Bhagyada Balegara is a 2009 Kannada drama film directed by Om Sai Prakash and written by Ajay Kumar. The film features Shiva Rajkumar and Navya Nair whilst Adi Lokesh, Anu Prabhakar and Sudharani play the supporting roles.[1]
| Bhagyada Balegara | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Om Sai Prakash |
| Written by | Ajay Kumar |
| Produced by | Ramesh Kashyap |
| Starring | Shiva Rajkumar Navya Nair |
| Cinematography | M. R. Seenu |
| Edited by | P. R. Soundar Raj |
| Music by | Ilayaraja |
Production company | Simhadri Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 154 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
The film featured original score and soundtrack composed by Ilayaraja. The soundtrack included two of the most popular folk songs in Kannada.
Cast edit
- Shiva Rajkumar as Chennaiah
- Navya Nair as Cheluvi
- Adi Lokesh
- Sathyajith as Siddanna
- Doddanna
- Sadhu Kokila
- Shobha Raghavendra as Sakavva
- Padma Vasanthi as Savitri
- Sudha Belawadi
- Padmini Prakash
- Ashalatha
- M. N. Lakshmi Devi
- Suresh Chandra as Shivarame Gowda
- Suresh Mangalore as Govinda
- Ramesh Kashyap as Ramesh
- Anu Prabhakar
- Sudharani in a special appearance in song "Ghallu Ghallenutha"
- Ashwath Narayan
- Raghuram
- Ramesh Bhat in a special appearance in song "Budu Budu Kayya"
Soundtrack edit
The music was composed by Ilayaraja including the title song inspired from the popular folk song.[2] The audio was received with positive reviews.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Nannane Noduvanu" | Kaviraj | Ilayaraja, Shreya Ghoshal | |
| 2. | "Jhallu Jhallu" | V. Nagendra Prasad | Kunal Ganjawala | |
| 3. | "Madhu Magalu" | Kaviraj | Udit Narayan, K. S. Chithra | |
| 4. | "Balegara Balegara" | V. Nagendra Prasad | Kunal Ganjawala, Shreya Ghoshal | |
| 5. | "Chendulli Chendulli" | V. Nagendra Prasad | Ilayaraja, Shreya Ghoshal | |
| 6. | "Ghallu Ghallenutha" | Traditional folk | Karthik, Manjari | |
| 7. | "Budu Budu Kavya" | V. Nagendra Prasad | L. N. Shastry | |
| 8. | "Bhagyada Balegara" | Traditional folk | Reeta, Tippu |
Reception edit
Critical response edit
R G Vijayasarathy of Rediff.com scored the film at 2 out of 5 stars and says "Technically the film is average and that includes the camera work by M R Seenu. Bhagyadha Balegaara can be watched only for the splendid performances of Shivaraj Kumar and Navya Nair, and Ilayaraja's well picturised three songs".[3] A critic from Deccan Herald wrote "Saiprakash chose not to make use of these things, thereby rendering the film a little weak. Coming back to the film, Seenu’s camera seems to have caught the flu bug, leaving an unsatisfactory finish or perhaps it is a manifestation of lack of funds".[4] A critic from The Times of India wrote "Apart from a lively performance from Shivrajkumar, Navya Nair excels. Shobha Raghavendra is brilliant. M R Seenus camerawork is okay. Ilayarajas good music score and Malavalli Saikrishnas catchy dialogues are the other highlights".[5]
References edit
- ^ "Bhagyadha Balegara doing well". The New Indian Express. 22 September 2009.
- ^ Bhagyada Balegara - 2009 Audio
- ^ "Bhagyadha Balegaara is old fashioned". Rediff.com. 14 September 2009.
- ^ "Bhagyada Balegara". Deccan Herald. 11 September 2009.
- ^ "BHAGYADA BALEGARA MOVIE REVIEW". The Times of India. 14 May 2016.
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