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Malla (film)
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Wikipedia article
'Malla' is a 2004 Indian Kannada-language film written, directed, composed and enacted by Ravichandran in dual roles. The film also stars Priyanka Trivedi and Mohan Shankar. The film was produced by Ramu for his home banner Ramu Enterprises making his the first team up with Ravichandran.
The film found a widespread release across Karnataka state on 27 February 2004 and was declared a blockbuster at the box office. However, it received mixed response by the critics who claimed that the film highlights the unwanted intimacy scenes, as well as the great relationship between husband and wife, other than the romantic part of Shiva Rama Krishna, the associate of TFI Puri Jaganadh, has shown the great relationship between husband and wife that attracted woman audience to watch this movie again and again.[http://www.viggy.com/english/review_malla.asp Malla film review]. Viggy.com (2011-03-13). Retrieved on 2018-01-26. The film is also reportedly the first to introduce the famous Kerala based traditional art Kalarippayattu in Kannada cinema.[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/Crazy-Stars-top-five-films-ever/photostory/30445236.cms Crazy Star's top five films ever]. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (2014-02-15). Retrieved on 2018-01-26. The stunt master K. D. Venkatesh was awarded in a special category at the 200304 Karnataka State Film Awards.
Plot
The film is all about Malla - a florist, a Samaritan, soft-natured person beloved by people; contrast to this is his son Shiva who grows-up in goons' abode; a father who sacrifices his life for his son and at the end son taking revenge on the culprits. Malla reminds us of his earlier films 'Anjada Gandu' and 'Puntanja' in some sequences. This film has everything from love to trust, affection, sorrow, action, cruelty, comedy and glamour to make 'Malla' a tasty feast for all classes. Known for unusual ideas and sets, he demonstrated them here too - he sleeps on a hand shaped bed and makes out with the beauty.
Cast
* Ravichandran as Mallikarjuna (Malla) / Shiva
* Priyanka Upendra as Priya
* Mohan Shankar as Hanuma
* Umashree
* Pavitra Lokesh
* K.S.L Swamy
*K. D. Venkatesh
*Fayaz Khan
*Ultimate Shivu
* Vijay Kashi
* Shankar Ashwath
* Lakshman Rao
*Venkatesh Prasad
Production
V. Ravichandran began working on 'Malla' in March 2003, alongside 'Pandu Ranga Vittala', another film he was acting in. 'Malla' was produced by Ramu, under his production house, while Ravichandran directed it. He stated: "The audience can expect to see the earlier Ravichandran in 'Malla'. The film will have all gimmicks and heroisms of a Ravichandran-starrer and I want the cine-goers to take something back home after seeing the film. The film will touch the hearts of all the cine-goers. It will entertain, make people laugh and cry." He added that he would star as the eponymous lead Mallikarjuna "Malla", who has a love for flowers. He further said the film would have six tracks, and that Priyanka Upendra would star opposite him, as a girl "who comes from abroad and becomes a village girl." Ravichandran wrote the film's story and lyrics for three tracks, and co-wrote the screenplay with J. K. Bharavi, while actor Mohan Shankar wrote the dialogues.
Soundtrack
The music of the film was composed and lyrics written by Ravichandran.
References
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