Zamana (2010 film)
Zamana is a 2010 Indian Kannada-language action drama film directed by Shankar Adithya. The plot revolves around a software professional (Nithish J. P.) leading a normal life, who gets entangled in the underworld led by circumstances.[1] It also features Aakarsha and Jackie Shroff in pivotal roles while Sadhu Kokila, Vineeth Kumar and Sundar Raj appear in supporting roles. This movie was completed in 2008 but delayed for 2 years and finally released in 2010.
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Directed by | Shankar Adithya |
Written by | Shankar Adithya |
Screenplay by | Shankar Adithya |
Produced by | Chethan |
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Cinematography | Niranjan Babu |
Edited by | R. D. Ravi |
Music by | Karthik Raja |
Production company | Mysore Touring Talkies Group |
Release date |
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Country | India |
Language | Kannada |
Cast
The cast of the film:
- Nithish J. P. as Anil
- Aakarsha as Swati
- Jackie Shroff as Ramakanth Tyagi
- Sadhu Kokila
- Vineeth Kumar
- Leena Sidhu
- Sundar Raj
- Bharath Bhagavathar
- Patre Nagaraj
- Layendra
- Vaijanath Biradar
- Malathi Sardeshpande
- Sanjay Suri
- Muzahid Pasha
Production
Zamana is the second Kannada film to feature Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff, who dubbed his own lines.[1]
Music
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Soundtrack album by | |
Released | 2010 |
Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
Label | Lahari Music |
Karthik Raja scored the film's background music and for its soundtrack. Lyrics for the soundtrack were written by Sudarshan, Jayanth Kaikini, Tushar Ranganath and K. Kalyan.[2]
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "El Elu Janmakku" | Sudarshan | Ilayaraja, Shweta Mohan | |
2. | "Thanmaya Naanu" | Jayanth Kaikini | Udit Narayan, Bela Shende | |
3. | "Madhumagale Ene Ninna Golu" | Tushar Ranganath | Kunal Ganjawala, Rita | |
4. | "Bandalu Bandalu Mandakini" | Tushar Ranganath | MNM, Sujatha Mohan | |
5. | "Happy Happy Birthday" | K. Kalyan | Tippu, Sujatha Mohan |
Reception
IANS stated that Shroff was the "only saving grace" in the film that was "marred by a loose script and a predictable story".[1]
References
- "Jackie Shroff only saving grace in 'Zamana' (Kannada Movie Review)". Sify. IANS. 4 July 2010. Archived from the original on 17 July 2017. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
- https://milliblog.com/2009/10/06/music-review-zamana-kannada-karthik-raja/