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{{Infobox film
| name = Karataka Damanaka
| image = Karataka Damanaka.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Yogaraj Bhat]]
| writer = Vikas [[Yogaraj Bhat]] Subramanya M K
| producer = [[Rockline Venkatesh]]
| starring = [[Shiva Rajkumar]] [[Prabhu Deva]] [[Priya Anand]] [[Nishvika Naidu]]
| cinematography = Santosh Rai Pathaje
| editing = K. M. Prakash
| music = [[V. Harikrishna]]
| studio = [[Rockline Entertainments]]
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2024|03|08|}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Kannada
| gross = {{INR}}2.86 crores <ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-13 |title=Yuva Box Office Collection: Yuva Rajkumar's Debut Venture Yuva Crosses The 10 Crore Mark at the BoxOffice |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/box-office/kannada/yuva-box-office-collection-yuva-rajkumars-debut-venture-yuva-crosses-the-10-crore-mark-at-the-boxoffice-article-109265540 |access-date=2024-05-11 |website=Times Now |language=en |archive-date=11 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240511063333/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/box-office/kannada/yuva-box-office-collection-yuva-rajkumars-debut-venture-yuva-crosses-the-10-crore-mark-at-the-boxoffice-article-109265540 |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}

'''''Karataka Damanaka''''' is a 2024 Indian [[Kannada]]-language [[Action drama film|action drama]] film directed by [[Yogaraj Bhat]], and produced by [[Rockline Venkatesh]]. The film stars [[Shiva Rajkumar]], [[Prabhu Deva]], [[Priya Anand]] and [[Nishvika Naidu]] in the lead roles.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rockline Venkatesh to produce Yogaraj Bhat's next starring Shivarajkumar and Prabhudheva |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2022/apr/19/rockline-venkatesh-to-produce-yogaraj-bhats-next-starring-shivarajkumar-and-prabhudheva-30975.html |access-date=2024-02-28 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |date=19 April 2022 |language=en |archive-date=28 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240828103500/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2022/apr/19/rockline-venkatesh-to-produce-yogaraj-bhats-next-starring-shivarajkumar-and-prabhudheva-30975.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The title of the film is derived from the characters found in the "Mitra Bedha" book of [[Panchatantra]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Exclusive: The title of Shivarajkumar and Prabhudeva's next digs into the Panchatantra |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/exclusive-the-title-of-shivarajkumar-and-prabhudevas-next-digs-into-the-panchatantra/articleshow/94028663.cms |access-date=2022-09-07 |website=The Times of India |date=7 September 2022 |language=en |archive-date=2 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240302192850/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/exclusive-the-title-of-shivarajkumar-and-prabhudevas-next-digs-into-the-panchatantra/articleshow/94028663.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>

Released on 8 March 2024,<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |date=2024-02-05 |title='Karataka Damanaka' to take on 'Ranganayaka' at the box office on March 8 |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/karataka-damanaka-to-take-on-ranganayaka-at-the-box-office-on-march-8/article67813392.ece |access-date=2024-02-28 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=20 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240220110657/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/karataka-damanaka-to-take-on-ranganayaka-at-the-box-office-on-march-8/article67813392.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> the film marks the return of [[Prabhu Deva]] to [[Kannada cinema]] after 17 years.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-10-21 |title=Shivarajkumar and Prabhudeva to collaborate for a film? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/shivarajkumar-and-prabhudeva-to-collaborate-for-a-film/articleshow/78789893.cms |access-date=2024-02-20 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=28 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240828103500/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/shivarajkumar-and-prabhudeva-to-collaborate-for-a-film/articleshow/78789893.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=M.V |first=Vivek |date=2024-03-08 |title='Karataka Damanaka' review: Shivarajkumar, Prabhu Deva add fun to this social drama |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/karataka-damanaka-review-shivarajkumar-prabhu-deva-add-fun-to-this-social-drama/article67928364.ece |access-date=2024-08-11 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=12 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512183658/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/karataka-damanaka-review-shivarajkumar-prabhu-deva-add-fun-to-this-social-drama/article67928364.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Plot ==
{{more plot|date=February 2025}}
Two fraudsters are on a mission to convince and bring a man back to the city, but they take a different route which complicates their lives in the village of Nandikolur.

== Cast ==
{{cast listing|
* [[Shiva Rajkumar]] as Virupaksha alias "Karataka"
* [[Prabhu Deva]] as Bala Raju alias "Damanaka"
* [[Priya Anand]] as Kusumi
* [[Nishvika Naidu]] as Kempi
* [[P. Ravi Shankar]] as Jagga
* [[Rangayana Raghu]] as [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] Mugellappa
* [[Rockline Venkatesh]] as Jailer
* [[Tanikella Bharani]] as Ramanna
* [[Doddanna]] as Villager
* [[Vaijanath Biradar]] as Villager
* Nayana
* Govinde Gowda
* Harshith Gowda
}}

== Production ==
In September 2018, it was being reported that [[Shiva Rajkumar]] was to collaborate with Director [[Yogaraj Bhat]] for an untitled film.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Native |first=Digital |date=2018-09-28 |title=The title of actor Shivanna's next announced |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/title-actor-shivanna-s-next-announced-89113 |access-date=2024-02-20 |website=The News Minute |language=en |archive-date=20 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240220110657/https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/title-actor-shivanna-s-next-announced-89113 |url-status=live }}</ref> It was reported that the film was later titled as ''Kuladalli Keelyavudo''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-09-24 |title=Shivarajkumar and Yogaraj Bhat's film titled Kuladalli Keelyavudo |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2018/Sep/24/shivarajkumar-and-yogaraj-bhats-film-titled-kuladalli-keelyavudo-1876201.html |access-date=2024-02-20 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=20 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240220110724/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2018/Sep/24/shivarajkumar-and-yogaraj-bhats-film-titled-kuladalli-keelyavudo-1876201.html |url-status=live }}</ref> However, there was no official announcements about the same. In 2020, it was reported that [[Prabhu Deva]] is being part of the film, which was confirmed by the Bhat himself.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Native |first=Digital |date=2020-11-05 |title=Shiva Rajkumar-Prabhu Deva film is a period action drama |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/shiva-rajkumar-prabhu-deva-film-period-action-drama-136981 |access-date=2024-02-20 |website=The News Minute |language=en |archive-date=20 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240220110659/https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/shiva-rajkumar-prabhu-deva-film-period-action-drama-136981 |url-status=live }}</ref> Later [[Priya Anand]] and [[Nishvika Naidu]] were roped into play the lead roles in the film.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nishvika and Priya Anand to be Yogaraj Bhat's leading ladies in Kuladalli Keelyavudo? |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/nishvika-and-priya-anand-to-be-yogaraj-bhats-leading-ladies-in-kuladalli-keelyavudo/a12d694e2c490 |access-date=2024-02-20 |website=OTTPlay |language=en |archive-date=20 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240220110741/https://www.ottplay.com/news/nishvika-and-priya-anand-to-be-yogaraj-bhats-leading-ladies-in-kuladalli-keelyavudo/a12d694e2c490 |url-status=live }}</ref> The film was later titled as ''Karataka Damanaka''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-15 |title=Director Yogaraj Bhat Reveals The Meaning Of His Upcoming Film's Title Karataka Damanaka |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/director-yogaraj-bhat-reveals-the-meaning-of-his-upcoming-films-title-karataka-damanaka-8342551.html |access-date=2024-02-20 |website=News18 |language=en |archive-date=6 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230906130145/https://www.news18.com/movies/director-yogaraj-bhat-reveals-the-meaning-of-his-upcoming-films-title-karataka-damanaka-8342551.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":0" />

===Filming===
The film was majorly shot on outskirts of [[Bangalore]], [[Kolar, Karnataka|Kolar]], [[Gauribidanur]], and [[North Karnataka]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Cunning foxes take human form in the first look of Karataka Damanaka |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2023/jul/15/cunning-foxes-take-human-form-inthe-first-look-of-karataka-damanaka-45656.html |access-date=2024-02-20 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |date=15 July 2023 |language=en |archive-date=2 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231202084357/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2023/jul/15/cunning-foxes-take-human-form-inthe-first-look-of-karataka-damanaka-45656.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

===Themes and influences===
The title of the film was inspired from characters of [[Panchatantra]].<ref name=":0" />

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Karataka Damanaka
| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[V. Harikrishna]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 29 January 2024
| recorded = 2023
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 7:21
| label = Anand Audio
| producer = [[V. Harikrishna]]
| prev_title = [[Kaatera]]
| prev_year = 2023
| next_title =
| next_year =
| misc = {{external music video| header = Official audio
|{{YouTube| YnROZzhYbKk| Karataka Damanaka Audio Jukebox}}}}
}}

[[V. Harikrishna]] composed music and background score for the film. The first single "Karataka Damanaka Title track" was released on 29 January 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=B |first=Praveen Chandra |title=ಭೂಮಿಯೊಂದು ಬೋಳು ತಲೆಯು ಟೊಪ್ಪಿ ಇಟ್ರೆ ತಪ್ಪು ಏನು? ಕರಟಕ ದಮನಕ ಸಿನಿಮಾದ ಟೈಟಲ್‌ ಸಾಂಗ್‌ ಲಿರಿಕ್ಸ್‌ |url=https://kannada.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/sandalwood-news-karataka-damanaka-title-song-kannada-lyrics-shivarajkumar-prabhudeva-movie-yogaraj-bhat-direction-pcp-181706586892684.html |access-date=2024-02-20 |website=Kannada Hindustan Times |language=kn |archive-date=28 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240828103501/https://kannada.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/sandalwood-news-karataka-damanaka-title-song-kannada-lyrics-shivarajkumar-prabhudeva-movie-yogaraj-bhat-direction-pcp-181706586892684.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The second single "Deega Digari" was released on 10 February.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shivarajkumar and Prabhudeva burn up the dance floor in Deega Digari from Karataka Damanaka |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/shivarajkumar-and-prabhudeva-burn-up-the-dance-floor-in-deega-digari-from-karataka-damanaka/99078fba91589 |access-date=2024-02-20 |website=OTTPlay |language=en |archive-date=28 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240828103501/https://www.ottplay.com/news/shivarajkumar-and-prabhudeva-burn-up-the-dance-floor-in-deega-digari-from-karataka-damanaka/99078fba91589 |url-status=live }}</ref>

{{track listing
| headline =
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Karataka Damanaka Title Track
| length1 = 4:22
| extra1 = [[Shankar Mahadevan]]
| lyrics1 = Ghouse Peer
| title2 = Deega Digiri
| length2 = 3:54
| extra2 = [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]], [[Rajesh Krishnan]]
| lyrics2 = Yogaraj Bhat
| title3 = Meetadene Veene
| length3 = 3:13
| extra3 = [[Rajesh Krishnan]]
| lyrics3 = Yogaraj Bhat
| title4 = Hithalaka Karibyada Maava
| length4 = 3:26
| extra4 = Malu Nipanal, Shruthi Prahalad
| lyrics4 = Yogaraj Bhat
| title5 = Manuja Nindyava Ooru
| length5 = 2:54
| extra5 = [[Vijay Prakash]]
| lyrics5 = Yogaraj Bhat
| title6 = Baalu Badenekayi
| length6 = 3:42
| extra6 = [[V. Harikrishna]]
| lyrics6 = Yogaraj Bhat
| title7 = Karataka Damanaka Theme Music
| length7 = 0:46
| extra7 = [[V. Harikrishna]]
| lyrics7 =
| title8 = Karataka Damanaka Theme Music 2
| length8 = 1:49
| extra8 = [[V. Harikrishna]]
| total_length = 24:09

}}

== Release ==
The film was released on 8 March 2024.<ref name=":1" />
== Reception ==
Vinay Lokesh of ''[[The Times of India]] ''rated this film 3 stars out of 5 stars and noted "Overall, "Karataka Dhamanaka" offers an enjoyable cinematic experience, despite minor flaws, making it a worthwhile watch."<ref>{{Cite news |title=Karataka Damanaka Movie Review : Karataka Dhamanaka review: A commercial entertainer which takes one back to their roots |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/karataka-dhamanaka/movie-review/108325975.cms |access-date=2024-05-12 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=28 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240828103506/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/karataka-dhamanaka/movie-review/108325975.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> Sujay B M of ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' wrote "'Karataka Damanaka' is a mixed bag. It takes up a time-tested template and works with a blockbuster pair, but the plot slackens and goes out of focus."<ref>{{Cite web |last=M |first=Sujay B. |date=2024-03-09 |title='Karataka Dhamanaka' movie review: Shivarajkumar, Prabhudeva shine in Yogaraj Bhat caper |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/karataka-dhamanaka-movie-review-shivarajkumar-prabhudeva-shine-in-yogaraj-bhat-caper-2928756 |access-date=2024-05-12 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref>

Vivek M.V of ''[[The Hindu]]'' said "That said, it’s encouraging to see Bhat striving to be different, even after two decades in the industry, and ''Karataka Damanaka'' is a nice little comeback from the director after the forgettable ''Garadi'' in 2023."<ref>{{Cite news |last=M.V |first=Vivek |date=2024-03-08 |title='Karataka Damanaka' review: Shivarajkumar, Prabhu Deva add fun to this social drama |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/karataka-damanaka-review-shivarajkumar-prabhu-deva-add-fun-to-this-social-drama/article67928364.ece |access-date=2024-05-12 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=12 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512183658/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/karataka-damanaka-review-shivarajkumar-prabhu-deva-add-fun-to-this-social-drama/article67928364.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> Anjali Belgaumkar of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' rated the film 1.5 stars out of 5 stars and noted "From start to the end, the unnatural and exaggerated performances in this film can overwhelm viewers, making it difficult to understand the actual storyline. Bhat's direction lacks cohesion, failing to simply blend past and present elements."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-08 |title=Karataka Damanaka movie review: Shiva Rajkumar-Prabhudheva film leaves much to be desired |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/karataka-damanaka-review-shiva-rajkumar-prabhudheva-film-leaves-much-to-be-desired-9202796/ |access-date=2024-05-12 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=28 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240828103502/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/karataka-damanaka-review-shiva-rajkumar-prabhudheva-film-leaves-much-to-be-desired-9202796/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|28564521}}
{{Yogaraj Bhat}}

[[Category:2024 films]]
[[Category:2024 Kannada-language films]]
[[Category:Films shot in Karnataka]]
[[Category:Indian action films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Yogaraj Bhat]]
[[Category:Films scored by V. Harikrishna]]
[[Category:Rockline Entertainments films]]
[[Category:Films shot in Bengaluru]]
[[Category:2024 Indian films]]

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