Sri Kshetra Adichunchanagiri is a 2012 Indian Kannada-language devotional film directed by Om Sai Prakash starring Ambareesh, Sriimurali, Ramkumar, Shivakumar and Harish Raj.
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| Directed by | Om Sai Prakash |
| Written by | Gotoori (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Om Sai Prakash |
| Story by | Srigala Amruthavani Adichunchanagiri Mata |
| Produced by | B V Narasimhayya |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Sundarnath Suvarna |
| Edited by | M S Raj |
| Music by | Gurukiran |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Cast edit
- Ambareesh as a king[1]
- Sriimurali as Balagangadharanatha Swamiji
- Ramkumar
- Shivakumar
- Harish Raj as Narada Muni[2]
- Ravi Chethan as Kalabhairaveshwara[1]
- Jayanthi
- Shruti
- Anu Prabhakar
- Padma Vasanthi
- C. P. Yogeshwara
- B. C. Patil
- Cheluvarayaswamy
- H Vishwanath
- K Abhayachandra Jain
- HC Balakrishna
- C S Puttarajau
- M Putte Gowda
- K B Chandrasheka
- Suresh Gowda
- Ramaswamy Gowda
- Ramesh Bandisidde Gowda
- M Srinivas
- LR Shivarame Gowda
- HM Revanna
- HT Krishnappa
- Doddarangegowda
- B Ramakrishna
- Ashwathanarayana
- Ashok Kheny
- T. S. Nagabharana
- Om Sai Prakash
- Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar
- Mohan Juneja
- Ramesh Bhat
- Karibasavaiah
- Bullet Prakash
- Balagangadharanatha Swamiji as himself
Production edit
Director Om Sai Prakash decided to make a devotional and mythological film and consulted Balagangadharanatha Swamiji before working on the film.[1][3] Murali, whose career was at a low at the time, decided to accept the role of Balagangadharanatha Swamiji as Om Sai Prakash delivered several successful films.[4] To prepare for the role of Balagangadharanatha Swamiji, Murali shaved his head.[5] For months, he ate only vegetarian food, did not drink alcohol and called people as "my child".[4] Forty political leaders play roles in the film.[6] Sundarnath Suvarna of Sri Manjunatha (2001) fame was brought in as the cinematographer after Om Sai Prakash was impressed by his work.[1] A procession for Balagangadharanatha Swamiji from Freedom Park to Palace Grounds was recorded and used for the film.[7]
Soundtrack edit
The music was composed by Gurukiran.[8] An audio release function was held on 29 January 2012 coinciding with the birthday of Sri Adhichunchanagiri Maha Samsthana Mutt.[9]
All lyrics were composed by Doddarangegowda except where noted.[1]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Anna Akshara Arogya" | Goturi | Chetan Sosca | 3:55 |
| 2. | "Banu Bhuvi Meerida" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:45 | |
| 3. | "Chinmaya Roopada" | Gurukiran, Anuradha Bhat | 2:22 | |
| 4. | "Chunchanagiri Siri" | Gurukiran | 4:08 | |
| 5. | "Nimagaagiye" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 3:43 | |
| 6. | "Shatha Shathamanada" | Gurukiran, Anuradha Bhat | 4:08 | |
| 7. | "Shloka" | Gurukiran | 1:07 | |
| Total length: | 24:09 | |||
Release and reception edit
The film was released on 6 July 2012,[8] and it was screened in theatres until August of the same year.[11]
A critic from Prajavani criticised the film's narration while praising the performance of the actors.[12]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e Prasad, E. S. Sudhindra (17 June 2011). "ಬೆಳ್ಳಿತೆರೆಗೆ ಚುಂಚನಗಿರಿ". Prajavani (in Kannada). Retrieved 14 March 2022.
- ^ "Jumping roles with ease". Bangalore Mirror. 18 April 2012. Archived from the original on 12 March 2023. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- ^ "My 100th film will be Mahabharata: Om Prakash". NewsKarnataka. 5 October 2016. Archived from the original on 12 March 2023. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- ^ a b "Directors cheated me: Murali". The Times of India. 14 December 2011. Archived from the original on 12 March 2023. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- ^ Srinivasa, Srikanth (10 April 2014). "Ugramm has given me some satisfaction'". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 12 March 2023. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- ^ "Gowdas not in film on Vokkaligas' only mutt". Bangalore Mirror. 25 February 2012. Archived from the original on 11 March 2023. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- ^ "Cultural pageantry". Deccan Herald. 3 June 2012. Archived from the original on 11 March 2023. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- ^ a b Sriram (2 July 2012). "ಸಾಯಿಪ್ರಕಾಶ್ 'ಶ್ರೀಕ್ಷೇತ್ರ ಆದಿಚುಂಚನಗಿರಿ' ಬಿಡುಗಡೆ". filmibeat (in Kannada). Archived from the original on 11 March 2023. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- ^ "Adichunchanagiri seer's 68th birth anniversary celebrated". coastaldigest. 29 January 2012. Archived from the original on 12 March 2023. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- ^ "Sri Kshetra Adichunchanagiri (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Spotify. 2011. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
- ^ "Movie guide". Deccan Herald. 2 August 2012. Archived from the original on 4 September 2012. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- ^ M. S., Amit (8 July 2012). "ಕಲಸುಮೇಲೋಗರ (ಚಿತ್ರ: ಶ್ರೀ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರ ಆದಿಚುಂಚನಗಿರಿ)". Prajavani (in Kannada). Archived from the original on 12 March 2023. Retrieved 13 March 2023.