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Wikipedia article
'Birugaali' is a 2009 Indian Kannada language action film written and directed by Harsha making his second directorial after 'Geleya'. The film stars Chetan Kumar of 'Aa Dinagalu' fame along with Sithara Vaidya, Charisma Bharadwaj and Tara in main roles. The film featured the musical score by Arjun Janya which was received positively among the critics and masses.
The film released on 6 February 2009 across Karnataka with a U/A certification for its excessive violence content. Upon release, the film generally met average reviews from the critics for its conventional script and audience.
Cast
* Chetan Kumar as Hacchi
* Sitara Vaidya as Anju
* Charisma Bharadwaj
* Tara
* Kishore
* Mico Nagaraj
* Sadashiva Brahmavar
* Kuri Prathap
* Rajendra Karanth as Anna Sait
* K. D. Venkatesh
Production
The lead actor Chetan Kumar underwent a rigorous body building regime developing a six-pack abs for his role. Director Harsha lauded his training skills at the audio launch and also told that the film would showcase his dancing skills which was not exhibited in his last film 'Aa Dinagalu'. The film was shot in Greece locales for two songs and also included an under-water action scene.
Soundtrack
The audio comprises a total of 7 original songs with 2 repeated tracks and one instrumental theme all composed by Arjun Janya. The audio launch took place at a Bangalore hotel in January 2009. Noted music director Gurukiran released the audio in the presence of entire film team
The audio was received very positively and the songs "Madhura Pisumaatige" and "Hoovina Baanadante", both written by Jayanth Kaikini, earned maximum positive reviews and were on the top of the charts for many weeks. The songs were also nominated at various award functions of the year 2009.
Reception
Critical response
R G Vijayasarathy of 'Rediff.com' scored the film at 2 out of 5 stars and wrote "H C Venu's cinematography and Arjun's music arewell done. Two chart buster songsMadhura PisumaahigeandHelbid Helbidwritten by Jayanth Kaikini and Kaviraj are very catchy. But all this doesn't take away the fact that Harsha'sBirugaaliis just old wine in an old bottle!" The Times of India scored the film at 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "It is a treat to watch Chethan excelling in romantic, action and sentimental sequences. Sitara is impressive. Tara is excellent. H C Venu walks away with honours for his brilliant camerawork. Music by Arjun is okay". A critic fromThe New Indian Express wrote "As the story develops, Hachu antagonises an underworld don. A police officer (played by Kishore), kills Anju but repents later for his action. Finally, Hachu decides to lead a lonely life. Despite all its shortcomings, Birugaalitouches an emotional chord".
Awards
* Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer Kannada - Shamitha Malnad
* Suvarna Film Award for Best Female Singer - Shamitha Malnad
* South Scope Film Award for Best Music Director - Arjun Janya
References
Further reading
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20140606214944/http://wiki.gandhadagudi.com/index.php?title=Birugaali Birugaali at GGpedia]
* [http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/review/10855.html Indiaglitz Review]
* [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/Birugali/movie-review/4089663.cms Times Of India reviews]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20140606205551/http://archive.deccanherald.com/Content/Feb72009/movies20090206117009.asp Deccan Herald review]
Category:2009 films
Category:2000s Kannada-language films
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Category:Films shot in Greece
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