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Om Prakash Rao
Om Prakash Rao is an Indian film director, screenwriter, film producer and actor who primarily works in Kannada film industry. He has, till date, directed about 47 films in Kannada language. Career Om Prakash Rao's successful films such as Lockup Death (1996), Simhada Mari (1997), AK-47 (1999), Huchha and Kalasipalya Kalasipalya is a locality in the central part of Bangalore, Karnataka, India, and one of the older and most congested places in the city. The locality is home to landmarks such as Bangalore Fort and Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace. The area is know ... (2004) have been huge blockbusters in Kannada cinema. Controversies Omprakash Rao was beaten up in Srirangapattina. The filmmaker, who was revealed as a director who took advantages of all actresses sexually, was said to have been physically abused for all his wrongdoings. The director couldn't even complete the shooting of his ongoing film. The film was said to have been stalled by angry people. Om Prakash Rao wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Film Director
A film director controls a film's artistic and dramatic aspects and visualizes the screenplay (or script) while guiding the film crew and actors in the fulfilment of that vision. The director has a key role in choosing the cast members, production design and all the creative aspects of filmmaking. The film director gives direction to the cast and crew and creates an overall vision through which a film eventually becomes realized or noticed. Directors need to be able to mediate differences in creative visions and stay within the budget. There are many pathways to becoming a film director. Some film directors started as screenwriters, cinematographers, producers, film editors or actors. Other film directors have attended a film school. Directors use different approaches. Some outline a general plotline and let the actors improvise dialogue, while others control every aspect and demand that the actors and crew follow instructions precisely. Some directors also write thei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vande Matharam (2001 Film)
''Vande Matharam'' () is a 2001 Kannada-language film directed Om Prakash and written by J. K. Bharavi. It stars Vijayashanti and Ambareesh. Deva composed the music for the film. Cast ;Members of Citizen rights council Production The film was planned to be shot in Kannada, Telugu, and Tamil, but the film was later made only in Kannada with a Telugu dubbed version. Soundtrack Soundtrack was composed by Deva. *"No Problem" - Srinivas, Krishnaraj, Swarnalatha *"Sandal Wood Huduga" - P. Unnikrishnan Parakkal Unnikrishnan (born 9 July 1966) is an Indian Carnatic vocalist and playback singer. Early life and background Unnikrishnan was born to K. Radhakrishnan and Dr. Harini Radhakrishnan in Palakkad, Kerala. The family home, Kesari Kutee ..., Swarnalatha *"Ma Thujhe Salam" - Gangadhar, Krishnaraj *"Hindusthana Gottheno" - SPB *"Thayya Thakka Tha" - Krishnaraj, Unnikrishnan, Anuradha Sriram *"Bisi Nettharu" - K. S. Chithra Release and reception The film release ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shiva (2012 Film)
''Shiva'' is a 2012 Kannada action film starring Shiva Rajkumar directed by Om Prakash Rao and produced by K. P. Srikanth under Company films banner. The film also stars Ragini Dwivedi in the female lead role. This venture marks the 101 feature film for the actor Shiva Rajkumar. Plot In Bangalore, Rajendra is a kind-hearted jockey in Turf Club, who is accused of cheating as his horse was drugged during the race. With the help of his best friend and investigative reporter David D'Souza, he learns that Panduranga Shetty, Mastaan and Aadikeshava, who are corporate businessmen as well as good friends are responsible for the incident, as Rajendra refuses to lose the race for their selfishness. Before submitting the evidence, Shetty, Aadikeshava and Mastaan barge at David's house where they kill David, along with his wife, and are buried in a coffin with only David's daughter Julie, being the lone survivor. Years later, Aadikeshava and Shetty became rivals due to a misunderstandin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bheema Theeradalli
Bheema Theeradalli is a 2012 Kannada biopic action film directed by Om Prakash Rao and produced-shot by cinematographer Anaji Nagaraj. The film stars Duniya Vijay and Pranitha Subhash. Controversial Excise minister in the State Cabinet of Karnataka Renukacharya makes his acting debut in a special appearance role. Composer Abhiman Roy has composed the score and soundtrack. Duniya Vijay plays a role who is a Dalit warrior (Chandappa Harijan). The film released across the cinema halls on 6 April 2012. The story is based on the life and times of Chandappa Harijana. Production The film's shooting began on the auspicious day of Ugadi in 2011. It is based on the character ‘Chandya’, one of the members of a dreaded gang who adds a human touch to his work. The plot is based on real-life incidents. Actor Vijay of Duniya fame was hired with full swing for the action role. Pranitha, Prajwal Bopaiah, Doddanna, Umasri, Shobharaj are others who make up the cast. Anaji Nagaraj,a reputed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ak56 Film
''AK 56'' is a 2012 Indian Kannada-language action film written and directed by Om Prakash Rao. It was produced by Silver Screen Pictures and released on 10 February 2012. Cast * Siddhanth as Ajay * Sherin * Sumalatha * Sharat Babu * Atul Kulkarni as Saleem * Saurav Lokesh Production Filming Principal photography began on 15 September 2009. The team successfully completed the final schedule at on 29 January 2010. Music Reception Critical response A critic from ''The Times of India'' scored the film at 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "Shirin, with her lively performance, is sure to entertain youngistan. Sumalatha and Sharathbabu are graceful. Music by Abhiman Roy has some foot-tapping numbers". A critic from Deccan Herald wrote "Suchendra Prasad gets to showcase his worth yet again, but only just. Some of the dialogues put the brakes on the thinking processes. But when the viewer can be satisfied with a) the chase scene b) the pleasant songs and c) another close-up ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prince (2011 Film)
''Prince'' is a 2011 Indian Kannada-language action film starring Darshan, Nikita Thukral and Jennifer Kotwal in the lead roles. The film has been directed and written by Om Prakash Rao and produced by Sandesh Nagaraj under Sandesh Combines.The music of the film was composed by V. Harikrishna. The movie is a remake of the 2006 Telugu film ''Shock''. Premise Vishnuvardhan "Vishnu", an advertising professional, sets on a crusade with his journalist friend Preethi, to finish corrupt police officers Hemanth, Abdullah and Siddhanth, who are responsible for framing Vishnu as a naxalite and killing his pregnant wife Anjali. Cast Soundtrack The music was composed by V. Harikrishna and released by Anand Audio Video. Reception Critical response A critic from The Times of India scored the film at 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "While Darshan has done justice to the role, Nikhita, who begins on a glamorous note stirs out a good performance. Venus Murthya's cinematography fails ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sugreeva (film)
Sugreeva ( kn, ಸುಗ್ರೀವ) is a 2010 Indian Kannada language film shot within 18 hours. The film was directed by 10 directors. Shiva Rajkumar acted as the protagonist. The film is a remake of the 2002 American film ''John Q'', which had earlier been remade in Hindi in 2006 as ''Tathastu''. Story The story of the film revolves around a happily married mechanic hijacking a hospital to save his son who is suffering from heart disease. The film is a remake of the American film ''John Q'' starring Denzel Washington. Cast * Shiva Rajkumar as Sugreeva * Yagna Shetty as Pooja * Master Chiranjeevi as Kiran * Harish Raj * Dileep Raj * Sangeeta * Raju Talikote * R.G. Vijayasarathy * Harshika Poonacha * Manjubashini * Neenasam Ashwath * Kote Prabhakar * Anitha Bhat * Achyuth Kumar Production The movie Sugreeva started shooting at 6 a.m. on 11 October 2009 and was completed at 11:55 p.m on 11 October 2009. The crew included: * 10 Directors * 10 Cameraman * 30 Assistant direct ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yodha (2009 Film)
''Yodha'' is a 2009 Indian Kannada-language action film directed by Om Prakash Rao and produced by Rockline Venkatesh. The film stars Darshan, Nikita Thukral and Ashish Vidyarthi in the lead roles. The film is a remake of the Tamil film ''Bose'' (2004), directed by Senthil Kumar and starring Srikanth and Sneha. The film was released on 19 June 2009 across Karnataka cinema halls and got mixed response from critics and audience. However the box office results showed the film to be a success. This was the first film in the combination of Rockline Venkatesh - Darshan. Plot Minister Patil is captured by terrorists, they demand prisoners, but the central government refuses the demand, takes the NSG Commando operation with Capt. Ram in the lead. NSG successfully rescues the minister while in operation one terrorist escaped; the remaining are dead, and 2 commandos sacrificed their lives in the operation. Due to the threat to the life of Minister Patil, Capt. Ram and the team are dep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mandya (film)
''Mandya'' is a 2006 Indian Kannada-language action drama film produced and directed by Om Prakash Rao and written by Purushottam Rao. The film stars Darshan, Radhika and Rakshita in the lead roles. The film is a remake of Telugu film ''Samba'' (2004). Cast * Darshan as Ganesh alias Eshwar * Rakshita as Paaru * Diganth * Radhika as Ganga * Swasthik Shankar * Dharma * Ravi Chetan * Harish Rai * Sadhu Kokila * Anantha Velu * Chitra Shenoy * Malathi Sardeshpande * G. V. Sudhakar * Shobharaj * Amulya Soundtrack The music of the film was composed by Gurukiran. Reception A critic from ''The Hindu'' wrote that "But in ''Mandya'', he m Prakash Raostaggers continuously and loses grip of the storyline. Thus he remains a stranger to both what he wants to convey and what he conveys". A critic from ''Rediff.com Rediff.com (stylized as ''rediff.com'') is an Indian news, information, entertainment and shopping web portal. It was founded in 1996. It is headquartered in Mumbai, with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hubli (film)
''Hubballi'' is a 2006 Kannada-language action thriller film directed by Om Prakash Rao starring Sudeep and Rakshita. Released on 10 November 2006, it features a background score and soundtrack composed by A. R. Hemanth and lyrics by Da Ra Bendre, K. Kalyan and Padma Hemanth. Sai Entertainment dubbed the film into Hindi as ''Vardee Tujhe Salaam'' in 2008. The film was a box office success. Plot Major Chandrakanth (Ananthavelu) found a man lying by the road when jogging and admitted him to the hospital. It is Sudeep. Sudeep recovers from his injuries. He starts to find about himself with the help of Major's daughter Priya (Rakshitha). A stranger noticed him and shouted, "Are you still alive?" Sudeep chased him to find out, but escapes to Basappa Ullagaddi (Swasthik Shankar) and tells him about it. Police arrest Sudeep and Priya to question them. A police officer comes to the station and notices him, surprisingly salutes him. Sudeep is Ajay Kumar Sarnayak. Ajay Kumar regains hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ayya (Kannada Film)
''Ayya'' is a 2005 Indian Kannada film directed by Om Prakash Rao, starring Darshan Thoogudeep and Rakshitha. Darshan plays the role of a brave police officer prepared to go to any lengths to control crime in the city. The background music and soundtrack have been scored by V. Ravichandran. The movie is loosely based on the 2003 Tamil movie ''Saamy ''Saamy'' ( God) is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language action masala film written and directed by Hari. The film was presented by K. Balachander and produced by Pushpa Kandasamy under banner Kavithalayaa Productions. The film stars Vikram and Trisha ...''. Cast Soundtrack Box office The film enjoyed box office success, with many cinemas running it for over 100 days. Legacy The dialogue "Naan convent alli odi police agiddalla. Corporation school alli odi police aagiddu" (Means, "I have not become a police officer by studying in the convent, I am a police officer who studied in corporation school"), became popular in Karnataka. Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Annavru
''Annavru'' is a 2003 Indian Kannada-language crime drama film directed by Om Prakash Rao for producer M.C. Dyanand, starring Ambareesh and Darshan with Kaniha, Suhasini and Sumihtra in supporting roles. The film is a remake of Mani Ratnam's Tamil film ''Thalapathi''. The film released to positive reviews and was a box office success. Plot Cast * Ambareesh * Darshan as Surya * Kaniha * Sumithra * Suhasini Production Darshan and Ambareesh were to reprise Rajinikanth's and Mammootty's roles from the original, respectively. It is the Kannada debut of Kaniha. The film was initially titled ''Dalapati'' but it was later changed to ''Annavru'' to please Ambareesh's fans. Ambareesh was against the name change because ''Annavru'' was used to refer to Dr. Rajkumar, but the makers of the film were insistent to not change the film back to its old title. He was also unsure if the film would complete shooting due to an incident which took place during the film's shooting. Soun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
