Chandra Chakori Explained

Chandra Chakori
Director:S. Narayan
Screenplay:S. Narayan
Elakkian
Story:S. Narayan
Starring:Sriimurali
Priya
Naaz
Srinagara Kitty
Producer:H. D. Kumaraswamy
Anitha Kumaraswamy
Music:S. A. Rajkumar
Cinematography:P. K. H. Das
Editing:P. R. Soundar Rajan
Studio:Chennambika Films
Distributor:Jayanna Films
Mars Distributors
Runtime:154 minutes
Language:Kannada
Country:India

Chandra Chakori is a 2003 Indian Kannada-language romance drama film directed by S. Narayan and produced by H. D. Kumaraswamy and Anitha Kumaraswamy under Chennambika Films. The film stars debutants Sriimurali, Priya, Naaz and Srinagara Kitty in the lead roles, while Sundar Raj, Doddanna and Ashok appear in supporting roles.[1] [2]

Plot

Sudha arrives at her village for her wedding with Mahesh, where she meets Puttaraju, a mute and kindhearted boy. Due to a prank, Sudha learns that Puttaraju was a talkative guy and is pretending to be mute. Sudha meets Puttaraju's relative Gajendrappa and learns about Puttaraju's past.

Puttaraju was in love with Sevanthi, whose father Boregowda held a condition for Puttaraju in order to marry Sevanthi. Due to unusual circumstances, Sevanthi is found dead and Boregowda was imprisoned on charges of killing Sevanthi. Puttaraju vows to never talk with anyone and pretended to be mute. After learning the past, Sudha falls in love with Puttaraju, but Puttaraju rejects her proposal.

Meanwhile, Mahesh and his mother learn about this, where they make Puttaraju and his mother to leave the village. Sudha leaves the wedding to meet Puttaraju after learning that Mahesh and his mother had sent Puttaraju away. Boregowda, who is released from prison, meets Puttaraju and reveals that Mahesh was the one who murdered Sevanthi as he lusts after Sevanthi and was jealous of Puttaraju and Sevanthi's relationship.

An enraged Puttaraju brutally thrashes Mahesh, but leaves him on request of the landlord Gowdru. Gowdru and Boregowda requests Puttaraju to marry Sudha, where a hesitent Puttaraju finally agrees and marries Sudha.

Cast

Production

The film was initially planned to be simultaneously shot in Telugu.[3] The film was produced by Kumaraswamy, Narayan's friend who previously produced Surya Vamsha (1999) and Galate Aliyandru (2000).[4]

Soundtrack

The music was composed by S. A. Rajkumar and the lyrics were written by S. Narayan.[5]

Release and reception

The release of the film was delayed due to an issue between producers and distributors.[6]

A critic from indiainfo wrote that "A good film overall. Three hours of watching this film is a total paisa vasool .[7]

Box office

The film ran for twenty-five weeks in several theatres, thereby becoming a silver jubilee film.[8] [9] The success of this film and other films such as Raktha Kanneeru caused a lack of theatre screens for newer releases.[10] This film ran for a year in Prakash Theater in Belgaum.[11] [12] Priya Pereira Chhabria, who made her debut with this film, later took a break from acting and opted for a career in dance.[13]

Awards

  1. Best Third Best Film - H. D. Kumaraswamy and Anitha Kumaraswamy[15]
  2. Best Cinematographer - P. K. H. Das
  3. Best Art Direction - G. Murthy

Notes and References

  1. Web site: No solution yet to film crisis. The Times of India. 1 September 2004. 17 July 2024. 9 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230309050611/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/no-solution-yet-to-film-crisis/articleshow/834425.cms. live.
  2. Web site: I want to be an actor, not a star: Srinagara Kitty. Sharanya. CR. The Times of India. 5 August 2013. 17 July 2024. 9 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230309050610/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/i-want-to-be-an-actor-not-a-star-srinagara-kitty/articleshow/21598443.cms. live.
  3. Web site: Chandra Chakori - new film directed by S. Narayan. Viggy. 17 July 2024. 3 December 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231203011600/http://www.viggy.com/english/current_chandrachakori.asp. live.
  4. Web site: Arjun to play CM, yet again. 6 May 2017. Muralidhara. Khajane. The Hindu. https://archive.today/20230910082511/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/metro/article18400401.ece. 10 September 2023.
  5. Web site: Chandra Chakori at Raaga . 6 February 2014 . 23 February 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140223042224/http://www.raaga.com/channels/kannada/movie/K0000067.html . live .
  6. Web site: No film released on Friday. The Times of India. 9 August 2003. 17 July 2024. 10 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230310000623/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/no-film-released-on-friday/articleshow/121958.cms. live.
  7. Web site: Chandra Chakori - Review. indiainfo. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20031002222807/http://movies.indiainfo.com/kannada/reviews/chandra_chakori.html. 2 October 2003.
  8. Web site: Gopi: Even Murali fails to save it . . 7 March 2006 . Vijayasarathy . R. G. . 17 July 2024 . 10 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221210102327/https://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/mar/07gopi.htm . live .
  9. Web site: 2003 Year Round Up. Chitraloka. 31 December 2003. 17 July 2024. 19 March 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220319190653/https://www.chitraloka.com/flash-back/3153-2003-year-round-up.html. dead.
  10. Web site: Kannada film industry faces theatre crunch. The Times of India. 4 October 2003. Sowmya Aji. Mehu. 17 July 2024. 10 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230310001813/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/kannada-film-industry-faces-theatre-crunch/articleshow/215253.cms. live.
  11. Web site: Chandra Chakori sets record. Viggy. 17 July 2024. 3 December 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231203011559/http://www.viggy.com/english/current_chandrachakori_43weeks.asp. live.
  12. Web site: Murali desperate for a hit. The Times of India. 29 May 2013. 17 July 2024. 9 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230309050617/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/murali-desperate-for-a-hit/articleshow/20326587.cms. live.
  13. Web site: Exclusive: Priya Pereira Chhabria returns to Sandalwood after 15 years. 12 August 2022. The Times of India. Vinay. Lokesh. 17 July 2024. 9 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230309050609/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/exclusive-priya-pereira-chhabria-returns-to-sandalwood-after-15-years/articleshow/93501518.cms. live.
  14. News: 'Chigurida Kanasu' bags 4 awards. https://web.archive.org/web/20121025053521/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2005-01-01/bangalore/27838036_1_awards-bags-jnanpith-winner. dead. 25 October 2012. 1 January 2005. The Times of India. 25 October 2013.
  15. News: Entry only to invitees at film awards function . https://web.archive.org/web/20070416004119/http://www.hindu.com/2005/07/15/stories/2005071511170500.htm . dead . 2007-04-16 . Chennai, India . . 2005-07-15.

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