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'Thamassu' is a 2010 Indian Kannada film written directed by journalist Agni Shridhar, starring Shiva Rajkumar and Padmapriya. The movie was released on 11 June 2010 and received extremely positive reviews. The story was inspired by a Hindu-Muslim incident in the aftermath of the 2002 Gujarat communal riots.

Cast



* Shiva Rajkumar as Shankar

* Padmapriya as Shanti

* Nassar as Nasser Khan

* Sharath Lohitashwa

* Harshika Poonacha as Amrin Sabha

* Yash as Imran (cameo appearance)

* Sudha Belawadi

* Sudha Rani

* Shobhraj

* Jai Jagadeesh

Production



'Thamassu' started its shooting at Kanteerava Studios on 23 October 2009. It was shot in and around Bangalore.

Music



The music was scored by Sandeep Chowta with lyrics penned by Agni Shridhar and Ramya.

Reception



Critical response



Shruti Indira Lakshminarayana of 'Rediff' scored the film at 3 out of 5 stars and says "Sandeep Chowta's music and Ramya and Agni Shridhar's lyrics go hand in hand, but a few songs could have been done away with. The cinematography also stands out in some scenes.Thamassuis a film that makes you think". A critic from'The Times of India' scored the film at 4 out of 5 stars and wrote "Sharath Lohithashwa is excellent. While Sundaranatha Suvarna is brilliant in camera work, Sandeep Chowta is equally good as a music director. Ramya Sridhar makes her debut as a lady lyricist by penning three songs. It's a movie for the class and the mass". B S Srivani from'Deccan Herald' wrote "Shivanna and Padmapriya offers some freshness but only that. Harshikaa impresses with an improved and restrained performance. Asif, Jai Jagadish, Nasser, Sharath Lohitashwa are all aptly cast. Sandeep Chowta, Nrutanrutya and the art department have worked hard to translate their directors vision, which cannot escape loopholes. Tamassu may disappoint the average Shivanna abhimani but is a better product from a debutant director" A critic from'Bangalore Mirror' wrote "The background music is loud and hampers a decent sleep while watching the film. The camerawork is better than most other aspects of the film. Sukadhares break from filmmaking has not worked for him or the audience".

Awards



On 25 October Karnataka State Film Awards for the year 2010-11 adjudged Thamassu as the second best film.

Award consists of cash prize Rs 75,000 and 100 gram silver medal each for director and producer.

Shivrajkumar won Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his performance in the film.

The Movie also received two awards for individual performances. Best supporting actress and Best screenplay writer done by Harshika Poonacha and Agni Shridhar respectively.



References




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