Bheema Theeradalli

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Bheema Theeradalli
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by Om Prakash Rao
Written byM. S. Ramesh
Screenplay byOmprakash rao
Based onNorth karnataka gangster Chandappa Harijana's Life Story
Produced byAnaji Nagaraj
Starring Duniya Vijay
Umashree
Pranitha
CinematographyAnaji Nagaraj
Edited byS. Manohar
Music by Abhiman Roy
Production
company
Namana Films
Distributed byJayanna Films
Release date
  • 6 April 2012 (2012-04-06)
Running time
160 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada
Budget₹ 4 crores [1]

Bheema Theeradalli is a 2012 Kannada biopic action film directed by Om Prakash Rao and produced-shot by cinematographer Anaji Nagaraj. The film stars Duniya Vijay and Pranitha Subhash. Controversial Excise minister in the State Cabinet of Karnataka Renukacharya makes his acting debut in a special appearance role.

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Composer Abhiman Roy has composed the score and soundtrack. Duniya Vijay plays a role who is a Dalit warrior (Chandappa Harijan). The film released across the cinema halls on 6 April 2012. The story is based on the life and times of Chandappa Harijana.

Production

The film's shooting began on the auspicious day of Ugadi in 2011. It is based on the character ‘Chandya’, one of the members of a dreaded gang who adds a human touch to his work.

The plot is based on real-life incidents. Actor Vijay of Duniya fame was hired with full swing for the action role. Pranitha, Prajwal Bopaiah, Doddanna, Umasri, Shobharaj are others who make up the cast. Anaji Nagaraj,a reputed cameraman and producer in the Kannada film industry was happy with the film making news before the release. The film has been marketed by Prasad of "Sammarth Ventures".

Cast

Title controversy

Chandappa was entangled in a controversy due to its previous title Bheema Theeradalli. The film's title apparently enraged the Korma community members in Karnataka. The community members felt that the film-maker has criticized their community. Thus Korma community members had complained against the director Om Prakash Rao. The community members have asked for an apology from the director. However the director dismissed all allegations terming that the film has nothing to do with the community as such. Later, the title was changed to Chandappa due to the protests the previous name generated. [2]

Soundtrack

Bheema Theeradalli
Soundtrack album by
Abhimann Roy
Released2012
Recorded2012
Genre Feature film soundtrack
Length8:30
LanguageKannada
Official audio
Bheema Theeradalli - Full Album on YouTube
Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Manase Ondu Saari"Badri Prasad, Supriya Ramakrishnayya 4:14
2."Veerabhadra"L R Ram, G G Murthy4:16
Total length:08:30

Reception

Critical response

A critic from The Times of India scored the film at 3.5 out of 5 stars and says "Vijay deserves a pat on his back for his marvellous performance. Praneetha is impressive. Umashri is amazing. Suchendra Prasad and Sharath Lohithashwa have given life to their roles. Music by Abhiman Roy and camera by Anaji Nagaraj are special attractions. MS Ramesh has some catchy dialogues for you". [3] S Viswanath from Deccan Herald wrote "Pranitha is there as pretty prop to pontificate in the end on the hazards of taking violent route to serve one’s people.  Discerning cinegoers can safely give Bheema Theeradalli a miss". [4] A critic from Bangalore Mirror wrote  "The first half of Bheema... runs like a fast-paced thriller. If only Rao was bold enough to tell the whole truth, Bheema... would have ranked much higher on every scale. He does not let go of his fetish for heroine’s legs and cleavage either. Praneetha looks out of place in the film with her short skirts and revealing tops". [5] Y Maheswara Reddy from DNA wrote "The film is worth a watch if you want to know about Chandappa of Bheematheera, and have the patience to cope with the extremely gory scenes, else it is quite simply, avoidable". [6]

Accolades

The dialogue writer M. S. Ramesh won the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Dialogue Writer for this film. [7]

CeremonyCategoryNomineeResult
2nd South Indian International Movie Awards Best Actor Duniya Vijay Nominated
Best Actress Pranitha Subhash Nominated
Best Actress in a Supporting Role Umashree Nominated
Best Actor in a Negative Role Sharath Lohitashwa Nominated

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References

  1. ↑ "Sandalwood progress report of first half of 2012". 3 July 2012.
  2. ↑ "Bheema Theeradalli amidst controversies". The Times of India . 2 April 2012. Archived from the original on 7 July 2012. Retrieved 24 September 2022.
  3. ↑ "BHEEMA THEERADALLI MOVIE REVIEW". The Times of India . 16 May 2016.
  4. ↑ "Violent vexatious vendetta". Deccan Herald . 6 April 2012.
  5. ↑ "Bheema theeradalli: Reveals more than what it hides". Bangalore Mirror . 7 April 2012.
  6. ↑ "Review: 'Bheema Theeradalli' (Kannada)". DNA . 7 April 2012.
  7. ↑ "Darshan adjudged best actor; 'Tallana' is the best film". Deccan Herald . 25 August 2014.
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