Sri Kshetra Adichunchanagiri | |
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Directed by | Om Sai Prakash |
Written by | Gotoori (dialogues) |
Screenplay by | Om Sai Prakash |
Story by | Srigala Amruthavani Adichunchanagiri Mata |
Produced by | B V Narasimhayya |
Starring |
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Cinematography | Sundarnath Suvarna |
Edited by | M S Raj |
Music by | Gurukiran |
Release date |
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Country | India |
Language | Kannada |
Sri Kshetra Adichunchanagiri is a 2012 Indian Kannada-language devotional film directed by Om Sai Prakash starring Ambareesh, Sriimurali, Ramkumar, Shivakumar and Harish Raj.
Director Om Sai Prakash decided to make a devotional and mythological film and consulted Balagangadharanatha Swamiji before working on the film. [1] [3] Murali, whose career was at a low at the time, decided to accept the role of Balagangadharanatha Swamiji as Om Sai Prakash delivered several successful films. [4] To prepare for the role of Balagangadharanatha Swamiji, Murali shaved his head. [5] For months, he ate only vegetarian food, did not drink alcohol and called people as "my child". [4] Forty political leaders play roles in the film. [6] Sundarnath Suvarna of Sri Manjunatha (2001) fame was brought in as the cinematographer after Om Sai Prakash was impressed by his work. [1] A procession for Balagangadharanatha Swamiji from Freedom Park to Palace Grounds was recorded and used for the film. [7]
The music was composed by Gurukiran. [8] An audio release function was held on 29 January 2012 coinciding with the birthday of Sri Adhichunchanagiri Maha Samsthana Mutt. [9]
All lyrics were composed by Doddarangegowda except where noted. [1]
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Anna Akshara Arogya" | Goturi | Chetan Sosca | 3:55 |
2. | "Banu Bhuvi Meerida" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:45 | |
3. | "Chinmaya Roopada" | Gurukiran, Anuradha Bhat | 2:22 | |
4. | "Chunchanagiri Siri" | Gurukiran | 4:08 | |
5. | "Nimagaagiye" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 3:43 | |
6. | "Shatha Shathamanada" | Gurukiran, Anuradha Bhat | 4:08 | |
7. | "Shloka" | Gurukiran | 1:07 | |
Total length: | 24:09 |
The film was released on 6 July 2012, [8] and it was screened in theatres until August of the same year. [11]
A critic from Prajavani criticised the film's narration while praising the performance of the actors. [12]
Sri Kshetra Adichunchanagiri | |
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![]() Official poster | |
Directed by | Om Sai Prakash |
Written by | Gotoori (dialogues) |
Screenplay by | Om Sai Prakash |
Story by | Srigala Amruthavani Adichunchanagiri Mata |
Produced by | B V Narasimhayya |
Starring |
|
Cinematography | Sundarnath Suvarna |
Edited by | M S Raj |
Music by | Gurukiran |
Release date |
|
Country | India |
Language | Kannada |
Sri Kshetra Adichunchanagiri is a 2012 Indian Kannada-language devotional film directed by Om Sai Prakash starring Ambareesh, Sriimurali, Ramkumar, Shivakumar and Harish Raj.
Director Om Sai Prakash decided to make a devotional and mythological film and consulted Balagangadharanatha Swamiji before working on the film. [1] [3] Murali, whose career was at a low at the time, decided to accept the role of Balagangadharanatha Swamiji as Om Sai Prakash delivered several successful films. [4] To prepare for the role of Balagangadharanatha Swamiji, Murali shaved his head. [5] For months, he ate only vegetarian food, did not drink alcohol and called people as "my child". [4] Forty political leaders play roles in the film. [6] Sundarnath Suvarna of Sri Manjunatha (2001) fame was brought in as the cinematographer after Om Sai Prakash was impressed by his work. [1] A procession for Balagangadharanatha Swamiji from Freedom Park to Palace Grounds was recorded and used for the film. [7]
The music was composed by Gurukiran. [8] An audio release function was held on 29 January 2012 coinciding with the birthday of Sri Adhichunchanagiri Maha Samsthana Mutt. [9]
All lyrics were composed by Doddarangegowda except where noted. [1]
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Anna Akshara Arogya" | Goturi | Chetan Sosca | 3:55 |
2. | "Banu Bhuvi Meerida" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:45 | |
3. | "Chinmaya Roopada" | Gurukiran, Anuradha Bhat | 2:22 | |
4. | "Chunchanagiri Siri" | Gurukiran | 4:08 | |
5. | "Nimagaagiye" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 3:43 | |
6. | "Shatha Shathamanada" | Gurukiran, Anuradha Bhat | 4:08 | |
7. | "Shloka" | Gurukiran | 1:07 | |
Total length: | 24:09 |
The film was released on 6 July 2012, [8] and it was screened in theatres until August of the same year. [11]
A critic from Prajavani criticised the film's narration while praising the performance of the actors. [12]