Rajadhani (Kannada: ರಾಜಧಾನಿ) is a 2011 Indian Kannada action crime film directed by debutante Sowmya Sathyan N. R., starring Yash, Prakash Raj, Chetan Chandra, Sathya It also stars Umashree and Sheena Shahabadi, a Mumbai-based model-turned-actress.[1]

Rajadhani
Film poster
Directed bySowmya Sathyan N. R.
Screenplay byPavan Ranadheera
Story byK. V. Raju
Produced bySowmya Sathyan N. R.
StarringYash
Chetan Chandra
Prakash Raj
Sheena Shahabadi
Umashree
CinematographyH. C. Venugopal
Edited byK. M. Prakash
Music byArjun Janya
Production
company
Sri Deviramma Enterprises
Distributed byNishkala Enterprises
Release date
  • 3 June 2011 (2011-06-03)
Running time
133 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

This movie is one of the underrated movies of Yash's career. The movie highlights how youths tend to lose their way in society due to wrong parenting and support of corrupt government officials. As a consequence, their contribution to society becomes negative.

Plot

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Raja, Jaggi, Dhamu, Nithya and Vinay are unemployed and good for nothing. All of them belong to a middle and lower middle class family. Yet nobody seems to take up their family's responsibility. One day, all of them get into a petty fight and Inspector Ajay takes them to his custody. This is seen by Soumya, Raja's lover who was coming to his house with her father to discuss their marriage. She immediately tells her father to return home.

One day, contractor Manohar meets them in a bar and offers them a contract of Rupees 50,00,000 to kill Benki Mahadeva. Except Vinay, the rest kill Benki Mahadeva. Upon knowing that Mahadeva is a big rowdy of Bangalore, with the help of Bhatta, all of them apply for a bail. Being money driven and gaining some political support, slowly they commit more and more crimes.

Later we find Soumya being happily married to someone. In due course Jaggi and Nithya die when being attacked by their opposite gang. In the end it is revealed that Vinay joined Raja's gang as a secret informant of Ajay. Ajay shoots both Raja and Dhamu. Their families refuse to identify them as their sons owing to the humiliation and problem they have caused to them.

Cast

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Music

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Rajadhani
Soundtrack album by
Released2011
Recorded2011
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length24:39
LanguageKannada
Arjun Janya chronology
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(2011)
Rajadhani
(2011)
Rambo
(2012)
Official audio
Rajadhani - Full Album on YouTube

Arjun Janya composed the soundtrack album and background score for the film. The full album was released on 8 March 2011.[2]

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Namma Appa"Rahul Nambiar, Pavan Ranadheera, Harsha Sadananda4:31
2."Midiva Ninna"Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal4:45
3."Tightu Tightu"Mohammad Aslam, Pavan Ranadhheera, Sumanth4:52
4."I Wanna Do It"Kailash Kher4:16
5."Tightu Tightu (remix)"Mohammad Aslam, Pavan Ranadheera, Sumanth4:00
6."Thottilu"Arjun Janya2:55
Total length:24:39

The Hindi Version released in 2012. Produced by Raju Bahruz and all lyrics are written by Kishan Paliwal.

Tracklist (Hindi Version)
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Yeh Jeena Kaisa"Roopesh04:31
2."Meri Duniya"Roopesh, Anta04:51
3."Tight Tight"Roopesh, Anita04:53
4."I Wanna Do It"Roopesh04:16
5."Jaane Kyun"Roopesh02:56

Telugu Version Soundtrack released by Aditya Music in 2012.

All tracks are written by Sathya

Tracklist (Telugu Version)
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Amma Nanna Tidataru"Rahul04:31
2."Tightu Tightu"Abhiram & Uma04:50
3."Midisi Padda"Abhiram & Uma04:52
4."Puttukalu"Abhiram02:55
5."I Wanna Do It"Abhiram & Uma04:16
Total length:21:40

Reception

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Critical response

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A critic from The Times of India scored the film at 3.5 out of 5 stars and says "Full marks to Yash for his spirited performance in action and emotional sequences. Sheena has very little to do. Prakash Rai as police officer is graceful. Sandeep, Ravitheja, Chethan Chandra and Sathya have done their best. H C Venua's cinematography is amazing, especially in the climax. Music by Arjun is okay".[3] Shruti Indira Lakshminarayana from Rediff.com scored the film at 1.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Action sequences, especially the climax, were pitted as the highlight of the film. But the jump sequence in the climax definitely doesn't make you hold your breath. Songs by Arjun however pep up the film. In total, the film leaves you asking for more. What could have been a thrilling roller coaster ride ends up being a merry-go-round!".[4] A critic from The New Indian Express wrote "Music director Arun has provided lilting tunes. Ramesh Bhat and Umasri have provided good support. The movie is worth watching by youth, especially those who avoid hard work, and parents who fail to warn their children".[5] B S Srivani from Deccan Herald wrote "He is loud, tough and dances like a dream. Music director Arjun seems to be in competition with the hero - the tunes are robust.Raajadhani ‘tries’ to keep people from ruining themselves. But it is doubtful if it reaches today’s youth. Just like the ones in the film. A pity".[6]

Box office

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Rajadhani got a good opening and was a moderate success at the box office. The film's opening proved Yash's newly found fan following after the success of his previous film Modalasala.

References

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  1. ^ "A fresh take on youth". Deccan Herald. 15 February 2010.
  2. ^ "Rajdhani audio release function saw eminent Sand". The New Indian Express. 8 March 2011.
  3. ^ "RAJADHANI MOVIE REVIEW". The Times of India. 14 May 2011.
  4. ^ "Review: Rajadhani disappoints". Rediff.com. 3 June 2011.
  5. ^ "Rajadhani talks about youth". The New Indian Express. 6 June 2011.
  6. ^ "RaajadHani". Deccan Herald. 3 June 2011.
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