award (Yagna Shetty). Plot This film is about the life and times of a lazy and jobless middle-aged man named Manjunatha ("Manja") who considers his life as an eventual existence rather than a practical, deserving and a capable one. His laziness is portrayed in the film as not a quality but as an ethic imbibed within his general thoughts and notions of the everyday world that surrounds him. Through his formative years, his th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mata (2006 Film)
''Mata'' ( en, Mutt or monastery) is a 2006 Kannada cult black comedy film written and directed by debutant director Guruprasad. It has an ensemble cast starring Jaggesh, Vaijanath Biradar, Mandya Ramesh and others. The director himself had a cameo in the movie. Mata is a black comedy. The movie primarily revolves around the events that occur within a contemporary matha/ mutts, which are revered as one of the most sacred institutions in India. The movie beautifully depicts that enlightenment is only possible if emotions like anger, lust, desire, etc. are overcome. With this movie, Guruprasad rose to fame in the industry. ''Mata'' is 100th movie for Jaggesh and 200th movie for Biradar. After the success of this film, Guruprasad and Jaggesh's combo's next movie ''Eddelu Manjunatha'' had lot of expectations which released in early 2009. Plot The movie starts with a taxi driver Venkatesha (Jaggesh) welcoming Sister Martha (played by Pari) to Bangalore. He needs to drive her to a m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Body God
''Body God'' is a 2022 Indian Kannada-language black comedy film produced and directed by Prabhu Srinivas, starring Manoj Kumaraswamy and Guruprasad with an ensemble supporting cast. Karan B Krupa composed the film's songs and background score. The story is written by Prabhu Srinivas and screenplay by Prabhu Srinivas, Co-director Vyshak, Karundhel Rajesh and Naveen Reddy of '' Akira'' fame. Prashanth Y N, Abhinandan Deshpriya and S.K.S penned the dialogues. Premise Vasu, a middle-class man leading a complicated life, is appointed to look after Puttanna, a paralyzed and arrogant old man. When Puttanna mysteriously dies, Vasu covers the death and convinces everyone that Puttanna is alive. How long will it work? Cast *Manoj Kumaraswamy as Vasu *Guruprasad as Puttanna *Padmaja Rao as Padma *Prabhu Srinivas as Sync Seena *Niranjan as Sub Inspector *Ashwin as Mahesh *Shankar Krishnamurthy as L.K.Balu Production Prabhu Srinivas and Dhananjay were originally supposed to collabo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kushka (film)
''Kushka'' ( ''Biriyani Rice'') is a 2020 Indian Kannada-language drama film, directed and edited by Vikram Yoganand, produced by Prathap Reddy, Madhu Gowda and Kailash Pal under the banner of Smart Screen Productions and PM Productions. The film follows '' Heegondhu Dina'' (2018) and features writer and actor Guruprasad, along with Kailash Pal and Sanjana Anand. The director Yoganand is also credited as cinematographer. The songs are composed by Abhilash Gupta. The film derives its name from the Khuska Rice, which is a popular dish from Southern India. It was theatrically released on 13 March 2020. Movie inspired from '' Snatch'', '' Delhi Belly'', ''Hungama'' films. cryper crime comedy genre which is new in South Indian movies. Cast * Guruprasad * Kailash Pal * Chandu Gowda * Sanjana Anand * Shobraj * Anil Kumar as Google Swamiji * Madhuri Braganza * Arun Kumar. Promotion and release The official teaser Teaser may refer to: * One who teases * Teaser (animal), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whistle (2013 Film)
''Whistle'' is a 2013 Indian Kannada-language horror film starring Chiranjeevi Sarja alongside Pranitha Subhash, and directed by Prashant Raj of ''Love Guru'' fame. The story revolves around an engaged couple, who are chasing their dreams, the first of its kind in the Kannada Film Industry. It is a remake of the 2012 Tamil movie ''Pizza''. Notable directors Guruprasad and Chi. Gurudutt appear as supporting roles in the film. Plot The story begins on a romantic note with Ram, a pizza delivery boy, marrying his girlfriend Anu after she gets pregnant. The story takes a curious turn when Ram, who visits Smitha Bangalow to deliver pizza. The drama which follows in the haunted house is linked to diamonds. Cast * Chiranjeevi Sarja as Ram * Pranitha as Anu * Guruprasad * Chi. Gurudutt * Vijaya Koundinya * Hamsa Gowda * Ravivarma Soundtrack Release ''Whistle'' released on 12 July 2013 all over Karnataka in about 75+ theatres and PVR Cinemas in Delhi, Chennai, Pune, Mumbai a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hudugaru
''Hudugaru'' ( Boys) is a 2011 Kannada-language drama film directed by K. Madesh, starring Puneeth Rajkumar, Srinagar Kitty, Yogesh (actor), Yogesh and Radhika Pandit in the lead roles. The film, which is a remake of the successful 2010 Tamil film ''Naadodigal'', was produced by Parvathamma Rajkumar, with V. Harikrishna having composed the soundtrack and Satya Hegde was the cinematographer. The film released on 5 May 2011 and performed well at the box office similar to Puneeth's previous film ''Jackie (2010 film), Jackie''. The plot focuses on a trio who attempt to unite their friend with his lover against the wishes of all families involved, and at a heavy cost to themselves, only to realize that the lovers separate after a short while. The film earned Puneeth Rajkumar Filmfare and SIIMA Best Actor Award in Kannada. Plot Three youths – Prabhu, Chandru, and Siddesh (Puneeth Rajakumar, Srinagara Kitty and Yogesh respectively) aspiring for government jobs, and to settle in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mylari
''Mylari'' ( kn, ಮೈಲಾರಿ) is a 2010 Kannada film that has Shiva Rajkumar and Sadha in the lead and is directed by R. Chandru of ''Taj Mahal'' (movie) fame. Cast * Shiva Rajkumar as Mylari * Sadha as Anitha * Sanjjanaa Galrani * Rangayana Raghu * Ravi Kale as Jailer * Bullet Prakash * Kuri Prathap * Lakshman Rao * Madhugiri Prakash * Gaurish akki * Mandya Jayaram * Suresh Heblikar * John Kokken * Kote Prabhakar * Dileep Kumar * Umesh Punga * Suchendra Prasad * Suresh Mangalore * Yashas Surya * Vijaya Sarathi * Guru Prasad * Danny Kuttappa * Vidya murthy * Rekha. V. Kumar * Padmaja Rao Soundtrack ''Mylari'' audio released by Anand Audio is set to create a record in the history of Kannada film music. It was first film in 2010 to sell 540 audio CDs and cassettes in the first two days of its release . Reception Critical response R G Vijayasarathy of '' Rediff.com'' scored the film at 3 out of 5 stars and says "This is definitely both Cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kal Manja
''Kal Manja'' is a 2011 India Kannada-language film starring Komal Kumar and Udhayathara in the lead roles alongside Aishwarya Nag. The film is a remake of the Malayalam hit '' Chathikkatha Chanthu''. The film has been directed and written by Ramesh Prabhakaran and produced by Komal's wife Anasuya under his home banner. Emil Mohammed has composed the music. Plot The story revolves around a film unit which help the two estranged lovers unite. Cast * Komal Kumar as Kal Manja * Aishwarya Nag as Indra * Udhayathara as Vasumathi * Guruprasad * Sharan * Thriller Manju * Srinivasa Murthy * Ramesh Bhat * Killer Venkatesh Reception Critical response Shruti Indira Lakshminarayana from ''Rediff.com'' scored the film at 3 out of 5 stars and says "Actresses Udayathara and Aishwarya Nag have significant roles too. Udayathara comes out with a decent performance. Songs by Emil are easy on the ears. One of his compositions goes Komal mastu Kamalu... and we gladly agree. The film comes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karnataka State Film Award For Best Screenplay
Karnataka State Film Award for Best Screenplay is a state film award of the Indian state of Karnataka given during the annual Karnataka State Film Awards. The award honors Kannada language films. Superlative Winners Award winners The first recipient of the award is S. R. Puttanna Kanagal. For six times, multiple writers were awarded for their work in a single film; Shankar Nag and Mariam Jetpurwala for '' Minchina Ota'' (1979), Singeetam Srinivasa Rao and Chi. Udayashankar for '' Bhagyada Lakshmi Baramma'' (1985, first time) and '' Anand'' (1986, second time), S. V. Rajendra Singh Babu and Ramani for ''Kothigalu Saar Kothigalu Kothigalu Saar Kothigalu (Kannada:''ಕೋತಿಗಳು ಸಾರ್ ಕೋತಿಗಳು'') () is a 2001 Indian Kannada comedy film directed by Rajendra Singh Babu. The film stars Ramesh Aravind, S. Narayan, Mohan, Prema, Tara and Urvas ...'' (2001), Prakash and M. S. Abhishek for '' Rishi'' (2004), Shashank and Raghu Kovi for '' Krish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |