Prithvi (2010 film)
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n Kannada movie released in 2010 directed by Jacob Vargheese, Produced by NS Rajkumar, starring Puneet Rajkumar
, Parvati Menon, Manikanth Kadri
is the music director for the movie.The movie is based on the current political scenario in Karnataka
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Once he take over the office, he will be taken aback knowing the fact the common people of the area are drinking the contaminated water daily that is polluted by unstoppable illegal mining companies. Due to contaminated water, he notices, people falling ill and foresees the future may be very critical in case the people continue to have the same water for drinking.
His next mission is to find out the reason behind polluted water and seizes all illegal mining companies around Bellary with no mercy. As a result, Bellary Mining Lords decide to warn the IAS Officer and when they understand Prithvi is adamant and hellbent on his mission, try to kill him.
How Prithvi reacts to Bellary Mining Lords conspiracy, even dare to question Government's decision and be successful in his mission against illegal minin companies is the further story of the movie.
Relevance to the current affairs: Entry & tacit support of many mining & realty barons into politics has set a bad precedent n already Karnataka's political landscape is endangered & has lost credibility, which will definitely change the way & how our political system will function in future.
No wonder, Karnataka is the most corrupt state in India as per some famous periodical is not an aberration but a reality because of the people we are choosing as our representatives.
The film which has this real theme is already a hit running for more than 150 days in some centres & still being screened in PVR Bangalore, which is a statement in itself, because most Kannada films rarely share screening in Multiplex with many Hollywood, Bollywood, Tollywood, Kollywood movies released every week & holding on it for days like a forte, is an achievement..
Wish more real & original films like this would be made in Kannada in future too...
. In fact the music is one of the highlights of the movie with some wonderful lyrics and musical score. It is truly a nice and unique album. The background score of the movie is another highlight.
The film was also dubbed in Malayalam & was well received by the audiences...
district, Karnataka
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India
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n Kannada movie released in 2010 directed by Jacob Vargheese, Produced by NS Rajkumar, starring Puneet Rajkumar
Puneet Rajkumar
Puneeth Rajkumar is an Indian film actor who acts in Kannada films and the youngest son of Kannada superstar Dr Rajkumar and the younger brother of leading KFI star Shivaraj Kumar. As a child artist, he appeared in 12 films...
, Parvati Menon, Manikanth Kadri
Manikanth Kadri
Manikanth Kadri is an Indian film score and soundtrack composer and singer. He has predominantly scored music for Kannada as well as several Telugu films. He is the son of legendary saxophonist Kadri Gopalnath.-Career:...
is the music director for the movie.The movie is based on the current political scenario in Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
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Plot
Movie Hero Prithvi Kumar is an honest young IAS Officer who get to work as District Commissioner for Bellary District. His main aim is to eradicate the ongoing corruption in the District and stick to his principles, Honesty and Corruptionless administration.Once he take over the office, he will be taken aback knowing the fact the common people of the area are drinking the contaminated water daily that is polluted by unstoppable illegal mining companies. Due to contaminated water, he notices, people falling ill and foresees the future may be very critical in case the people continue to have the same water for drinking.
His next mission is to find out the reason behind polluted water and seizes all illegal mining companies around Bellary with no mercy. As a result, Bellary Mining Lords decide to warn the IAS Officer and when they understand Prithvi is adamant and hellbent on his mission, try to kill him.
How Prithvi reacts to Bellary Mining Lords conspiracy, even dare to question Government's decision and be successful in his mission against illegal minin companies is the further story of the movie.
Cast
- Puneet RajkumarPuneet RajkumarPuneeth Rajkumar is an Indian film actor who acts in Kannada films and the youngest son of Kannada superstar Dr Rajkumar and the younger brother of leading KFI star Shivaraj Kumar. As a child artist, he appeared in 12 films...
- Parvathi MenonParvathi MenonParvathi Menon is an Indian film actress who hails from Kerala. She made her debut in the Malayalam film Out of Syllabus in 2006.- Early life :...
- Avinash
- Srinivasamurthy
- C R Simha
- John Kokin
Reception
The movie got mostly positive reviews from critics.Puneeth got critical appreciation for his excellent expressions and body language. Parvathi Menon has also done good job. While Avinash and John Kokin is impressive with their villanious role. Camera by P Sathya and music by Manikant Kadri too is good.Relevance to the current affairs: Entry & tacit support of many mining & realty barons into politics has set a bad precedent n already Karnataka's political landscape is endangered & has lost credibility, which will definitely change the way & how our political system will function in future.
No wonder, Karnataka is the most corrupt state in India as per some famous periodical is not an aberration but a reality because of the people we are choosing as our representatives.
The film which has this real theme is already a hit running for more than 150 days in some centres & still being screened in PVR Bangalore, which is a statement in itself, because most Kannada films rarely share screening in Multiplex with many Hollywood, Bollywood, Tollywood, Kollywood movies released every week & holding on it for days like a forte, is an achievement..
Wish more real & original films like this would be made in Kannada in future too...
Music
The music for the movie is scored by Manikanth KadriManikanth Kadri
Manikanth Kadri is an Indian film score and soundtrack composer and singer. He has predominantly scored music for Kannada as well as several Telugu films. He is the son of legendary saxophonist Kadri Gopalnath.-Career:...
. In fact the music is one of the highlights of the movie with some wonderful lyrics and musical score. It is truly a nice and unique album. The background score of the movie is another highlight.
| Track # | Song | Singer(s) | Duration |
| 1 | "Hejjegondu Hejje" | Swetha Mohan, Tippu Tippu (singer) Tippu is a South Indian playback singer who has performed in Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu languages. Tippu's original name, as told by him in Koffee with Anu, is Ekambaresh. He is married to playback singers Harini. Tippu did his schooling at St. John's Matriculation Higher Secondary School... |
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| 2 | "Nenapidu Nenapidu" | Karthik Karthik Karthik is a male given name that is most common name in the southern part of India. The name stands for the Hindu god "Muruga," son of Lord Shiva.The name may refer to:-Actors:... , Shruthi Haasan |
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| 3 | "Ku Ku Kogileyinda" | Rajesh Krishnan Rajesh Krishnan Rajesh Krishnan is one of the most accomplished playback singers in the Southern industry. Rajesh Krishnan different from the others of the celebrity posse. His sensitive performances made him as hot property on both silver and small screen.... , Sunidhi Chauhan Sunidhi Chauhan Sunidhi Chauhan is an Indian playback singer, best known for her Hindi film songs in Bollywood. She has also recorded songs for Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, Assamese and Gujarati films and is credited with over 2000 songs.... |
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| 4 | "Ninagende Visheshavaada" | Hamshika Iyer Hamsika Iyer Hamsika Iyer is an Indian singer based in Mumbai—born in Pune and brought up in Mumbai. She studied at the SIES college of Arts and Science in Sion. She is a regular voice with ad world jingles, Marathi tele-serials, and has sung songs in Tamil and Hindi movies.-Biography:Hamsika received her... , Kunal Ganjawala Kunal Ganjawala Kunal Ganjawala is popularly known as Bollywood playback singer. But he also did a very well contribution to Kanada film industry as well. Kunal began his career by singing jingles. He came to limelight with the song 'Bheege Honth Tere' form film Murder in 2004. It was his first biggest hit... |
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| 5 | "Hagella Nee Nodabeda" | Anitha, Haricharan | |
| 6 | "Jagave Ninadu" | Asif Akbar, Benny Dayal Benny Dayal Benny Dayal is an Indian singer. He is a member of the band S5 launched by the channel SS Music. Originally from Kerala, he has worked as a playback singer with many noted composers to produce successful soundtracks.-Biography:Benny Dayal's parents hail from Kollam district, Kerala... , Rajaramji, Sindhuja |
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| 7 | "Ninagende" | Martin Visser | |
| 8 | "Hejjegondu Hejje" | Benny Dayal Benny Dayal Benny Dayal is an Indian singer. He is a member of the band S5 launched by the channel SS Music. Originally from Kerala, he has worked as a playback singer with many noted composers to produce successful soundtracks.-Biography:Benny Dayal's parents hail from Kollam district, Kerala... ,Asif Akbar, Sindhuja, Raja Ramji |
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Box office
The movie got huge opening. The collections have been very good and the film has completed 125 days of successful exhibition.The film was also dubbed in Malayalam & was well received by the audiences...
Trivia
Former Prime Minister of India, HD Deve Gowda,watched the movie and appreciated it for its bold depiction of the ongoing corruption and mining lobby in BellaryBellary
Bellary is a historic city in Bellary District in Karnataka state, India.-Origins of the city's name:There are several legends about how Bellary got its name....
district, Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
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