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Wikipedia article
'Bhajarangi' is a 2013 Indian Kannada-language fantasy action film starring Shiva Rajkumar and Aindrita Ray. Directed by choreographer-turned-director Harsha, the film was released on 12 December 2013 and received positive response from critics. 'Bhajarangi' was the highest-grossing Kannada film of 2013.[http://entertainment.oneindia.in/kannada/news/2014/bhajarangi-25-days-box-office-report-collection-128929.html Bhajarangi 25 Days Box Office Report Oneindia Entertainment]. Entertainment.oneindia.in (6 January 2014). Retrieved on 12 July 2014.[http://chitraloka.com/news/4344-top-10-kannada-movies-of-2013.html Top 10 Kannada movies of 2013 - chitraloka.com | Latest Kannada Movie News, Reviews | Images]. chitraloka.com. Retrieved on 12 July 2014. The film was declared a blockbuster at the box office.[http://chitraloka.com/news/4339-bhajarangi-records-rs-12-crore.html Bhajarangi Records Rs 12 Crore - chitraloka.com | Latest Kannada Movie News, Reviews | Images]. chitraloka.com. Retrieved on 12 July 2014.
Plot
The story takes place in a hamlet called Ramadurga. A tantrik terrorises the villagers bylooting their valuables, raping women and killing them. Jeeva comes to Ramadurga to discover his "Janma rahasya" (mystery of his birth). To his shock, he learns that he is the grandson of Bhajarangi who battled the tantrik and saved the villagers from his harassment. But the sly tantrik impeded Bhajarangi by creating a demon in the form of a baby and made Bhajarangi believe that he is his son. Jeeva eventually defeats the tantrik.
Cast
* Shiva Rajkumar as Bhajarangi / Jeeva
* Aindrita Ray as Geetha
* Rukmini Vijayakumar as Krishne (voice dubbed by Harini Shrikanth)
* Madhu Guruswamy as Tantrik /Mantravadhi
* Saurav Lokesh as Raana/Raktaksha
* Sadhu Kokila
* Bullet Prakash as James Bond
* Tabla Nani
* Girija Lokesh
* Rani Damukumar
* Jyothi Murur
* Harini Shrikanth
* Venkatesh Prasad
* Mahesh
* Shivaram
* Michael Madhu
* K. S. Sridhar
* Chethan
* Vidya Rao
* Vijayanand
* Bhajarangi Mohan
* Vaijanath Biradar
* Shruthi R (Babitha)
* Honnavalli Krishna
* Tumkur Mohan
* Laya Kokila
* Kaddipudi Chandru
The film's introductory song "Bossu Nam Bossu" features special appearances by the following actors:[http://www.chakpak.com/content/news/six-heroes-make-guest-appearances-bhajarangee Six heroes to make guest appearances in Bhajarangee] . Chakpak.com (12 November 2013). Retrieved on 12 July 2014.
* Vijay Raghavendra
* Sriimurali
* Aditya
* Srinagar Kitty
* Yogesh
* Sathish Ninasam
* Arjun Janya
* R. Nataraaj Gowda
Production
Actor Shiva Rajkumar had to lose weight for the film and prepared for a six-pack body at the age of 51.[http://entertainment.oneindia.in/kannada/news/2013/shivaraj-kumar-six-pack-bhajarangi-stuns-116009.html Shivaraj Kumar's Six-Pack Workout Stuns Sandalwood Stars Oneindia Entertainment]. Entertainment.oneindia.in (1 August 2013). Retrieved on 12 July 2014. Much of the movie was shot near Hesarghatta, which is northwest of Bengaluru.[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/92588.html 50 Lakhs Set for 'Bajarangi' Kannada Movie News]. Indiaglitz.com (9 April 2013). Retrieved on 12 July 2014.
The official trailer of the movie was launched in Triveni theatre Bangalore in September 2013 which was attended by Yash. The introductory song, featuring six leading actors of Kannada cinema, was shot at Minerva Mills, Bangalore.
Release
The film's producers Nataraj Gowda and Manjunath Gowda have teamed up with PVR Cinemas for the film's domestic release. The film was released simultaneously on 12 December 2013 in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu in multiple theaters. The producers have reportedly booked more than 221 cinema halls across the Karnataka state alone.[http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/528829/20131210/shivarajkumar-bhajarangi-aindrita-ray-pvr-lakshmi.htm Shivarajkumar's 'Bhajarangi' Gears up for Massive Release in Tie-up with PVR Cinemas]. Ibtimes.co.in (10 December 2013). Retrieved on 12 July 2014.
Critical reception
* Times of India gave 4/5 stars and said "Shivarajkumar has combined all his experiences to give a brilliant performance. Be it action, sentiment or romance, Shivanna is at his best. Aindrita Ray too is at her best throughout, especially in the climax. Music by Arjun Janya is apt for the story and quite remarkable. Lokesh shines as a villain. Jai Anand is simply superb in his camerawork."[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/Bhajarangi/movie-review/27451889.cms Bhajarangi movie review: Wallpaper, Story, Trailer at Times of India]. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved on 12 July 2014.
* Chitraloka said "Shivarajkumar takes the cake for his easy in portraying both a lover boy and an action hero equally well. When he sheds his shirt to show off his six packs in the end, the joy of the fans sees no end. Harsha has done an excellent job all over. Arjun Janya's music has four good songs including the 'Boss' song with guest appearance by six other film stars. Aindrita is bubbly as ever in a cute role. The actors who have played villains like Madhu, Chetan and Guru are a welcome change from the usual villains. If you have not booked your tickets already for Bhajarangi, do it fast. You will not get tickets easily for what is sure to be a blockbuster."[http://www.chitraloka.com/movie-reviews/4263-bhajarangi-review.html Bhajarangi Movie Review - chitraloka.com | Latest Kannada Movie News, Reviews | Images]. chitraloka.com. Retrieved on 12 July 2014.
* One India gave the film 3.5/5 stars and said "Bhajarangi is must watch movie for Shiv fans. It is also a movie, for which is to be admired by Kannada audience for its technical richness."[http://www.indiaglitz.com/bhajarangi-kannada-movie-review-17995 Bhajarangi Kannada Movie Review cinema preview stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes]. Indiaglitz.com (13 December 2013). Retrieved on 12 July 2014.
* India Glitz gave 8/10 and said "It is one of the brilliant executions of work from young and dashing director Harsha. It is time for 'Harshotsava'! The 105th film of hat trick hero Shivarajakumar is magnificent in the second half and first half the film prepares for the second half big extravaganza."
Soundtrack
The soundtrack and score for the film is composed by Arjun Janya.[https://web.archive.org/web/20131212135143/http://www.southsongs4u.co.in/2013/11/a-harsha-2013-kannada-movie.html Bajarangi 2013 Kannada movie]. southsongs4u.co.in. November 2013
Sequel
A sequel, named 'Bhajarangi 2', featuring Shiva Rajkumar and Karthika Bhavana in the lead, Harsha as director and produced by Jayanna and Bhogendra, was released on 29 October 2021.
References
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