Annavru (2003 film)

Annavru is a 2003 Kannada crime drama film directed by Om Prakash Rao for producer M.C. Dyanand, starring Ambareesh, Darshan, Kanika, Suhasini and Sumitra.[1][2] The film is the remake of acclaimed director Mani Ratnam' s Rajinikanth-starrer Tamil blockbuster Thalapathi.[3]

Annavru
DVD Cover
Directed byOm Prakash Rao
Produced byM.C. Dyanand
Written byManiratnam
StarringAmbareesh
Darshan
Kanika
Sumitra
Suhasini
Music byRajesh Ramanath
K. Kalyan (lyrics)
CinematographyAnaji Nagaraj
Edited byS. Manohar
Release date
18 December 2003
Running time
135 min.
LanguageKannada
BudgetRs 5 Crores

Plot

Annavru has the theme which is loosely based on the friendship between Karna and Duryodhana of the Hindu epic, Mahabharata.

Summary

Darshan, the abandoned child of fourteen-year-old unwed mother Sumitra is brought up by a generous lady living in the slums. He grows up to become a fearless kind-hearted slum king who fights the injustice that takes place daily. These qualities lead him to cross swords with the local don Ambareesh. One day Ambareesh's friend dies after fatally beaten up by Darshan. This led to a friction between Ambareesh and Darshan, however, when Ambareesh discovers the truth, he helps Darshan's release from jail. Their rule in town get questioned by a newly appointed collector. Will Ambareesh and Darshan bow in front of collector takes the film a different turn.

Cast

Snippets
  • Maniratnam wanted Karna' s death and Duryodhana seeking revenge as climax, but this will kill Rajinikanth's character before climax. So he altered the script as Duryodhana (Mammootty) getting killed and Karna (Rajinikanth) taking revenge.
  • In Kannada version Annavru, the climax shows Karna (Darshan) getting killed and Duryodhana (Ambareesh) taking revenge on killers.

Soundtrack
Sl No.SongSingersLyrics
1"Kannadakkage Janana"S. P. BalasubramanyamK. Kalyan
2"Nanna Jeevave"K. S. ChithraK. Kalyan
3"Kaveriya Theeradali"NandithaK. Kalyan
4"Aah Mavina Thopalli"Rajesh Krishnan, NandithaK. Kalyan
5"Elu Bannadinda"Badri Prasad, NagachandrikaK. Kalyan
6"Dindima Dholu Badi"Rajesh Krishnan, HemanthK. Kalyan
7"Mallige Maaleya"ChorusK. Kalyan

The song "Kannadakagi janana" became very popular among Kannada audience. It had innovative dance steps performed by Ambarish and others.

References
  1. "Annavru-2003 Kannada film-Part 1". youtube. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
  2. "Annavru-2003 Kannada film-Part 2". youtube. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
  3. "Annavru - new name for Kannada film Dalapati". viggy.com. 13 March 2011. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
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