Devadas is a 2011 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by ABCD Shanthakumar and starring Yogesh, Jenile Pandya and Natanya. The film was released on 13 May 2011.
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| Directed by | ABCD Shanthakumar |
| Written by | ABCD Shanthakumar S. Manjunath (dialogues) |
| Produced by | HM Krishnamurthy |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Renukumar |
| Music by | Joshua Sridhar |
Production company | Deepika Enterprises |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Cast edit
- Yogesh as Devu
- Jenile Pandya as Paro aka Parvathi
- Natanya as Chandramukhi
- Rangayana Raghu as Devu's father
- Ramesh Bhat as Paro's father
- Pramila Joshai
- Shanthakumar
- Kari Subbu
Production edit
The film was in the cans for two years.[1]
Soundtrack edit
The music of the film is composed by Joshua Sridhar.[2] The song "Sarayi Sheesheyali" from Mangalya Sakshi (1995) was reused in the film.[3]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Aadona Stepsu" | Benny Dayal, Sayanora | 4:05 |
| 2. | "Bengaluru Galligella" | Karthik | 3:57 |
| 3. | "Bul Bul" | Shashank | 4:34 |
| 4. | "Devureno Neenu" | Hemanth | 4:07 |
| 5. | "Koko Koko" | Karthik, Shwetha | 4:27 |
| 6. | "Sarayi Sheesheyali" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:56 |
| 7. | "Sayyare Sayyare" | Karthik, Shwetha | 4:37 |
| Total length: | 30:43 | ||
Reception edit
A critic from Rediff.com wrote that "This Devdas will cry his way out of theatres very soon. Give the film a miss".[4] A critic from Bangalore Mirror wrote that "Even for Yogesh’s hardcore fans, it will be difficult to fathom. Should we say more?"[5] A critic from Nowrunning wrote that "'Devadas' is just an ordinary film narrated in an amateurish manner".[6] A critic from Indiaglitz wrote that "This kind of film is a few days film on screen. Precisely made for the fans of Yogish!"[7]
References edit
- ^ "Devadas out from trouble". Indiaglitz. 21 January 2011. Archived from the original on 20 April 2023. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- ^ "Devadas (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Apple Music. 2011. Archived from the original on 20 April 2023. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- ^ Rajendra (11 May 2011). "ಸಾರಾಯಿ ಶೀಶೆಯಲಿ ಲೂಸ್ ಮಾದನ ಭವಿಷ್ಯ". Filmibeat (in Kannada). Archived from the original on 20 April 2023. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- ^ Lakshminarayana, Shruti Indira (16 May 2011). "Review: Yogi disappoints with Devdas". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 20 April 2023. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- ^ "Devadas: Mocking Devadas". Bangalore Mirror. 13 May 2011. Archived from the original on 20 April 2023. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- ^ Rajapur, V. S. (15 May 2011). "Devadas Review | Devadas Kannada Movie". Nowrunning. Archived from the original on 20 April 2023. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- ^ "Devadas Review". Indiaglitz. 14 May 2011. Archived from the original on 20 April 2023. Retrieved 20 April 2023.