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{{Infobox film
| name = Bahaddur
| image = Bahaddur poster.jpg
| caption =
| director = [[Chethan Kumar (director)|Chethan Kumar]]
| producer = R. Srinivas
| story = [[Chethan Kumar (director)|Chethan Kumar]]
| screenplay = [[Chethan Kumar (director)|Chethan Kumar]]
| starring = [[Dhruva Sarja]] <br> [[Radhika Pandit]]
| narrator = [[Puneeth Rajkumar]]
| music = [[V. Harikrishna]]
| cinematography = Shreesha Kuduvalli
| editing = Deepu S. Kumar
| studio = R. S. Productions
| distributor = Samarth Ventures
| released = {{Film date|2014|10|3|df=yes}}
| runtime = 155 minutes<ref name="rt" />
| country = India
| language = [[Kannada language|Kannada]]
}}

'''''Bahaddur''''' ({{lang-kn|ಬಹದ್ದೂರ್}}) is a 2014 Indian [[Kannada language|Kannada]]-language [[romance film|romantic]] [[action comedy film]] directed by [[Chethan Kumar (director)|Chethan Kumar]] and produced by R. Srinivas. The film stars [[Dhruva Sarja]] and [[Radhika Pandit]] in the lead roles. The supporting cast features [[P. Ravi Shankar]], [[Achyuth Kumar]], [[Jai Jagadish]] and [[Srinivasa Murthy]]. The film released on 3 October 2014, in [[7.1 surround sound]], the first in [[Cinema of Karnataka|Kannada cinema]].<ref>{{cite web |title= Bahaddur to Release in 7.1 Surround System |url= http://www.chitraloka.com/news/5266-bahaddur-to-release-in-7-1-surround-system.html |website= chitraloka.com |date= 30 July 2014 |accessdate= 7 November 2014}}</ref> The 2016 Telugu movie ''[[Srirastu Subhamastu]]'' was heavily inspired by the core plot of this movie.<ref>https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/regional-cinema/story/allu-sirish-celebrates-4-years-of-srirastu-subhamastu-had-most-fun-and-memorable-experiences-1708323-2020-08-06</ref>

==Cast==
* [[Dhruva Sarja]] as Ashok Raj Bahaddur
* [[Radhika Pandit]] as Anjali
* [[P. Ravi Shankar]] as Appaji Gowda, Shankarappa's friend
* [[Srinivasa Murthy]] as Shankarappa, Anjali's father
* [[Achyuth Kumar]]
* Sangeetha
* [[Jai Jagadish]]
* [[Sudha Rani]]
* Vishwanath Mundasad
*Gururaj Hosakote
*[[Avinash]]
*[[Padmaja Rao]]
*Raghava Uday
*Petrol Prasanna
*Jahangir M. S
*[[Raju Talikote]]
*Spoorthi Vishwas
*Tanuja
*Nishchitha Gowda
*Anupama
*Harish Rayappa
* [[Pavitra Lokesh]]
* [[H. G. Dattatreya]] (credited as Dattanna)
* [[Puneeth Rajkumar]] as Narrator<ref>{{cite news |title= Puneeth Rajkumar follows Amitabh Bachchan's footsteps |url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Puneeth-Rajkumar-follows-Amitabh-Bachchans-footsteps/articleshow/40199905.cms |newspaper= The Times of India |date= 14 August 2014 |accessdate= 17 August 2014}}</ref>

==Plot==

Set in an urban milieu, the story revolves around Ashok (Dhruva Sarja), who belongs to the Bahaddur royal family. He comes to Mysore in search of an ideal girl and is smitten by the charming Anjali (Radhika Pandit). From teasing her, following her, irritating her and cajoling her, he tries every trick of the trade to win her heart. However, he doesn’t disclose his background. But Anjali has a promise to keep. She’s made a commitment to her father Shankarappa (Srinivasamurthy) that she will marry the boy of his choice. This doesn’t deter the lover in Ashok from giving up. In due course of time, Anjali’s engagement is fixed with Sharath, the son of Shankarappa’s close friend. The story takes a turn when Appaji Gowda (Ravishankar), her father’s friend, reveals what’s brewing between Ashok and Anjali.<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/bahaddur/movie-review/44385874.cms</ref>

==Production==

===Casting===
Speculations of [[Radhika Pandit]] having been signed as the female lead opposite Sarja were confirmed in March 2013.<ref>{{cite web |title= Radhika Pandit surprise heroine of 'Bahadur' |url= http://www.sify.com/movies/radhika-pandit-surprise-heroine-of-bahadur-news-kannada-ndziRJfbffisi.html |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20141123161458/http://www.sify.com/movies/radhika-pandit-surprise-heroine-of-bahadur-news-kannada-ndziRJfbffisi.html |url-status= dead |archive-date= 23 November 2014 |website= sify.com |date= 25 March 2013|accessdate= 22 September 2014}}</ref> However, Sarja's signing was confirmed in October 2013.<ref>{{cite news |title= Dhruva Signs 'Bahaddur' |url= http://www.indiaglitz.com/dhruva-signs-bahaddur-kannada-news-86902 |publisher= indiaglitz.com |date= 6 October 2013 |accessdate= 17 August 2014}}</ref> Having worked together in ''[[Addhuri]]'' (2012) previously, the film was their second together. It was revealed in August 2014, that actor [[Puneeth Rajkumar]] would be giving a voice-over for the film. Speaking on the importance of this, the director Chethan Kumar said, "The film begins with Puneeth's voice over. He introduces the characters and the story and his voice becomes the sutradhar of the film, as it returns towards the end of the film. What he says also forms an essence of this story that we have tried to narrate".<ref>{{cite news |title= Why Puneeth Rajkumar is pivotal to Bahaddur |url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Why-Puneeth-Rajkumar-is-pivotal-to-Bahaddur/articleshow/43146200.cms |newspaper= The Times of India |date= 23 September 2014 |accessdate= 25 September 2014}}</ref>

===Filming===
After the film was announced in 2012, the filming got underway, until the producers Legend International backed out in March 2013, following losses incurred from the failure of its previous production ''[[Andhar Bahar]]''.<ref>{{cite news |title= All is well on the sets of Bahaddur now |url= http://www.sify.com/movies/all-is-well-on-the-sets-of-bahaddur-now-news-kannada-oggxlghbbdgsi.html |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140820121329/http://www.sify.com/movies/all-is-well-on-the-sets-of-bahaddur-now-news-kannada-oggxlghbbdgsi.html |url-status= dead |archive-date= 20 August 2014 |publisher= sify.com |date= 6 June 2014 |accessdate= 17 August 2014}}</ref> Filming then resumed after R. S. Productions took over in October 2013.<ref>{{cite news |title= Bahaddur Closes in on Finishing Line |url= http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Bahaddur-Closes-in-on-Finishing-Line/2014/02/18/article2062331.ece |newspaper= The New Indian Express |date= 18 February 2014 |accessdate= 17 August 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title= Shooting for Bahaddur resumes |url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Shooting-for-Bahaddur-resumes/movie-review/24143229.cms |newspaper= The Times of India |date= 14 October 2013 |accessdate= 25 September 2014}}</ref> Majority of the film was shot in [[Mysore]] and [[Hubli]],<ref>{{cite news |title= Bahaddur shoot almost complete |url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Bahaddur-shoot-almost-complete/articleshow/36490516.cms |newspaper= The Times of India |date= 13 June 2014 |accessdate= 17 August 2014}}</ref> among other places like [[Bangalore]] and [[Mandya]]. Two songs for the film were shot in [[Malaysia]].<ref>{{cite news |title= Radhika Pandit and Dhruva Sarja recreate Addhuri magic |url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Radhika-Pandit-and-Dhruva-Sarja-recreate-Addhuri-magic/articleshow/42982294.cms |newspaper= The Times of India |date= 20 September 2014 |accessdate= 22 September 2014}}</ref> In an interview, Sarja revealed that he had to put on 22 kg for his role in the film and then shed 18 kg for the song sequences.<ref>{{cite web |title= Make-over sans make-up |url= http://www.bangaloremirror.com/entertainment/south-masala/Make-over-sans-make-up/articleshow/42829800.cms |publisher= Bangalore Mirror |date= 18 September 2014 |accessdate= 22 September 2014}}</ref>

===Marketing===
The trailer of the ''Bahaddur'' was released on 22 September 2014, on [[YouTube]]. As part of the promotional activities, the cast and crew of the film participated in a [[blood donation]] camp in [[Bangalore]], organized by [[fan club]]s Dhruva Warriors and Besuge Adda, prior to its 25th day run in theatres. The cast and crew then promoted the film in various theatres in Bangalore.<ref>{{cite news |title= Bahaddur Blood Donation Camp |url= http://www.chitraloka.com/news/5583-bahaddur-blood-donation-camp.html |publisher= chitraloka.com |date= 26 October 2014 |accessdate= 7 November 2014}}</ref> They further went on a tour of [[Karnataka]] promoting the film, visiting places such as [[Mandya]], [[Chitradurga]], [[Davangere]], [[Chamrajnagar]] and [[Tumkur]].<ref>{{cite news |title= Dhruva and Team on Karnataka Tour |url= https://www.chitraloka.com/news/5623-dhruva-and-team-on-karnartaka-tour.html |website= chitraloka.com |date= 5 November 2014 |accessdate= 7 November 2014}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==

{{Infobox album
| name = Bahaddur
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[V. Harikrishna]]
| cover =
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| caption = Soundtrack cover{{deletable image-caption|Thursday, 4 October 2018|PROD}}
| released = 1 September 2014
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = {{Duration|m=21|s=46}}
| language = [[Kannada language|Kannada]]
| label = D Beats
| producer = V. Harikrishna
| prev_title =
| prev_year =
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}}

The music for the film and soundtracks were composed by [[V. Harikrishna]], with lyrics for the soundtracks penned by Chethan Kumar, [[Yogaraj Bhat]], [[Kaviraj (lyricist)|Kaviraj]] and [[A. P. Arjun]].<ref>{{cite web |title= Bahaddur music review |url= http://www.cineloka.co.in/audio-reviews/bahaddur-music-review.html |website= cineloka.com |date= 3 September 2014 |accessdate= 25 September 2014 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20141231155442/http://www.cineloka.co.in/audio-reviews/bahaddur-music-review.html |archive-date= 31 December 2014 |url-status= dead }}</ref> The soundtrack album has five tracks.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bahaddur (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - EP |url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bahaddur-original-motion-picture/id1007390379 |website=iTunes |accessdate=2 August 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151117045049/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bahaddur-original-motion-picture/id1007390379 |archivedate=17 November 2015 |df=dmy }}</ref> It was released first on 1 September 2014, under the label D Beats, owned by V. Harikrishna.<ref>{{cite web |title= 'Bahaddur' Audio in Market |url= http://www.indiaglitz.com/bahaddur-audio-in-market-kannada-news-113214 |website= indiaglitz.com |date= 2 September 2014 |accessdate= 25 September 2014}}</ref><ref name="audio">{{cite news |title= Bahaddur team releases platinum disc |url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/music/Bahaddur-team-releases-platinum-disc/articleshow/43242271.cms |newspaper= The Times of India |date= 23 September 2014 |accessdate= 25 September 2014}}</ref> However, it was released officially on 20 September.<ref name="distribution">{{cite web |title= Samarth Prasad picks up Bahaddur - Exclusive |url= http://www.chitraloka.com/exclusive/5456-samarth-prasad-picks-up-bahaddur-exclusive.html |website= chitraloka.com |date= 16 September 2014 |accessdate= 26 September 2014}}</ref>

{{track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 21:46
| title1 = Starade
| extra1 = [[V. Harikrishna]]
| lyrics1 = Chethan Kumar
| length1 = 4:23
| title2 = Subbalakshmi
| extra2 = [[Santhosh Venky]], Apoorva Sridhar
| lyrics2 = Chethan Kumar
| length2 = 4:09
| title3 = Hudugeerige
| lyrics3 = [[Yogaraj Bhat]]
| extra3 = V. Harikrishna
| length3 = 5:29
| title4 = Neene Neene
| lyrics4 = [[Kaviraj (lyricist)|Kaviraj]]
| extra4 = [[Sonu Nigam]], [[Vani Harikrishna]]
| length4 = 3:36
| title5 = Hutto Surya
| lyrics5 = [[A. P. Arjun]]
| extra5 = [[Ranjith (singer)|Ranjith]], [[Shashank Sheshagiri]], [[Chandan Shetty]]
| length5 = 4:09
}}

===Reception===
The soundtrack album was received positively by critics and fans alike. It sold 1 lakh audio CDs in 18 days from its release, also with 1.5 lakh digital downloads by the time.<ref>{{cite news |title= Bahaddhur to Take on the Biggies |url= http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Bahaddhur-to-Take-on-the-Biggies/2014/09/23/article2444583.ece |newspaper= The New Indian Express |date= 23 September 2014 |accessdate= 25 September 2014}}</ref> Following this, the platinum disc was launched in September 2014.<ref name="audio" /> Reviewing the album, Sunayana Suresh of ''[[The Times of India]]'' wrote, "The tracks make for a perfect mix of romance, massy and dance numbers -the must-haves in a commercial entertainer."<ref>{{cite news |author= Suresh, Sunayana |title= Bahaddur - Music review |url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/music/Bahaddur-Music-review/articleshow/44405089.cms |newspaper= The Times of India |date= 6 October 2014 |accessdate= 6 October 2014}}</ref>

==Release and reception==
The film released on 3 October 2014, in around screens across [[Karnataka]].<ref name="bm1">{{cite web |title= Dhruva joins the Rs 10 crore club |url= http://www.bangaloremirror.com/entertainment/south-masala/Dhruva-joins-the-Rs-10-crore-club/articleshow/44829185.cms |publisher= Bangalore Mirror |date= 15 October 2014 |accessdate= 21 October 2014}}</ref> The distribution rights of the film were bought by Samarth Prasad under his banner Samarth Ventures.<ref name="distribution" /> Following a good response at the domestic box-office, it was announced 24 October, that the film would be screened in 29 centres abroad, that include screens in [[Australia]], the [[United States]], [[Canada]], [[Germany]], the [[United Arab Emirates]], the [[Netherlands]] and [[Singapore]].<ref>{{cite web |title= Bahaddur to Release in 29 Centres Abroad |url= http://www.chitraloka.com/news/5569-bahaddur-to-release-in-29-centres-abroad.html |website= chitraloka.com |date= 22 October 2014 |accessdate= 24 October 2014}}</ref>

===Critical reception===
Upon its theatrical release, the film received mixed reviews from critics. Shyam Prasad S. of ''[[Bangalore Mirror]]'' gave the film a rating of four out of five and said, "[the film]... takes the romantic story of boy-meets-girl to the level where the rest of the characters are down to a bare minimum." and gave credit to the "chemistry between the lead pair".<ref>{{cite web |title= Film Review: Bahaddur |url= http://www.bangaloremirror.com/entertainment/reviews/Film-Review-Bahaddur/articleshow/44339455.cms |publisher= Bangalore Mirror |date= 4 October 2014 |accessdate= 6 October 2014}}</ref> G. S. Kumar of ''[[The Times of India]]'' felt the film has "all the ingredients of the perfect romantic flick". He concluded writing praises for the roles of the acting, music, cinematography and the choreography departments in the film.<ref name="rt">{{cite news |title= Bahaddur review |url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/Bahaddur-movie-review/movie-review/44385874.cms |newspaper= The Times of India |date= 5 October 2014 |accessdate= 6 October 2014}}</ref> Bharath Bhat of ''[[Oneindia.in|FilmiBeat]]'' gave the film 4 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Bahaddur is a very entertaining movie. The viewers will not have single moment of boredom. A must watch to all cine lovers."<ref>{{cite web |title= Bahaddur - Movie Review |url= http://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/reviews/2014/bahaddur-movie-review-160779.html |website= filmibeat.com |date= 3 October 2014 |accessdate= 5 December 2014}}</ref> However, it received a negative review from S. Viswanath of ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' who gave the film a 1/5 rating and called the film "sickening". He wrote of the film, "Legitimising stalking, in the guise of comedy, Director Chethan Kumar gives one goosebumps."<ref>{{cite news |title= Besotted braveheart and miserable maiden |url= http://www.deccanherald.com/content/434342/besotted-braveheart-miserable-maiden.html |newspaper= Deccan Herald |date= 4 October 2014 |accessdate= 6 October 2014}}</ref>

===Box office===
Following a good opening, reports said ''Bahaddur'' collected {{INRConvert|7.25|c}} in the first week of its release. A bulk of this, {{INRConvert|3.8|c}} came from the [[Bangalore]], [[Kolar]] and [[Tumkur]] regions. Following its first week from release, it managed to retain all the screens and collected {{INRConvert|10|c}} within 2 weeks.<ref name="bm1" /><ref>{{cite web |title= Bahaddur Joins The 10 Crore Club |url= http://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/news/2014/bahaddur-joins-the-10-crore-club-161799.html |website= filmibeat.com |date= 16 October 2014 |accessdate= 21 October 2014}}</ref> Unusually, even two weeks after its release, the film was said to be faring well at [[Multiplex (movie theater)|multiplex]]es considering the Kannada films were screened in single screens after such a run, previously.<ref name="bm1" />

==References==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb title|4084182}}

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