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Ravi Basrur
Ravi Basrur is an Indian music composer, sound designer, lyricist and director who made his debut in the Kannada film industry in 2014. Career He debuted by scoring music for the film ''Ugramm''. Following his debut, Basrur composed music for films such as '' Ekka Saka'' (2015), '' Just Maduveli'' (2015), '' Karvva'' (2016), '' K.G.F: Chapter 1'' (2018) and '' K.G.F: Chapter 2'' (2022). Ravi's first release as a music director was ''Ugramm'' (2014), for which he won the Zee Music Award and the KIMA International Award for Best Background Score. He was also nominated for a Filmfare Awards South award for Best Music Director for this film. He won the 'Best Playback singer' for ''Anjaniputra'' (2018) at SIIMA. Basrur directed the films ''Gargar Mandala'' (2014) and ''Bilinder'' (2016). Early life He is a native of Kundapura Kundapur, also called Kundapura, is a coastal town situated in the Udupi district of the state of Karnataka, India. This town was known as Coond ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Basrur
Basrur / Basroor is a village in Kundapura ''taluk'' in Udupi district of Karnataka. Historically Basrur was also called Barcelor, Barcelore, Barcalor, Basnur, Bares, Abu-Sarur and Barsellor. History Basrur, once called Vasupura, is a historic port town on the banks of the Varahi River on the Kanara coast in Karnataka, India. For much of the sixteenth century and the first half of the seventeenth century, it was the rice port ''par excellence'' on that coast. The port was used by traders of several foreign countries mainly to cater for the needs of Keladi Samsthana, which was near Shimoga. The town had several streets, each specifically housing communities like traders, artisans, dancers, weavers etc. It was also famous for communities who were experts in singing and dancing, which art is forgotten and no longer exists. The town has become a small obscure village and the trade no longer exists. In his travel account Moroccan Traveller Ibn Batuta (Abu Abdullah Mohammed (1304–1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SIIMA
South Indian International Movie Awards, also known as the SIIMA Awards, rewards the artistic and technical achievements of the South Indian film industry. It was launched in 2012 by Vishnu Vardhan Induri and Brinda Prasad Adusimilli to appreciate film makers from across the South Indian film industries: Tamil cinema, Telugu cinema, Kannada cinema, and Malayalam cinema, and provide a platform to promote South Indian films in international markets. History The ceremony was instituted in 2012 by Vishnu Vardhan Induri, the founder of Celebrity Cricket League. Adusumilli Brinda Prasad is the chairperson of SIIMA. The Awards are presented in separate parts on two different days. On the first day the most promising upcoming South Indian film artistes are honoured at the Generation Next Awards, while the second day is reserved for the main SIIMA Awards. The Award nominees are selected by a jury of senior artistes and professionals and voted for by public polling. The first SIIMA ceremo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marshal (2019 Film)
''Marshal'' is a 2019 Indian Telugu-language medical thriller film directed by Jai Raaja Singh. The film stars Srikanth, Abhay Adaka, and Megha Chowdhury. Plot Abhi, a medical salesman, is a big fan of "Super Star" Sivaji, to the chagrin of his family, friends, and co-workers. Despite his efforts, he is unable to take a selfie with his favorite film actor. Meanwhile, Megha, a journalist, exposes a hospital that is severely underpaying and mistreating surrogate mothers and charging high prices to couples who wish to have children through surrogacy. In addition, there are some criminals kidnapping women for mysterious medical experiments ending in failure and death. One day, Abhi is promoted and becomes an area manager, and is charged with distributing beauty pills to the contestants of a beauty pageant. On his way, he and the original gang notice another set of kidnappers abducting Megha. Despite help from his father, a police officer, the culprits escape. At the pageant, Abhi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bazaar (2019 Film)
''Bazaar'' () is an Indian Kannada action crime film directed by Suni and produced by Thimmegowda under Bharathi Film Productions banner. The film stars Dhanveer Gowda, a debutant and Aditi Prabhudeva in the lead roles along with Sadhu Kokila, Sharath Lohitashwa and Aruna Balaraj in the supporting roles. The film's plot deals with the gambling process involved in the pigeon racing. The film is shot in the real locations across Bengaluru, Mysore and Tumkur where the pigeon races are actually held. The technical crew members for the film include Ravi Basrur as the music composer, Santhosh Rai Pathaje as the cinematographer, Abhishek. M as the editor. Initially planned to release on the Sankranthi festival day, the makers postponed the release to 1 February 2019. Plot Kalki always dreams of being a pigeon racer. He falls in love with Pari. Pari works as a fashion designer hailing from a middle-class family. Kalki is from a gangster family. How does their life change when both ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samhaara
() is a 2018 Indian Kannada-language romantic action thriller film directed by Guru Deshpande. It stars Chiranjeevi Sarja, Hariprriya, Kavya Shetty, Bala Rajwadi and Chikkanna. The score and soundtrack for the film is by Ravi Basrur and the cinematography is by Jagadish Wali. The film is a remake of Tamil film (2017) directed by Rohin Venkatesan. Launched on 29 April 2017, the principal photography of the film began in May 2017. The film's summary was announced to be a revenge drama where Sarja plays two different roles, one of which is a born-blind chef who owns a restaurant. The film was shot majorly in Mangaluru and nearby coastal regions. Plot Srishaila is a well-known blind chef and the owner of a popular restaurant in Bangalore. One night, Nandini visits his restaurant asking for leftover food for the homeless. Srishaila helps her and eventually falls in love with her daily visits. Meanwhile, Srishalia's close friend, Janaki approaches his parents and reveals her in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhootayyana Mommaga Ayyu
''Bhootayyana Mommaga Ayyu'' () is a 2018 Indian Kannada-language comedy film written and directed by Nagaraj Peenya. Produced by R. Varaprasad Shetty under the banner of Sri Vaishnavi Cine Creations, the film released across Karnataka state on 4 May 2018. Starring Chikkanna as Ayyu, the film also features Bullet Prakash, Sruthi Hariharan, Prashanth Siddhi and Tabla Nani in principal roles. The film marks the 1000th acting assignment of the comedy actor Honnavalli Krishna. The film score and soundtrack is composed by Ravi Basrur and the cinematography is by Nandakumar. Although the title is borrowed from the 1974 film '' Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu'' directed by Siddalingaiah, the film's plot makes no connection with it. Actor Lokesh's son Srujan Lokesh was hired as a narrator for this film. Upon release, the film met with negative response from the critics. Cast * Chikkanna as Ayyu * Sruthi Hariharan as Sruthi * Tabla Nani * Bullet Prakash * P. Ravishankar * Prashanth Siddi * R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vaira (film)
''Vaira'' is a 2017 suspense thriller film that was written and directed by Navarasan, who also starred alongside Priyanka Malnad and Tabla Nani. The music was scored by Ravi Basrur and the cinematographer was Naveen, with editing by Mahesh Reddy. Plot The story revolves around the assignment of a fashion photographer who travels to Madikeri, there he meets a local girl, and falls in love with her. The investigation also leads to a haunted house. However, during his stay at Madikeri, he encounters a series of supernatural incidents and attempts to solve the mystery around them. The film is said to be inspired by real life incidents. Cast * Navarasan * Priyanka Malnad * Tabla Nani * Priyanka * Kempegowda Soundtrack The music is scored by Ravi Basrur. The soundtrack was released on 9 August 2017, and featured 2 tracks. The lyrics were written by Kinnal. Reception ''The Times of India ''The Times of India'', also known by its abbreviation ''TOI'', is an Indian English- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mufti (film)
''Mufti'' () is a 2017 Indian Kannada-language neo-noir action thriller film directed by Narthan, making his debut, and produced by Jayanna Combines. The film tells the story of a police officer, played by Sriimurali, who tracks down and confronts an underworld boss, played by Shiva Rajkumar. Production started in July 2016, and the film was released on 1 December 2017. The film received positive response from critics. The film was declared blockbuster at the box office and was one of the highest-grossing movies in Shivarajkumar's career. The film is being remade in Tamil as '' Pathu Thala'' starring Silambarasan and Gautham Karthik. Plot Gana is a undercover cop who disguise himself as an assassin works at the ''Mangalore Port'' area crime syndicate for 2 years and assigned to work for Bhairathi Ranagal in Ronapura, Gana arrives at Ronapura under the commissioner's orders that his identity should not be known to anyone. Gana arrives in Ronapura where he is received by Vishnu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anjani Putra
''Anjani Putra'' () is an Indian Kannada-language action film directed by A. Harsha and produced by M. N. Kumar. The film features Puneeth Rajkumar and Rashmika Mandanna in lead roles while Ramya Krishna, Mukesh Tiwari, P. Ravi Shankar and Chikkanna play supporting roles. Ravi Basrur composed the soundtrack and film score for the film, while cinematography and editing were handled by Swamy J. and Deepu S. Kumar respectively. The film was a remake of director Hari's Tamil film ''Poojai'' (2014). The film was officially launched on 6 February 2017, and principal photography began a week later. The film's trailer was launched on 24 November 2017 along with an audio launch held by Puneeth Rajkumar owned PRK Audio company. The film was released on 21 December 2017 across Karnataka and received mixed reviews from critics. It completed 50 days run and was declared ''Blockbuster'' at the box office. Plot Viraj aka Raj is Nelamangala-based moneylender and also the heir to the Raj Gr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plus (film)
''Plus'' ( kan, ಪ್ಲಸ್), also known as ''+'', is a 2015 Indian Kannada-language suspense drama science-fiction film directed by Gadda Viji and co-produced by Yogaraj Bhat. It stars Anant Nag as the lead protagonist with an image makeover. The supporting cast features Sudharani, Shalini Vadnikatti, P. Ravi Shankar and Chetan Chandra. Shruthi Hariharan appears in a song sequence. Based on the theme of 'good over evil', the plot of the film revolves around the life of a businessman trying to save himself being attacked by goons on bringing three persons all suffering from different psychological disorders together. The soundtrack was composed by Bharath B. J., who collaborated with Ravi Basrur to score the background music. After a lot of hype surrounding the makers' innovative marketing strategy around Ananth Nag's new look; Upon theatrical release on 16 October 2015, the film was panned by critics for being complicated and ambiguous. Cast * Anant Nag as Jaii * Chetan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mrugashira
''Mrugashira'' ( kn, ಮೃಗಶಿರ) is a 2015 Indian Kannada-language film directed by Srivatsa, starring Prajwal Devaraj, Manasa Himavarsha, Ananth Nag, Tabla Nani, Pannaga Bharana and Sadhu Kokila in lead roles. Cast * Prajwal Devaraj * Manasa Himavarsha * Ananth Nag * Avinash * Tabla Nani * Pannaga Bharana * Sadhu Kokila Soundtrack Reception Critical response The Hindu wrote "Ananth Nag plays the role of an ancestral priest featuring predominantly in a cameo song at the beginning of the film. However, the song too is rather ludicrous for its use of background dancers dressed as several Hanumans. Sadhu Kokila is introduced in the film apparently for comic relief, but his jokes about how he got a transgender pregnant are cringe-worthy and offensive. Mrugashira is bizarre to say the least". ''The Times of India'' scored the film at 2 out of 5 stars and says "Ananth Nag and Avinash have limited roles and do justice to what's offered to them. What is commendable in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
