Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige
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| Directed by | Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar |
| Written by | Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar |
| Produced by | K. Manju |
| Starring | Vishnuvardhan Suhasini |
| Music by | Mano Murthy |
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Running time | 150 minutess |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige (transl. Speak, Speak out, Jasmine), is a 2007 Kannada-language film directed by Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar starring Vishnuvardhan. The film depicts the challenges faced by the people living in rural areas of India.[1][2]
Plot
[edit | edit source]The film starts with a happy small family of Hoovaiah (Dr.Vishnuvardhan) and Kanaka (Suhasini) having a small field growing flowers of Mallige, Sampige and other flowers which spread fragrance. The couple has three daughters in a small village of Jenu Koppa. Hoovaiah stands true to his devotion to Gandhi's philosophy of Satyagraha come whatever may facing with nonchalance and non-violence. Globalization companies cause problems for the village as there are rich mineral deposits nearby. Hoovaiah, zamindar of Jenu Koppa village, is a flower seller. Villagers revere him. When the government gives an MNC the license to acquire land for mining in Jenukoppa, he strongly opposes it. But Kurupayya (Rangayana Raghu) joins hands with politicians and officials and tries to brainwash people to sell their land for a huge amount. Police atrocities and lathi charges on villagers force Hoovaiah to fight a lone battle against land acquisition. Fed up with the turn of events, all the villagers decide to leave the village. But Hoovaiah launches a hunger strike to save the village and finally wins the battle.
Cast
[edit | edit source]- Dr.Vishnuvardhan as Hoovaiah
- Suhasini as Kanaka
- Nivedhitha
- Arun Sagar
- Rangayana Raghu as Kurupayya
- Tara
- Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar
- C. R. Simha
- Mandya Ramesh
- Sihi Kahi Chandru
- Komal
- Santhosh Aryan
- Bank Janardhan
- Sudeep as Extremist Leader (Guest appearance)
Soundtrack
[edit | edit source]The official soundtrack contains 9 songs composed by Mano Murthy with lyrics penned by Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar and Gollahalli Shivprasad.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Baaro Nam Terige" | Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar | Rajesh Krishnan, Nanditha, B. Jayashree | |
| 2. | "Jhana Jhana" | Gollahalli Shivprasad | C. Aswath | |
| 3. | "Nammane Aramane" | Nagathihalli Chandrashekar | Balasubrahmanyam, Nanditha, Vidya, Amrutha, Shantala Vattam | |
| 4. | "Elli Hodavo" | Gollahalli Shivprasad | Picchalli Srinivas | |
| 5. | "Banna Bannada Hoove" | Nagathihalli Chandrashekar | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Shreya Ghoshal | |
| 6. | "Elli Hodavo (Pathos)" | Gollahalli Shivprasad | Praveen Datt Stephen | |
| 7. | "Bevara Hanigale" | Gollahalli Shivprasad | Picchalli Srinivas, Gollahalli Shivprasad, Jenny | |
| 8. | "Appikonda" | Gollahalli Shivprasad | Shantala Vattam | |
| 9. | "Baaro Nanna Sharukh" | Nagathihalli Chandrashekar | Sunidhi Chauhan |
Release
[edit | edit source]Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige was released on 24 August 2007. The film was also released in San Jose, California, United States on 24 August 2007.[3]
Critical reception
[edit | edit source]The film got positive reviews upon its release. Rediff.com gave 4/5 stars saying "Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige is not a film with slow paced narration; it is a commercial film with a good message. A must-see film.".[2] Times of India gave 4/5 stars and wrote "VISHNUVARDHAN'S brilliance and an excellent script by Nagathihalli Chandrasekhar make Mathad Mathadu Mallige a film worth watching".[1] Indiaglitz.com gave score 8/10 stating "This is not just a film. Film that is food for thought too! It is an awakening cinema and clarion call for the villagers and farmers."[4]
Awards
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| Awards won | 5 | ||||||||||||||||
| Nominations | N/A | ||||||||||||||||
Karnataka State Film Awards :-
- Best Film Third[5]
- Best Lyricist – Gollahalli Shivaprasad for "Jhana Jhana Kaanchanadalli" Song [5]
Southern India Cinematographer's Association Awards (SICA Awards) :-
- Best Writer (story) – Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar[6]
- Best Cinematographer – Krishnakumar [6]
- Best Cinematography – Krishnakumar [7]
- Best Actor – Vishnuvardhan – Nominated
- Best Director – Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar – Nominated
- Best Film – Nominated
External links
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References
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