''Shakti'' () is a 2012

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directed by Anil Kumar starring

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and

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. This is Ramu Enterprises 32nd film produced by

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. The film was released across

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on 6 January 2012.

Cast

Production

The film production went on floors in July 2011. This marks actress

's 8th film with her husband's home banner. Malashri plays tough cop fighting against corruption. Anil Kumar, who was introduced as a script writer makes his debut at the direction and also scripts the screenplay along with dialogues. The film is expected to release in the first week of January 2012. One of the highlights of the film is the association of 5 stunt directors namely Thriller Manju, Ravi Varma, Ram Lakshman, Palani Raj and Mass Mada.

Soundtrack

K. Kalyan has written lyrics for the lone song composed by Vardhan in this film. The song "Bandiyu Saguthide" is sung by veteran actor

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. Akash Audio holds the audio recording rights. Vardhan composed the film's soundtrack for the album consisting of three tracks. The track "Bandi Saaguthide" was sung by actor

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, with lyrics written by K. Kalyan.

Reception

Critical response

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'' wrote "Cinematographers Sudhakar and Rajesh have done a neat job behind the camera. Their contribution in picturising the action sequences is immense". BSS from ''

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'' wrote "Hardcore Malashree fans will be heartened to see their “Gundina Hudugi” revelling in what she does best. Ditto anger management ‘experts’. But there is little else to appreciate". A critic from ''

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'' wrote "An experienced director would have been able to make 'Shakti' work at least in B and C Centres. 'Shakti' has absolutely nothing to offer to movie lovers". A critic from

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wrote "Too much of a good thing is boring. There is no relief with the dialogues either. Maybe the debutant filmmaker thinks the audience is not intelligent enough to understand the progression of a story without dialogues".

Awards

References

2012 films 2010s Kannada-language films Indian action films 2012 masala films 2012 directorial debut films 2012 action films {{2010s-Kannada-film-stub