Chandra Chakori

Chandra Chakori (transl. A patridge enamored by the moon) is a 2003 Indian Kannada language romance drama film directed and written by S. Narayan. The film stars Murali, Priya and Naaz, all making their debuts,[1] along with Srinagara Kitty in a negative role.[2]

Chandra Chakori
Promotional poster
Directed byS. Narayan
Written byS. Narayan
Screenplay byS. Narayan
Elakkian
Story byS. Narayan
Produced byH. D. Kumaraswamy
Anitha Kumaraswamy
StarringMurali
Priya
Naaz
CinematographyP. K. H. Das
Edited byP. R. Soundar Rajan
Music byS. A. Rajkumar
Production
company
Chennambika Films
Distributed byJayanna Films
Mars Distributors
Release date
  • 15 August 2003 (2003-08-15)
Running time
154 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Cast

Production

The film was initially planned to be simultaneously shot in Telugu.[3] The film was produced by Kumaraswamy, Narayan's friend who previously produced Surya Vamsha (1999) and Galate Aliyandru (2000).[4]

Soundtrack

The music was composed by S. A. Rajkumar and the lyrics were written by S. Narayan.[5]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Andagaathi Kanna Thumba"S. NarayanHariharan05:10
2."Kuhu Kuhoo Kogile"S. NarayanHariharan, K. S. Chithra04:41
3."Bellam Belage"S. NarayanS. A. Rajkumar05:16
4."Jigari Dosth"S. NarayanMano, Sujatha Mohan, Manikka Vinayagam04:50
5."Aaha Jhum Taka Jhum"S. NarayanK. S. Chithra04:53
6."Kuhu Kuhoo Kogile (Pathos)"S. NarayanK. S. Chithra04:20

Release

The release of the film was delayed due to an issue between producers and distributors.[6]

Box office

The film ran for twenty-five weeks in several theatres, thereby becoming a silver jubilee film.[7][8] The success of this film and other films such as Raktha Kanneeru caused a lack of theatre screens for newer releases.[9] This film ran for a year in Prakash Theater in Belgaum.[10][11] Priya Pereira Chhabria, who made her debut with this film, later took a break from acting and opted for a career in dance.[12]

Awards
  1. Best Third Best Film - H. D. Kumaraswamy and Anitha Kumaraswamy[14]
  2. Best Cinematographer - P. K. H. Das
  3. Best Art Direction - G. Murthy

References
  1. "No solution yet to film crisis". The Times of India. 1 September 2004.
  2. CR, Sharanya (5 August 2013). "I want to be an actor, not a star: Srinagara Kitty". The Times of India.
  3. "Chandra Chakori - new film directed by S. Narayan". Viggy.
  4. Khajane, Muralidhara (6 May 2017). "Arjun to play CM, yet again". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 10 September 2023.
  5. Chandra Chakori at Raaga
  6. "No film released on Friday". The Times of India. 9 August 2003.
  7. Vijayasarathy, R. G. (7 March 2006). "Gopi: Even Murali fails to save it". Rediff.com.
  8. "2003 Year Round Up". Chitraloka. 31 December 2003.
  9. Mehu, Sowmya Aji (4 October 2003). "Kannada film industry faces theatre crunch". The Times of India.
  10. "Chandra Chakori sets record". Viggy.
  11. "Murali desperate for a hit". The Times of India. 29 May 2013.
  12. Lokesh, Vinay (12 August 2022). "Exclusive: Priya Pereira Chhabria returns to Sandalwood after 15 years". The Times of India.
  13. "'Chigurida Kanasu' bags 4 awards". The Times of India. 1 January 2005. Archived from the original on 25 October 2012. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
  14. "Entry only to invitees at film awards function". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 15 July 2005. Archived from the original on 16 April 2007.


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