Shri (film) explained

Shri
Director:Prakash
Producer:K.S. Dushyanth
Starring:Vijay Raghavendra
Jennifer Kotwal
Music:Valisha-Sandeep
Language:Kannada
Country:India
Cinematography:S. Krishna
K. Krishnakumar
Editing:S. Manohar
Studio:Sri Chowdeshwari Cine Creations
Runtime:148 mins

Shri is a 2006 Indian Kannada-language action film directed by Prakash. The film stars Vijay Raghavendra and Jennifer Kotwal. The film received positive reviews for its action sequences. However, the film was a box office failure.[1]

Plot

A software professional is involved in a bank robbery in Bangkok, masterminded by a crook. She accidentally meets Shree in a shopping mall and follows him for safety. She also comes to Bangalore with him where Shree comes to know about her predicament. He decides to save her from the criminals. Meanwhile, a probe team led by an officer from Bangkok zeroes in on them in the robbery case.

Production

The film was launched on 21 May 2005.[2] Vijay Raghavendra sported long hair which he initially grew out for Rishi (2005),[3] and he was trained in Muay Thai for twenty-five days in Bangkok.[4] [5] Jennifer Kotwal plays a software engineer in the film.[1] The film was reported to be a "big-budget" film.[6] The stunts were choreographed by Ravi Varma. California-based Meera Verma shot for a song in Alaska alongside 25 dancers.[7] The film was shot in Bangkok and Pattaya, Thailand for forty five days and remaining filming was held at Bangalore.[8] [9]

Release and reception

The film was released with forty prints.[10]

R. G. Vijayasarathy of IANS wrote that "If you are an action film hero, you may end up liking Sree but it may well disappoint you if you look at the background of its director".[11] A critic from Rediff.com wrote that "Sree is a film for lover of action. But is it enough from a director like Prakash?"[12] The film was reviewed by Deccan Herald.[13] A critic from Chitraloka.com wrote that "This is a must watch film for the strong effort put in by Prakash and his team".[14] A critic from Viggy opined that "Over all, SHREE is a good movie".[15] A critic from webindia123 wrote that "Thai martial arts is clearly not sufficient to make it a complete thriller".[16]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kannada cinema's new babe. 6 November 2006. Rediff.com. R. G. Vijayasarathy. R. G.. Vijayasarathy. 13 December 2022. 9 March 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20080309075126/http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/nov/06slid3.htm. live.
  2. Web site: TRIPLE 'KUSHI':'Sri' Is Prakash's Next. Chitraloka.com. 5 November 2024. 21 May 2005. https://web.archive.org/web/20061105111155/http://www.chitraloka.com/sections/action_cut/prakash.shtml. 5 November 2006.
  3. Web site: Love those locks!. 12 November 2005. Vinita A.. Shetty. The Times of India.
  4. Web site: 'Shree' - a touch of Thai!. Viggy. 13 December 2022. 13 December 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221213080529/http://www.viggy.com/english/current_shree_launch.asp. live.
  5. Web site: MANY FIRSTS OF 'SRI': Thanks Giving To N.S.Shanker. Chitraloka. 22 October 2005. https://web.archive.org/web/20061105110821/http://www.chitraloka.com/sections/action_cut/sri_pressmeet_05.shtml. 5 November 2006. 6 November 2024.
  6. Web site: Boom time for Kannada cinema. 20 January 2006. Rediff.com. Bose. Praveen. 2 May 2023. 21 December 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221221070502/https://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/jan/20kan.htm. live.
  7. Web site: BRIGHT AND BRILLIANT: Ananth Nag Appreciates Prakash. Chitraloka. https://web.archive.org/web/20061105110929/http://www.chitraloka.com/sections/action_cut/sri_nag_prakash_05.shtml. 5 November 2006.
  8. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20080331160431/http://www.chitraloka.com/sections/action_cut/sri_complete_05.shtml. Chitraloka. 'SRI' COMPLETE SHOOT: Dushyanth And Prakash Happy. 5 November 2024. 28 September 2005. 31 March 2008.
  9. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20061105111250/http://www.chitraloka.com/sections/action_cut/shree_pressmeet.shtml. BANGKOK TO BANGALORE: 'Sri' Completes 45 Days Shoot. Chitraloka. 12 August 2005. 5 November 2006. 5 November 2024.
  10. Web site: Action packed week ahead!. Viggy. 2 May 2023. 13 December 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221213080927/http://www.viggy.com/english/wings_shri.asp. live.
  11. Web site: Sree Kannada Movie. R. G. Vijayasarathy. R. G. Vijayasarathy. 10 November 2005. IANS. Nowrunning. 25 May 2022. 17 April 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230417160552/https://www.nowrunning.com/movie/2612/kannada/sree/626/review.htm. live.
  12. Web site: Sree: For lovers of action alone. Rediff.com. R. G. Vijayasarathy. R. G. Vijayasarathy. 6 February 2006. 25 May 2022. 25 May 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220525005716/https://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/feb/06sree.htm. live.
  13. Web site: Shree. 22 January 2006. Deccan Herald.
  14. Web site: SHRI MOVIE REVIEW. 20 January 2006. Chitraloka. 2 September 2022. 2 September 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220902064713/https://www.chitraloka.com/movie-reviews/787-shri-review.html. live.
  15. Web site: Shri - film review by Arun K.. Arun K.. Viggy. 25 May 2022. 17 April 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230417160552/http://www.viggy.com/english/viewer_review_shri.asp. live.
  16. Web site: Sree review. webindia123. 2 May 2023. 17 April 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230417160551/https://www.webindia123.com/movie/regional/sree/index.htm. live.

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