Sri Kshetra Adichunchanagiri

Sri Kshetra Adichunchanagiri
Official poster
Directed byOm Sai Prakash
Written byGotoori (dialogues)
Screenplay byOm Sai Prakash
Story bySrigala Amruthavani
Adichunchanagiri Mata
Produced byB V Narasimhayya
Starring
CinematographySundarnath Suvarna
Edited byM S Raj
Music byGurukiran
Release date
  • 6 July 2012 (2012-07-06)
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Sri Kshetra Adichunchanagiri is a 2012 Indian Kannada-language devotional film directed by Om Sai Prakash starring Ambareesh, Sriimurali, Ramkumar, Shivakumar and Harish Raj.

Cast

Production

Director Om Sai Prakash decided to make a devotional and mythological film and consulted Balagangadharanatha Swamiji before working on the film.[1][3] Murali, whose career was at a low at the time, decided to accept the role of Balagangadharanatha Swamiji as Om Sai Prakash delivered several successful films.[4] To prepare for the role of Balagangadharanatha Swamiji, Murali shaved his head.[5] For months, he ate only vegetarian food, did not drink alcohol and called people as "my child".[4] Forty political leaders play roles in the film.[6] Sundarnath Suvarna of Sri Manjunatha (2001) fame was brought in as the cinematographer after Om Sai Prakash was impressed by his work.[1] A procession for Balagangadharanatha Swamiji from Freedom Park to Palace Grounds was recorded and used for the film.[7]

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Gurukiran.[8] An audio release function was held on 29 January 2012 coinciding with the birthday of Sri Adhichunchanagiri Maha Samsthana Mutt.[9]

All lyrics were composed by Doddarangegowda except where noted.[1]

Track listing[10]
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Anna Akshara Arogya"GoturiChetan Sosca3:55
2."Banu Bhuvi Meerida" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam4:45
3."Chinmaya Roopada" Gurukiran, Anuradha Bhat2:22
4."Chunchanagiri Siri" Gurukiran4:08
5."Nimagaagiye" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam3:43
6."Shatha Shathamanada" Gurukiran, Anuradha Bhat4:08
7."Shloka" Gurukiran1:07
Total length:24:09

Release and reception

The film was released on 6 July 2012,[8] and it was screened in theatres until August of the same year.[11]

A critic from Prajavani criticised the film's narration while praising the performance of the actors.[12]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Prasad, E. S. Sudhindra (17 June 2011). "ಬೆಳ್ಳಿತೆರೆಗೆ ಚುಂಚನಗಿರಿ". Prajavani (in Kannada). Retrieved 14 March 2022.
  2. ^ "Jumping roles with ease". Bangalore Mirror. 18 April 2012. Archived from the original on 12 March 2023. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  3. ^ "My 100th film will be Mahabharata: Om Prakash". NewsKarnataka. 5 October 2016. Archived from the original on 12 March 2023. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Directors cheated me: Murali". The Times of India. 14 December 2011. Archived from the original on 12 March 2023. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  5. ^ Srinivasa, Srikanth (10 April 2014). "Ugramm has given me some satisfaction'". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 12 March 2023. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  6. ^ "Gowdas not in film on Vokkaligas' only mutt". Bangalore Mirror. 25 February 2012. Archived from the original on 11 March 2023. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  7. ^ "Cultural pageantry". Deccan Herald. 3 June 2012. Archived from the original on 11 March 2023. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  8. ^ a b Sriram (2 July 2012). "ಸಾಯಿಪ್ರಕಾಶ್ 'ಶ್ರೀಕ್ಷೇತ್ರ ಆದಿಚುಂಚನಗಿರಿ' ಬಿಡುಗಡೆ". filmibeat (in Kannada). Archived from the original on 11 March 2023. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  9. ^ "Adichunchanagiri seer's 68th birth anniversary celebrated". coastaldigest. 29 January 2012. Archived from the original on 12 March 2023. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  10. ^ "Sri Kshetra Adichunchanagiri (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Spotify. 2011. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
  11. ^ "Movie guide". Deccan Herald. 2 August 2012. Archived from the original on 4 September 2012. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  12. ^ M. S., Amit (8 July 2012). "ಕಲಸುಮೇಲೋಗರ (ಚಿತ್ರ: ಶ್ರೀ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರ ಆದಿಚುಂಚನಗಿರಿ)". Prajavani (in Kannada). Archived from the original on 12 March 2023. Retrieved 13 March 2023.