Diggajaru
2001 film by D. Rajendra Babu
- 26 January 2001 (2001-01-26)
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Diggajaru (transl. The Legends) is a 2001 Indian Kannada-language film directed by D. Rajendra Babu. The film stars Vishnuvardhan in dual roles as a father and son and Ambareesh. The music of the film was composed by Hamsalekha. It is a remake of the 1998 Tamil film Natpukkaga.[1]
Plot
A rich landlord and his servant bond well irrespective of their status. When the landlord son-in-law accidentally kills landlords wife, the servant decides to take the blame on himself, in a wish to keep landlords daughter marital life intact.
Cast
- Vishnuvardhan in a dual role as:
- Chikkayya (son)
- Muthayya (father)
- Ambareesh as Wodeya
- Sanghavi as Parvati (Chikkammavru)
- Tara as Gouraa
- Umashree as Muttayya's Mother
- Lakshmi as Ammavru
- Tennis Krishna as Amavaase
- Mansoor Ali Khan
- Doddanna
- Sundar Raj as Lekkachaara
- Lakshmi
- Gurudutt
- Reshma
Production
Rajendra Babu and Rockline Venkatesh initially wanted to shoot at Chennai and Karaikudi for which they also scouted locations but none of the locations satisfied them they finally zeroed in Lalitha Palace as the final location.[2]
Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by Hamsalekha.[3]
| Song | Singer(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| "Ela Ivana" | Anuradha Sriram | |
| "Humba Humba" | S. P. Balasubrahmaniam | |
| "Komale Komale" | S. P. Balasubrahmaniam, Anuradha Sriram | |
| "Kuchiku Kuchiku" | S.P. Balasubrahmaniam | 5:38 |
| "Nandi Bettana" | S.P. Balasubrahmaniam, Archana Udupa |
Reception
A critic from Chitraloka wrote that "It is a right selection of subject for the audience of Karnataka. What is fantastic firstly is the screenplay of this film. Like any thrillers it holds the attention of audience till the last shot of the film".[4]
References
- ^ "Diggajaru - Review". vishnuvardhan.com. Archived from the original on 13 January 2022. Retrieved 28 August 2022.
- ^ "Diggajaru Shoot planned in China". Screen. 21 July 2000. Archived from the original on 19 November 2000. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "Diggajaru". JioSaavn. Archived from the original on 2 August 2021. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
- ^ "Diggajaru Movie Review". Chitraloka.com. Archived from the original on 13 January 2022. Retrieved 28 August 2022.
External links
- Diggajaru at IMDb
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D. Rajendra Babu
- Jiddu (1984)
- Hosa Itihasa (1984)
- Kalinga Sarpa (1984)
- Swabhimana (1985)
- Naanu Nanna Hendthi (1985)
- Asambhava (1986)
- Olavina Udugore (1987)
- Pyaar Karke Dekho (1987)
- Thaliya Aane (1987)
- Praja Prabhuthva (1988)
- Yuga Purusha (1989)
- Samsara Nouke (1989)
- Ramarajyadalli Rakshasaru (1990)
- Chakravarthy (1990)
- Kalachakra (1991)
- Ramachaari (1991)
- Entede Bhanta (1992)
- Sriramachandra (1992)
- Annayya (1993)
- Halunda Tavaru (1994)
- Karulina Koogu (1994)
- Praja Shakthi (1994)
- Deergha Sumangali (1995)
- Appaji (1996)
- Jeevanadhi (1996)
- Jodi Hakki (1997)
- Kurubana Rani (1998)
- Yaare Neenu Cheluve (1998)
- Habba (1999)
- Krishna Leele (2000)
- Devara Maga (2000)
- Yare Nee Abhimani (2000)
- Preethse (2000)
- Diggajaru (2001)
- Amma (2001)
- Nandhi (2002)
- Naanu Naane (2002)
- Swathi Muthu (2003)
- Auto Shankar (2005)
- Encounter Dayanayak (2005)
- Uppi Dada M.B.B.S. (2006)
- Bindaas (2008)
- Bombaat (2008)
- Aryan (2014)
- Kuchiku Kuchiku (2018)
