Chamkaisi Chindi Udaysi is a 2009 Indian Kannada-language comedy film directed by A. R. Babu and starring Komal and Nidhi Subbaiah. The film is an unofficial remake of the Hindi film Deewane Huye Paagal (2005), [1] which itself is based on the English film There's Something About Mary (1998). [2]
The film was released on 3 July 2009 alongside Kabaddi (2009). [3] [4]
The film was initially titled Operation Kamala, but the title was rejected given that the phrase was a popular slogan of Bharatiya Janata Party, Karnataka. [5] The scenes involving Komal on a jet ski were shot in Thailand. [6]
A critic from Mid-Day wrote that "If comedy is what you are seeking, then this movie will dissappoint[ sic ] you". [7] A critic from Bangalore Mirror opined that "Chamkaisi Chindi Udyasi is a hotchpotch of various Hindi and English films garnished with stale jokes". [2] Film critic R. G. Vijayasarathy of IANS stated that "'Chamakaayisi...' has many loopholes but it is worth a watch for the entertaining dialogues". [8]
Komal Kumar, known mononymously as Komal, is an Indian actor and film producer known for his work in Kannada cinema. He made his acting debut with Super Nan Maga in 1992. Since his debut, Komal has acted in over 100 films, initially in comedic roles as a supporting actor before playing lead roles. He is the younger brother of actor Jaggesh, with whom he has frequently collaborated professionally.
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Kabaddi (ಕಬಡ್ಡಿ) is a 2009 Kannada sports drama film directed by Narendra Babu. It was produced by G. K. Ravi, K. Raju, G. Kishor Kumar, Anup Gowda, N. Asha and D. V. Rajendra Prasad under the banner of Khandaya Haagu Vistara and has music by Hamsalekha. The film stars Praveen and Priyanka in the lead roles. It features real life Kabaddi players as important roles, while veteran actor Kishore played the role of a passionate sports coach. The directorial debut film, is a love story based around the sport of Kabaddi. Though it didn't perform well at the box office, critics named it one of the top Kannada films of 2009.
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