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Rangayana Raghu
Kotturu Chikkarangappa Raghunath (born 17 April 1965), known by his screen name Rangayana Raghu, is an Indian film and stage actor, known for his work in Kannada cinema. Portraying mostly comic and negative-shaded characters, he has appeared in over 250 films. Prior to acting in films, he worked as a stage actor with B. V. Karanth's theatre group Rangayana, from 1988 to 1999. He made his debut in films in 1995 with ''Suggi'', which got shelved. Raghu got his major break in films after appearing as an antagonist in ''Dhumm'' (2002). He is best noted for his performance in the 2007 film '' Duniya'' which won him his second Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor. His other notable roles came in ''Cyanide'' (2006), '' Raam'' (2009), '' Olave Mandara'' (2011) and '' Jayammana Maga'' (2013). In 2014, his wife Mangala and he started Sanchari Theatre, a theatre training institute for children. Early life and career Raghu was born as Kotturu Chikkarangappa Raghunath on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ishtakamya
''Ishtakamya'' is a 2016 Kannada romantic comedy film directed by Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar is based on the 1980s novel of the same name written by Dodderi Venkatagiri Rao. The film features Vijay Suriya of ''Agni Sakshi'' fame, Mayuri Kyatari of ''Ashwini Nakshatra'' fame and Kavya Shetty in the lead roles and is releasing on 13 May 2016. Kannada's top film editor Srikanth edited the film. Plot Dr. Aakarsh is a young and aspiring doctor who wants to treat poor people in his village. He is running a hospital which his grandfather has built. He meets with an accident with "Acchari" ( Mayuri Kyatari) and brings her to his hospital. While treating her, he slowly starts falling in love with her. Acchari is impressed by Dr Aakarsh's simplicity and his caring nature. A thick romance seems to develop between the two until they are confronted by Aditi (Kavya Shetty ) who claims to be the wife of Dr. Aakarsh. This shocks Acchari and she demands an explanation from Aakarsh. Aakars ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kannada-language
Kannada (; ಕನ್ನಡ, ), originally romanised Canarese, is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by the people of Karnataka in southwestern India, with minorities in all neighbouring states. It has around 47 million native speakers, and was additionally a second or third language for around 13 million non-native speakers in Karnataka. Kannada was the court language of some of the most powerful dynasties of south and central India, namely the Kadambas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Yadava Dynasty or Seunas, Western Ganga dynasty, Wodeyars of Mysore, Nayakas of Keladi Hoysalas and the Vijayanagara empire. The official and administrative language of the state of Karnataka, it also has scheduled status in India and has been included among the country's designated classical languages.Kuiper (2011), p. 74R Zydenbos in Cushman S, Cavanagh C, Ramazani J, Rouzer P, ''The Princeton Encyclopedia of Poetry and Poetics: Fourth Edition'', p. 767, Princeton University Pre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Omkara (2004 Film)
''Omkara'' is a 2004 Indian Kannada-language crime thriller film starring Upendra and Preeti Jhangiani. The film was written and directed by Shivamani and produced by Company Films under the banner of R. S. Productions and has music by Gurukiran. ''Omkara'' was Upendra's first gangster film and was based on the connection between film industries and the Mumbai underworld mafia. The film got an all-time record opening in its first week however became an above average grosser. Cast * Upendra as Sathya * Preeti Jhangiani as Divya * Rahul Dev as a Mumbai underworld kingpin * Rangayana Raghu as Divya's father * Sadhu Kokila * Bank Janardhan * Bullet Prakash * Vaijanath Biradar * Mimicry Dayanand * Nagashekar * Sadashiva Brahmavar * Adarsha * Vijayasarathi * Shwetha Menon Shwetha Menon is an Indian actress, model and television anchor. She won '' Femina Miss India Asia Pacific 1994''. She has predominantly acted in Malayalam and Hindi language films, besides appearing in a number ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarvabhouma
''Sarvabhouma'' ( kn, ಸಾರ್ವಭೌಮ) is a 2004 Indian Kannada language drama film starring Shiva Rajkumar, Mayuri, Shilpa Anand, Sharath Lohitashwa, Rangayana Raghu and Vikram Ravichandran. It is directed by Mahesh Sukhadhare and music by Hamsalekha. Shivaraj Kumar played the double role, including the lead role. Cast *Shiva Rajkumar as Subhash Chandra / Jeeva *Mayuri as Basanthi * Ohanna Shivanand (credited as Shilpa Shivanand) as Anju, a television journalist * Sumithra as Anju's mother *Sharath Lohitashwa as Wasim Akram, Union Minister of Home Affairs * Sharan *Rangayana Raghu as Jayaraj *Vikram Ravichandran as young Jeeva Soundtrack All songs were written and composed by Hamsalekha Gangaraju (born June 23, 1951), professionally known as Hamsalekha, is an Indian film composer and a songwriter who works in South Indian cinema, predominantly in the Kannada film industry since the late 1980s. He is also a screenplay writer, di .... Critical reception ''T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhagawan (2004 Film)
''Bhagawan'' ( kn, ಭಗವಾನ್) is a 2004 Kannada action film directed by H. Vasu and written by Dwarki. The film features Darshan and Anjali(Daisy Bopanna) in the lead roles whilst Bhavana and Sai Kumar play other pivotal roles. The film achieved success and ran 100 days all over Karnataka at few centres. The film featured an original score and soundtrack composed by Rajesh Ramanath. Cast * Darshan as Bhagawan "Bhagi" * Bhavana as Bobby * Daisy Bopanna (credited as Anjali) as Nanditha * Sai Kumar Pudipeddi as Devudu * Rangayana Raghu as Sharath Simha * Babloo Prithviraj * Ayyappa P. Sharma * Bullet Prakash * Bank Janardhan * Jayalakshmi * Sundar Raj Soundtrack The music was composed by Rajesh Ramanath. Reception A critic from ''Sify Sify Technologies Limited (formerly Satyam Infoway) is an Indian information and communications technology company providing end-to-end ICT solutions including telecom services, data center services, cloud & managed servi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sahukara
''Sahukara'' is a 2004 Indian Kannada-language film directed by Om Prakash Rao and produced by K. Manju. It stars V. Ravichandran, Rambha, Shashikumar and Anu Prabhakar. Veteran actor Vishnuvardhan made a special appearance. It was a remake of the Malayalam film ''Thenmavin Kombath'' (1994). The film was released on 24 September 2004 to generally positive reviews from critics, went on to become one of the blockbuster hits of 2004, and successfully screened for about 25 weeks in cinema halls. Cast * V. Ravichandran as Muthu * Vishnuvardhan as Sahukara (Special appearance) * Rambha as Ranganayaki * Shashikumar as Yajamana * Anu Prabhakar * Rangayana Raghu as Jamindar Benkiyappa * Sumithra * Dharma *Jolly Bastin *Junior Narasimharaju *Mandeep Rai *Prakash Shenoy *Sarigama Viji *Bullet Prakash *Tension Nagaraj *Sridhar Raj *Bhanu Prakash *Om Prakash Rao in special appearance *Honnavalli krishna *Mohan Juneja * Tennis Krishna * Ramesh Bhat * Padmini * Ashalatha * S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dharma (2004 Film)
''Dharma'' is a 2004 Indian Kannada-language film written and directed by K. V. Chandrakanth, produced by M. G. Ramamurthy under Vasushree Productions, starring Darshan, Sindhu Menon and Manisha. The film has musical score by Hamsalekha. The film was released on 5 March 2004. Cast Production A new heroine Jennifer credited as Monisha is signed in to play the second heroine. She had worked in a few Tamil films under the pseudonym of Nanditha. K. V. Chandrakanth who worked as an assistant to P. Vasu makes his directional debut. Hamsalekha will score the soundtrack while cinematography is handled by Sundarnath Suvarna. Jai Jagadish, Doddanna, Rangayana Raghu, Harish Rai, Bhagath Bhaagavathar and Ramesh Pandith portray other characters. The film was shot in Mysore, Ooty, Bangalore and Goa. Themes According to writer-director K. V. Chandrakanth, the central character Dharma enacted by Darshan Thoogudeep is an uncultured rowdy. The film marks his transition from a thug to a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ranga SSLC
''Ranga SSLC'' is a 2004 Indian Kannada-language action comedy drama film directed by Yogaraj Bhat and produced by N. Kumar. Music was composed by Sandeep Chowta. It stars Sudeep and Ramya in lead roles. The film was later dubbed into Hindi as ''Ranga Dada'' in 2013. Premise Ranga, a autorickshaw driver, attempts to clear his SSLC exams, but in vain. His ongoing rivalry with Bomb Naga, who thinks that Ranga killed his son, takes a toll on his life. Cast * Sudeep as Ranga * Ramya as Padma * Daisy Bopanna as Sanjana * Rangayana Raghu as Kunta Naga * Bank Janardhan * Umashree * Vijay * Maina Chandru * Nagashekar Soundtrack The music is scored by Sandeep Chowta and was well received. All the songs' lyrics were written by V. Nagendra Prasad. Awards Karnataka State Film Awards Karnataka State Film Awards are the most notable and prestigious film awards given for Kannada film industry in Karnataka, India. These are considered the highest awards for Kannada language ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mani (Kannada Film)
''Mani'' is a 2003 Indian Kannada-language romance film written and directed by debutant Yograj Bhat. It features Mayur Patel and Radhika in the lead roles. The supporting cast includes Umashree, Kashi, Avinash, Rangayana Raghu and Karisubbu. The Film score, score for the film is by Rajesh Ramanath and soundtrack for the film is by Raja. The film was dubbed in Tamil as ''Sollattuma''. Cast * Mayur Patel as Kummi * Radhika as Mani * Umashree Umashree (born 10 May 1957) is an Indian actress and politician. She is known for her portrayal of film roles spoken in the Kannada language (over 400), particularly comic roles. She received National Film Award for Best Actress for her role a ... as Shantakka * Kashi as Dasanna * Avinash * Rangayana Raghu as Chami * Karisubbu * Anand * Nagashekar * Myna Chandru * Renuka Prasad * Joe Simon * Karthik Sharma Production Umashree played a prostitute while Radhika played her daughter. Soundtrack The film's background score is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 Urvashi in the lead roles. This is the second film in the ''Saar'' series directed by Babu and was released on 28 December 2001 and received generally positive reviews from the critics and turned out to be a box office hit. It completed a 100-day run in theatres. The film was remade in Telugu as ''Sandade Sandadi'' (2002), in Hindi as ''Shaadi No. 1'' (2005) and in Bengali (Bangladesh) as ''Tomakei Khujchi'' (2008). Plot Three friends; Rammi, Nani and Moni, vexed with their wives Urvashi, Prema and Tara decide to take a mass suicide. But they end up saving a businessman who was also attempting suicide. These men help Chandru in straightening out his business and earn a good salary to support their families. But they suffer from an after marriage ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga
''Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga'' () is a 1998 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed and written by Rajendra Singh Babu. It features Shiva Rajkumar and Ramesh Aravind along with Vijayalakshmi and Shilpa in other pivotal roles. The film won several laurels and awards upon release including the Karnataka State Film Awards. The film featured an original score and soundtrack composed and written by V. Manohar. Lokesh's character was inspired by Dashrath Manjhi, who cut a rocky hill for 22 years to build a road in memory of his dead wife. However, in the film, instead of building a road through a mountain, the character dismantles a mountain piece-by-piece to build a dam. Cast * Shiva Rajkumar as Karna * Ramesh Aravind as Bharath Kumar * Vijayalakshmi as Sapna Sagar * Shilpa as Nilambika *Sabyasachi Chakrabarty as Channabasappa * Lokesh as Kallanna * Rangayana Raghu as Patil * Girija Lokesh as a villager * Shankar Ashwath as Gurubasya * Karibasavaiah as villager * M. V. V ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tulu Cinema
Tulu cinema, also known as Coastalwood, is a part of Indian cinema. The Tulu film industry produces five to seven films annually. The first Tulu film was ''Enna Thangadi'' released in 1971. Usually, earlier, these films were released in theatres across the Tulu Nadu region. But currently the Tulu film industry has grown to such an extent that films are being released simultaneously in Mangalore, Udupi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Gulf countries. The critically acclaimed Tulu film '' Suddha'' won the award for the best Indian Film at the Osian's Cinefan Festival of Asian and Arab Cinema held in New Delhi in 2006. In 2011, the Tulu film Industry got a second lease of life with the release of the film ''Oriyardori Asal''. The film turned out to be the biggest hit in Tulu film history to date. '' Chaali Polilu'' is the longest running film in Tulu film industry. This movie is the highest-grossing film in the Tulu film industry. It has successfully completed 470 days at PVR Cinemas in Mang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
