Sri Kshetra Adichunchanagiri

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Sri Kshetra Adichunchanagiri
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Directed by Om Sai Prakash
Written byGotoori (dialogues)
Screenplay byOm Sai Prakash
Story bySrigala Amruthavani
Adichunchanagiri Mata
Produced byB V Narasimhayya
Starring
CinematographySundarnath Suvarna
Edited byM S Raj
Music by Gurukiran
Release date
  • 6 July 2012 (2012-07-06)
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Sri Kshetra Adichunchanagiri is a 2012 Indian Kannada-language devotional film directed by Om Sai Prakash starring Ambareesh, Sriimurali, Ramkumar, Shivakumar and Harish Raj.

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Cast

Production

Director Om Sai Prakash decided to make a devotional and mythological film and consulted Balagangadharanatha Swamiji before working on the film. [1] [3] Murali, whose career was at a low at the time, decided to accept the role of Balagangadharanatha Swamiji as Om Sai Prakash delivered several successful films. [4] To prepare for the role of Balagangadharanatha Swamiji, Murali shaved his head. [5] For months, he ate only vegetarian food, did not drink alcohol and called people as "my child". [4] Forty political leaders play roles in the film. [6] Sundarnath Suvarna of Sri Manjunatha (2001) fame was brought in as the cinematographer after Om Sai Prakash was impressed by his work. [1] A procession for Balagangadharanatha Swamiji from Freedom Park to Palace Grounds was recorded and used for the film. [7]

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Gurukiran. [8] An audio release function was held on 29 January 2012 coinciding with the birthday of Sri Adhichunchanagiri Maha Samsthana Mutt. [9]

All lyrics were composed by Doddarangegowda except where noted. [1]

Track listing [10]
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Anna Akshara Arogya"Goturi Chetan Sosca 3:55
2."Banu Bhuvi Meerida"  S. P. Balasubrahmanyam 4:45
3."Chinmaya Roopada"  Gurukiran, Anuradha Bhat 2:22
4."Chunchanagiri Siri" Gurukiran4:08
5."Nimagaagiye" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam3:43
6."Shatha Shathamanada" Gurukiran, Anuradha Bhat4:08
7."Shloka" Gurukiran1:07
Total length:24:09

Release and reception

The film was released on 6 July 2012, [8] and it was screened in theatres until August of the same year. [11]

A critic from Prajavani criticised the film's narration while praising the performance of the actors. [12]

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