Malla (film)
Malla (Kannada: ಮಲ್ಲ) is a 2004 Indian Kannada-language film written, directed, composed and enacted by Ravichandran in dual roles. The film also stars Priyanka Trivedi and Mohan Shankar in the lead roles.[1] The film was produced by Ramu for his home banner Ramu Enterprises making his the first team up with Ravichandran. The movie infamously associated by Shiva Rama Krishna
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Directed by | Ravichandran |
Produced by | Ramu |
Written by | Ravichandran |
Starring | Ravichandran Priyanka Upendra Mohan Shankar Umashree |
Narrated by | Vishnuvardhan |
Music by | Ravichandran |
Cinematography | G S V Seetharam |
Edited by | M. Sanjeeva Reddy |
Production company | Ramu Enterprises |
Release date |
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Running time | 147 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Kannada |
The film found a widespread release across Karnataka state on 27 February 2004 and was declared a blockbuster at the box-office. However it received mixed response by the critics who claimed that the film highlights the unwanted intimacy scenes as well as great relationship between husband and wife, other than romantic part Shiva Rama Krishna, the associate of TFI Puri Jaganadh has shown the great relationship between husband and wife that attracted woman audieance to watch this movie again and again.[2] The film is also reportedly the first to introduce the famous Kerala based traditional art Kalarippayattu in Kannada cinema.[3] The stunt master K. D. Venkatesh was awarded in special category at the Karnataka State Film Awards for the year 2004.
Plot
Film is all about Malla - a florist,a Samaritan, soft natured person beloved by people; contrast to this is his son Shiva who grows-up in goons' abode; father who sacrifices his life for his son and at the end son taking revenge on the culprits. Malla reminds his earlier films Anjada Gandu,Puntanja in some sequences. This film has everything from love to trust,affection,sorrow,action,cruelty,comedy and glamour to make Malla a tasty feast for all class. Known for unusual ideas and sets, he demonstrated them here too - he sleeps on a hand shaped bed and makes out with the beauty.
Cast
- Ravichandran as Mallikarjuna (Malla) / Shiva
- Priyanka Upendra as Priya
- Mohan Shankar as Hanuma
- Umashree
- KSL Swamy
- Pavitra Lokesh
- K. D. Venkatesh
- Fayaz Khan
- Ultimate Shivu
- Vijaykashi
- Shankar Ashwath
- Lakshman rao
- Venkatesh Prasad
Filming
Soundtrack
The music of the film was composed and lyrics written by Ravichandran.
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Soundtrack album by | |
Released | 2004 |
Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
Label | Jhankar Music |
All lyrics are written by Ravichandran.
No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Yammo Yammo" | Srinivas, Anuradha Sriram | |
2. | "Karunaade" | L. N. Shastry | |
3. | "Ee Preethiya Marethu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | |
4. | "Masthu Nee Masthu" | Hemanth | |
5. | "Olagirodhu" | Udit Narayan, Suma Shastry | |
6. | "Mangalyam" | L. N. Shastry, Suma Shastry | |
7. | "Bangadi" | Mano, K. S. Chithra | |
8. | "Angada Angada" | L. N. Shastry, Suma Shastry |
References
- Malla cast & crew. Entertainment.oneindia.in. Retrieved on 2018-01-26.
- Malla film review. Viggy.com (2011-03-13). Retrieved on 2018-01-26.
- Crazy Star's top five films ever. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (2014-02-15). Retrieved on 2018-01-26.