''Madarangi'' is a 2013 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by Mallikarjun Muthalageri, who previously directed ''Auto'' (2009), and starring

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and Naksha Shetty. The film's title is based on a song from '' Milana'' (2007).

Cast

as Manu *

*Naksha Shetty as Deepu *Hanumathe Gowda as Somanna *

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as Shetty *

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as Deepu's father *

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* B. B. Ashok Kumar (cameo appearance)

Soundtrack

The music was composed by J. Anoop Seelin. The song "Darling Darling" became popular before the film released. Arasu Anthare won the

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for the song "Male Haniye".

Box office

The film released on the same day as ''

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'' (2013) and ran for a hundred days. After this film, Krishna added Darling to his stage name.

Reception

A critic from ''

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'' opined that "This “Madarangi” is a fragrant reminder of life’s simple, and sometimes savage, pleasures". A critic from ''

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'' wrote that "Director Mallikrajuna Muthalageri has selected a good story but does not impress either in script or narration".

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