''Bellary Naga'' is a 2009 Indian

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-language

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starring Vishnuvardhan, Mansi Pritam and

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. The film was directed by

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and is a remake of the

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language film ''

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'' (2005) starring

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. This was the last film of Kannada star Vishnuvardhan released just a couple of months before his death.

Cast

* Vishnuvardhan as Nagamanikya * Mansi Pritam *

as Vishwanath Gowda *

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Ramesh Bhat Ramesh Bhat is a multiple-award–winning Indian actor. He has worked predominantly in Kannada films and television serials. Early life Ramesh Bhat was born in Kundapur, Karnataka. He completed his primary education at Manki and portrayed nat ...

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* Dharma *

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Release

The film was released on 9 October 2009 all over Karnataka. This was the last film of Vishnuvardhan, released just before his death on 30 December 2009. School Master and

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were released posthumously.

Soundtrack

All the songs were composed and scored by L. N. Shastry.

Reception

Critical response

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'' scored the film at 3.5 out of 5 stars and says ". L N Sastry has composed some good numbers. Keerthi Vishnuvardhan needs special mention for her excellent costumes. Palaniraj and Pambal Ravi have choreographed some excellent fights." R G Vijayasarathy of ''

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'' scored the film at 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "L N Shashtri's composition of the hip hop song Jagwaare Jaagwaare Jaga and Hait Lagori are good. His background music too is plus point. As always, director Baboo ensures very good technical work. All in all Bellary Naga is a breezy and enjoyable entertainer.

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wrote "Bellary Naga" is a breezy, likeable entertainer. Despite its loudness, the film will be a treat for the class audience because of Vishnu's rocking performance."

References

External links

* 2009 films 2000s Kannada-language films 2000s Indian films Kannada remakes of Malayalam films Indian action films Films directed by Dinesh Baboo 2009 action films {{2000s-Kannada-film-stub