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Wikipedia article
'Jogayya' Indian Kannada-language film starring actor Shiva Rajkumar and directed by Prem. Announced as the 100th film of Kannada actor Shiva Rajkumar, it was his 102nd movie in the order of release. [http://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/feb/03/slide-show-1-south-prem-launches-shivarajkumars-100-film-jogaiah.htm Shivrajkumar, 100 not out!]. Movies.rediff.com (2010-02-03). Retrieved on 2012-05-15. and the shooting began on his 49th birthday.[http://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/feb/03/slide-show-1-south-prem-launches-shivarajkumars-100-film-jogaiah.htm Shivrajkumar, 100 not out! Rediff.com Movies]. Movies.rediff.com (2010-02-03). Retrieved on 2012-05-15. It was produced under the banner of Prem Pictures. Rakshita Prem, who is married to the director Prem, is the producer of this film. It is the sequel to the 2005 blockbuster film 'Jogi'.[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/18812.html "Jogi" creating history at box office]. Indiaglitz.com (2005-12-06). Retrieved on 2012-05-15. The film was released on 19 August 2011[http://entertainment.oneindia.in/kannada/news/2011/jogayya-releasing-august-19-rakshita-100811.html "Jogayya finally releasing on August 19"] in more than 245 theaters across Karnataka[http://entertainment.oneindia.in/kannada/news/2011/shivanna-jogayya-release-245-theatres-180811.html Shivanna's Jogayya releasing in 245 theaters]. Entertainment.oneindia.in (2011-08-18). Retrieved on 2012-05-15. to mixed reviews from critics.[http://entertainment.oneindia.in/kannada/reviews/2011/jogayya-movie-review-190811.html Jogayya Movie Review: A good family entertainer]. Entertainment.oneindia.in (2011-08-19). Retrieved on 2012-05-15.[http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-jogayya-fails-to-live-up-to-expectation/20110819.htm Review: Jogayya fails to live up to expectation]. Rediff.com (2011-08-19). Retrieved on 2012-05-15.
Plot
The movie starts with Dr. Rajkumar and Parvathamma Rajkumar blessing Shivarajkumar (as Madesha), explaining value of birth, prayers of baby and that of parents for birth.
The movie takes place almost 3 years after the incidents from the first movie.
A group of police officers capture and torture Madesha's accomplices to reveal his current location. The police department comes to a conclusion that he has moved to Dubai. Upon release they meet Bhubaiyya and verbally abuse Madesha for his betrayal. The story shifts to Mumbai where Madesha works as a servant in the house of Vidya and her father. He changes his name to Mahadeva so as to forget his past. Vidya's marriage is fixed with an astrologer from Karnataka who seems to vaguely recognise Madesha. This causes him to remember the events which caused him to leave his native.
'Following his mother's death Madesha continues to live the life of a goon. He has a change of mind after getting humiliated by a doctor and mocked by his friends. Knowing that once entering into the crime world will not give a second chance in life, he leaves the place without informing anyone.'
Madesha decides to leave Mumbai as he is troubled by the presence of Vidya's fiance. His fellow mates in Mumbai kill a gangster who had destroyed their lives and secretly moves to a coastal region from where they plan to go to Dubai. Madesha who spots them at the beach joins them. But before leaving the coast, they are cornered by Karnataka police officers who arrest Madesha and take him to Karnataka. While taking him to court Madesha finds that Bhubaiyya has been killed in an accident. This shatters him. While at the court, he sees several people awaiting his death. He is puzzled and equally heartbroken.
Vidya who recognises her true love for Madesha calls off her wedding despite the warning from her fiance that Madesha will die in six months and moves to Karnataka to save him.
She meets an advocate and with her help they prove the innocence of Madesha. Once released from the prison, Madesha assembles his former gang and resumes his criminal activities. After escaping an attempt on his life, he meets an old man who has a clear explanation regarding Madesha's earlier predicament.
'When Madesha left Bangalore, the mafia decides to meet a new gangster who will allow them to evacuate people, take their lands, introduce drugs etc. something which Madesha was against. Appanna who aspires to be the next Jogi(the title given to Madesha) volunteers to help them. He spreads terror and kills innocent people by claiming to be on behalf of Jogi thereby making Madesha a scapegoat. Sensing danger the old man goes in search of Madesha and eventually finds him in Mumbai. With the help of his friend who is the commissioner of police the old man manages to bring back Jogi. Bhubaiyya was killed by Appanna.'
These revelations startle Madesha who sets out to be that gangster who helps people. He murders those mafia leaders who framed him and goes in search of Appanna. He solves the problems of people thereby gaining their support. He gets a new title of 'Jogayya' (Ayya is a term of respect). Having enough of the gang wars, the Chief minister of Karnataka asks the police officials to prepare a list and encounter the goons. Appanna's mother seeks the help of Jogi to save her son. In spite of having a burning desire to kill Appanna for destroying his life, Jogi decides to help the mother. However Appanna is killed by the police. Jogi murders the criminal brothers of Naidu using a police gun who backs the government. An enraged Naidu withdraws his support given to the government resulting in the party losing majority and conduction of elections. Jogi decides to stand as a candidate. He is met by Vidya's father who reveals about her love for him. He goes in search of Vidya only to betrayed and brutally hacked by his Mumbai mates who had recently visited him.
He manages to survive due to his love for Vidya. Those who hacked Jogi are murdered by his friends. He sees the people who gathered around to see him. It is here revealed that the idea of murdering Naidu's brothers and the mafia leaders were given by the common men who were inspired by Jogi's good deeds. Jogi reconsider his decision to contest in election and reunites with Vidya. The people inspired by Jogi's speech swears to elect only those candidates who are eligible and capable.
Production
The film was launched on 12 July 2010 in an event attended by South Indian film stars like Ambareesh, Chiranjeevi, Vijay and Surya.[http://entertainment.oneindia.in/kannada/top-stories/2010/shivaraj-jogayya-muhurtha-130710.html Chiranjeevi, Vijay and Suriya launch Shivanna's Jogayya]. Entertainment.oneindia.in (2010-07-13). Retrieved on 2012-05-15. The songs of the film have been lavishly picturized. It is reported that the song shooting of 'odale' has cost Prem 2.7 crores. In Haridwar, 300 'sadhus' (saints) were used for shooting this song which uses 3D technology.[http://entertainment.oneindia.in/kannada/news/2011/jogayya-song-features-300-sadhus-210611-aid0062.html Jogayya song "Odale" features 300 Sadhus from Haridwar]. Entertainment.oneindia.in (2011-06-21). Retrieved on 2012-05-15. The film has been shot in Bengaluru, Mysore, Mumbai, Haridwar, Hrishikesh & other holy places of North India.
Cast
* Shiva Rajkumar as Madesha (Mahadeva) alias Jogi
* Sumit Kaur Atwal as Vidya Gokhale
* Pooja Gandhi as an advocate
* Ravishankar Gowda
*Narasimha Joshi
*Vijay Anand
*Umesh Punga
*John
*Mass Madha
*Shankar
*B. Ganapathi
*Gururaj Hosakote
*Narendra Babu
*Nanda Kumar
*Prakash Shenoy
*Aravind Rao
*Suresh Mangalore
Release
Due to the huge success of the film 'Jogi' in 2005, there has been a tremendous interest generated for 'Jogayya' in 2011.[http://chitraloka.com/chitraloka-hot-news/jogayya-craze-beat-jogi/ Jogayya Craze Will It Beat Jogi?] [http://showfizz.com/2010/07/grand-launch-of-jogayya-the-legend-of-the-underworld/ Grand Launch of "Jogayya The Legend of the Underworld"]. Showfizz.com (2010-07-12). Retrieved on 2012-05-15. Although the film was scheduled to be released on 19 August, tickets of first three days were issued one week in advance.[http://entertainment.in.msn.com/southcinema/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5369954 MSN Entertainment: "Jogayya" publicity in full zoom] . Entertainment.in.msn.com (2011-08-16). Retrieved on 2012-05-15. Within a few hours after initiating booking, all 3 days' tickets were sold out in the BKT region (Bengaluru, Kolar and Tumkur) of Karnataka. Black tickets being sold at exorbitant rates of up to 3,000 per ticket was reported.[http://thatskannada.oneindia.in/movies/headlines/2011/08/jogayya-tickets-sold-out-kapali-theatre-aid0189.html Jogayya tickets sold out at Kapali, Bangalore] . Thatskannada.oneindia.in (2011-08-16). Retrieved on 2012-05-15.[http://entertainment.oneindia.in/kannada/news/2011/jogayya-tickets-sale-black-market-rules-170811.html Black market rules Jogayya tickets sales]. Entertainment.oneindia.in (2011-08-17). Retrieved on 2012-05-15. The movie has started seeing empty halls since the eighth week and has subsequently been replaced.
Critical reception
'The Times of India' rated 3.3 out of 5 and stating about "Shivarajkumar the hero, walks away with equal honours in the romantic sequences too, lighting up dull sequences in the movie.
While Sumit Kaur has done justice to her role, Payana Ravishankar proves lively with dialogue delivery and body language. Pooja Gandhi impresses all in her role as a lawyer".
Soundtrack
The film's music album was released on 19 May 2011.[https://web.archive.org/web/20110522070116/http://www.sify.com/movies/jogayya-audio-release-news-kannada-lftp4jceghc.html Jogayya audio release]. Sify.com (2011-05-19). Retrieved on 2012-05-15. 'Jogayya' has eight songs (including a theme) composed by V. Harikrishna and Ashwini Recording Company has bought the music rights of the film. More than 100,000 CDs and cassettes were sold within 5 days of music release, which is a record in Kannada Film Industry.[http://entertainment.oneindia.in/kannada/news/2011/jogayya-audio-cd-sale-record-230511-aid0062.html Jogayya audio CD sale crosses one lakh]. Entertainment.oneindia.in (2011-05-23). Retrieved on 2012-05-15. Over 60,000 records were sold on the first day of market launch.[http://www.chitraloka.com/news/144-films-news/3591-shivarajkumar-100th-movie.html ]
References
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