Usire (film)
Usire (transl. From the heart) is a 2001 Indian Kannada-language romance drama film directed by Prabhu Solomon. The film stars V. Ravichandran along with Rachana Banerjee and Prakash Raj in prominent roles.
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| Directed by | Prabhu Solomon |
| 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 |
The film is a remake of the Tamil film Bharathi Kannamma (1997), directed by Cheran. The film was produced by Rockline Venkatesh and the music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.
The film, upon release, met with an average response at the box office. Prabhu Solomon had wanted Shiva Rajkumar to play the lead role, and he lamented that miscasting Ravichandran in the leading role instead, worked against the viability of the film.[1]
Cast
- V. Ravichandran as Mutthu
- Rachana Banerjee as Chandri
- Prakash Raj as Rudregowda
- Sadhu Kokila
- Doddanna
- Sanjay Shantaram
- Chi Guru Dutt
- Shanythamma
- Madhura
- Krisohnegowda
- Jyothi
- Yuvraj N. as child artist
Soundtrack
All the songs are composed and scored by Ilaiyaraaja. The lyrics were written by K. Kalyan.[2]
| S. No. | Song Title | Singer(s) | Lyrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Muthu Helo Maathidu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | K. Kalyan |
| 2 | "Chandri Nee Chanda" | K. J. Yesudas | K. Kalyan |
| 3 | "Chilipiliyenno Chilipiligale" | K. S. Chithra | K. Kalyan |
| 4 | "Preethisuve Preethisuve" | K. J. Yesudas, Bhavatharini | K. Kalyan |
| 5 | "Majunu Aalida" | Mano | K. Kalyan |
| 6 | "Janapada Annodu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | K. Kalyan |
Reception
A critic from Chitraloka wrote 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]
References
- "Prabhu Solomon Interview: The Perfect Wave". 23 December 2014.
- "Usire (2001) - Ilaiyaraaja — Listen to Usire songs/music online — MusicIndiaOnline". Mio.to. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
- "Usire Movie Review — chitraloka.com | Kannada Movie News, Reviews | Image". chitraloka.com. 7 April 2001. Retrieved 8 March 2015.