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Kannada Kannada () is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly in the state of Karnataka in southwestern India, and spoken by a minority of the population in all neighbouring states. It has 44 million native speakers, and is additionally a ...

-language film directed by JK, starring Prem and Dimple Chopade in lead roles.

Cast

* Prem as Vijay Surya * Dimple Chopade *

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Sharath Lohitashwa Sharatchandra Lohithaswa (born 5 May 1972), known popularly as Sharath Lohithaswa, is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Kannada cinema alongside some Tamil and Telugu films. He has had a successful career in theatre, where he continue ...

as Adisesha *

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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Tabla Nani Tabla Nani is an Indian theatre and film actor who works primarily in Kannada cinema. He began his career as a supporting actor in the 2006 Kannada film '' Mata''. His 2009 film ''Eddelu Manjunatha'' was positively reviewed. Career A theatre a ...

* Suresh Mangalore as an honest constable

Music

Reception

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'' scored the film at 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "Prem, known for romantic and soft roles, shines even in police officer’s role. Dimple Chopra has nothing much to do. Suresh Mangalore impresses you with honest constable’s role. Music by Sujith Shetty and camera by Mathew Rajan and GNV Seetharam are okay".

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wrote" Dimple Chopde adds to the glamour quotient of the movie. However, she has been completely wasted as an actress. As usual, Rangayana Raghu and Sharath Lohitashwa excel in their roles. Music by Arjun Janya does not live up to the expectations. The songs are forgettable". ''

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'' wrote "To justify the ugly side of the baddie, there are a few murders and rapes. Cliches crop up at regular intervals, like the character of a lunatic who runs around the village revealing all the secrets of the villain. However, the film is a welcome change for Prem who has long been stuck in stereotypical roles as a lover boy. He does not disappoint, but the film does, to a large extent".

References

{{reflist 2010s Kannada-language films 2010s Indian films 2013 films