Antha (film)
| Antha | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Directed by | S. V. Rajendra Singh Babu |
| Produced by |
H.N. Maruthi Venugopal |
| Screenplay by |
H.V. Subba Rao S. V. Rajendra Singh Babu |
| Story by | H.K. Anantha Rao |
| Starring |
Ambareesh[1] Lakshmi Latha |
| Music by | G. K. Venkatesh |
| Cinematography | P. S. Prakash |
| Edited by | K. Balu |
Production company |
Parimala Arts |
| Distributed by | Amee Films |
Release dates |
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Running time | 129 min |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Antha is a 1981 Indian Kannada film directed by S. V. Rajendra Singh Babu. The film stars Ambareesh, Lakshmi and Latha in lead roles. The film went on become a huge success and is viewed as a milestone in Ambareesh's career. It was remade in Telugu as Antham Kadidi Aarambam[2] and in Hindi as Meri Aawaz Suno.
Cast
- Ambareesh
- Lakshmi
- Latha
- Jayamala
- Pandari Bai
- Vatsala
- Baby Sindhu
- M. S. Umesh
- Vajramuni
- Tiger Prabhakar
- Shaktiprasad
- Sundar Krishna Urs
Soundtrack
The music of the film was composed by G. K. Venkatesh with lyrics penned by Chi. Udaya Shankar, R. N. Jayagopal and Geethapriya.
| Antha | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album to Antha by G. K. Venkatesh | |
| Language | Kannada |
| Label | Sa Re Ga Ma |
Track list
| # | Title | Singer(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Baaramma Illi Baaramma" | S. P. Balasubramanyam, S. Janaki |
| 2 | "Deepaveke Beku" | S. Janaki |
| 3 | "Naanu Yaaru Yaava Ooru" | S. P. Balasubramanyam |
| 4 | "Premavide" | S. Janaki |
Awards
- Karnataka State Film Awards - Special Award - Ambareesh
- For Best Screenplay - Rajendra Singh Babu
- For Best Cinematographer - P. S. Prakash
Sequels and remakes
Rajendra Singh Babu remade the film in Hindi as Meri Aawaz Suno with Jeetendra.[3] Sudeep announced in 2010 that he would direct the remake of the film with himself in lead role. However the project got shelved.[4][5] Upendra made a sequel for the film called Operation Antha (1995) with Ambareesh repeating his character.[6]
Legacy
The film became a breakthrough in the career of Ambareesh who went on to become one of the top actors in Kannada film industry. The dialogue from the film Kutte, Kanwar Nahi Kanwarlal Bolo (English: Hey dog, dont call me Kanwar, call me Kanwarlal.) became a famous catchphrase.[7][3] The Times of India included the film in their list "Top 5 films of Ambareesh".[7] Ambareesh reprised the character of Kanwarlal in Thipparelli Tharlegalu (2010) also directed by Rajendra Singh Babu.[8]
References
- ↑ "Antha Cast and Crew". Oneindia.com. Retrieved 2012-11-29.
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgxjNoulgf8
- 1 2 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/Top-ten-Kannada-films-to-have-been-remade/photostory/27974710.cms
- ↑ http://www.chitraloka.com/news/11871-is-kanwarlal-title-a-jinx-to-producers.html
- ↑ http://www.bangaloremirror.com/entertainment/south-masala/Assembling-the-mighty/articleshow/21908759.cms
- ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/tale-with-a-twist/article5147228.ece
- 1 2 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/Ambareeshs-top-five-films/photostory/30990428.cms
- ↑ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Kanwarlal-grooves-on-screen-again/articleshow/2961725.cms