Kannadiga (transl. A Kannada Person) is a 2021 Indian Kannada-language period drama film written and directed by B.M. Giriraj. The film is produced by N.S.Rajkumar under the banner Omkaar Movies. It features V. Ravichandran and Paavana Gowda[1] in the lead roles. The supporting cast includes Achyuth Kumar and Jeevika. The score and soundtrack for the film is by Ravi Basrur and the cinematography is by G.S.V.Seetharram. The film owing to the COVID -19 pandemic was released directly on ZEE5.[2]
| Kannadiga | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | B.M.Giriraj |
| Written by | B.M.Giriraj |
| Story by | B.M.Giriraj |
| Produced by | N.S.Rajkumar |
| Starring | V. Ravichandran Paavana Gowda |
| Cinematography | G.S.V.Seetharam |
| Edited by | Arjun Kittu |
| Music by | Ravi Basrur |
Production company | Omkaar Movies |
| Distributed by | ZEE5 |
Release date |
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Running time | 143 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Cast
edit- V. Ravichandran as Gunabhadra
- Paavana Gowda as Gunabhadra's wife
- Jeevika as Hena
- Balaji Manohar
- Jagadish Mythri
- Achyuth Kumar as Harigopala
- Chi. Guru Dutt
- Jamie Alter as Reverend Ferdinand Kittel
- Rachanaa G N as Tunga
Soundtrack
edit| Kannadiga | ||||
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| Soundtrack album by | ||||
| Released | 2021 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 2:34 | |||
| Language | Kannada | |||
| Label | Anand Audio | |||
| Producer | N. S. Rajkumar | |||
| Ravi Basrur chronology | ||||
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The film's background score and the soundtracks are composed by Ravi Basrur. The music rights were acquired by Anand Audio.[3][4]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kannadiga Title Track" | Santhosh Ananddram | Shiva Rajkumar | 2:34 |
| Total length: | 2:34 | |||
Production and Release
editThe filming of the film began in later mid-2020 and had wrapped by early 2021.[5] The film had Ravichandran as a lead[6] and Pavana Gowda as the female lead on board.[7] The film also had Balaji Manohar playing the pivotal character in film. The film was slated to release in the theaters initially in April 2021 but later owing to the COVID-19 pandemic it skipped the theatrical release and was released directly on the streaming platform ZEE5 on 17 December 2021.[8]
Reception
editThe film received a mixed response from both critics and the audience and failed to impress the audience.
The Times Of India gave 3/5 and stated "Kannadiga is a film that is pertinent and worth a watch for those who like this genre. The length could get the better of you, but it is an earnest film if you persist.[9]"
The New Indian Express gave 3/5 and stated "If the Kannada language is thriving even today, it is all because of the sacrifices made by the scriptwriters in the past, who have managed to preserve the Kannada work, and culture for generations now. And Kannadiga is important documentation that showcases the love of our mother tongue.[10]"
References
edit- ^ "I've finally got the stamp of a glamorous heroine, says actress Pavana gowda". The New Indian Express. 31 May 2021. Archived from the original on 8 June 2021. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ "Kannadiga gets direct OTT release - Times of India". The Times of India. 13 December 2021. Archived from the original on 16 December 2021. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ "Sung by Shiva Rajkumar and penned by Santhosh Ananddram, here's the newtitle track from 'Kannadiga' - Times of India". The Times of India. 24 November 2021. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ "Shivarajkumar croons for Ravichandran's Kannadiga - Times of India". The Times of India. 12 February 2021. Archived from the original on 18 May 2021. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ "Ravichandran to resume shooting with a song for 'Kannadiga'". The New Indian Express. 28 June 2021. Archived from the original on 29 October 2021. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ "I am very dominating, says veteran actor Ravichandran". The New Indian Express. 31 May 2021. Archived from the original on 8 June 2021. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ "Revealed: Paavana's look from Kannadiga - Times of India". The Times of India. 6 April 2021. Archived from the original on 6 April 2021. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ updated, Balakumar K. last (17 December 2021). "5 new movies on Indian OTT platforms this week". TechRadar India. Archived from the original on 25 December 2021. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ "Kannadiga Review: A tale of uplifting and upholding Kannada", The Times of India, archived from the original on 20 December 2021, retrieved 13 January 2022
- ^ "Kannadiga Movie Review: Ravichandran's film showcases the love of our mother tongue". Cinema Express. 19 December 2021. Archived from the original on 20 December 2021. Retrieved 13 January 2022.