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{{Infobox film
| name = Katari Veera Surasundarangi
| image = Katari Veera surasundarangi Official poster 002.JPG
| caption =
| director = [[Suresh Krishna (director)|Suresh Krishna]]
| writer = [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]]<br />Janardhan Maharshi (screenplay & dialogues)
| story = [[Munirathna]]
| producer = Munirathna
| starring = Upendra<br />[[Ramya]]<br />[[Ambarish]]<br />[[Doddanna]]
| narrator = [[Sudeep]]
| cinematography = [[H. C. Venugopal]]
| editing = Jo. Ni. Harsha
| music = [[V. Harikrishna]]
| distributor = Rockline Production
| released = 10 May 2012
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Kannada
| budget = 8 crores
| gross = 16 crores <ref>https://archive.ph/20130117135308/http://www.bangaloremirror.com/article/25/20121228201212282004404883bba01ca/Smells-like-Sandalwood.html</ref>
}}
'''''Katari Veera Surasundarangi''''' is a [[List of Kannada films of 2012|2012]] Indian [[Stereoscopy|3D]] [[Kannada cinema|Kannada]]-language [[romantic fantasy]] film starring [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]] and [[Ramya]] in the lead roles. The film is a sequel to [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]]'s 2003 film ''[[Raktha Kanneeru]]''. Veteran actor [[Ambarish]] also plays a vital role. The film is directed by [[Suresh Krishna (director)|Suresh Krishna]] and produced by [[Munirathna]]. It is the first full-length [[Stereoscopy|3D]] film in [[Kannada cinema]].

A [[Stereoscopy|3D]] [[Mythology|Mythological]] [[Romantic fantasy]] film, it was partly a sequel to ''[[Rakta Kanneeru]]''. It was also the first full-length [[Stereoscopy|3D]] film in [[Kannada cinema]]. [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]] reprises his role of the highly educated rich man turned beggar ''Mohan'' now in hell, who meets his look alike gangster son (Upendra again) who is killed in a gang war. The film tells the story of how ''Mohan''s son ''Upendra'' falls in love with [[Indra|Lord Indra]]'s daughter ''Indraja'' ([[Ramya]]) in [[Svarga|Indraloka]] ([[heaven]]) and how he faces the challenges of [[Brahma|Lord Brahma]], [[Yama|Lord Yama]] and other [[Devata]]s of [[Svarga|Indraloka]] to marry ''Indraja''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Katari Veera Sura Sundarangi - Technically top content crash!|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/review/15526.html|work=Indiaglitz.com|access-date=19 December 2013}}</ref>

''Katari Veera Suruasundarangi'' was the [[Kannada films of 2012|Second Highest Grossing Kannada film of 2012]] and was declared as a 'Super Hit'.<ref name="kannada.oneindia.in">{{cite web|last=ಬಾಲರಾಜ್|first=ತಂತ್ರಿ|title=ಕನ್ನಡ ಚಿತ್ರಗಳು: ಅರ್ಧವಾರ್ಷಿಕ ಸೀಳುನೋಟ|url=http://kannada.oneindia.in/movies/news/2012/07/kannada-movies-first-half-2012-066346.html|work=[[Oneindia.in]]|access-date=19 December 2013}}</ref> The film was also dubbed into Hindi as ''Ek hi veer''.

==Plot==
The film is a sequel to [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]]'s earlier movie [[Rakta Kanneeru]] which was released in 2003.

Upendra ([[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]]), is a wannabe don who dies in a gang war. When he reaches the doors of [[Heaven]] and [[Hell]], he decides to go to hell as he feels heaven's beautiful look and silence makes it too boring. He soon meets Yama ([[Ambarish]]) who is unable to decide whether to put him in hell or heaven as he has not done any sin nor any good deed. In the midst of this, Upendra finds his father, Mohan (also Upendra) and also falls in love with Indraja ([[Ramya]]), the daughter of [[Indra]]. After her initial rejection, He manages to get her to reciprocate as well. But Indra, refusing to let his daughter marry a human, challenges Upendra that he has to go to earth for 10 days with Indraja and will forget that he ever died once he reaches there. Furthermore, the challenge also stipulates that if Upendra commits a sin during the 10 days, he will have to forget Indraja. Upendra and Indraja accept the challenge and go to earth with Yama and Chitragupta ([[Doddanna]]). Once on earth, Upendra and Indraja get together with Upendra forgetting everything that happened when he died. But he overhears Indraja talking to Indra secretly and remembers everything. Yama in the meantime is desperate to make sure Upendra loses the challenge. He even changes Upendra's face with that of the don's ([[Ajay (actor)|Ajay]]) who had killed Upendra in the first place. The film ends with Yama understanding the power of love and leaving from there and Upendra and Indraja getting married.

== Cast ==
* [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]] as Upendra alias Mass Manava / Mohan
* [[Ramya]] as Indraja
* [[Ambarish]] as [[Yama]]
* [[Ajay (actor)|Ajay]]
* [[Doddanna]] as [[Chitragupta]]
* [[Sridhar (Kannada actor)|Sridhar]] as [[Indra|Lord Indra]]
* [[Muthappa Rai]] as Himself
* [[Balaraj]]
* [[Suman Ranganathan]] (special appearance)
* [[Rishika Singh]] (special appearance)
* Ramanithu Chaudhary (special appearance)

== Production ==

===Casting===
The film was earlier rumoured to be a remake of Malayalam hit film ''[[Udayananu Tharam]]'' and was also rumoured to be having shades of [[Rajkumar (actor)|Rajkumar]] starrer ''Katari Veera'' which was released in 1966. However, in a press meet [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]] denied all the rumours and said that his version is completely fresh and has no links with the above-mentioned films whatsoever. Producer [[Munirathna]], who was once the main reason behind the banning of actress [[Nikita Thukral]] had approached her to do an [[item number]] dance for this film. Nikita had turned down the offer.<ref name=kvsnikita>{{cite web|last=Ramchander|title=Nikita snubs Munirathna, refuses to dance with Uppi|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/kannada/news/2011/nikita-snubs-munirathna-upendra-011211.html|work=[[Oneindia.in]]|access-date=19 December 2013}}</ref> [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]] had earlier titled this film as ''Yamendra Upendra'' and [[Sadhu Kokila]] had to direct this film. However, due to several reasons, [[Suresh Krishna (director)|Suresh Krishna]] was finally hired to direct it. A single song in the film has three actresses: Suman Ranganath, Ramanito Choudary and Rishika Singh.

===Filming===
Even during the making, the film drew the attention of stars from other industries. Bollywood actors [[Sunil Shetty]], [[Mithun Chakraborty]], [[Jayaprada]] and Tamil star [[Karthik (actor)|Karthik]] visited the shooting after the makers used seven cameras at a time. 3D stereoscopic solutions were given by Epic studios. 3d is made by [[K. P. Nambiathiri]] and his team (Sreekumar and Sambath Mohandas). Sound design and final mixing of the movie done by Renjith Viswanathan.

===Promotion & Publicity===
The trailers of Kataari Veera Sura Sundaraangi which were shown in the single screen theaters and multiplexes across [[Karnataka]] aroused lot of appreciation among the audience. Meanwhile, [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]], [[Ramya]] and [[Munirathna]] promoted the film.<ref>{{cite web|title=Katariveera – Blast of a Trailer|url=http://abhiuppifan.blogspot.in/2012/05/katariveera-blast-of-trailer.html|work=Abhiuppifan.blogspot.in|access-date=19 December 2013}}</ref>

==Reception==

===Box office===

Its opening weekend collection was a strong {{INR}} 57 million. The film went on to gross a total of {{INR}} 72 million in its first week,<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://entertainment.oneindia.in/kannada/news/2012/katari-veera-surasundarangi-collections-095791.html|title = Katari Veera Surasundarangi dream run continues at Box Office|access-date = 19 December 2013|website = [[Oneindia.in]]}}</ref> thus breaking the records set by [[Chingari (2012 film)|Chingari]] which had collected {{INR}} 60 million in its first week. ''Katari Veera Surasundarangi'' was reported to be one of the biggest openers of [[Kannada cinema]] of its time next to ''[[Anna Bond]]'' and ''[[Jogayya]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=KVSS- first 3D movie in kan Mega Release on 10th|url=http://www.gandhadagudi.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=6397&sid=6b0613b1527c54a12e5e7e08d2f3d38d&start=1005|work=Gandhadagudi.com|access-date=15 May 2012}}</ref> The film recovered its investment at the end of its second week<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sriram|first=Bhat|title=ಬೂದಿ ಮುಚ್ಚಿದ ಕೆಂಡವಾಗಿರುವ ಕಠಾರಿವೀರ ವಿವಾದ|url=http://kannada.oneindia.in/movies/gossip/2012/05/katari-veera-surasundarangi-movie-controversy-came-down-065457.html|work=[[Oneindia.in]]|access-date=19 December 2013}}</ref> The film grossed more than {{INR}} 160 million at the box office after completing 50 days of run in 16 centers across [[Karnataka]]. ''Katari Veera Suruasundarangi'' was declared as a Super Hit<ref name="kannada.oneindia.in"/><ref>{{Cite web|last=Ramchander|title=Sandalwood Half Yearly Report: Anna Bond biggest hit so far|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/kannada/news/2012/sandalwood-kannada-films-half-yearly-report-097069.html|work=[[Oneindia.in]]|access-date=19 December 2013}}</ref> and was the [[Kannada films of 2012|Second Highest Grossing Kannada film of 2012]] behind ''[[Sangolli Rayanna (film)|Kranthi Veera Sangolli Rayanna]]''.

===Critical reception===

Katari Veera Surasundarangi received mostly positive reviews. Oneindia praised the technical aspect of the film by saying, "Upendra and Ramya's Katari Veera Surasundarangi is the biggest-ever 3D film made in Kannada till date. Katari Veera Surasundarangi is technically astounding and visually arrests the audience. Kannadigas, who have not seen 3D Sandalwood film in the last two decades, will be thrilled to experience the joy of watching the film in this format".<ref>{{cite web|last=Prakash|first=Upadhyaya|title=Katari Veera Surasundarangi Review – A visually arresting entertainer|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/kannada/reviews/2012/katari-veera-surasundarangi-review-095565.html|work=[[Oneindia.in]]|access-date=19 December 2013}}</ref> Rediff terms the film as a clear winner: "Katari Veera Sura Sundaraangi is a winner all the way. It will do for Kannada cinema what Avatar did for Hollywood. Producer Munirathna Naidu needs to be commended for investing in a 3D film and pioneering it in Kannada cinema. Just forget the story. Watch it with your 3D glasses on and be entertained!". Chitraloka too gave the movie a positive review, "Kataari Veera Sura Sundaraangi engulfs you with rich production values, grandeur when it gets started. Later it is Uppi who takes over the reigns to entertain, enlighten and educate the audience with his dialogues and superb dialogue delivery."<ref>{{cite web|title=Katari Veera Sura Sundarangi (2012) Kannada Movie Review Aggregator|url=http://www.balconybeats.com/2012/kannada-films/katari-veera-sura-sundarangi-2012-kannada-movie-review-aggregator/|work=Balcony Beats|access-date=19 December 2013}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
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{{Track listing
| total_length =
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Ambika
| lyrics1 = [[Nagendra Prasad]]
| extra1 = Hemanth, [[Anuradha Bhat]]
| length1 = 03:59
| title2 = Jum Jumka
| lyrics2 = [[Kaviraj (lyricist)|Kaviraj]]
| extra2 = [[Sonu Nigam]], Sunitha Boparaj
| length2 = 04:32
| title3 = Oo La La
| lyrics3 = [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]]
| extra3 = [[Tippu (singer)|Tippu]], [[Priyadarshini (singer)|Priyadarshini]]
| length3 = 04:39
| title4 = Oorige Nee
| extra4 = Upendra, Sunitha Boparaj
| lyrics4 = Upendra
| length4 = 04:18
| title5 = Parijatha
| extra5 = Sunitha Boparaj
| lyrics5 = [[Chi. Udaya Shankar]] / Nagendra Prasad
| length5 = 04:34
}}

== Accolades ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Ceremony
! Category
! Nominee
! Result
|-
|rowspan="5"|[[2nd South Indian International Movie Awards]]
|Best Film
|[[Munirathna]]
|{{won}}
|-
|Best Director
|[[Suresh Krishna (director)|Suresh Krishna]]
|{{nom}}
|-
|Best Cinematographer
|[[H. C. Venugopal]]
|{{nom}}
|-
|[[SIIMA Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]]
|[[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]]
|{{won}} (Critics)
|-
|Best Actor in a Supporting Role
|[[Doddanna]]
|{{nom}}
|}

==References==
{{reflist|35em}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb title|3129632}}

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[[Category:2010s romantic fantasy films]]
[[Category:Indian sequel films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Suresh Krissna]]
[[Category:Films scored by V. Harikrishna]]
[[Category:Films featuring an item number]]

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