''Majestic'' is a 2002 Indian

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written and directed by P. N. Satya. The film stars Darshan in the lead role, along with

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and

Jai Jagadish Jai Jagadish (born 29 June 1954) is an Indian actor, director and producer in the Kannada film industry. Starting his career as an actor in '' Phalitamsha'' (1976), he went on to feature in over 300 films as an actor. In 1998, he turned producer ...

in other prominent roles. The film was produced by Ullas Enterprises studio.

Sadhu Kokila Sahaya Sheelan Shadrach (born 24 March 1966) known by his screen name Sadhu Kokila, is an Indian musician, actor, comedian, film director and producer, and an occasional screenwriter and lyricist who works in Kannada cinema. He began his care ...

scored the music. The film was released on February 8, 2002. The film ran successfully for more than 100 days in theatres. It was the first movie for actor Darshan in the male lead. The film was remade in Telugu as ''Charminar''. The film was rereleased on Darshan's birthday (February 16) in 2022.

Synopsis

Daasa is an

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, raised by a corrupt

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, Ranadheera. who becomes a

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when he grows up. His life changes when he falls in love with Kiran, his enemy's daughter, who aids him after her father's truth comes to light and rest of the story forms the plot.

Cast

Production

Darshan, son of veteran actor

Thoogudeepa Srinivas Mysore Srinivas (17 April 1943 – 16 October 1995), known by his stage name Thoogudeepa Srinivas was an Indian actor who appeared in Kannada films and is remembered for his portrayal of negative-shaded characters. He is the father of actor, D ...

made his acting debut with this film. The film is Co-Produced by Ba.Ma. Harish and M.G. Ramamurthy under the banner Ullas Enterprises

Controversies

In March 2017, actor

Kiccha Sudeep Sudeep Sanjeev (born 2 September 1971), also known as Sudeepa, is an Indian actor, director, producer, screenwriter, television presenter and singer, who primarily works in Kannada films. He has also worked in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil films. He ...

claimed that he was instrumental in getting Darshan a chance as actor for the film. But there are controversial split statements given by the two co-producers. Ba.Ma. Harish has agreed with Sudeep's statement, whereas co-producer M.G. Ramamurthy has denied Sudeep's statement.

Music

The music of the film was composed by

and the lyrics were written by

V. Nagendra Prasad V. Nagendra Prasad is a lyricist, composer and director who predominantly works for Kannada Cinema. He has penned more than 3000 songs, particularly for Kannada cinema. Early life He was born on 3 December 1975. He is the elder son to Cou ...

References

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