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{{short description|2015 film by Yogi G. Raj}}
{{Use Indian English|date = October 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2020}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Khushi Khushiyagi
| image = Khushi_Khushiyagi.jpeg
| caption =
| director = Yogi G. Raj
| producer = A. Hariprasad Rao<br>A. Prasad Chaudhary
| writer = Vijay Kumar Konda
| starring = [[Ganesh (actor)|Ganesh]]<br />[[Amulya]]<br />[[Nandini Rai]]
| music = [[Anoop Rubens]]
| cinematography = Shreesha Kuduvalli
| editing = Jo Ni Harsha
| studio = HPR Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
| distributor = M. N. Kumar
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2015|01|01}}
| runtime = 151 min
| country = India
| language = Kannada
}}
'''''Khushi Khushiyagi''''' ({{Translation|Happy}}) is a 2015 Indian [[Kannada]] [[romantic comedy]] film, the first by the director Yogi G. Raj with former associate directors [[Preetham Gubbi]] and [[Harsha (director)|Harsha]]. It stars [[Ganesh (actor)|Ganesh]], [[Amulya]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/news/2014/ganesh-to-romance-amoolya-gunde-jaari-gallanthayyinde-remake-136008.html |title=Ganesh To Romance Amoolya in Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde Remake |website=Filmibeat |date=7 April 2014}}</ref> and [[Nandini Rai]]. It is a remake of the [[Telugu language|Telugu]] blockbuster film ''[[Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde]]'' (2013)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.myfirstshow.com/news/view/27144/Gunde-Jaari-Gallanthayyinde-remake-in-Kannada.html |title=Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde remake in Kannada |website=My First Show |date=2014}}</ref> and was released on 1 January 2015.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/It-Will-be-Ganesh-vs-Upendra-in-the-New-Year/2014/12/18/article2576168.ece1 |title=It Will be Ganesh v/s Upendra in the New Year |newspaper=The New Indian Express |accessdate=19 December 2014}}</ref>

==Plot==
Raj is an independent-carefree [[software engineer]], who believes that everyone should love ther independence and takes their decisions wisely. At his friend Sadhu's wedding reception, he sees Priya and falls for her. He asks Sadhu's wife to learn more about Priya. Sadhu's wife gives Priya's number to her husband and asks him to pass it to Raj. A miscommunication between Raj and Sadhu leads to Raj calling another woman, Nandini. Raj mistakes Nandini for Priya on the phone and has a conversation with her where he calls her ''Chinnu''. Unknown to him, Nandani knows about Raj and develops an interest in him. Through a series-of-events, everything is revealed and Raj's confusion is cleared.

Meanwhile, Raj is helping his friend Anand to attract the attention of another girl, who turns out to be Priya. Priya falls for Anand, but a series-of-comic-events lead to Anand eventually doubting Priya, which puts their relationship at stake. This is later resolved and they come together. Meanwhile, Nandini plans vengeance against Raj for the deception and pain that he put her through. She gains employment as Raj's boss and uses this position to tempt him, putting him through hardships and seducing him. Raj decide to propose to his boss (Nandini), but she is already planning to reject his proposal to avenge her pain. Just before he proposes, Raj realizes that he is truly in love with Chinnu. He reaches her house and to plead for forgiveness and Nandini reveals herself where they reunite with a hug.

==Cast==
* [[Ganesh (actor)|Ganesh]] as Raj
* [[Amulya]] as Nandini aka Chinnu
* [[Nandini Rai]] as Priya
* [[Sadhu Kokila]] as Sadhu
* [[Achyuth Kumar]] as Nandini's father

==Production==
===Development===
Yogi G. Raj expressed his intention to become an independent director after working with thenotable directors Preetham Gubbi and Harsha. He chose a remake for his first film and obtained the rights. The title for the film was initially ''Savira Janmaku'', subsequently changed to ''Crazy Boy'', which became ''Shokilal'', which then turned into ''Kushi Kushiyali'' before being finalised as ''Kushi Kushiyagi''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/gunde-jaari-gallanthayyinde-to-be-remade-in-kannada-news-kannada-oejkmdcecbdsi.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924172319/http://www.sify.com/movies/gunde-jaari-gallanthayyinde-to-be-remade-in-kannada-news-kannada-oejkmdcecbdsi.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=24 September 2015 |title='Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde' to be remade in kannada |website=Sify |date=9 April 2014}}</ref>

===Casting===
Before Ganesh was given the lead role, the producers considered [[Puneeth Rajkumar]] but scheduling conflicts prevented this. [[Kajal Agarwal]] was approached to play the character of Nadini, which was originally played by [[Nithya Menen]] in ''Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/news/2014/ganesh-kajal-aggarwal-gunde-jaari-gallanthayyinde-remake-134076.html |title=Ganesh To Romance Kajal Aggarwal in Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde Remake |website=Filmibeat |date=13 March 2014}}</ref> The director instead chose Amulya, who had appeared with Ganesh in ''[[Cheluvina Chittara]]'' and ''[[Shravani Subramanya]]''. The Telugu actress Nandini Rai was added to the cast to play the second lead of a fashion designer that was played by [[Isha Talwar]] in the original Telugu version.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Nandini-Rai-comes-between-Ganesh-and-Amoolya/articleshow/33166132.cms |title=Nandini Rai comes between Ganesh and Amoolya |newspaper=The Times of India |date=3 April 2014}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name = Khushi Khushiyagi
| type = [[Soundtrack]]
| artist = [[Anup Rubens]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = {{Start date|df=yes|2014|11|13}}
| recorded = 2014
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 20:36
| label = [[Lahari Music]]
| producer = Anup Rubens
| prev_title = [[Chinnadana Nee Kosam]]
| prev_year = 2014
| next_title = [[Temper (film)|Temper]]
| next_year =2015
}}
Music director [[Anup Rubens]] scored the music for the original film (''Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde'') and for this remake.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Anoop-Rubens-composes-for-Ganeshs-film/articleshow/38494523.cms |title=Anoop Rubens composes for Ganesh's film |newspaper=The Times of India |date=17 July 2014}}</ref> The soundtrack EP consists of five tracks.<ref>{{cite web |title=Khushi Khushiyaagi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – EP |url=https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/khushi-khushiyaagi-original/id940062413 |publisher=iTunes |accessdate=8 March 2015}}</ref> The lyrics were written by [[Jayant Kaikini]], [[K. Kalyan]] and [[V. Nagendra Prasad]].

{{Track listing
| total_length = 20:36
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Arey Arey
| lyrics1 = [[Kaviraj (lyricist)|Kaviraj]]
| extra1 = [[Anup Rubens]], [[Anuradha Bhat]]
| length1 = 4:05
| title2 = Atiyaitu
| lyrics2 = [[Jayanth Kaikini]]
| extra2 = [[Ankit Tiwari]], [[Shreya Ghoshal]]
| length2 = 4:11
| title3 = Neene Neene
| lyrics3 = [[Jayanth Kaikini]]
| extra3 = [[Adnan Sami]]
| length3 = 4:12
| title4 = Neenyare Neenyare
| lyrics4 = Kaviraj
| extra4 = Santosh, Sharmila Katke
| length4 = 4:02
| title5 = Rimbola Rimbola
| lyrics5 = [[V. Nagendra Prasad]]
| extra5 = Divya, Santosh
| length5 = 4:06
| all_writing =
}}

== Reception ==
=== Critical response ===

GS Kumar of [[The Times of India]] scored the film at 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Ganesh gives the impression that his role is tailor-made for him. Proof of this can be gleaned from his comic timing and delivery of lines, which bring the roof down. Shades of ‘Shravani Subramanya’ are visible in Amulya’s role, who essays a stellar role as well. Debutant Nandini Rai holds out promise."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/khushi-khushiyagi/movie-review/45743667.cms?from=mdr|title=KHUSHI KHUSHIYAGI MOVIE REVIEW|publisher=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=14 May 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> Shashiprasad SM of [[Deccan Chronicle]] wrote "Overall this is a happy film to watch but the director could have trimmed it a bit in the second half. Watch out for more Ganesh-Amulya onscreen pair in the near future!" <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/amp/150102/entertainment-sandalwood/article/movie-review-khushi-khushiyagi|title=Movie Review: Khushi Khushiyagi is altogether a happy film|publisher=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|access-date=2 January 2015|url-status=live}}</ref>[[Sify]] wrote "Director Yogi G Raj could have thought of a different approach instead of just repeating the original, he needs to look into depth of characters at few places. The movie is just an entertainer and we do not recommend it if you are not a Tollywood fan!" <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/khushi-khushiyagi-review--pcmb3Ecacaefj.html|title=Khushi Khushiyagi|publisher=[[Sify]]|access-date=3 January 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> A Shardhha of [[The New Indian Express]] wrote "A neat little trim by the editor could have made it slicker. However, this crib aside, the film does not disappoint and provides dollops of laughter. Watch it and start the year with a smile. The 155 minutes spent watching this film go by in a breeze."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2015/jan/03/A-Light-Hearted-Film-That-Will-Tickle-Your-Funny-Bone-700944.html|title=A Light-Hearted Film That Will Tickle Your Funny Bone|publisher=[[The New Indian Express]]|access-date=3 January 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> S Vishwanath of [[Deccan Herald]] wrote "While lover-boy Ganesh, smooth-talking Amulya & co courageously go through the charade, you scurry to the exit drained of the happiness you harboured and which the title professed to provide."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/451262/bereft-happiness.html|title=Bereft of happiness|publisher=[[Deccan Herald]]|access-date=3 January 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> Shyam Prasad S of [[Bangalore Mirror]] wrote "Unlike Shravani Subramanya which was original, Kushi Kushiyagi is the remake of the Telugu film Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde. The debutant director is honesty personified as he does no changes to the original."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/Ganesh-Amulya-Achyuth-Kumar-Sadhu-Kokila-Nandini-Rai/articleshow/45719702.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst|title=Movie review: Kushi Kushiyagi|publisher=[[Bangalore Mirror]]|access-date=1 January 2015|url-status=live}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/movies/kushi-kushiyagi.html About film]

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