Nanjundi
2003 film
Nanjundi is a 2003 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed and written by S. R. Brothers and produced by Ramu. The film stars Shiva Rajkumar and Debina Bonnerjee in her Kannada debut along with Umashri and Lokesh in other pivotal roles. The film's highlight was the exclusive shot of the famous Kambala race that happens along the coastal region of Karnataka.
The film featured original score and soundtrack composed and written by Hamsalekha which marked his 250th film work. A R Aravmundan won Karnataka State Film Award for Best Sound Recording award for the year 2003–04.
Cast
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Hamsalekha scoring for his 250th film. Veteran singers like S. Janaki, K. J. Yesudas, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam among others have sung for the songs as a mark to their long association with the composer. The soundtrack is said to be purely associated with traditional musical instruments without any usage of the modern electronic instruments.
Reception
A critic from Chitraloka wrote that "Like how a best story is not written it is always re written, this film needed some sharp scissors and proper outlook is missing". India Info wrote "Good music, tight screen play, excellent cinematography makes NANJUNDI a winner".
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