Usire(film)
| Usire | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | A. X. Prabhu |
| Written by | K. Nanjunda (dialogues) |
| Story by | Cheran |
| Based on | Bharathi Kannamma(1997) |
| Produced by | Rockline Venkatesh |
| Starring | V. Ravichandran Rachana Banerjee Prakash Raj Doddanna |
| Cinematography | Tirru |
| Edited by | Suresh Urs |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Rockline Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 140 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Usire(transl. From the heart) is a 2001 IndianKannada-languageromance dramafilm directed byA. X. Prabhu.The film starsV. Ravichandranalong withRachana BanerjeeandPrakash Rajin prominent roles.
The film is a remake of theTamilfilmBharathi Kannamma(1997), directed byCheran.The film was produced byRockline Venkateshand the music was composed byIlaiyaraaja.
The film, upon release, met with an average response at the box office.
Cast
[edit]- V. Ravichandranas Mutthu
- Rachana Banerjeeas Chandri
- Prakash Rajas Rudregowda
- Sadhu Kokila
- Doddanna
- Sanjay Shantaram
- Chi Guru Dutt
- Shanythamma
- Madhura
- Krisohnegowda
- Jyothi
- Master Yuvraj N.
Production
[edit]Prabhu Solomon had wantedShiva Rajkumarto play the lead role, and he lamented that miscasting Ravichandran in the leading role instead, worked against the viability of the film.[1]
Soundtrack
[edit]All the songs are composed and scored byIlaiyaraaja.The lyrics were written byK. Kalyan.[2]
| S. No. | Song Title | Singer(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Muthu Helo Maathidu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
| 2 | "Chandri Nee Chanda" | K. J. Yesudas |
| 3 | "Chilipiliyenno Chilipiligale" | K. S. Chithra |
| 4 | "Preethisuve Preethisuve" | K. J. Yesudas,Bhavatharini |
| 5 | "Majunu Aalida" | Mano |
| 6 | "Janapada Annodu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam,K. S. Chithra |
Reception
[edit]A critic fromChitralokawrote that "It is an excellent assorted sweet box. What is unfortunate is the tragedy part of the film. Yet it is a fine mixture of sentiments, love, comedy and tolerable music. The high point of the film is superb performance by Ravichandran, Prakash Rai and Rachana".[3]A critic fromSifywrote that "On the whole the film has been handled reasonably well by debutant director A.X.Prabhu".[4]
References
[edit]- ^"Prabhu Solomon Interview: The Perfect Wave".23 December 2014.
- ^"Usire (2001) - Ilaiyaraaja — Listen to Usire songs/music online — MusicIndiaOnline".Mio.to. Archived fromthe originalon 14 May 2014.Retrieved8 March2015.
- ^"Usire Movie Review — chitraloka | Kannada Movie News, Reviews | Image".Chitraloka.7 April 2001. Archived fromthe originalon 28 June 2001.Retrieved8 March2015.
- ^"Review: Usire".Sify.Archived fromthe originalon 25 December 2004.
External links
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