Kirataka

Kirataka is a 2011 Indian Kannada romantic comedy film directed by Pradeep Raj, starring Yash and Oviya in the lead roles. It is the remake of Tamil film, Kalavani (2010).[1] The film was a success at the domestic box-office.[2] This was the 3000th Kannada movie to be released.[3]

Kirataka
Film poster
Directed byPradeep Raj
Produced bySharavana Murthy
Shantha Kumari
Screenplay byPradeep Raj
Based onKalavani
by A. Sarkunam
StarringYash
Oviya
Music byV. Manohar
CinematographyR. Selva
Edited byPalani Vel
Production
company
Amigo Indirajal Movies
Release date
  • 24 June 2011 (2011-06-24)
Running time
161 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Plot

The film is centered around the rivalry between two neighboring villages with rival gangs in both competing in every aspect. Nandisha (Yash), also known as Gooli is a road side romeo with no real direction to his life. He is flanked by his friends who support him in every act. Meanwhile, he falls in love with Nethra (Oviya), a girl studying at a college in the neighboring town. While Nandisha is busy with his love life, one of his friends likes a girl from the neighboring village. To help him in the act, he plans to elope the girl and almost succeeds with his plan, but it is finally disrupted due to a problem in their vehicle. After this the rivalry between the two villages reaches a high with Nethra's brother vowing to avenge the dishonor. The rest of the movie revolves around how Gooly manages to win over Nethra despite the rivalry.

Cast

Soundtrack
Kirataka
Soundtrack album by
V. Manohar
Released9 May 2011
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LanguageKannada
LabelAnand Audio

V. Manohar composed the music of the film and wrote the lyrics for six soundtrack, while the lyrics for the soundtrack "Dhanakku Dandaa" penned by Pradeep Raj. The soundtrack album has seven songs. The song "Dhanakku Dandaa" was notable for, its lyrics had the names of 108 villages of Mandya district, which was the backdrop in which the film was set in.[4]

The soundtrack album was officially released on 9 May 2011 at the Le Méridien hotel in Bangalore.[5]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Dhanakku Dandaa"Pradeep RajV. ManoharHemanth Kumar, Pradeep Raj4:46
2."Kendhaavara Hoove"V. ManoharV. ManoharNakul Abhyankar2:43
3."Dhamma Dhamma"V. ManoharV. ManoharAnuradha Bhat, C. V. Santhosh4:09
4."Dubai Thorsu"V. ManoharV. ManoharChaitra H. G., Tippu3:53
5."Oore Nidire"V. ManoharV. ManoharT. V. Krishna4:01
6."Yaaravi"V. ManoharV. ManoharC. V. Santhosh2:14
7."Kirik Kirik Kiraathaka"V. ManoharV. ManoharBharath, Chaitra H. G.1:47

Critical reception

Kirataka received generally positive from critics upon its theatrical release. G. S. Kumar of The Times of India gave the film a rating of 3.5/5 and wrote, "Armed with a good script, Pradeep, in his first venture, has selected a story with a rural background, a rarity in Sandalwood now, and has given it a comical touch with decent narration." and concluded writing, "Yash has done marvellous job as a village boy with excellent dialogue delivery and body language. Ovia is impressive. Tara is gracious. Sanketh Kashi shines in comedy track. Music by V Manohar is melodious while cinematography by R Selvan is good."[6] Shruti Indira Lakshminarayana of Rediff too a 3.5/5 rating to the film and called the film "a breezy entertainer" and praised the role of the plot and the acting department in the film. On the negative aspects, she wrote, "...the film is just too long. Several songs are unnecessary and should have ended up on the cutting floor and not one is likely to make it to the top of the charts."[7]

Box-office

Kirataka saw fair success at the box-office and turned out to be Yash's first commercial success. Having completed a run of 50 days in 20 theatres across Karnataka in August 2011,[8] the film completed a 100-day run in Bangalore.[9]

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References
  1. Hooli, Shekhar (25 June 2011). "Kirataka – Movie Review". OneIndia. Retrieved 12 July 2012.
  2. "Will the Kirataka team unite again?". The Times of India. 19 February 2013. Retrieved 20 August 2013.
  3. https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/karnataka-film-chamber-of-commerce-gets-set-to-let-the-secret-out/articleshow/64484219.cms
  4. "'Kirataka' 100 Yash Wins". indiaglitz.com. 3 October 2011. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
  5. "'Kirataka' audio comes". indiaglitz.com. 10 May 2011. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
  6. "Kirathaka review". The Times of India. 26 June 2011. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
  7. "Review: Kirataka is a breezy entertainer". Rediff. 27 June 2011. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
  8. "Kannada Movie: Kirataka 50 Yash Smiling". supergoodmovies.com. 12 August 2011. Archived from the original on 4 June 2015. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
  9. "'Kirataka' 100 A Remake Wins". supergoodmovies.com. 2 October 2011. Archived from the original on 2 October 2011. Retrieved 20 August 2011.
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