Om (Kannada film)
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Om is an Indian Kannada film directed by Upendra
(ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ), starring Shivarajkumar (ಶಿವರಾಜ್ ಕುಮಾರ್), and notable for its exposure of Bangalore
's criminal underworld
. The film was a commercial and critical success and aided the careers of the actors Prema
and Shivarajkumar. Since its first theatrical release in 1995, it continues to have a substantial following despite a lack of TV telecast or video release. , Kannada matinee idol Dr.Rajkumar
considered this movie to be one of the closest to his heart. He has also sung two of the film's songs, O Gulabiye and Hey Dinakara.
Om was remade in Telugu as Omkaram (starring Dr.Rajshekar and Prema). Bollywood's 1998 blockbuster Satya
shares many similarities with Om, including the fact that both deal with criminal underworlds and each protagonist's name is the same: Satya. Both these movies are considered to be cult classics in their respective languages.
But the twists involved in the movie. As to why he is provoked to turn into a rowdy. How he is dejected by his family and relatives and also the girl for whom first time in his life he became violent are some of the key scenes to watch for in the movie.
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Before its release itself the film generated curiosity among film buffs not only in Karnataka but in the whole nation. The Week
magazine came out with a cover page story about this film much before its release and expressed that this kind of film shouldn't have made by legendry Rajkumar's banner. moreover, the censor certification board refused to clear the film unless the climax is changed. Atlast the climax was changed and got released.
Upendra
Upendra is a cine actor, director, script writer and singer. Born in a middle class family at Koteshwara near Kundapura, he belongs to Kannada speaking Kota Brahmin community. Upendra started his career off with famous director Kashinath as a writer and an assistant director...
(ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ), starring Shivarajkumar (ಶಿವರಾಜ್ ಕುಮಾರ್), and notable for its exposure of Bangalore
Bangalore
Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...
's criminal underworld
Indian mafia
The term Indian mafia refers to certain criminal organizations found in some of India's major cities. The "Indian Mafia" also refer to powerful families that have criminal aspects to it.- Mumbai underworld :...
. The film was a commercial and critical success and aided the careers of the actors Prema
Prema
Prema may refer to:*Prema – actress in the Kannada Film Industry*Prema – 1952 Telugu film*Prema – Telugu film starring Venkatesh and Revathi*Prema – British recording artiste...
and Shivarajkumar. Since its first theatrical release in 1995, it continues to have a substantial following despite a lack of TV telecast or video release. , Kannada matinee idol Dr.Rajkumar
Rajkumar
Rajkumar , born as Singanalluru Puttaswamayya Muthuraju was a popular actor and singer in the Kannada film industry...
considered this movie to be one of the closest to his heart. He has also sung two of the film's songs, O Gulabiye and Hey Dinakara.
Om was remade in Telugu as Omkaram (starring Dr.Rajshekar and Prema). Bollywood's 1998 blockbuster Satya
Satya (film)
Satya is a 1998 Hindi crime film directed by Ram Gopal Varma with a screenplay by Anurag Kashyap and Saurabh Shukla. It stars J. D. Chakravarthy, Manoj Bajpai, Urmila Matondkar and Shefali Shah...
shares many similarities with Om, including the fact that both deal with criminal underworlds and each protagonist's name is the same: Satya. Both these movies are considered to be cult classics in their respective languages.
Plot
The movie begins with a reporter writing articles about underworld dons and the reasons for why people enter the underworld and practice rowdyism.But,the movie revolves around the main character Satya(Shivarajkumar) a son of a priest turns into a rowdy for love.But the same love brings him back into being a civilized person.But the twists involved in the movie. As to why he is provoked to turn into a rowdy. How he is dejected by his family and relatives and also the girl for whom first time in his life he became violent are some of the key scenes to watch for in the movie.
Soundtrack
The music of this movie is composed by HamsalekhaHamsalekha
Hamsalekha is a music director and lyricist in the Kannada film industry. He also writes screenplays and dialogues for movies. He has composed music for over 300 feature films and has written lyrics for 300-odd feature films. He has also composed for Tamil and Telugu films...
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- "Ae Dhinakara" - RajkumarRajkumarRajkumar , born as Singanalluru Puttaswamayya Muthuraju was a popular actor and singer in the Kannada film industry...
- "Amruthaventha Premavantha"
- "College Kumaru" - song
- "Mehabooba" - MANUManu-Geography:*Manú Province, a province of Peru, in the Madre de Dios Region*Manú National Park, Peru*Manú River, in southeastern Peru*Manu River, Tripura, which originates in India and flows into Bangladesh...
- "O Gulabiye" -RajkumarRajkumarRajkumar , born as Singanalluru Puttaswamayya Muthuraju was a popular actor and singer in the Kannada film industry...
Controversy
The movie is considered controversial because of its violence and the portrayal of a lot of Bangalore underworld's incidents. Many real underworld people acted in the movie, of which some convicts had to be bailed out just to act in this movie. Some of the infamous rowdies who acted in the film are Jedarahalli Krishnappa, Bekkina Kannu (Cat Eye) Raajendra, Korangu, and Tanveer.Before its release itself the film generated curiosity among film buffs not only in Karnataka but in the whole nation. The Week
The Week
The Week, styled as THE WEEK, is a weekly news magazine.-History:It was founded in the United Kingdom by Jolyon Connell in 1995. In April 2001, the magazine began publishing an American edition; an Australian edition followed in October 2008. Dennis Publishing publishes the U.K. and Australian...
magazine came out with a cover page story about this film much before its release and expressed that this kind of film shouldn't have made by legendry Rajkumar's banner. moreover, the censor certification board refused to clear the film unless the climax is changed. Atlast the climax was changed and got released.