Godfather (2012 film)
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| Directed by | Sethu Sriram |
| Produced by | K. Manju |
| Written by | V. R. Bhaskar(Dialogue) |
| Screenplay by | K. S. Ravikumar |
| Story by | RK Celluloids Story unit |
| Based on | 2006 Tamil film Varalaru by K. S. Ravikumar |
| Starring |
Upendra Soundarya Jayamala Catherine Tresa Bhumika Chawla |
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Songs: A. R. Rahman Background score: Rajesh Ramanath |
| Cinematography | Sethu Sriram |
| Edited by | G. Basavaraj Urs |
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K Manju Cinemas
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
| Budget | ₹4.5 crores |
| Box office | ₹8 crores |
Godfather is a 2012 Indian Kannada Language action thriller musical film directed by cinematographer-turned- director Sethu Sriram starring Upendra and Soundarya Jayamala in the lead roles. Catherine Tresa also plays a prominent role and Bhumika Chawla makes a special appearance.
The film is remake of the 2006 Tamil blockbuster Varalaru that starred Ajith Kumar, Asin Thottumkal and Kanika Subramaniam in the lead roles. Internationally acclaimed composer A. R. Rahman, who composed music for the original Tamil version, is the composer of the songs, while Rajesh Ramanath composed the background score.
The film was released on 27 July 2012 and opened to a large number of highly positive reviews from the critics. Upendra's performance of a Bharatha Natyam dancer and as an old man bound to his wheelchair was highly acclaimed by critics and is considered one of the best performances of his career.Godfather performed moderately well at the box office and was declared a "Hit".
Shivasagar (Upendra), a wheelchair user, has a son, Vijay (also Upendra) who is playful and irresponsible. To teach him a lesson, he sends Vijay to Bhamapura to help the poor. Vijay doesn't want to go, but a local pizza restaurateur convinces Vijay and his friends that the village is one big brothel. In reality, Bhamapura is a sacred village and the restaurateur had purposefully deceived Vijay and his friends. Divya (Soundarya Jayamala) and her classmates also visit the village. They come for their social activity course to improve the village's health and hygiene. A large building is reserved for him and the girls are asked to stay in the poor families' houses. Vijay and his friends arrive and start to woo the girls, whom they mistake for Bhamapura's prostitutes. When Divya discovers their plan, she and her friends decide to teach Vijay and his friends a lesson.
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