Rajadhani (2011 film)
Rajadhani (Kannada: ರಾಜಧಾನಿ) is a 2011 Indian Kannada action crime film directed by debutante Sowmya Sathyan N. R., starring Yash, Prakash Raj, Chetan Chandra, Sathya It also stars Umashree and Sheena Shahabadi, a Mumbai-based model-turned-actress.[1]
Rajadhani | |
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Directed by | Sowmya Sathyan N. R. |
Screenplay by | Pavan Ranadheera |
Story by | Sri Deviramma Enterprises |
Produced by | Sowmya Sathyan N. R. |
Starring | Yash Chetan Chandra Prakash Raj Sheena Shahabadi Umashree |
Cinematography | H. C. Venugopal |
Edited by | K. M. Prakash |
Music by | Arjun Janya |
Production company | Sri Deviramma Enterprises |
Distributed by | Nishkala Enterprises |
Release date |
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Running time | 133 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Kannada |
This movie is one of the underrated movies of Yash's career. The movie highlights how youths tend to lose their way in society due to wrong parenting and support of corrupt government officials. As a consequence, their contribution to society becomes negative.
Cast
- Yash as Raja
- Prakash Raj as Inspector Ajay
- Sheena Shahabadi
- Chetan Chandra as Chetan
- Sathya as Jaggu
- Ravi Teja as Dhamu
- Sandeep as Nithya
- Raju Talikote as Ravi
- Rajendra Karanth
- Sharath Lohitashwa as ACP Manohar
- Achyuth Kumar as Venkat
- Vaijanath Biradar as Sairam
- G. K. Govinda Raj
- Lakshman as Benki Mahadeva
- Ramesh Pandit
- Arun Sagar
- Mumaith Khan as an item number
Music
Rajadhani | |
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Soundtrack album by | |
Released | 2011 |
Recorded | 2011 |
Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
Length | 24:39 |
Language | Kannada |
Official audio | |
Rajadhani - Full Album on YouTube |
Arjun Janya composed the soundtrack album and background score for the film. The full album was released on 8 March 2011.[2]
No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Namma Appa" | Rahul Nambiar, Pavan Ranadheera, Harsha Sadananda | 4:31 |
2. | "Midiva Ninna" | Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal | 4:45 |
3. | "Tightu Tightu" | Mohammad Aslam, Pavan Ranadhheera, Sumanth | 4:52 |
4. | "I Wanna Do It" | Kailash Kher | 4:16 |
5. | "Tightu Tightu (remix)" | Mohammad Aslam, Pavan Ranadheera, Sumanth | 4:00 |
6. | "Thottilu" | Arjun Janya | 2:55 |
Total length: | 24:39 |
The Hindi Version released in 2012. Produced by Raju Bahruz and all lyrics are written by Kishan Paliwal.
No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Yeh Jeena Kaisa" | Roopesh | 04:31 |
2. | "Meri Duniya" | Roopesh, Anta | 04:51 |
3. | "Tight Tight" | Roopesh, Anita | 04:53 |
4. | "I Wanna Do It" | Roopesh | 04:16 |
5. | "Jaane Kyun" | Roopesh | 02:56 |
Telugu Version Soundtrack released by Aditya Music in 2012.
All tracks are written by Sathya
No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Amma Nanna Tidataru" | Rahul | 04:31 |
2. | "Tightu Tightu" | Abhiram & Uma | 04:50 |
3. | "Midisi Padda" | Abhiram & Uma | 04:52 |
4. | "Puttukalu" | Abhiram | 02:55 |
5. | "I Wanna Do It" | Abhiram & Uma | 04:16 |
Total length: | 21:40 |
Reception
Critical response
A critic from The Times of India scored the film at 3.5 out of 5 stars and says "Full marks to Yash for his spirited performance in action and emotional sequences. Sheena has very little to do. Prakash Rai as police officer is graceful. Sandeep, Ravitheja, Chethan Chandra and Sathya have done their best. H C Venua's cinematography is amazing, especially in the climax. Music by Arjun is okay".[3] Shruti Indira Lakshminarayana from Rediff.com scored the film at 1.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Action sequences, especially the climax, were pitted as the highlight of the film. But the jump sequence in the climax definitely doesn't make you hold your breath. Songs by Arjun however pep up the film. In total, the film leaves you asking for more. What could have been a thrilling roller coaster ride ends up being a merry-go-round!".[4] A critic from The New Indian Express wrote "Music director Arun has provided lilting tunes. Ramesh Bhat and Umasri have provided good support. The movie is worth watching by youth, especially those who avoid hard work, and parents who fail to warn their children".[5] B S Srivani from Deccan Herald wrote "He is loud, tough and dances like a dream. Music director Arjun seems to be in competition with the hero - the tunes are robust.Raajadhani ‘tries’ to keep people from ruining themselves. But it is doubtful if it reaches today’s youth. Just like the ones in the film. A pity".[6]
Box office
Rajadhani got a good opening and was a moderate success at the box office. The film's opening proved Yash's newly found fan following after the success of his previous film Modalasala.
References
- "A fresh take on youth". Deccan Herald. 15 February 2010.
- "Rajdhani audio release function saw eminent Sand". The New Indian Express. 8 March 2011.
- "RAJADHANI MOVIE REVIEW". The Times of India. 14 May 2011.
- "Review: Rajadhani disappoints". Rediff.com. 3 June 2011.
- "Rajadhani talks about youth". The New Indian Express. 6 June 2011.
- "RaajadHani". Deccan Herald. 3 June 2011.