''Bellary Naga'' is a 2009 Indian

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starring Vishnuvardhan, Manasi and

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. The film is directed by

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and based on the Malayalam language film ''

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'' (2005) starring

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This was the last film of Kannada superstar, Vishnuvardhan released just a couple of months before his death.

Cast

* Vishnuvardhan as Nagamanikya * Mansi Pritam *

as Vishwanath Gowda *

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* Dharma *

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Release

The film was released on 9 October 2009 all over Karnataka. This was the last film of Vishnuvardhan, released just before his death on 30 December 2009. School Master and

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were released posthumously.

Soundtrack

All the songs were composed and scored by L. N. Shastry.

Reception

Critical response

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'' scored the film at 3.5 out of 5 stars and says ". L N Sastry has composed some good numbers. Preethi Vishnuvardhan needs special mention for her excellent costumes. Palaniraj and Pambal Ravi have choreographed some excellent fights." R G Vijayasarathy of ''

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'' scored the film at 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "L N Shashtri's composition of the hip hop song Jagwaare Jaagwaare Jaga and Hait Lagori are good. His background music too is plus point. As always, director Baboo ensures very good technical work. All in all Bellary Naga is a breezy and enjoyable entertainer.

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wrote "Bellary Naga" is a breezy, likeable entertainer. Despite its loudness, the film will be a treat for the class audience because of Vishnu's rocking performance."

References

External links

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