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'Varadhanayaka' is a 2013 Indian Kannada-language action film Ayyappa P. Sharma and stars Sudeepa, Chiranjeevi Sarja, Sameera Reddy and Nikesha Patel. The film marks the Kannada debut of Sameera Reddy. The film is a remake of Telugu film 'Lakshyam'. Arjun Janya is the music director of the film. Shankare Gowda has produced the venture under Shankar Productions banner.[http://entertainment.oneindia.in/kannada/news/2011/chiranjeevi-sarja-sudeep-varadhanayaka-270511-aid0062.html Chiranjeevi Sarja-Sudeep's flick titled Varadhanayaka - Oneindia Entertainment]

Plot



In Bangalore. ACP Varadhanayaka lives happily with his parents, wife Lakshmi and younger brother Hari, a college student. A girl named Sirisha comes across Varadhanayaka when she is on a field trip from her college with her friends. She gets friendly with his daughter Pinky. It turns out that Hari studies in Sirishas college and soon after they accidentally even come to know each other.

Varadhanayaka investigates the case of a dreaded criminal 'Section' Shankar, who is involved with land dealings which is completely illegal and others including the DIG is involved. When the chairman of the bank who has lent money for the deal demand the money back as the deal hasnt worked, Shankar eliminates him. The people who are customers of the bank take to the streets and try to damage the bank.

Varadhanayaka arrives there and arrests the manager. Shankar discovers where the manager has been taken. He arrives there with his men and the DIG nearly kill ACP Varadhanayaka. Shankar asks his men to dump the body. On the way, Hari gets involved and ultimately rescues his brother from a burning bus and Varadhanayaka dies in Haris arms.

The entire media and the people assume that Varadhanayaka has swindled off all the money as they have been made to believe that by the DIG. Hari seeks vengeance on the people who killed Varadhanayaka, where he kills Siddharth "Siddu" (his friend and Shankars brother), and later kills the DIG. Shankar kidnaps Hari's entire family where Hari arrives and kills Shankar, he spills the beans that Varadhanayaka is dead and rescues his family under the supervision of the new DIG, who supports him wholeheartedly.

Cast



* Sudeepa as Varadhanayaka

* Chiranjeevi Sarja as Hari

* Sameera Reddy as Lakshmi, Varadhanayaka's wife

* Nikeesha Patel as Sirisha "Siri"

* P. Ravi Shankar as 'Section' Shankar

* Dr Ambareesh ... (Guest Appearance)

* Sumalatha Ambareesh ... (Guest Appearance)

* Rockline Venkatesh as the new DIG (Guest Appearance)

* Mukhyamantri Chandru as Varadhanayaka and Hari's father

* Jai Jagadish as Siri's father

* Shobaraj as Shankar's PA

* Sharath Lohitashwa as DIG

* J. Karthik as Siddharth "Siddhu", Hari's friend and Shankar's brother

* Sharan as Hari's friend

* Chitra Shenoy

* Padmaja Rao as Varadhanayaka and Hari's mother

* Bullet Prakash

* Dharma

* Satyajit

* Rajiv

Production



Casting

Shankare Gowda, the producer had initially cast Chiranjeevi Sarja to play the main protagonist played by Gopichand in the Telugu version. Later, to reprise the cop role played by Jagapathi Babu in the original version, Gowda approached Sudeepa, his main star in the previous venture 'Kempegowda'. Owing to the success of their previous venture, Gowda decided to give extra screen time for Sudeepa in the new film.[http://www.chitraloka.com/news/562-varadanayaka-shoot-from-feb-27.html Varadanayaka Shoot From Feb 27 - chitraloka.com | Kannada Movies | Latest Kannada Film News, Reviews | Stills, Images, Actress, Actors, Pictures] Gowda was in search of two leading female stars from the Kannada industry. However, due to date issues, none could be roped in. Actress Priyamani was approached to play the lead but she refused the offer. Finally in July 2011, Nikesha Patel who had just begun her career in Telugu films was cast opposite Sarja in the lead role.[http://entertainment.oneindia.in/kannada/news/2011/nikesha-patel-shooting-chiru-varadanayaka-070711-aid0062.html Nikesha Patel shooting for Varadanayaka with Chiru Oneindia Entertainment] Later Kamalinee Mukherjee was approached to play the role opposite Sudeepa. However, she was dropped and later Bollywood actress Sameera Reddy was finally roped in for the role. Director Ayyappa Sharma's brothers Sai Kumar and P. Ravi Shankar were also roped in to play the supporting characters. It was also announced that Arjun Sarja would be doing a cameo appearance in the film.

Filming

As per the initial plans, the film was supposed to go on sets from February 2011. However several delays caused the shooting to regularly commence from June 2011. The filming began without even casting the leading ladies for the film.

Release



Initially, the film was plan to release on 23, November 2012. The film released in India on 25 January 2013 to mixed reviews.[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/80285.html Brisk shoot for Varadanayaka Kannada Movie News] and also Kannada Sangha in Canada released this film in Canada on 28 April 2013

Soundtrack



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Arjun Janya has composed 5 songs to the lyrics of Kaviraj and A. P. Arjun.http://www.southsongs4u.in/2012/11/varadanayaka2012-kannada-mp3-songs-free.html

Reception



Critical response



GS Kumar of The Times of India scored the film at 3.5 out of 5 stars and says "Chiranjeevi Sarja has done an excellent work in sentimental and action sequences. Sudeepa is at his best as a police officer. It is Ravishankar as rowdy who beats all with brilliant dialogue delivery and body language. Nikesha Patel impresses you as the girl next door. Sameera Reddy, Dharma, Sharath Lohithashwa, Mukhyamanthri Chandru, Sharan and Shobhraj have done justice to their roles. Music by Arjun Janya is a highlight of the movie. Cinematographer Rajesh Kata has done a marvellous job". Srikant Sriniwasa of Rediff.com scored the film at 3 out of 5 stars and says "Arjun Janyas music is in tune with what the youngsters want to hear. Cinematography by Rajesh Kata is brilliant and Ravi Varmas stunt sequences are superb. Varadanayakais a mass entertainer that should be watched for Sudeepa". News18 India wrote "'Varadanayaka' is a must watch for Kiccha Sudeep's fans, but it will also prove enjoyable for those who like commercial revenge dramas with huge budgets".

Awards and nominations



'3rd South Indian International Movie Awards :-'

* Best Actor in a Negative Role - 'Nominated' - P. Ravi Shankar

* Best Music Director - 'Nominated' - Arjun Janya

* Best Playback Singer (Male) - 'Won' - Arjun Janya for the song "Baite Baite"

References




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