Kalidasa Kannada Meshtru Explained
Kalidasa Kannada Meshtru |
Director: | Kaviraj |
Producer: | Uday Kumar |
Cinematography: | Suresh Gundlupet |
Editing: | K. M. Prakash |
Music: | Gurukiran |
Studio: | Uday Films |
Country: | India |
Language: | Kannada |
Kalidasa Kannada Meshtru is a 2019 Indian Kannada-language comedy drama film directed by Kaviraj and starring Jaggesh and Meghana Gaonkar.[1] [2] [3] [4]
Plot
Kalidasa, a government school teacher, is a hard worker who is ridiculed for his poor English skills. On the personal front, his upper-class wife is unhappy with his social status. When the school faces the threat of being shut down, Kalidasa takes it on himself to fight the education system.
Cast
- Cameo appearances in promotional song[5] [6] [7]
Production
Kaviraj initially wanted to make a thriller with Jaggesh.[8] Kaviraj was inspired to make this film after reading a newspaper article about a student writing his death note in an exam.[9] Jaggesh's character is similar to the ones in his 1990s films.[10]
Themes and influences
Jaggesh's and Meghana Gaonkar's characters are representations of Kali and Dasa, respectively.[11]
Release
The film was scheduled to release on 15 November,[6] but it released on 22 November.[5]
Reception
A. Sharadhaa of The New Indian Express opined that "Kalidasa Kannada Mestru ends with a thought -- educate children, but do not punish them. It is a well-timed film and will come in handy for parents preparing their children for exams. This is a topic that needs attention from the entire family".[12] Sunayana Suresh of The Times of India wrote that "The film has its intent in place and does have a fair share of comedy and drama that ensure the audience is entertained."[13] Shyam Prasad S. of Bangalore Mirror stated that "Kalidasa Kannada Meshtru is at the higher end of entertainment."[14]
Television
The film premiered on television on 4 April 2020.[15]
Notes and References
- Web site: Bhavanaa Rao shares her thoughts on Kalidaasa Kannada Meshtru - Times of India. The Times of India.
- Web site: Audiences are now reflecting on their parenting: Kaviraj - Times of India. The Times of India.
- Web site: Reminisce about your school days with Kalidaasa Kannada Meshtru: Kaviraj - Times of India. The Times of India.
- Web site: 'Kalidaasa Kannada Meshtru' teaser treats fans to an entertaining Jaggesh - Times of India. The Times of India.
- Web site: 'Kalidasa Kannada Meshtru' features 19 actresses in one song - Times of India. The Times of India.
- Web site: Director Kaviraj ropes in 21 actresses for 'Kalidasa Kannada Meshtru' - Times of India. The Times of India.
- Web site: Kaviraj brings together 21 Kannada heroines for Kalidasa Kannada Meshtru. The New Indian Express.
- Web site: 'Education is a part of life, not your entire life' - Times of India. The Times of India.
- Web site: A newspaper article inspired me to write Kalidaasa Kannada Meshtru: Kaviraj - Times of India. The Times of India.
- Web site: 'Viewers will get to watch Jaggesh of the 1990s in Kalidasa Kannada Mestru'. Cinema Express.
- Web site: I got chided for speaking Kannada, and not English, says Meghana Gaonkar - Times of India. The Times of India.
- Web site: 'Kalidasa Kannada Mestru' review: A wake-up call about India's education system. The New Indian Express. A.. Sharadhaa.
- Web site: Kalidaasa Kannada Meshtru Movie Review: Is 'solid' education or life skills more important?. The Times of India. Suresh. Sunayana.
- Web site: Kalidasa Kannada Meshtru movie review: This Kannada film is at the higher end of entertainment and lower end of a serious debate. Bangalore Mirror. Shyam. Prasad S..
- News: Kalidasa Kannada Meshtru world television premiere, tonight. The Times of India. 4 April 2020. 30 August 2022.