''Parie'' is a 2012

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starring

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and

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. The film is directed by Sudheer Attavar. Veer Samarth is the music director of the film. In total, there are seven producers for this movie which makes it special. The other highlight of the movie is Veterans M. S. Sathyu and Nimay Ghosh were hired for art direction and cinematography respectively. The film made its theatrical release on 27 April 2012.

Cast

as Bharadhwaj *

as Parie *

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as Chandru * Harshika Poonacha as Sumedha * Vikram Udayakumar * Sharath Lohitashwa *

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* Hemangini Ka as in a cameo appearance

Soundtrack

Release

Premier

The film, for the first time in the Kannada film industry, had a special pre-release premiere show held in

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on 15 April 2012. Arranged and hosted by M. S. Sathyu and the director Sudhir Attavar, the venue was at Cinemax Multiplex in Andheri.

Reception

Critical Response

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'' scored the film at 4 out of 5 stars and says "While Rakesh tops the list with a brilliant performance, Nivedita is lively as the girl next door. Harshika, though impressive, doesn’t fit into the role. Nagakiran, Satya and Srinivas Prabhu have done justice. Music by Veera Samarth has some catchy tunes, especially the number ‘Mugilina maatu…’

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wrote "For the mood of the film Ananth Urs camera whirrs to showcase the developments. The costumes for this film are pretty good.

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wrote "Harshika Poonacha looks very glamorous but too young for the role, though she has acquitted herself commendably. Nagkiran doesn't have much of a role. Srinivasa Prabhu shines as Parie's father.". S Viswanath from

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wrote "Mainly drawing its sustenance from the tragic and troublesome romance played out against the backdrop of illicit liquor trade Parie’s family are in, the film turns out into potent potion of heady cocktail giving one heavy, head-banging hangover. "

References

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