| Directed by | Shankar Guru |
|---|---|
| Written by | Shankar Guru |
| Produced by | Daali Dhananjaya |
| Starring | Dhananjay Amrutha Iyengar |
| Cinematography | Preetha Jayaraman |
| Edited by | Niranjan Devaramane |
| Music by | Vasuki Vaibhav
|
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada
|
Badava Rascal is a 2021 Indian Kannada-language action comedy film written and directed by Shankar Guru in his directorial debut and produced by Dhananjay in his first production venture under Daali Pictures.[1] Besides Dhananjay, the film stars Amrutha Iyengar, Rangayana Raghu, Nagabhushan and Tara in other pivotal roles. It was also dubbed and released in Tamil and Telugu on 18 February 2022. The film became commercial success at the Box office.[2]
The plot is centered around a middle-class man named Shankar who gets abducted by a gang and forces them to rethink their decisions by narrating his life story which consists of friendship, love, breakup, family sentiments and life lessons.[3] Vasuki Vaibhav scored music for the film, while Preetha Jayaraman served as the director of photography and Niranjan Devaramane as editor.
Badava Rascal was theatrically released on 24 December 2021, coinciding with Christmas holiday, where it received positive reviews from critics who highlighted the performances of Dhananjay and Rangayana Raghu, the musical score by Vasuki Vaibhav, while directing criticism at the film's length.[4]
Plot
Shankar alias "Badava Rascal" is an MBA graduate who lives life on his own terms. He thrashes some goons who work for a moneylender named Ganapa, when they were wreaking havoc at a roadside eatery, but was knocked out by one of the goons and is taken to their hideout along with his friend Nagalinga alias Naga. However, Ganapa and the gang apologize to Shankar and Naga after they saved the gang from a rival gang headed by Ganapa's friend Naveen alias "Down-to-Earth". The rival gangs compromise with each other and share their life stories with Shankar. Shankar also reveals details about himself; he lives happily with his friends and parents Rangegowda, an auto driver and mother Sharadamma, and also falls for Sangeetha, who is the daughter of an MLA candidate Premakumari, who accepts the proposal.
When Shankar and his parents arrive to meet Sangeetha, Sangeetha (who is at her room) insults Shankar and his parents for their lower class status and Shankar angrily leaves the house along with his parents. Shankar gets addicted to drinking due to their breakup. Days pass by, Shankar begins to learn about the value of his parents and becomes a better son to them. The goons are impressed by his life-story. Meanwhile, Ganapa and Down-to-Earth leave the hideout to meet their boss Manki Sudhi, where they learn that Premakumari actually warned Sangeetha to reject Shankar's proposal as she cannot kill him due to Elections. When Sangeetha refuses, Premakumari comes up with a plan to pretend to accept the proposal, and barges into Sangeetha's room and cuts her hair. Shocked and fearing for Shankar's life as her mother will not spare him, Sangeetha rejects the proposal.
Ganapa and Down-to-Earth sneak into Sangeetha's house where they hand her a phone and tell her that they will contact Shankar. Shankar gets enraged after learning about the incident. Sangeetha calls Shankar and tells her to take her away from her mother, Shankar agrees and challenges Premakumari that he will marry Sangeetha in her presence. Ganapa, Down-to-Earth along with their gang accompany Shankar to a playground where Premakumari is performing rituals for the construction of a site. A fight erupts between Shankar and Premakumari's newly appointed henchmen in which Shankar emerges victorious and reunites with Sangeetha. Premakumari realizes her mistakes and peacefully leaves. Shankar and Sangeetha finally get married in the presence of their parents and friends.
Cast
Music
Vasuki Vaibhav scored background music for the film and its soundtrack.
Accolades
| Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actor- Kannada | Dhananjay | Template:Nom | [5][6] |
| Best Actress | Amrutha Iyengar | Template:Nom | ||
| Critics' Best Actress | Template:Won | |||
| Best Supporting Actor | Nagabhushan | Template:Nom | ||
| Best Comedian | Rangayana Raghu | Template:Nom | ||
| Best Debut Director | Shankar Guru | Template:Won | ||
| Best Debut Producer | Daali Pictures | Template:Nom | ||
| Best Music Director | Vasuki Vaibhav | Template:Nom | ||
| 67th Filmfare Awards South | ||||
| Best Film | Dhananjay | Template:Nom | [7] [8] | |
| Best Director | Shankar Guru | Template:Nom | ||
| Best Actor | Dhananjay | Template:Won | ||
| Best Actress | Amrutha Iyengar | Template:Nom | ||
| Critics Best Actress – Kannada | Template:Won | |||
| Best Supporting Actor | Nagabhushana | Template:Nom | ||
| Best Music Director | Vasuki Vaibhav | Template:Won | ||
| Best Lyricist | Dhananjay ("Udupi Hotelu") | Template:Nom | ||
| Best Male Playback Singer | Vijay Prakash ("Udupi Hotelu") | Template:Nom |
References
- ↑ For Dhananjaya, art and business unite in Badava Rascal. The Times of India(24 December 2021). Retrieved 24 December 2021.
- ↑ Badava Rascal The Most Successful Kannada Movie In Recent Times, bollywoodfever(2022-02-04). Retrieved 2023-04-04.
- ↑ 'Badava Rascal' has friendship written all over it, everyone will relate to it: Director Shankar Guru. The Times of India(22 December 2021). Retrieved 22 December 2021.
- ↑ Badava Rascal Movie Review : Dhananjaya continues his golden run. The Times of India(24 December 2021).
- ↑ SIIMA 2022: ಅಪ್ಪುಗೆ ಅತ್ಯುತ್ತಮ ನಟ- ಆಶಿಕಾ ರಂಗನಾಥ್ಗೆ ಅತ್ಯುತ್ತಮ ನಟಿ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ; ಇಲ್ಲಿದೆ ಕಂಪ್ಲೀಟ್ ಲಿಸ್ಟ್(12 September 2022). Retrieved 14 September 2022.
- ↑ Allu Arjun's Pushpa: The Rise Leads SIIMA Nominations; Check Full List Here. News18(2022-08-17). Retrieved 2022-08-17.
- ↑ Filmfare Awards 2022 Kannada Nominations. Filmfare. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
- ↑ Filmfare Awards 2022 Kannada Winners. Filmfare. Retrieved 9 October 2022.