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{{Infobox film
| name = Baanaadi
| image = Kannada film Baanaadi poster.jpg
| caption = Film poster
| director = [[Nagaraj Kote]]
| producer = Dhruti M. Nagaraju
| writer = Nagaraj Kote
| screenplay = Nagaraj Kote
| based_on = {{Based on|''Usiru''|Nagaraj Kote}}
| starring = Praful Vishwakarma<br/>[[H. G. Dattatreya]]<br />Rajesh Nataranga
| music = Karthik Sharma
| cinematography = Sabha Kumar
| editing = Mohan Kamakshi
| studio = Dhruti Cinema
| distributor =
| released = {{film date|2014|12|05|df=yes}}
| runtime = 146 minutes
| country = India
| language = [[Kannada language|Kannada]]
| budget =
| gross =
}}

'''''Baanaadi''''' ({{lang-kn|ಬಾನಾಡಿ}}) is a 2014 Indian [[Kannada language]] [[children's film]] written and directed by debutant [[Nagaraj Kote]], based on the novel ''Usiru'' he wrote.<ref>{{cite news |title= Girish Kasaravalli attends the film launch of Baanaadi in Bangalore |url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/bangalore/Girish-Kasaravalli-attends-the-film-launch-of-Baanaadi-inBangalore/articleshow/34229974.cms |newspaper= The Times of India |date= 26 April 2014 |accessdate= 5 December 2014}}</ref> It stars Praful Vishwakarma, [[H. G. Dattatreya]] and Rajesh Nataranga in the lead roles. The supporting cast features Dhruthi, Abhinaya, Sringeri Ramanna, Jayashree Raj, Venkatachala, [[T. S. Nagabharana]], Mimicry Gopi and Yashwanth Kote. Music for five of the six soundtracks in the film were composed by Karthik Sharma, who, with the film became the youngest composer in the history of [[Cinema of Karnataka|Kannada cinema]].<ref name="tnie">{{cite news |title= Karthik to Compose Music for Baanadi |url= http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Karthik-to-Compose-Music-for-Baanadi/2014/04/24/article2185154.ece |newspaper= The New Indian Express |date= 24 April 2014 |accessdate= 5 December 2014}}</ref>

== Cast ==
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* Master Praful Vishwakarma as Kishore
*[[ H. G. Dattatreya ]]as Kishore's Grandfather
* [[Rajesh Nataranga ]]as Avinash
* Kumari Dhruthi as Pallavi
* Abhinaya as Kusuma
* Sringeri Ramanna as Thathayya
* Jayashree Raj as Girija
* Venkatachala as Muthyappa
* [[T. S. Nagabharana]] as Ashwath Kumar
* Mimicry Gopi as Duduma
* Yashawantha Kote as Hanumya
* Master Madhusudan
* [[Bank Janardhan]]
* Ramesh Pandith
* Mugu Suresh
* [[Baraguru Ramachandrappa]]
* Manasi Sudheer
* Mohan Juneja
*[[Nagraj kote]] as Ranga
{{div col end|2}}

==Production==
''Usiru'', a novel written by Nagaraj Kote in the 1990s, deals with the upbringing of children in the current era. Deciding to direct a film based on the novel, Kote launched the film in April 2014, having signed Praful Vishwakarma, Rajesh Nataranga and [[H. G. Dattatreya]] to play characters of three generations; a young boy, his father and grandfather.<ref>{{cite news |title= Baanaadi Launched |url= http://www.chitraloka.com/news/4871-baanaadi-launched.html |publisher= chitraloka.com |date= 22 April 2014 |accessdate= 5 December 2014}}</ref> The role of Praful's mother was played by Anubhava, who was pregnant during the filming stages.<ref>{{cite web |title= Abhinaya Anubhava |url= http://www.indiaglitz.com/abhinaya-anubhava-kannada-news-119676 |website= indiaglitz.com |date= 27 November 2014 |accessdate= 5 December 2014}}</ref> Filming completed in July 2014.<ref name="th1">{{cite web |title= 'Banaadi' Complete |url= http://www.indiaglitz.com/banaadi-complete-kannada-news-110425 |website= indiaglitz.com |date= 15 July 2014 |accessdate= 5 December 2014}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name = Baanaadi
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = Karthik Sharma
| cover =
| border = yes
| alt =
| caption = Soundtrack cover
| released = 26 July 2014
| recorded = 2014
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length =
| label = [[Lahari Music]]
| producer =
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Karthik Sharma composed the background score for the film and music for five soundtracks in the film. The lyrics were written by Nagaraj Kote and M. N. Vyasa Rao. The track "Henda Hendthi" was taken from one of [[G. P. Rajarathnam]]'s works, to which the music was composed by [[Raju Ananthaswamy]].<ref name="th1"/> Another track "Yaaru Baruvaru" was taken from the works of [[Purandara Dasa]], a [[Carnatic music]] composer who lived in the 16th century.<ref name="tnie"/> The album consists of six soundtracks. It was released on 26 July 2014, in [[Bangalore]].<ref>{{cite web |title= 'Banaadi' Audio Comes |url= http://www.indiaglitz.com/banaadi-audio-comes-kannada-news-111014 |website= indiaglitz.com |date= 28 July 2014 |accessdate= 5 December 2014}}</ref>

{{tracklist
| headline = Track list
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length =
| title1 = Banadi Banadi
| lyrics1 = Nagaraj Kote
| music1 = Karthik Sharma
| extra1 = ''Chorus''
| length1 =
| title2 = Comingo Comingo
| lyrics2 = Nagaraj Kote
| music2 = Karthik Sharma
| extra2 = ''Chorus''
| length2 =
| title3 = Bhoomi Ninna Thaayi
| lyrics3 = M. N. Vyasa Rao
| music3 = Karthik Sharma
| extra3 = [[K. S. Chithra|Chithra]]
| length3 =
| title4 = Henda Hendthi
| lyrics4 = [[G. P. Rajarathnam]]
| music4 = [[Raju Ananthaswamy]]
| extra4 = [[Raju Ananthaswamy]]
| length4 =
| title5 = Ellinda Bandyappa
| lyrics5 = M. N. Vyasa Rao
| music5 = Karthik Sharma
| extra5 = Venkatachala
| length5 =
| title6 = Yaaru Baruvaru
| lyrics6 = [[Purandara Dasa]]
| music6 = Karthik Sharma
| extra6 = Ravindra Soragavi
| length6 =
}}

== Critical reception ==
Upon theatrical release, the film received positive reviews from critics. B. S. Srivani of ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' felt that the film was successful in "conveying the message quite effectively". She concluded writing praises of the acting performances and the music in the film.<ref>{{cite news |title= Soaring beyond strings of steel |url= http://www.deccanherald.com/content/446133/soaring-beyond-strings-steel.html |newspaper= Deccan Herald |date= 7 December 2014 |accessdate= 8 December 2014}}</ref> G. S. Kumar of ''[[The Times of India]]'' reviewed the film and wrote, "Director Nagaraja Kote has chosen a topic with a social message and made best use of Hagalu Vesha. Their performance blends well with the story." He concluded giving special mention to the Dattatreya's performance and the film's cinematography.<ref>{{cite news |title= Baanaadi review |url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/Baanaadi/movie-review/45400771.cms |newspaper= The Times of India |date= 7 December 2014 |accessdate= 8 December 2014}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{Official website}}
* [http://www.nagarajkote.com Nagaraj Kote Director website]

[[Category:2014 films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:2010s Kannada-language films]]
[[Category:Indian children's films]]
[[Category:Films based on Indian novels]]

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