Karataka Damanaka
| Karataka Damanaka | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Yogaraj Bhat |
| Written by | Vikas Yogaraj Bhat Subramanya M K |
| Produced by | Rockline Venkatesh |
| Starring | Shiva Rajkumar Prabhu Deva Priya Anand Nishvika Naidu |
| Cinematography | Santosh Rai Pathaje |
| Edited by | K. M. Prakash |
| Music by | V. Harikrishna |
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Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
| Box office | ₹1.62 crores[1] |
Karataka Damanaka is a 2024 Indian Kannada-language action drama film directed by Yogaraj Bhat, and produced by Rockline Venkatesh. The film stars Shiva Rajkumar, Prabhu Deva, Priya Anand and Nishvika Naidu in the lead roles.[2] The title of the film is derived from the characters found in the "Mitra Bedha" book of Panchatantra.[3]
The film was released on 8 March 2024.[4] The film marks the return of Prabhu Deva to Kannada Cinema after 17 years.[5]
Plot[edit]
Two fraudsters are on a mission to convince and bring back a man back to the city, but they take a different route which complicates their lives in the village of Nandikolur.
Cast[edit]
- Shiva Rajkumar as Virupaksha alias "Karataka"
- Prabhu Deva as Basavaraju alias "Damanaka"
- Priya Anand as Kusumi
- Nishvika Naidu as Kempi
- P. Ravi Shankar
- Rangayana Raghu as MLA
- Rockline Venkatesh as Jailer
- Tanikella Bharani as Ramanna
- Doddanna as Villager
- Vaijanath Biradar as Villager
- Nayana
- Govinde Gowda
- Harshith Gowda
Production[edit]
In September 2018, it was being reported that Shiva Rajkumar was to collaborate with Director Yogaraj Bhat for an untitled film.[6] It was reported that the film was later titled as Kuladalli Keelyavudo.[7] However, there was no official announcements about the same. In 2020, it was reported that Prabhu Deva is being part of the film, which was confirmed by the Bhat himself.[8] Later Priya Anand and Nishvika Naidu were roped into play the lead roles in the film.[9] The film was later titled as Karataka Damanaka.[10][11]
Filming[edit]
The film was majorly shot on outskirts of Bangalore, Kolar, Gauribidanur, and North Karnataka.[11]
Themes and influences[edit]
The title of the film was inspired from characters of Panchatantra.[11]
Soundtrack[edit]
| Karataka Damanaka | ||||
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| Released | 29 January 2024 | |||
| Recorded | 2023 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 7:21 | |||
| Label | Anand Audio | |||
| Producer | V. Harikrishna | |||
| V. Harikrishna chronology | ||||
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V. Harikrishna composes music and background score for the film. The first single of the film, Karataka Damanaka Title track, was released on 29 January 2024.[12] The second single, Deega Digari, was released.[13]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Karataka Damanaka Title Track" | Yogaraj Bhat | Shankar Mahadevan | 3:14 |
| 2. | "Deega Digiri" | Yogaraj Bhat | Upendra, Rajesh Krishnan | 4:07 |
| 3. | "Meetadene Veene" | Yogaraj Bhat | Rajesh Krishnan | 3:30 |
| 4. | "Karataka Damanaka Theme Music" | V. Harikrishna | ||
| 5. | "Karataka Damanaka Theme Music 2" | V. Harikrishna | ||
| 6. | "Hithalaka Karibyada Maava" | Yogaraj Bhat | Malu Nipanal, Shruthi Prahalada | 3:50 |
Release[edit]
The film was released on 8 March 2024.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ B, Praveen Chandra. "Karataka Damanaka: ಗಲ್ಲಾಪೆಟ್ಟಿಗೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಎಷ್ಟು ಕೋಟಿ ಗಳಿಸ್ತು ಕರಟಕ ದಮನಕ? ಇಲ್ಲಿದೆ 4 ದಿನದ ಬಾಕ್ಸ್ ಆಫೀಸ್ ವರದಿ". Kannada Hindustan Times (in Kannada). Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ^ "Rockline Venkatesh to produce Yogaraj Bhat's next starring Shivarajkumar and Prabhudheva". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
- ^ "Exclusive: The title of Shivarajkumar and Prabhudeva's next digs into the Panchatantra". The Times of India. Retrieved 2022-09-07.
- ^ a b Bureau, The Hindu (2024-02-05). "'Karataka Damanaka' to take on 'Ranganayaka' at the box office on March 8". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
- ^ "Shivarajkumar and Prabhudeva to collaborate for a film?". The Times of India. 2020-10-21. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
- ^ Native, Digital (2018-09-28). "The title of actor Shivanna's next announced". The News Minute. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
- ^ archive, From our online (2018-09-24). "Shivarajkumar and Yogaraj Bhat's film titled Kuladalli Keelyavudo". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
- ^ Native, Digital (2020-11-05). "Shiva Rajkumar-Prabhu Deva film is a period action drama". The News Minute. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
- ^ "Nishvika and Priya Anand to be Yogaraj Bhat's leading ladies in Kuladalli Keelyavudo?". OTTPlay. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
- ^ "Director Yogaraj Bhat Reveals The Meaning Of His Upcoming Film's Title Karataka Damanaka". News18. 2023-07-15. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
- ^ a b c "Cunning foxes take human form in the first look of Karataka Damanaka". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
- ^ B, Praveen Chandra. "ಭೂಮಿಯೊಂದು ಬೋಳು ತಲೆಯು ಟೊಪ್ಪಿ ಇಟ್ರೆ ತಪ್ಪು ಏನು? ಕರಟಕ ದಮನಕ ಸಿನಿಮಾದ ಟೈಟಲ್ ಸಾಂಗ್ ಲಿರಿಕ್ಸ್". Kannada Hindustan Times (in Kannada). Retrieved 2024-02-20.
- ^ "Shivarajkumar and Prabhudeva burn up the dance floor in Deega Digari from Karataka Damanaka". OTTPlay. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
