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Gajendra 2004 film

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{{Use Indian English|date=December 2018}}
{{For the|the elephant rescued by the Vishnu|Gajendra Moksha}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Gajendra
| image = Gajendra DVD cover.jpg
| image_size =
| caption = Official DVD cover
| director = [[Suresh Krishna (director)|Suresh Krishna]]
| producer = [[Evergreen Movie International|V. A. Durai]]
| writer = Liyakath Ali Khan (dialogues)
| story = [[K. V. Vijayendra Prasad]]
| based_on = {{Based on|''[[Simhadri (2003 film)|Simhadri]]'' |K. V. Vijayendra Prasad}}
| starring = {{ubl|[[Vijayakanth]]|[[Flora (actress)|Flora]]|[[Laya (actress)|Laya]]|[[Sarath Babu]]|[[Nawab Shah (actor)|Nawab Shah]]|[[Seetha (actress)|Seetha]]|[[Rajeev (Tamil actor)|Rajeev]]|[[Radha Ravi]]}}
| music = [[Deva (music director)|Deva]]
| cinematography = V. Prathap
| editing = K. Thanigachalam
| distributor =
| studio = [[Evergreen Movie International|Tamilanai Cine Creation]]
| released = 17 September 2004
| runtime = 158 minutes
| country = India
| language = Tamil
}}

'''''Gajendra''''' is a [[Tamil films of 2004|2004]] [[Tamil language|Tamil]] [[language]] [[action film]] directed by [[Suresh Krishna (director)|Suresh Krishna]]. The film features [[Vijayakanth]], [[Flora (actress)|Flora]] and [[Laya (actress)|Laya]] in lead roles. The film, produced by V. A. Durai, had musical score by [[Deva (music director)|Deva]] and was released on 17 September 2004 to mixed reviews. The film is remake of [[Telugu language|Telugu]] blockbuster film ''[[Simhadri (2003 film)|Simhadri]]'' and was later dubbed into [[Hindi language|Hindi]] as ''Return of Khuda Gawah'' in 2010.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://popcorn.oneindia.in/title/4582/gajendra.html |title=Gajendra |access-date=2012-06-01 |publisher=popcorn.oneindia.in |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090616131932/http://popcorn.oneindia.in/title/4582/gajendra.html |archive-date=2009-06-16 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.bizhat.com/review_gajendra.php|title=BizHat.com — Gajendra Review |access-date=2012-06-01|publisher=movies.bizhat.com}}</ref><ref name="indiaglitz review">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/7100.html|title=Indiaglitz — Gajendra Tamil Movie Movie Review|date=2004-09-22|access-date=2012-06-01|publisher=indiaglitz.com}}</ref><ref name="sify review">{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/gajendra-review-tamil-13572673.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131030104439/http://www.sify.com/movies/gajendra-review-tamil-13572673.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-10-30|title=Movie Review : Gajendra|access-date=2012-06-01|publisher=sify.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2004/09/24/stories/2004092402430301.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041201091420/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2004/09/24/stories/2004092402430301.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2004-12-01|work=[[The Hindu]]|title=Entertainment / Film Review : "Gajendra"|date=2004-09-24|access-date=2012-06-01}}</ref>

==Plot==

Gajendran ([[Vijayakanth]]), an orphan, is adopted and grows up under Azhagarsamy's ([[Sarath Babu]]) family care. Azhagarsamy considers Gajendran like his own son. Kasthuri ([[Flora (actress)|Flora]]), Azhagarsamy's granddaughter, falls in love with Gajendran. Gajendran takes care of a mentally ill girl Indhu ([[Laya (actress)|Laya]]). The rest of the story is about why he took care of her.

==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
*[[Vijayakanth]] as Gajendran aka Andhra Gaja
*[[Flora (actress)|Flora]] as Kasthuri
*[[Laya (actress)|Laya]] as Indhu
*[[Sarath Babu]] as Azhagarsamy / Azhagar Ayya
*[[Nawab Shah (actor)|Nawab Shah]] as Rana
*[[Rajat Bedi]] as Chotta Babu
*[[Seetha (actress)|Seetha]] as Mahalakshmi
*[[Rajeev (Tamil actor)|Rajeev]] as Aravind
*[[Radha Ravi]] as ACP Soukath Ali
*[[Ramesh Khanna]] as Pazhaniappan
*[[Vinu Chakravarthy]] as Peedhambaram
*[[Nizhalgal Ravi]]
*[[Mahanadi Shankar]]
*[[M. S. Bhaskar]]
*[[Raj Kapoor (Tamil film director)|Raj Kapoor]]
* [[Lavanya (actress)|Lavanya]]
{{colend}}

==Production==
The film was shot at locations in Rameswaram, Pushkarani, Tiruchandur, Vishakhapatnam, Chennai and Hyderabad. A stint of shooting took place at the Ram temple, Hyderabad. There are five fight scenes in the film, choreographed by stunt master Rocky Rajesh. One of them was picturised in the forest areas near Thalakkonam and took 15 days to complete. Yet another fight scene was shot in the Godavari river. It took five days to shoot, in front of a huge crowd. This was the fight scene where a stunt man lost his life in the water.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20050210174737/http://chennaionline.com/film/onlocation/gajendra.asp</ref>

==Soundtrack==

{{Infobox album
| name = Gajendra
| type = [[soundtrack]]
| artist = [[Deva (composer)|Deva]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 26 August 2004
| recorded = 2004
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 24:02
| label = Five Star Audio
| producer = [[Deva (composer)|Deva]]
| prev_title =[[Jaisurya]]
| prev_year =2004
| next_title =[[Maha Nadigan]]
| next_year =2004
}}

The film score and the soundtrack were composed by [[film composer]] [[Deva (composer)|Deva]]. The soundtrack, released in 26 August 2004, features 5 tracks but only two songs are placed in the film. The lyrics written by [[Kabilan (lyricist)|Kabilan]] and [[Pa. Vijay]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Gajendra - All Songs - Download or Listen Free - Saavn |url=https://www.saavn.com/album/gajendra/o1-LoMrOyjk_ |access-date=18 November 2018 |date=1 January 2004}}</ref>

{{track listing
|headline = Track-List
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 24:02
| title1 = Gaja Varanda
| length1 = 5:22
| lyrics1 = [[Kabilan (lyricist)|Kabilan]]
| extra1 = [[Sriram Parthasarathy]]
| title2 = Unnai Paartha
| length2 =4:38
| lyrics2 =[[Pa. Vijay]]
| extra2 =[[S. P. B. Charan]], Sharmili
| title3 = Erumbu Onnu
| length3 = 4:39
| lyrics3 = Pa. Vijay
| extra3 = [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]], [[Anuradha Sriram]]
| title4 = Ammavum Naane
| length4 = 4:43
| lyrics4= Pa. Vijay
| extra4 = [[Srinivas (singer)|Srinivas]]
| title5 = Oorukku Mudhal Vanakkam
| length5 =5:13
| lyrics5 = Pa. Vijay
| extra5 = Deva
}}

==Reception==

''IndiaGlitz.com'' described the film as a "bad remake".<ref name="indiaglitz review"/> ''Sify.com'' said that the film is a "waste of time".<ref name="sify review"/>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{Suresh Krissna}}

[[Category:2004 films]]
[[Category:2004 action drama films]]
[[Category:Films shot in Telangana]]
[[Category:Tamil remakes of Telugu films]]
[[Category:Films shot in Chennai]]
[[Category:Indian action drama films]]
[[Category:Masala films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Suresh Krissna]]
[[Category:Films scored by Deva (composer)]]
[[Category:2000s Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]

Baana Kaathadi

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{{Use Indian English|date=November 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Baana Kaathadi
| image = Baana_Kaathaadi_poster.jpg
| border = yes
| caption =
| director = [[Badri Venkatesh]]
| producer = Sendhil Thyagarajan<br />T. Arjun
| writer = Badri Venkatesh<br />Lakshmikanth<br/>G.Radhakrishnan (dialogues)
| starring = [[Atharvaa]]<br />[[Samantha Ruth Prabhu]]
| music = [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]
| cinematography = [[Richard M. Nathan]]
| editing = [[Suresh Urs]]
| studio = [[Sathya Jyothi Films]]
| distributor =
| released = {{Start date|2010|08|06|df=y}}
| runtime = 146 minutes
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| budget =
| gross =
}}
'''''Baana Kaathadi''''' ({{translation|''Kite''}}) is a 2010 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[romance film]] written and directed by Badri Venkatesh. The film stars newcomer [[Atharvaa]], son of Tamil actor [[Murali (Tamil actor)|Murali]], makes his debut in the film, and [[Samantha Ruth Prabhu|Samantha]]. Featuring music scored by [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]], cinematography by [[Richard M. Nathan]] and editing by [[Suresh Urs]], the film, which was launched in March 2009,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/events/22335.html |title=Events – 'Baana Kaathadi' Exclusive Song Promo |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=2 June 2010 |access-date=15 January 2012}}</ref> released on 6 August 2010. It is the last movie of [[Murali (Tamil actor)|Murali]], who made a special appearance in this movie, before his death in September 2010. The movie was acclaimed and above average success.

== Plot ==
One day, in his rush to grab hold of a falling [[kite]], Ramesh ([[Atharvaa]]) bumps into Priya ([[Samantha Ruth Prabhu|Samantha]]), a [[fashion]] [[technology]] student. In the process, her [[pendrive]] falls into his pocket, without either of them realising. The pendrive consists of six months' worth of Priya's project work, and she needed to submit it. Asking the principal for an extension, Priya searches for Ramesh and manages to find him. She humiliates him, while he denies that the pendrive is with him. After college one day, Ramesh and his friends see Priya on the road. They tease and infuriate her, eventually leading to her slapping him.

A few days later, while Ramesh's mother ([[Mounika (actress)|Mounika]]) is washing his pants, she finds the pendrive. Ramesh realizes that the fault is his and immediately goes to return the pendrive. Priya is impressed with his attitude, as she had expected him to keep the pendrive because she slapped him. This marks the beginning of their friendship. As time passes, Priya and Ramesh become closer. Urged by his friends, Ramesh goes to tell Priya that he loves her. However, while asking for money from his friend Kumar ([[Karunas]]), he accidentally takes the [[condom]] from Kumar's pocket. When Ramesh sees the condom, he tries to hide it from Priya. However, just then, the police arrives, and he is forced to drop it. Priya sees the condom and is shocked. She denies knowing Ramesh, resulting in him being taken to the police station.

Ramesh is finally brought home and refuses to talk to Priya. His friends try to talk to her, but she does not listen. However, when her friend tells her how much Ramesh actually loves her, she is finally convinced. Ramesh had actually bought Priya a grain of [[rice]] with her name written on it. Priya thus realizes that she also loves Ramesh and begins trying to get him to accept her. However, he refuses to accept her as he believes that she thinks of him as lower-class.

In a subplot, Ramesh witnesses a murder committed by the local gangster "Maanja" Ravi ([[Prasanna (actor)|Prasanna]]). In shock, Ramesh runs away and eventually trips over an elderly man. The next day, Ravi sends Ramesh to [[Gujarat]], as he fears for his safety. A few days later, the deceased's son appears in the commissioner's office with the elderly man, who claims that he can identify the boy who ran into him. Apparently, the deceased is an ex-MLA, and the commissioner decides to deal with the matter himself. The inspector warns Ravi and his gang, implying to them that the witness should be killed.

Meanwhile, Priya receives a call from her mother telling her that her father is going for surgery and asks her to return to the US. Priya tells Ramesh that she will be waiting at the bus stop the next day, at the same place where they first met. If he loves her, he would come. The next day, eventually being coaxed by Kumar, Ramesh goes to see her. On the way, Ravi tries to kill him, but his conscience gets the better of him. However, he also knows that there is another goon in the same bus as Priya waiting to kill Ramesh. Ramesh manages to stand in front of Priya, and they hold hands for a while. Ramesh then slips off the steps and is run over by the bus. His mother, friends, and Priya mourn his death, while the goon who was supposed to kill him slips away.

The movie ends with Priya in a car, looking at the grain of rice that has her name on it which Ramesh presented to her for her birthday.

== Cast ==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Atharvaa]] as Ramesh
* [[Samantha Ruth Prabhu]] as Priya
* [[Karunas]] as Kumar
* [[Mounika (actress)|Mounika]] as Ramesh's mother
* [[Rajendran]] as Gang Leader
* [[Manobala]] as Conductor
* [[T. P. Gajendran]] as Kumar's father
* [[Udayaraj]] as Ramesh's friend
* [[Alex (actor)|Alex]]
* [[Imman Annachi]]
* [[Prasanna (actor)|Prasanna]] as "Maanja" Ravi (cameo appearance)
* [[Murali (Tamil actor)|Murali]] as '[[Idhayam (film)|Idhayam]]' Raja (guest appearance)
* [[Debi Dutta]] in an [[item number]]
{{colend}}

== Production ==
On 9 March 2009, the film's launch took place at [[AVM Productions|AVM Studios]] in [[Vadapalani]] in [[Chennai]], which was attended by the entire cast and crew and other prominent film personalities actor [[Murali (Tamil actor)|Murali]] and producer [[S. A. Chandrasekhar]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/events/17708.html|title='Baana' Movie Launch|publisher=indiaglitz.com|access-date=9 March 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090310172148/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/events/17708.html| archive-date= 10 March 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref> A major portion of the film is said to have been shot at the International Kites Festival of Gujarat, which would be the first time in the history of Tamil cinema.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jan-10-04/baana-kaathadi-atharva-27-01-10.html |title=A kite festival on screen – Tamil Movie News – Baana Kaathadi | Atharva | Samantha | Prasanna | Karunaas |publisher=Behindwoods.com |date=27 January 2010 |access-date=15 January 2012}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album|
| name = Baana Kaathadi
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 30 April 2010
| recorded = 2009
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 24:32
| label = [[Sony Music India]]
| producer = [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]
| prev_title = [[Goa (soundtrack)|Goa]]
| prev_year = 2010
| next_title = [[Kaadhal Solla Vandhen]]
| next_year = 2010
}}

''Baana'''s soundtrack is composed by [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]. The soundtrack album, which was released on 30 April'10 at [[Sathyam Cinemas]] in Chennai,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14940169|title=Bana Kaathadi audio launched|publisher=[[Sify]]|access-date=30 April 2010| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100504134808/http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14940169| archive-date= 4 May 2010 | url-status= dead}}</ref> features 5 songs, 4 of which being [[Solo (music)|solo numbers]]. However, contrary to earlier reports, the album didn't feature a remix of the [[Ilaiyaraaja]] song "Aathadi Paavadai" from the film ''Poovilangu'' that starred Adharva's father [[Murali (Tamil actor)|Murali]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/53124.html |title="Aathadi Pavada" song in Baana! |publisher=indiaglitz.com |access-date=30 April 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100203020415/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/53124.html |archive-date=3 February 2010 }}</ref> [[Na. Muthukumar]] wrote the lyrics for two songs, while [[Vaali (poet)|Vaali]], [[Snehan]] and [[Gangai Amaran]] each penned one song. All songs received positive comments and became hit instantly.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-music-reviews/review-1/baana-kaathadi-yuvan-shankar-raja.html|title=BAANA KAATHADI MUSIC REVIEW|work=Behindwoods}}</ref>

{{tracklist
| headline = Tracklist
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 24:32
| title1 = Thaakkuthe Kann Thaakkuthe
| lyrics1 = [[Vaali (poet)|Vaali]]
| extra1 = [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]
| length1 = 4:08
| title2 = Oru Paithiyam Pidikkudhu
| lyrics2 = [[Na. Muthukumar]]
| extra2 = [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]]
| length2 = 5:29
| title3 = Kuppathu Rajakkal
| lyrics3 = [[Snehan]]
| extra3 = [[Haricharan]], [[Rahul Nambiar]], [[Sathyan (singer)|Sathyan]]
| length3 = 4:43
| title4 = En Nenjil
| lyrics4 = [[Na. Muthukumar]]
| extra4 = [[Sadhana Sargam]]
| length4 = 5:10
| title5 = Ullara Poondhu Paaru
| lyrics5 = [[Gangai Amaran]]
| extra5 = [[Roshini (singer)|Roshini]]
| length5 = 5:02
}}

==Reception==
''Times of India'' wrote "Clearly the screenplay hasn’t played out all that smoothly. The kite could have soared, but falters and dips too often".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/baana-kaathadi/movie-review/6271581.cms|title=Baana Kaathadi Movie Review {2.5./5}|work=Times of India}}</ref> ''Behindwoods'' wrote "Director Badri Venkatesh could have handled the script a lot better. With a powerful production house and lots of talent at his disposal, he could easily have given much more powerful presentation. The screenplay does not demand attention at all and hence it is hard to hide a feeling of saturation when you are watching the movie".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/baana-kaathadi-movie-review.html|title=BAANA KAATHADI MOVIE REVIEW|work=Behindwoods}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|id=1507255}}

{{Sathya Jyothi Films}}

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