Karataka Damanaka is a 2024 Indian Kannada-language action drama film directed by Yogaraj Bhat, and produced by Rockline Venkatesh. The film stars Shiva Rajkumar, Prabhu Deva, Priya Anand and Nishvika Naidu in the lead roles.[2] The title of the film is derived from the characters found in the "Mitra Bedha" book of Panchatantra.[3]
| Karataka Damanaka | |
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| Directed by | Yogaraj Bhat |
| Written by | Vikas Yogaraj Bhat Subramanya M K |
| Produced by | Rockline Venkatesh |
| Starring | Shiva Rajkumar Prabhu Deva Priya Anand Nishvika Naidu |
| Cinematography | Santosh Rai Pathaje |
| Edited by | K. M. Prakash |
| Music by | V. Harikrishna |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
| Box office | ₹2.86 crores [1] |
Released on 8 March 2024,[4] the film marks the return of Prabhu Deva to Kannada cinema after 17 years.[5][6]
Plot
editTwo fraudsters are on a mission to convince and bring a man back to the city, but they take a different route which complicates their lives in the village of Nandikolur.
Cast
edit- Shiva Rajkumar as Virupaksha alias "Karataka"
- Prabhu Deva as Bala Raju alias "Damanaka"
- Priya Anand as Kusumi
- Nishvika Naidu as Kempi
- P. Ravi Shankar as Jagga
- Rangayana Raghu as MLA Mugellappa
- Rockline Venkatesh as Jailer
- Tanikella Bharani as Ramanna
- Doddanna as Villager
- Vaijanath Biradar as Villager
- Nayana
- Govinde Gowda
- Harshith Gowda
Production
editIn September 2018, it was being reported that Shiva Rajkumar was to collaborate with Director Yogaraj Bhat for an untitled film.[7] It was reported that the film was later titled as Kuladalli Keelyavudo.[8] However, there was no official announcements about the same. In 2020, it was reported that Prabhu Deva is being part of the film, which was confirmed by the Bhat himself.[9] Later Priya Anand and Nishvika Naidu were roped into play the lead roles in the film.[10] The film was later titled as Karataka Damanaka.[11][12]
Filming
editThe film was majorly shot on outskirts of Bangalore, Kolar, Gauribidanur, and North Karnataka.[12]
Themes and influences
editThe title of the film was inspired from characters of Panchatantra.[12]
Soundtrack
edit| Karataka Damanaka | ||||
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| Released | 29 January 2024 | |||
| Recorded | 2023 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 7:21 | |||
| Label | Anand Audio | |||
| Producer | V. Harikrishna | |||
| V. Harikrishna chronology | ||||
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| Official audio | ||||
| Karataka Damanaka Audio Jukebox on YouTube | ||||
V. Harikrishna composed music and background score for the film. The first single "Karataka Damanaka Title track" was released on 29 January 2024.[13] The second single "Deega Digari" was released on 10 February.[14]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Karataka Damanaka Title Track" | Ghouse Peer | Shankar Mahadevan | 4:22 |
| 2. | "Deega Digiri" | Yogaraj Bhat | Upendra, Rajesh Krishnan | 3:54 |
| 3. | "Meetadene Veene" | Yogaraj Bhat | Rajesh Krishnan | 3:13 |
| 4. | "Hithalaka Karibyada Maava" | Yogaraj Bhat | Malu Nipanal, Shruthi Prahalad | 3:26 |
| 5. | "Manuja Nindyava Ooru" | Yogaraj Bhat | Vijay Prakash | 2:54 |
| 6. | "Baalu Badenekayi" | Yogaraj Bhat | V. Harikrishna | 3:42 |
| 7. | "Karataka Damanaka Theme Music" | V. Harikrishna | 0:46 | |
| 8. | "Karataka Damanaka Theme Music 2" | V. Harikrishna | 1:49 | |
| Total length: | 24:09 | |||
Release
editThe film was released on 8 March 2024.[4]
Reception
editVinay Lokesh of The Times of India rated this film 3 stars out of 5 stars and noted "Overall, "Karataka Dhamanaka" offers an enjoyable cinematic experience, despite minor flaws, making it a worthwhile watch."[15] Sujay B M of Deccan Herald wrote "'Karataka Damanaka' is a mixed bag. It takes up a time-tested template and works with a blockbuster pair, but the plot slackens and goes out of focus."[16]
Vivek M.V of The Hindu said "That said, it’s encouraging to see Bhat striving to be different, even after two decades in the industry, and Karataka Damanaka is a nice little comeback from the director after the forgettable Garadi in 2023."[17] Anjali Belgaumkar of The Indian Express rated the film 1.5 stars out of 5 stars and noted "From start to the end, the unnatural and exaggerated performances in this film can overwhelm viewers, making it difficult to understand the actual storyline. Bhat's direction lacks cohesion, failing to simply blend past and present elements."[18]
References
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- ^ "Exclusive: The title of Shivarajkumar and Prabhudeva's next digs into the Panchatantra". The Times of India. 7 September 2022. Archived from the original on 2 March 2024. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
- ^ a b "'Karataka Damanaka' to take on 'Ranganayaka' at the box office on March 8". The Hindu. 5 February 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 20 February 2024. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
- ^ "Shivarajkumar and Prabhudeva to collaborate for a film?". The Times of India. 21 October 2020. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 28 August 2024. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ M.V, Vivek (8 March 2024). "'Karataka Damanaka' review: Shivarajkumar, Prabhu Deva add fun to this social drama". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 12 May 2024. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
- ^ Native, Digital (28 September 2018). "The title of actor Shivanna's next announced". The News Minute. Archived from the original on 20 February 2024. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ "Shivarajkumar and Yogaraj Bhat's film titled Kuladalli Keelyavudo". The New Indian Express. 24 September 2018. Archived from the original on 20 February 2024. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ Native, Digital (5 November 2020). "Shiva Rajkumar-Prabhu Deva film is a period action drama". The News Minute. Archived from the original on 20 February 2024. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ "Nishvika and Priya Anand to be Yogaraj Bhat's leading ladies in Kuladalli Keelyavudo?". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 20 February 2024. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ "Director Yogaraj Bhat Reveals The Meaning Of His Upcoming Film's Title Karataka Damanaka". News18. 15 July 2023. Archived from the original on 6 September 2023. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ a b c "Cunning foxes take human form in the first look of Karataka Damanaka". Cinema Express. 15 July 2023. Archived from the original on 2 December 2023. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ B, Praveen Chandra. "ಭೂಮಿಯೊಂದು ಬೋಳು ತಲೆಯು ಟೊಪ್ಪಿ ಇಟ್ರೆ ತಪ್ಪು ಏನು? ಕರಟಕ ದಮನಕ ಸಿನಿಮಾದ ಟೈಟಲ್ ಸಾಂಗ್ ಲಿರಿಕ್ಸ್". Kannada Hindustan Times (in Kannada). Archived from the original on 28 August 2024. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ "Shivarajkumar and Prabhudeva burn up the dance floor in Deega Digari from Karataka Damanaka". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 28 August 2024. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ "Karataka Damanaka Movie Review : Karataka Dhamanaka review: A commercial entertainer which takes one back to their roots". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 28 August 2024. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ^ M, Sujay B. (9 March 2024). "'Karataka Dhamanaka' movie review: Shivarajkumar, Prabhudeva shine in Yogaraj Bhat caper". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ^ M.V, Vivek (8 March 2024). "'Karataka Damanaka' review: Shivarajkumar, Prabhu Deva add fun to this social drama". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 12 May 2024. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ^ "Karataka Damanaka movie review: Shiva Rajkumar-Prabhudheva film leaves much to be desired". The Indian Express. 8 March 2024. Archived from the original on 28 August 2024. Retrieved 12 May 2024.