Nanjundi is a 2003 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed and written by S. R. Brothers and produced by Ramu.[1] The film stars Shiva Rajkumar and Debina Bonnerjee along with Umashri and Lokesh in other pivotal roles. The film's highlight was the exclusive shot of the famous Kambala race that happens along the coastal region of Karnataka.
| Nanjundi | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | S. R. Brothers |
| Written by | S. R. Brothers |
| Produced by | Ramu |
| Starring | Shiva Rajkumar Debina Bonnerjee Umashri Lokesh |
| Cinematography | B. Suresh Babu |
| Edited by | Jo Ni Harsha |
| Music by | Hamsalekha |
Production company | Ramu Enterprises |
Release date |
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Running time | 155 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
The film featured original score and soundtrack composed and written by Hamsalekha which marked his 250th film work. A R Aravmundan won Karnataka State Film Award for Best Sound Recording award for the year 2003–04.[2]
Cast edit
- Shiva Rajkumar as Nanjundi
- Debina Bonnerjee
- Umashri
- Lokesh
- Suresh Heblikar
- Ramakrishna
- Doddanna
- Karibasavaiah
- Sadhu Kokila
- M.N Lakshmi Devi
- Chitra Shenoy
- Shobha Raghavendra
- M. P. Shankar
- M. S. Karanth
- Biradar
- Karthik Sharma
Soundtrack edit
The music was composed by Hamsalekha scoring for his 250th film. Veteran singers like S. Janaki, K. J. Yesudas, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam among others have sung for the songs as a mark to their long association with the composer.[3] The soundtrack is said to be purely associated with traditional musical instruments without any usage of the modern electronic instruments.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kayuthalanno Namma" | Hamsalekha | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |
| 2. | "Nanjundi Haadu" | Hamsalekha | S. Janaki | |
| 3. | "Andada Maneya" | Hamsalekha | Madhu Balakrishnan | |
| 4. | "Thayi Endalli Januma Ide" | Hamsalekha | K. J. Yesudas | |
| 5. | "Koli Ko Koli" | Hamsalekha | Rajesh Krishnan | |
| 6. | "Deepadinda Deepava" | Hamsalekha | Madhu Balakrishnan, Nanditha | |
| 7. | "Baaro Maleraya" | Hamsalekha | Madhu Balakrishnan | |
| 8. | "Chellidaro Malligeya" | Hamsalekha | Chetan Sosca, Nanditha |
Reception edit
A critic from Chitraloka wrote that "Like how a best story is not written it is always re written, this film needed some sharp scissors and proper outlook is missing".[4] India Info wrote "Good music, tight screen play, excellent cinematography makes NANJUNDI a winner".[5]
References edit
- ^ Nanjundi- film of Shiva Rajkumar
- ^ Karnataka State Film Awards 2003-04 Archived 31 December 2014 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Nanjundi (2003) songs
- ^ Chitraloka review
- ^ "Indiainfo: Kannada: NANJUNDI - Review". India Info. Archived from the original on 25 December 2003. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
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