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| Directed by | Srinivasa Raju |
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| Written by | Srinivasa Raju |
| Produced by | Narayana Babu |
| Starring | Komal Kumar Priyamani P. Ravi Shankar |
| Cinematography | Shyam Prasad |
| Edited by | Ravi |
| Music by | Arjun Janya
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada
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Kathe Chitrakathe Nirdeshana Puttanna (Template:Translation Story, screenplay, direction Puttanna) is a 2016 Indian Kannada-language comedy horror film directed by Srinivasa Raju, and is a remake of the 2014 Telugu film Geethanjali. It stars Komal Kumar and Priyamani in the lead roles whilst Pooja Gandhi features in a pivotal role. Arjun Janya composed the soundtrack and background score for the film.
Plot
Ravi Shankar a businessman rapes and kills Priyamani a bharathanatyam dancer after she slaps him when he asked her for one night sex and also rejects his marriage proposal before this. Using his influence he modified and make others believe that she committed suicide due to his boyfriend's sex torture. Priyamani returns as ghost to avenge her death. Parallel to this, her twin sister tries to make Ravi Shankar a lunatic (mental patient) for the same reason to avenge her sister's death. What will happen to Ravi Shankar in climax? forms the crux of the story.
Cast
- Komal Kumar
- Priyamani
- P. Ravi Shankar
- Doddanna
- Sadhu Kokila as Doctor
- Bullet Prakash
- Pooja Gandhi as Herself a Cameo appearance
- Kuri Pratap
- Prashant Siddi
- Anirudh Balaji
- Jaidev Mohan
- Srinivas Gowda
- Danny Kuttappa
- Dingri Nagaraj
- Mohan Juneja
Controversies
Since the title included the name "Puttanna", it was strongly referenced to the veteran film maker Puttanna Kanagal. However, the director Srinivasa Raju denied the reports which suspected the story line linked to the legendary director.[1] Kanagal's wife Nagalakshmi raised an objection to the release of the film. She asked the director to show the film to her prior to its release to which the team agreed.[2]
Apart from the title, the film's first trailer also kicked up controversy with Komal's character mocking several Kannada film stars and directors. To this Komal denied any involvement in such activities.[3]
Music
Arjun Janya has composed 2 songs and the audio is released under Ashwini Media Networks banner.[4] Template:Empty section
Box office
Kathe Chitrakathe Nirdeshana Puttanna has completed 50 days of successful run at the box-office. Puttanna was the first Kannada film to complete 50 days run at the box-office in 2016. And became commercially successful at the box office.[5]
References
- ↑ 'Can't imagine myself in Puttanna's shoes'(6 November 2015).
- ↑ Puttanna in trouble!. YTalkies(17 December 2015).
- ↑ Komal drowns Puttanna in controversy(12 November 2015).
- ↑ KCN Puttanna by srinivasa raju. Indiaglitz(2015-04-30).
- ↑ PUTTANNA COMPLETES 50 DAY RUN. cinecircle.com(19 Feb 2016).