ಆ್ಯಕ್ಷನ್ ಪ್ರಿನ್ಸ್ ಧ್ರುವ ಸರ್ಜಾ ಯೂಥ್ ಟ್ರೆಂಡ್ ಹೀರೋ. ಫಿಟ್ ಇರೋ ಬಾಡಿ, ಒಳ್ಳೆಯ ಡೈಲಾಗ್ ಡೆಲಿವರಿ ಜೊತೆಗೆ ಸಖತ್ ಆಕ್ಟಿಂಗ್ ಕೂಡಾ ಜೊತೆಯಾಗಿ ಸ್ಟಾರ್ ಆಗಿರೋ ಧ್ರುವ ಸರ್ಜಾ, ಫೈಟಿಂಗುಗಳಲ್ಲಂತೂ ವ್ಹಾರೆವ್ಹಾ.. ಅದರಲ್ಲೂ ಹಾರಿ ಹಾರಿ ವಿಲನ್‍ಗಳನ್ನು ಚಚ್ಚಿ ಬಿಸಾಕ್ತಾರೆ. ಅಷ್ಟೇ ಅಲ್ಲ, ಡ್ಯೂಪ್ ಇಲ್ಲದೆ ಸ್ಟಂಟ್ ಮಾಡ್ತಾರೆ. ಇಷ್ಟಿದ್ದರೂ ಧ್ರುವ ಸರ್ಜಾಗೊಂದು ಭಯವಿದೆ. ಕೇಳಿದ್ರೆ ಹೌದಾ.. ಎಂದು ಶಾಕ್ ಆಗೋದು ಪಕ್ಕಾ.

ನನಗೆ ಜಿರಳೆ ಅಂದ್ರೆ ಭಯ, ಧ್ರುವಾಗೆ ಹೈಟ್ ಅಂದ್ರೆ ಭಯ. ಭರ್ಜರಿ ಚಿತ್ರದ ಅಜ್ಜಿ ಹೇಳಿದ.. ಹಾಡಿನ ಶೂಟಿಂಗ್‍ಗೆ ಸ್ಲೆವೇನಿಯಾಗೆ ಹೋಗಿದ್ದೆವು. ಅಲ್ಲಿನ ಎತ್ತರದ ಕೋಟೆ ಮೇಲೆ ನಾನು ಆರಾಮಾಗಿ ನಿಂತಿದ್ರೆ, ಧ್ರುವ ನಡುಗ್ತಾ ಇದ್ರು. ನಂಗೆ ಹೈಟ್ ಅಂದ್ರೆ ಆಗಲ್ಲಪ್ಪ ಎಂದಿದ್ರಂತೆ. ಇದೆಲ್ಲವನ್ನೂ ಹೇಳಿಕೊಂಡಿರೋದು ಹರಿಪ್ರಿಯಾ.

ಇತ್ತೀಚೆಗೆ ಧ್ರುವಾಗೆ ಫೋನ್ ಮಾಡಿದ್ದಾಗ ನಿಮ್ಮ ಹೆಂಡತಿ ಪ್ರೇರಣಾ, ವೀಕೆಂಡ್ ಫ್ರೀ ಇರ್ತಾರೆ. ನಂದಿ ಹಿಲ್ಸ್‍ಗೆ ಕರೆದುಕೊಂಡು ಹೋಗು ಎಂದಾಗಲೂ ಧ್ರುವ ರಿಯಾಕ್ಷನ್ ಹಾಗೆಯೇ ಇತ್ತಂತೆ. ತಮಾಷೆಯ ಕಥೆ ಹೇಳಿಕೊಂಡ ಹರಿಪ್ರಿಯಾ, ಧ್ರುವ ಸಿಂಪಲ್ ಹುಡ್ಗ. ಬಂಡಲ್ ಆಫ್ ಟ್ಯಾಲೆಂಟ್ & ಎನರ್ಜಿ ಎಂದಿದ್ದಾರೆ.

Haripriya starrer 'Amruthamathi' has been selected for the India International Film Festival in Boston from Sep 18 to 20.

'Amruthamathi's directed by Baraguru Ramachandrappa was earlier selected for Noida and Austria film festivals. Haripriya had also won the Best Actress award at the Noida Film Festival. Now the film has been selected for screening at the India International Film Festival in Boston.

Baraguru Ramachandrappa has scripted the film based on Janna Kavi's 'Yashodara Charitha'. Kishore, Haripriya, Tilak, Sundarraj, Pramila Joshai and others in prominent roles in the film.

Rishab Shetty's 'Bell Bottom' is all set to complete 50 day run at the box office. Meanwhile, the Telugu and Hindi remake rights of the film has been sold out.

Rishab Shetty himself has announced that the Telugu and Hindi remake rights of the film has been sold out, but has not divulged anything about the monetary aspects. 

'Bell Bottom' is a periodic thriller set in the 1980s. The film is about the adventures of a detective called Divakar. Jayatheertha has directed the film, while T K Dayanand has helped him in the story, screenplay and dialogues. Ajaneesh Lokanath is the music director, while Santhosh Kumar K C is the producer.

Jayatheertha's latest venture 'Bell Bottom' which was released on the 15th of February in Karnataka is all set to release across America on the 22nd of February. The film is being released by Sandalwood Geleyara Balaga.

One of the highlights of 'Bell Bottom' is four well known directors have worked for this film. While, Jayatheertha is directing it, Yogaraj Bhatt, Rishab and Shivamani are acting in the film in main roles. The film is a periodic thriller set in the 1980s. The film is about the adventures of a detective called Divakar.

'Bell Bottom' is written and directed by Jayatheertha. T K Dayanand has helped him in the screenplay an dialogues of the film. Ajaneesh Lokanath is the music director, while Santhosh Kumar K C is the producer.

Jayatheertha's latest venture 'Bell Bottom' which was launched almost a year back is finally complete and the film is all set to be released on the 15th of February.

One of the highlights of 'Bell Bottom' is four well known directors are working for this film. While, Jayatheertha is directing it, Yogaraj Bhatt, Rishab and Shivamani are acting in the film in main roles. The film is a periodic thriller set in the 1980s. The film is about the adventures of a detective called Divakar.

'Bell Bottom' is written and directed by Jayatheertha. T K Dayanand has helped him in the screenplay an dialogues of the film. Ajaneesh Lokanath is the music director, while Santhosh Kumar K C is the producer.

Kannada's third anthology film after 'Katha Sangama' is all set to release in the month of December. Meanwhile, the trailer of the film was released in Bangalore on Monday.

'Katha Sangama' is an anthology film comprising of seven different stories. Its a one film with seven stories, directed by seven directors. Seven DOPs and music directors have worked for this film.

The film which is dedicated to Puttanna Kanagal has been produced by Rishab Shhetty, H K Prakash and Pradeep N R.The film stars Rishab Shetty, Haripriya, Yajna Shetty, Kishore, Prakash Belawadi, Balaji Manohar, Sowmya Jaganmurthy, Raj B Shetty and others in prominent roles.

Vijayaprasad's new film 'Petromax' starring Satish Neenasam was launched on Monday morning in Mysore. After a simple launch, the team has started shooting for the film and will be shooting for a few more days in Mysore.

In a surprise move, actress Haripriya has joined the team. Earlier, it was said that Aditi Prabhudeva is the heroine of the film. However, due to date issues, the actress walked out of the film and now Haripriya has been roped into play the female lead.

This is Haripriya's second outing with Vijayaprasad. Earlier, Haripriya had acted in Vijayaprasad's last release 'Neerdose'. Now Haripriya is back with Vijayaprasad and is pairing up with Sathish Neenasam for the first time.

Apart from Satish Neenasam and Haripriya, Arun of 'Gombegala Love' and Nagabhushan are also playing prominent roles in the film. Vijayaprasad's regular Anup Seelin will be composing the music, while Niranjan Babu is in charge of the cinematography

ಇತ್ತೀಚೆಗೆ ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿಯೇ ವೆರೈಟಿ ವೆರೈಟಿ ಪಾತ್ರ, ಸಿನಿಮಾಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಬ್ಯುಸಿ ಯಾಗಿರುವ ಹರಿಪ್ರಿಯಾ, ಈಗ ತಮಿಳಿಗೆ ಹೋಗುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ತಮಿಳು ಚಿತ್ರರಂಗ ಹರಿಪ್ರಿಯಾಗೆ ಹೊಸದೇನಲ್ಲ. ತೆಲುಗು, ಮಲಯಾಳಂ ಚಿತ್ರರಂಗಗಳೂ ಹೊಸದಲ್ಲ. ಆದರೆ, 2011ರ ನಂತರ ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿಯೇ ನೆಲೆಯೂರಿದ್ದ ಹರಿಪ್ರಿಯಾ ಈಗ ಮತ್ತೊಮ್ಮೆ ತಮಿಳಿಗೆ ಹೋಗುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ.

ಸತ್ಯಸಿವ ನಿರ್ದೇಶನದ ಶಶಿಕುಮಾರ್ ಹೀರೋ ಆಗಿರುವ ತಮಿಳು ಚಿತ್ರದಲ್ಲೀಗ ಹರಿಪ್ರಿಯಾ ಹೀರೋಯಿನ್. ನನಗೆ ಆರಂಭದಲ್ಲಿ ನಟನೆಗೆ ಅವಕಾಶ ಇರುವ ಪಾತ್ರಗಳು ಸಿಕ್ಕಿದ್ದು ತಮಿಳು ಮತ್ತು ಮಲಯಾಳಂನಲ್ಲಿ. ಅಲ್ಲಿಯ ನಟನೆ ನೋಡಿಯೇ ಕನ್ನಡದವರು ಸ್ಕೋಪ್ ಇರುವ ಪಾತ್ರಗಳನ್ನು ನನಗೆ ಕೊಟ್ಟರು.  ಒಳ್ಳೊಳ್ಳೆ ಪಾತ್ರಗಳು ಸಿಕ್ಕವು. ಈಗ ಮತ್ತೊಮ್ಮೆ ತಮಿಳಿನಿಂದ ಕರೆ ಬಂದಿದೆ. 20ದಿನ ಶೂಟಿಂಗ್. ಪಾತ್ರವೂ ಚೆನ್ನಾಗಿದೆ ಎಂದಿದ್ದಾರೆ ಹರಿಪ್ರಿಯಾ.

ಚಿತ್ರದುರ್ಗದ ಇತಿಹಾಸ ಗೊತ್ತಿದ್ದವರಿಗೆ ಮದಕರಿ ನಾಯಕನ ಕಥೆಯಷ್ಟೇ ಅಲ್ಲ, ಆಗ ನಡೆದ ದಳವಾಯಿ ದಂಗೆಯೂ ಗೊತ್ತಿರುತ್ತೆ. ಆ ದಳವಾಯಿ ದಂಗೆಯ ಕುರಿತು ಬಿ.ಎಲ್‌. ವೇಣು ಅವರು ಬರೆದಿದ್ದ  ಕಾದಂಬರಿ ಈಗ ಬಿಚ್ಚುಗತ್ತಿ ಸಿನಿಮಾ ಆಗಿದೆ. ಚಿತ್ರಕಥೆಯೂ ಅವರದ್ದೇ.

ಹದಿನಾರನೇ ಶತಮಾನದ ಅಂತ್ಯ ದುರ್ಗದ ಪಾಲಿಗೆ ಕರಾಳ ದಿನ. ಆಗ ಅಧಿಕಾರಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ನಡೆದ ನೆತ್ತರಿನ ಕಥೇಯೇ ಬಿಚ್ಚುಗತ್ತಿ. ಫೆ. 28ರಂದು ಚಿತ್ರ ಬಿಡುಗಡೆಯಾಗುತ್ತಿದ್ದು, ಡಿಂಗ್ರಿ ನಾಗರಾಜ್ ಪುತ್ರ ರಾಜವರ್ಧನ್, ಹರಿಪ್ರಿಯಾ ಪ್ರಧಾನ ಪಾತ್ರಗಳಲ್ಲಿದ್ದಾರೆ.

ರಾಜವರ್ಧನ್ ಭರಮಣ್ಣನಾಗಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ದೇಹ ದಂಡಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಕುದುರೆ ಸವಾರಿ, ಕಳರಿಯಪಟ್ಟು ಕಲಿತಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಹರಿಪ್ರಿಯಾ ಕೂಡಾ ಹಿಂದೆ ಬಿದ್ದಿಲ್ಲ. ಸಿದ್ಧಾಂಬೆಯ ಪಾತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ಅವರೂ ಕತ್ತಿ ವರಸೆ, ಕುದುರೆ ಸವಾರಿ ಕಲಿತು ನಟಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಹರಿ ಸಂತೋಷ್ ನಿರ್ದೇಶನದ ಚಿತ್ರ ಐತಿಹಾಸಿಕ ಚಿತ್ರ ಎಂಬ ಕಾರಣಕ್ಕೇ ಕುತೂಹಲ ಹುಟ್ಟಿಸಿರುವ ಚಿತ್ರ.

Writer-director Baraguru Ramachandrappa's latest 'Amruthamathi' starring Kishore, Hariprriya and others in the lead has been officially selected for screening during the 4th Indian World Film Festival, which is scheduled to be held in Noida.

The film is also selected for competition at the festival under three categories - best picture, best director and best actress in a leading role. The period film is based on Yashodhara Charite, a popular work from Mahakavi Janna. 

Hariprriya plays the protagonist's role of Amruthamathi, a wife of Yuavaraja Yashodhara who falls in love with Ashtaavanka, who tends to the horses in the palace.

According to the makers, Amruthamathi revolves around the wife of yuvaraja yashodhara, Amruthamathi, who  is unhappy with the royal lifestyle. "One day she accidentally hears a song sung by a servant Astaavanka, who tends to the horses. She falls in love with him. The story will be from the point of view of the queen, webbed around the conflict of values in the mind of Amruthamathi."

Well known music composer Arjun Janya has replaced Ajaneesh Lokanath as music director in Rakshith Shetty's 'Ricky' and Arjun Janya will be the new music director of the film. Earlier, Ajaneesh Lokanath who had composed music for Rakshith Shetty's 'Ulidavaruf Kandanthe' was roped in to compose the music for 'Ricky'.

Ajaneesh had composed the music for the film. However, the music were not liked by the team and Ajaneesh failed to live up to their expectations. With no other go the team has replaced Ajaneesh Lokanath with Arjun Janya.

Arjun Janya has already started composing songs for the film and his music compositions for the film has immensely been liked by the team and Arjun will continue as the new music director of 'Ricky'.

One of the most busiest sandalwood actresses at present - Hariprriya, is all set for her latest release - Bell Bottom, paired opposite director turned actor Rishab Shetty. Directed by Jayatheertha, the suspense crime thriller will turn the time backwards to 1980s with the protagonist Rishab Shetty as detective Divakar is finally ready to solve the mysteries on the big screen.

With this one being a period crime drama, the team had to work hard to bring 1980s back to life on the screen with special care going to costume, the locations and putting up specially made film sets for the purpose.

“I was thrilled when I was offered this project. I have always thrived for such unique roles. Playing Kusuma was a challenge which I dearly loved. Utmost care is taken when it comes to the costumes. I had to match the lifestyles and the mannerisms from the 80s,” says Hariprriya.

The team recently made it to the headlines by releasing the first ever audio trailer in the history of sandalwood. Detective Divakar in 'Bell Bottom’ is ready to crack the case from Feb 15 at a cinema near you.

The Kirik Party director Rishab Shetty makes his debut as a full-fledged hero in Jayatheertha's suspense drama. Blended with perfect comedy, it is set in the 80s and hence the title bell bottom. But, it has more to it than a mere style statement. The tale is stitched well around an adventurous detective by name Diwakar portrayed by Rishab Shetty.

Unlike the most detective tales, this one sets the tempo on a lighter note. It is the humour which makes all the difference than the case which Diwakar literally breaks his head in solving it.

Diwakar, a police constable who is on probationary period solves a murder case within a month after he joins the duty. His father played by the talented Achyuth Kumar is overjoyed but soon Diwakar encounters peculiar thefts from police stations! Will he able to solve the mysterious case, is the crux of this tale.

The making of this suspense drama is one its strength which effectively brings the 80s on the screen. Right from the costumes, to the locations and everything back from the 80s has been brilliantly made use by the team to make it look authentic on the screen.

If Rishab does a probing act, it is Hariprriya who steals the show as Kusuma. The maturity in her performance stands out and her retro look and costume makes the audience fall in love with her character which plays a vital role in the end.

Funny sequences with good casting makes it a worth watch which will certainly please the audience who seek for a difference. Yogaraj Bhat makes an impression in a short role. Ajaneesh has scored it well along with the popular number ‘Yethake..’ Do watch Diwakar, who eats carrots to sharpen his brain. He will not only make you laugh but will also leave you surprised with his detective skills

Dhruva Sarja's third film 'Bharjari' which was released on the 15th of September across Karnataka has completed a 100 day run at the box-office. With three consecutive hits, Dhruva has become the new hatrick hero of the Kannada film industry after Shivarajakumar.

To mark this occasion, the team has decided to hold celebrations on the 24th of December in front of the Nartaki theater where the film has completed 100 days.

Bharjari' is produced by Kanakapura Srinivas and is being directed by Chethan Kumar. Dhruva, Haripriya, Rachita Ram, Sadhu Kokila, Tara, Avinash, Uday and others play prominent roles in the film. Chethan himself has written the story, screenplay and dialogues of the film apart from directing it. Srisha Kudavalli is the cinematographer, while V Harikrishna is the music director.

The team of 'Bharjari' is busy shooting songs in Slovenia and actors Dhruva Sarja, Rachita Ram and Haripriya are participating in the shooting while A Harsha is choreographing the songs of the film.

Bharjari' marks the return of the 'Bahaddur' team once again. The film is being produced by Kanakapura Srinivas and is being directed by Chethan Kumar. 

Chethan himself has written the story, screenplay and dialogues of the film apart from directing it. Srisha Kudavalli is the cinematographer, while V Harikrishna is the music director.

Dhruva Sarja starter 'Bharjari' has completed a 25 days successfully and to mark the occasion the team is all set to visit Nartaki theater today afternoon.

The team including Dhruva and the three heroines will be present at the theater today afternoon at one and will be cutting a huge cake to mark the success of the film.

For Sharan's new film Bullet Basya, there is no other purpose but to entertain. The Jayateertha directed film tries to get the audience in laughs from the first to the last scene. Even if it is a song, fight, dialogue or plot, everything is devised to evoke laughter. The film succeeds to do that to a large extent. Sharan also plays a dual role in the film which is a treat to his fans and double the fun. Jayateertha has also deviated much from his earlier films which were realistic and turned to a comedy-at-all-cost film. Therefore the film is not logical always. But that was never the purpose even.

Bullet Basya is the lord of a village. His family has a big history for the wrong reasons and the character is the villain. However the film tries to make a comedy film with such a lead character. This is something special and probably never tried before. Basya is a womaniser and wants to bed every woman he likes. But he falls in love one fine day and things change. The problem is that the girl is engaged to another person who is Basya's lookalike. To get the girl to marry him Basya tries every trick in the book. Does he succeed is the basic plot of the film. But there are dozens of other characters who get into the story and most of them are there for the sake of comedy. 

Sharan has written the story for this film and this is his first such attempt. He succeeds. But it is Jayateertha who shows that he can handle any kind of subject. It is a surprise how well he manages to turn around a simple story into an interesting and lively visual treat. Haripriya looks gorgeous and looks stunningly beautiful throughout the film. Sharan excels in both roles. Good songs, visually appealing locations and glamorous settings make the film a good watch. It may not have much of a story but if you want entertainment you can safely watch Bullet Basya. 

Chitraloka Ratings - 3/5

Chiru's new film for which the song recording started on Wednesday has been titled as 'Samhaara'. Haripriya and Kavya Shetty have been roped in as the heroines for the film.

'Samhaara' is being directed by Guru Deshpande. The film stars Chiranjeevi Sarja and Chikkanna in prominent roles. Both Chiru and Chikkanna were a part of Guru's earlier film 'Rudra Thandava'. Now the trio is all set to work together again.

The shooting for the film is scheduled later this month. Jagadish Wali is the cameraman. Ravi Basrur who shot to fame with 'Ugram' is composing the music for the film.

In the past few weeks, the number of Kannada releases got decreased due to various reasons. But this week (October 11th), eight Kannada films are all set to hit the screens.

The biggest and the most anticipated films among the eight is Srujan Lokesh starrer 'Ellidde Illi Tanaka'. The film stars Srujna, Haripriya, Tara and others in prominent roles and is the first venture of Srujan's Lokesh Productions. The film is releasing in Triveni and has replaced Ganesh starrer 'Geetha', which was released two weeks back.

Apart from 'Ellidde Illi Tanaka', 'Chaati', 'Inject 0.7', 'Jnanam', 'Lungi', 'Devaru Bekagiddare', 'Siddhi Seere' and 'Vrutha' are all set to be released. Except for 'Siddhi Seere which stars Sudha Narasimharaju, the other films stars mostly newcomers. Another highlight is eight directors are making their debut this week alone.

The title of this movie which is inspired out of evergreen song 'Ellidde Illi Tanaka' featuring popular actor Lokesh from the movie Ellindalo Bandavaru, fits perfectly as everyone will now start seeking to know from talking star Srujan Lokesh on where was he till now! 

Made under Lokesh productions banner, Thejasvi has delivered hilarious as well as a feel good entertainment with lots of fun and drama for the audience to talk about. In a tailor-made script for Srujan Lokesh, which showcases him in his actual avatar in real life as a fun-loving guy with humor at his best, Ellidde Illi Tanaka is a treat for those who love clean comedy mixed with some decent entertainment.

While Srujan keeps the humor going, it is Hariprriya who steals the show with yet another sensible character. It makes the audience fall in love with her portrayal of Nandini's character on screen.

Like all good comedy, this one is simple and talks about a few characters who encounter each other in unavoidable situations evoking laughter. 

Srujan as Surya is a rich guy with a couple of good friends. He comes to India to live a carefree life for a year but challenging circumstances leads him to Nandini. He instantly falls in love with a girl who dislikes anyone who lies! The escapades of Surya to win Nandini's heart is a joyous journey which ends on a serious note.

Loaded with a light hearted drama, Ellidde Illi Tanaka is a great watch for some real fun with a feel good factor. Srujan certainly reminds of his father with his impeccable timing and versatility. Go grab a ticket at a theater near you for a lovely fun filled family entertainer.