Thamassu
Thamassu (trans.Darkness) is an Indian Kannada film written directed by journalist Agni Shridhar, starring Shiva Rajkumar and Padmapriya. The movie was released on 11 June 2010 and received extremely positive reviews. The story was inspired by a Hindu-Muslim incident in the aftermath of the 2002 Gujarat communal riots.[1] This was the first regional movie in which Neha Kakkar had lent her voice.
| Tamassu | |
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 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Agni Shridhar |
| Produced by | Syed Aman Bachchan M. S. Ravindra |
| Written by | Agni Shridhar |
| Screenplay by | Agni Shridhar |
| Starring | Shiva Rajkumar Padmapriya Nassar |
| Music by | Sandeep Chowta |
| Cinematography | Sundarnath Suvarna |
| Edited by | S. K. Nagendra Urs |
Production company | Megha Movies |
Release date |
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Running time | 131 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Cast
- Shiva Rajkumar as Shankar
- Padmapriya as Shanti
- Nassar as Nasser Khan
- Sharath Lohitashwa
- Harshika Poonacha as Amrin Sabha
- Yash as Imran (cameo appearance)
- Sudha Belawadi
- Sudha Rani
- Shobhraj
- Jai Jagadeesh
Crew
- Story, screenplay and direction: Agni Shridhar
- Producers: Syed Amaan Bachan and Ravindra
- Music: Sandeep Chowta
- Cinematography: Sundarnath Suvarna
- Art director: Shashidar Adapa
Production
Thamassu started its shooting at Kanteerava Studios on 23 October 2009.[2] It was shot in and around Bangalore.
Music
The music was scored by Sandeep Chowta with lyrics penned by Agni Shridhar and Ramya. This was the first regional movie in which Neha Kakkar had lent her voice.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Karagadiru" | Roop Kumar Rathod | |
| 2. | "Maar Maar" | Nakash Aziz | |
| 3. | "Nannanena" | Shaan, Sowmya Raoh | |
| 4. | "Nodu Baare" | Master Saleem, Neha Kakkar | |
| 5. | "Tamassu" | Neha Kakkar |
Awards
On 25 October Karnataka State Film Awards for the year 2010-11 adjudged Thamassu as the second best film. Award consists of cash prize Rs 75,000 and 100 gram silver medal each for director and producer.
Shivrajkumar won Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his performance in the film.
The Movie also received two awards for individual performances. Best supporting actress and Best screenplay writer done by Harshika Poonacha and Agni Shridhar respectively. [3]
References
- http://entertainment.oneindia.in/kannada/top-stories/2009/shridhar-shivraj-thamassu-231009.html
- "Tamassu begins shooting". Megha Movies. Archived from the original on 7 July 2010. Retrieved 4 June 2010.
- http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-10-25/news-interviews/43394682_1_medal-best-dubbing-artiste-best-dialogue-writer
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