Chandra Chakori

Chandra Chakori
Promotional poster
Directed by	S. Narayan
Screenplay by	S. Narayan Elakkian
Story by	S. Narayan
Produced by	H. D. Kumaraswamy Anitha Kumaraswamy
Starring	Sriimurali Priya Naaz Srinagara Kitty
Cinematography	P. K. H. Das
Edited by	P. R. Soundar Rajan
Music by	S. A. Rajkumar
Production company	Chennambika Films
Distributed by	Jayanna Films Mars Distributors
Release date	15 August 2003 (2003-08-15)
Running time	154 minutes
Country	India
Language	Kannada

Chandra Chakori (transl. A patridge enamored by the moon) is a 2003 Indian Kannada-language romance drama film directed by S. Narayan and produced by H. D. Kumaraswamy and Anitha Kumaraswamy under Chennambika Films. The film stars debutants Sriimurali, Priya, Naaz and Srinagara Kitty in the lead roles, while Sundar Raj, Doddanna and Ashok appear in supporting roles.^[1][2]

Plot

Sudha arrives at her village for her wedding with Mahesh, where she meets Puttaraju, a mute and kindhearted boy. Due to a prank, Sudha learns that Puttaraju was a talkative guy and is pretending to be mute. Sudha meets Puttaraju's relative Gajendrappa and learns about Puttaraju's past.

Puttaraju was in love with Sevanthi, whose father Boregowda held a condition for Puttaraju in order to marry Sevanthi. Due to unusual circumstances, Sevanthi is found dead and Boregowda was imprisoned on charges of killing Sevanthi. Puttaraju vows to never talk with anyone and pretended to be mute. After learning the past, Sudha falls in love with Puttaraju, but Puttaraju rejects her proposal.

Meanwhile, Mahesh and his mother learn about this, where they make Puttaraju and his mother to leave the village. Sudha leaves the wedding to meet Puttaraju after learning that Mahesh and his mother had sent Puttaraju away. Boregowda, who is released from prison, meets Puttaraju and reveals that Mahesh was the one who murdered Sevanthi as he lusts after Sevanthi and was jealous of Puttaraju and Sevanthi's relationship.

An enraged Puttaraju brutally thrashes Mahesh, but leaves him on request of the landlord Gowdru. Gowdru and Boregowda requests Puttaraju to marry Sudha, where a hesitent Puttaraju finally agrees and marries Sudha.

Cast

• Sriimurali as Puttaraju
• Priya as Sudha
• Naaz as Sevanthi
• Srinagar Kitty as Mahesh
• Shari as Puttaraju's mother
• Ashok
• Doddanna as Gajendrappa
• Shobaraj as Boregowda
• Sundar Raj as Subbayya
• Sathyapriya
• Honnavalli Krishna as Naganna
• Tension Nagaraj
• Renuka Prasad
• Kavitha
• Sadhana
• Bhanu Prakash
• Sridhar Raj

Production

The film was initially planned to be simultaneously shot in Telugu.^[3] The film was produced by Kumaraswamy, Narayan's friend who previously produced Surya Vamsha (1999) and Galate Aliyandru (2000).^[4]

Soundtrack

The music was composed by S. A. Rajkumar and the lyrics were written by S. Narayan.^[5]

Track listing

No.	Title	Lyrics	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Andagaathi Kanna Thumba"	S. Narayan	Hariharan	05:10
2.	"Kuhu Kuhoo Kogile"	S. Narayan	Hariharan, K. S. Chithra	04:41
3.	"Bellam Belage"	S. Narayan	S. A. Rajkumar	05:16
4.	"Jigari Dosth"	S. Narayan	Mano, Sujatha Mohan, Manikka Vinayagam	04:50
5.	"Aaha Jhum Taka Jhum"	S. Narayan	K. S. Chithra	04:53
6.	"Kuhu Kuhoo Kogile (Pathos)"	S. Narayan	K. S. Chithra	04:20

Release and reception

The release of the film was delayed due to an issue between producers and distributors.^[6]

A critic from indiainfo wrote that "A good film overall. Three hours of watching this film is a total paisa vasool (transl. money's worth).^[7]

Box office

The film ran for twenty-five weeks in several theatres, thereby becoming a silver jubilee film.^[8][9] The success of this film and other films such as Raktha Kanneeru caused a lack of theatre screens for newer releases.^[10] This film ran for a year in Prakash Theater in Belgaum.^[11][12] Priya Pereira Chhabria, who made her debut with this film, later took a break from acting and opted for a career in dance.^[13]

Awards

• 2003–04 Karnataka State Film Awards^[14]

1. Best Third Best Film - H. D. Kumaraswamy and Anitha Kumaraswamy^[15]
2. Best Cinematographer - P. K. H. Das
3. Best Art Direction - G. Murthy

References

1. "No solution yet to film crisis". The Times of India. 1 September 2004. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
2. CR, Sharanya (5 August 2013). "I want to be an actor, not a star: Srinagara Kitty". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
3. "Chandra Chakori - new film directed by S. Narayan". Viggy. Archived from the original on 3 December 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
4. Khajane, Muralidhara (6 May 2017). "Arjun to play CM, yet again". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 10 September 2023.
5. "Chandra Chakori at Raaga". Archived from the original on 23 February 2014. Retrieved 6 February 2014.
6. "No film released on Friday". The Times of India. 9 August 2003. Archived from the original on 10 March 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
7. "Chandra Chakori - Review". indiainfo. Archived from the original on 2 October 2003.
8. Vijayasarathy, R. G. (7 March 2006). "Gopi: Even Murali fails to save it". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 10 December 2022. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
9. "2003 Year Round Up". Chitraloka. 31 December 2003. Archived from the original on 19 March 2022. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
10. Mehu, Sowmya Aji (4 October 2003). "Kannada film industry faces theatre crunch". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 10 March 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
11. "Chandra Chakori sets record". Viggy. Archived from the original on 3 December 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
12. "Murali desperate for a hit". The Times of India. 29 May 2013. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
13. Lokesh, Vinay (12 August 2022). "Exclusive: Priya Pereira Chhabria returns to Sandalwood after 15 years". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
14. "'Chigurida Kanasu' bags 4 awards". The Times of India. 1 January 2005. Archived from the original on 25 October 2012. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
15. "Entry only to invitees at film awards function". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 15 July 2005. Archived from the original on 16 April 2007.

External links

• Chandra Chakori at IMDb