''Bhupathi'' ( kn, ಭೂಪತಿ) is a 2007 Kannada

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film directed and written by S. Govinda. The film stars Darshan and

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whilst

K. S. Ashwath Karaganahalli Subbaraya Ashwathanarayana (25 March 1925 – 18 January 2010) was an Indian veteran actor who appeared in Kannada films He appeared in over 370 films during his five-decade-long career. His only memorial in the whole of Karnata ...

and

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play other pivotal roles. The film featured an original score and soundtrack composed by

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Cast

* Darshan as Bhupathi *

as Aisiri *

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as Aravind Ram *

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Soundtrack

The music was composed by

Release

Critical reception

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rated the film 3/5 and noted "Harikrishna the hot sensation of Kannada music has delivered hits in two among five songs and the background score is impressive. Cinematography in the interiors is not taken care very well. On the whole, a not-to-miss film for Darshan fans". B S Srivani, reviewing for

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, says "Watching veteran actor Ashwath is heartwarming as you witness the effort put in by this stalwart in delivering each dialogue the correct way. Sumalatha exudes calm dignity to her brief role. One wonders why Mukesh Rishi was summoned to do a poorly etched CM’s role. Shireen is there to provide the oomph. Darshan fans maybe a little disappointed though". R G Vijayasarathy reviewing for

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rated the film 2 out of 5 stars, "Bhoopathy is average fare and may appeal only to die hard Darshan fans".

References

External links

* 2007 films 2000s Kannada-language films Indian action thriller films Films scored by V. Harikrishna 2007 action thriller films {{2000s-Kannada-film-stub