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'''''Panjaa''''' ({{lang-te|పంజా}}; {{lang-en|Claw}}) is an Indian Telugu [[action film]] directed by [[Vishnuvardhan (director)|Vishnuvardhan]], starring [[Pawan Kalyan]]. The film, jointly produced by Arka Mediaworks and Sanghamitra Art Productions, also stars [[Sarah-Jane Dias]], [[Anjali Lavania]], [[Jackie Shroff]] and Sesh Adivi, while featuring music scored by [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]] and cinematography handled by [[P. S. Vinod]].<ref name="indiatimes1">[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Vishnuvardhans-double-dhamaka/articleshow/7404551.cms Vishnuvardhan's double dhamaka – Times Of India]. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (2011-02-02). Retrieved on 2011-12-06.</ref><ref name="autogenerated1">[http://www.sify.com/movies/pawan-vishnu-flick-in-march-news-telugu-lcbkWMcgaff.html Pawan-Vishnu flick in March]. Sify.com (2011-02-01). Retrieved on 2011-12-06.</ref>
'''''Panjaa''''' ({{lang-te|పంజా}}; {{lang-en|Claw}}) is an Indian Telugu [[action film]] directed by [[Vishnuvardhan (director)|Vishnuvardhan]], starring [[Pawan Kalyan]]. The film, jointly produced by Arka Mediaworks and Sanghamitra Art Productions, also stars [[Sarah-Jane Dias]], [[Anjali Lavania]], [[Jackie Shroff]] and Sesh Adivi, while featuring music scored by [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]] and cinematography handled by [[P. S. Vinod]].<ref name="indiatimes1">[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Vishnuvardhans-double-dhamaka/articleshow/7404551.cms Vishnuvardhan's double dhamaka – Times Of India]. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (2011-02-02). Retrieved on 2011-12-06.</ref><ref name="autogenerated1">[http://www.sify.com/movies/pawan-vishnu-flick-in-march-news-telugu-lcbkWMcgaff.html Pawan-Vishnu flick in March]. Sify.com (2011-02-01). Retrieved on 2011-12-06.</ref>

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Panjaa
File:Panjaa.jpg
Directed byVishnuvardhan
Written byAbburi Ravi (dialogues)
Screenplay byRahul Koda
Story byVishnuvardhan
Produced byNeelima Tirumalashetty
Nagesh Muntha
Shobu Yarlagadda
Prasad Devineni
StarringPawan Kalyan
Sarah-Jane Dias
Anjali Lavania
Jackie Shroff
Sesh Adivi
CinematographyP. S. Vinod
Edited byA. Sreekar Prasad
Music byYuvan Shankar Raja
Production
companies
Arka Mediaworks,
Sanghamitra Arts Productions
Release date
  • December 9, 2011 (2011-12-09)
CountryTemplate:Film India
LanguageTelugu

Panjaa (Telugu: పంజా; English: Claw) is an Indian Telugu action film directed by Vishnuvardhan, starring Pawan Kalyan. The film, jointly produced by Arka Mediaworks and Sanghamitra Art Productions, also stars Sarah-Jane Dias, Anjali Lavania, Jackie Shroff and Sesh Adivi, while featuring music scored by Yuvan Shankar Raja and cinematography handled by P. S. Vinod.[1][2]

The film, initially known under the working title The Shadow, began its prinicipal photography in early May 2011, which was completed by October 2011, with filming being held primarily at Kolkata, West Bengal, Pollachi and Karaikudi in Tamil Nadu and Vagamon in Kerala.[3] A gangster film with mafia backdrop,[4] Panjaa was released on 9 December 2011.

Cast

Production

In November 2010 sources reported that director Vishnuvardhan would direct a film featuring Pawan Kalyan in the lead role, to be produced by Neelima Nagesh and Shobu Yarlagadda.[5] Neelima in a interview stated that she was a big fan of Pawan Kalyan.[6] Vishnnuvardhan, following the release of his 2009 film Sarvam, which fared poorly at the box office, had been working on two scripts – the other one being the prequel to the 2007 version of Billa – but was unable to start either project due to unavailable dates of Pawan Kalyan and Ajith Kumar.[1][7] He had planned to shoot both projects simultaneously from March 2011 on,[1] but since that was not possible, he was forced to drop one of the projects, with Vishnuvardhan eventually deciding to direct this film.[7] Reports also claimed that Krish, director of critically acclaimed films Gamyam (2008) and Vedam (2010), would pen the dialogues for the film, besides revealing that it would feature two female leads.[8] It turned out that Abburi Ravi was roped in to write the dialogues, while the screenplay was provided by Rahul Koda.[9]

Former Miss India Sarah-Jane Dias was signed for one of the two female lead characters, making her Telugu film debut,[10] She would portray the role of a college student pursuing horticulture.[11] Jiah Khan,[1] and Shazahn Padamsee, who starred in Orange opposite Ram Charan Tej, were considered for the other female role.[12] However, eventually Mumbai-based model Anjali Lavania, best known for her appearances in the Kingfisher calendar and several other advertisements, was finalised for the second character.[13] Director-actor Sesh Adivi was roped in for an antagonist role,[14] playing Munna, an NRI and spoilt brat, [15], while Abburi Ravi was confirmed as the dialogue writer, in spite of earlier reports that suggested otherwise. Yuvan Shankar Raja and A. Sreekar Prasad, Vishnuvardhan's norm associates, were signed to score the music and handle the editing department, respectively, while P. S. Vinod was selected as the cinematographer in place of Nirav Shah who had worked on Vishnuvardhan's previous projects.[2] Action sequences were choreographed by Shyam Kaushal, a noted stunt co-ordinator in Bollywood films, while Sunil Babu was chosen as the art director.[16] Vishnuvardhan's wife, Anu Vardhan worked as the costume designer. Pawan Kalyan was given a "much stylish look" for this film.[17]

Principal photography was expected to start from April 15, 2011, with the scenes during the first schedule being shot in Kolkata, West Bengal.[4] Filming eventually began on May 6 in Kolkata,[18] where the major part of the film was shot.[19] The Kolkata schedule was completed by late June 2011,[20][21] and the following month, filming was held in Pollachi, Tamil Nadu,[22] which was followed by schedules in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu,[23] and across Kerala.[21][24] In Kerala, the crew shot for five days at the Vagamon hill station, located 1,100 metres above sea level.[25] A song sequence featuring Pawan Kalyan and Sarah Jane was shot at the Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad in September under the choreography of Firoz Khan.[26] From October 10, the last song picturized on Anjali Lavania was canned in a Hyderabad studio. Anjali performed belly dance in the song, which was chreographed by Geeta Kapoor, best known for work in the song "Sheila Ki Jawani" from the Hindi film Tees Maar Khan.[27][28]

The film was launched under the working title The Shadow, with the team indicating that the title may be changed. In the following months, several titles including Kaali, Thilak, Power and Patel, were considered.[29][30] The official title was revealed as Panjaa by the producers during Dussera.[16] Panjaa is planned to be dubbed and released in Tamil as well.[31] Initial reports suggested that Ajith Kumar would provide his voice for Pawan Kalyan,[32] which was dismissed by the actor several days later.[33] The Tamil version became titled as Kuri and is planned to be released by January 2012.[34]

Soundtrack

Untitled

For the film's score and soundtrack, Vishnuvardhan's friend and usual associate, Yuvan Shankar Raja was signed up. The soundtrack album was originally planned to be launched on 13 November,[35] but was postponed to 19 November due to the sudden demise of Yuvan Shankar Raja's mother.[36] The audio launch was held in a grand manner at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad. Along with the cast and crew, noted film personalities including directors K. Raghavendra Rao and S. S. Rajamouli, composer M. M. Keeravani and actor Rana Daggubati attended the function,[37] which was anchored by comedian Ali and Suma Kanakala.[38] The event featured performances by percussionist Taufiq Qureshi and rapper Blaaze, while several songs from the soundtrack were also performed by the respective singers on stage.[39] The event was broadcast live on MAA TV,[40] and the entertainment portal Indiaglitz.com.[41]

Panjaa's soundtrack features six tracks. Chandrabose and Ramajogayya Sastry penned the lyrics for each three songs. The composing began in late January 2011.[42] Haricharan had recorded one song in April, with Yuvan Shankar Raja disclosing on Twitter that he had made "about eight versions" of the song.[43][44] Another song was styled as a "mass comedy track" filled with banter, featuring the voices of Pawan Kalyan and Brahmanandam.[45] Singer Hemachandra recorded the number in seven and a half hours in the night.[46] Other singers who had lent their voice to the songs include Shweta Pandit, Belly Raj and Saloni, all of whom collaborated the first time with Yuvan Shankar Raja. Upon release, the songs generally garnered positive response.[47] The songs became chartbusters, with the title track ("Nee Choora...") becoming the most played songs in all Hyderabad radio channels.[48]

Tracklist
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Panjaa"Ramajogaiah SastryYuvan Shankar Raja3:34
2."Ela Ela"ChandraboseHaricharan & Shweta Pandit5:05
3."Veyira Cheyyi Veyira"Ramajogaiah SastrySaloni4:29
4."Kshanam Kshanam"ChandraboseShweta Pandit1:45
5."Anukoneledhugaa Kalakaanekaadhugaa"ChandraboseBelly Raj & Priya Himesh4:27
6."Paparayudu" (feat. Pawan Kalyan and Brahmanandam)Ramajogaiah SastryHemachandra & Sathyan5:15
Total length:24:33

Pre-release

A teaser trailer was released a day prior to Diwali, which received high response. According to Sify, it was seen more than 1 lakh (100,000) times on the official Youtube channel within 24 hours, setting a new record.[49][50]

Panjaa's Nizam distribution rights were sold to Siri Media for ₹ 14 crores.[51] The overseas theatrical and DVD rights were bought by BlueSky Cinemas.[52]

Reception

Critical response

Rediff gave a two stars, said "Panjaa is let down by a weak script. Panjaa also reminds one of Pawan Kalyan's own earlier movie, Balu. The second half of the film lags a bit. There doesn't seem to be much originality in the story telling. On the whole, Panjaa is nothing extraordinary and even a bit disappointing".[53] greatandhra rated two stars, noted "The main drop down in the film is Pawan's character design. His getup and being a yesman to a gangster aren't in kilter with his nursery business. First half is morose and second half is emotion overdose. On a whole, Panjaa hits badly on the expectations of audience".[54] Deccan Chronicle gave two stars says "The much-hyped action thriller lacks the adrenaline of a tight and creative script and one feels let down when stepping out of the theatre".[55]

Oneindia.in described as "There are not many positives in the film. Pawan Kalyan’s acting, his subtle underplay of emotions and cool chic look are big positives. Panjaa is not exactly the high voltage action and romantic entertainer as it was billed out to be. The Telugu movie is an average film that will not please even the die hard fans of the Power Star".[56] Sify gave a " Disappointing" verdict stated "The director fails to give Pawan Kalyan a strong identity other than that of being a Man Friday for a Don. Pawan Kalyan fails to thrill the audience with his stylish stunts, which are seen more as deliberate attempts, without any natural feel. Except for half an hour initially, the movie just rolls down like a Leviathan".[57]

On the other hand, jeevi of idlebrain gave 3 stars out of five explained "First half of the film is decent. The motive in the second half is not strong enough, hence it will not connect to the average audiences. On a whole, Panjaa is a sensible attempt, but not in the tune of popular taste. [58]

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