Yajamana (2000 film)

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Yajamana
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DVD cover
Directed by
Written by Ravi Srivatsa (dialogues)
Screenplay by
  • R. Sheshadri
  • Radha Bharathi
Story by Vikraman
Based on Vaanathaippola (Tamil) by Vikraman
Produced by
  • K. Mustafa
  • Smt. Meharunnisa. K. Rehman
Starring
CinematographyRamesh Babu
Edited byP. R. Soundar Raj
Music by Rajesh Ramanath
Production
company
Oscar Films
Release date
  • 1 December 2000 (2000-12-01)
Running time
161 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Yajamana is a 2000 Indian Kannada-language film directed by R. Sheshadri and Radha Bharathi. The film is a remake of Tamil film Vaanathaippola which released at the beginning of the same year. The movie became an industry hit by creating many records. [1] The film stars Dr.Vishnuvardhan, Prema, Shashikumar and Abhijeeth.

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Plot

Shankar sacrifices his own interests and refuses to marry in order to focus his attention on supporting and educating his three younger brothers. However, his life changes when a girl falls in love with him.

Cast

Production

Two songs were shot at Nepal and Darjeeling. [2] The film was shot at Chikmagalur while the hotel scenes were shot on a set at Kadur Road, Bangalore. [3]

Soundtrack

Yajamana
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Soundtrack cover
Soundtrack album by
Rajesh Ramanath
Released1 April 2000
Genre Feature film soundtrack
Length34:47
LanguageKannada
Label Anand Audio

The official soundtrack contains all songs tuned by Rajesh Ramanath with all the tunes reprising from the Tamil original composed by S. A. Rajkumar except the song "Mysore Mallige". The lyrics for the tracks were penned by K. Kalyan. The album consists of eight tracks. [4] The song "Namma Maneyalli" is based on "Dil Deewana" from the Hindi film Daag (1999), [5] which itself borrows its charanam from "Pehli Pehli Baar Mohabbat Ki Hai" from Sirf Tum (1999). [6] The audio rights for the film was purchased by Anand Audio for 9 lakh rupees. Interestingly, the audio company earned 113 times their investment making 8 crore rupees. [1] It was also reported to have collected more than ₹3 crore in cassette sales of the film's soundtrack album. [7]

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Premachandrama" Rajesh Krishnan 4:32
2."Namma Maneyalli" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chithra, Rajesh Krishnan4:41
3."Mysoru Mallige"Rajesh Krishnan, Chithra4:01
4."Premachandrama"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam4:23
5."Sree Gandhada Gombe"Chithra, Rajesh Krishnan5:28
6."O Maina O Maina"Chithra, Rajesh Krishnan5:35
7."Bana Chandrama"Chithra1:57
8."Navile Pancharangi" Nanditha, Devan Ekambaram 4:10
Total length:34:47

Reception

The film opened to positive reviews from critics and media. Vishnuvardhan's acting and music by Rajesh Ramnath were appreciated. [8] Chitraloka wrote "It is a treat to watch for the family audience. Leave aside that this film is a remake of a Tamil film ‘Vannatha Polai’. The subject is good the making is perfect, the artist contribution is remarkable and Kalyan haunts you with lovely lyrics. Added attraction is immaculately mixed sentiments. You have comedy at regular intervals and take you from all worries". [9] Online Bangalore wrote "This heavily story-laden movie is filled with family sentiments. Sometimes they even look highly dramatic and unrealistic". [10] Go4i wrote "In all, Yajamana is an above average film". [11]

Box office

The film became an all-time blockbuster and collected more than ₹20 crore at the box office. [12] It went on to create many records. The film completed 100-day runs in 130 main centres, 25 weeks in 51 main centres, 35 weeks in 42 centres and one year in 4 main centres including Apsara theatre in Hubli and Shankar theatre in Chitradurga. [1] [7] The film's silver jubilee function was held at Kanteerava Studios. [7]

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