Viraat

Viraat is a 2016 Indian Kannada-language action drama film directed by H. Vasu and written by M. S. Ramesh. The film, produced by C. Kalyan under Theja Cinemas banner, features Darshan in the lead role.[1] whilst newcomers Vidhisha Srivatsav, Isha Chawla and Chaitra Chandranath play the female lead characters. P. Ravi Shankar, Suhasini Maniratnam and Sumalatha play crucial supporting roles. V. Harikrishna has composed the soundtrack and background score, while the dialogues and screenplay were written by M. S. Ramesh.[2]

For other uses, see Viraat (disambiguation).

Viraat
Viraat
Directed byH. Vasu
Written byM. S. Ramesh
Produced byC. Kalyan
Starring
CinematographyA. V. Krishna Kumar
Edited byK. M. Prakash
Music by
Production
companies
  • Teja Cinemas
  • C.K Entertainment
Distributed by
  • Sri Veeranjaneya Swamy Productions
  • Mayoora Films
  • Surya Films
  • M. N. Kumar
  • N. G. Chandrappa
Release date
  • January 29, 2016 (2016-01-29)
Running time
144 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

The film which was earlier slated for a 2012 release underwent significant delays during the making due to the earlier producer and director tussles which ended up in the producer Sandesh Nagaraj walking out of the film. The film was eventually shelved and later was taken up by C. Kalyan, a Tollywood-based producer.[3]

Viraat was released on 29 January 2016, where it received mixed to negative reviews from critics and became a box-office bomb.[4]

Premise

Viraat Prasad is a business magnate who faces oppositions for his thermal power project from another business magnate Surendra Singh. Viraat's trouble also increases when three girls Keerthi, Spoorthi and Preethi falls in love with him, where he decides to test them in order to prove their love.

Cast

Production

The official launch and the first schedule shooting of Viraat began on 27 February 2012. The film considered to be a big budget venture with a big glass house worth crores of rupees is being made at the Bababudangiri Hills for the first 15 days shooting schedule. Actress Suhasini Maniratnam played the role of a powerful Chief Minister for the first time in her career.

Reception

The Bangalore Mirror gave the movie 3 stars. Its review said, "[T]he film has its moments but the film isn't exactly a must-watch, except for the hero's fans", and added, "[T]he plot is more like the TV reality show The Bachelor".[5]

Music
Viraat
Soundtrack album by
V. Harikrishna
Released12 January 2016
Recorded2015
GenreFilm soundtrack
Length19:54
LanguageKannada
LabelLahari Music
ProducerV. Harikrishna

Music for the film is composed by V. Harikrishna who is the regular composer for Darshan's films. A single song is composed and sung by Raghu Kunche, making his debut in Kannada cinema. The song "Gandasu Safety Pin" is a recreation of Kunche's Telugu song "Ramanamma" from the film Bumper Offer.

The audio launch was held on January 12, 2016.[6] The audio rights has been bought by Lahari Music.

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsArtist(s)Length
1."Bombdi Bajaaysu"Yogaraj BhatTippu, Priyadarshini4:24
2."Gandasu Safety Pin(composed by Raghu Kunche)"V. Nagendra PrasadRaghu Kunche4:21
3."Ivanobba Olle Huduga"V. Nagendra PrasadRamya NSK4:04
4."Le Le Avnu Nanna Would Be Kane"V. Nagendra PrasadShashank Sheshagiri, Sangeetha Ravindranath4:10
5."Maathella Marethe Hoythu"KavirajKarthik, Anuradha Bhat4:11
6."Munjaane Suriva Manjali"KavirajSanthosh Venky, Anuradha Bhat3:57

References
  1. "Darshan 'Viraat' next". Indiaglitz. 30 November 2015.
  2. "Suhasini is chief minister – Kannada Movie News". IndiaGlitz. 16 February 2012. Archived from the original on 18 February 2012. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
  3. "Viraat shooting to resume". YTalkies. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  4. "Darshan Starrer Viraat's Release Postponed To January 29?". Daily Hunt. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
  5. Movie Review: Viraat
  6. "Virat Audio Release on January 12th". Chitraloka. 11 January 2016.
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