''Habba'' () is a 1999 Indian

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-language drama film written and directed by

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. The film has an

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including Vishnuvardhan,

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, Kasthuri and

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. The movie was produced by Bharathi Devi for Chinni Chitra productions. The movie became a blockbuster and ran for more than 25 weeks. The film was remade in Telugu in 2002 as ''Chandravamsam'' starring

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. The movie was loosely based on the

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's exile episode in the

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of ''

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''.

Cast

Awards

;

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1999-00 *

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Soundtrack

The music of the film was composed and lyrics were written by

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. Popular playback singer

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made her entry into film songs with this soundtrack. The song "Habba Habba" is a slightly modified version of the song "Yele Hombisile" which Hamsalekha had composed for the film ''

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''. All the songs in the film become chartbusters.

Remake

The movie is remade in Telugu as ''Chandra Vamsam'' in 2002.

Reception

''The Indian Express'' called the film "a beautiful mansion without proper foundation". ''Deccan Herald'' wrote "this film stands out for its effort to infuse new life into the narration and proceedings."

References

External links

Habba songs
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