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Directed by | Rama Narayanan |
Produced by | Sri Thenandal Films |
Written by | Raghava Lawrence |
Based on | Kanchana by Raghava Lawrence |
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Music by | V. Harikrishna |
Cinematography | K. S. Selvaraj |
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Country | India |
Language | Kannada |
Budget | ₹4 Crore |
Box office |
₹11 Crore (Satellite & Audio Rights : ₹2 Crore) |
Kalpana is a 2012 Kannada comedy horror film that stars Upendra, Saikumar and Lakshmi Rai in the lead roles. Film maker Rama Narayanan directed and produced this movie under his banner Sri Thenaandal Films. The film is a remake of the 2011 Tamil film Kanchana. Saikumar reprises the role of a transgender Kalpana, originally played by Sarath Kumar in the Tamil and Telugu versions.Shruti and Umashri play supporting roles originally played by Devadarshini and Kovai Sarala.
The film was released across Karnataka on 28 September 2012 and opened to positive response from critics and audiences. The performances of Sai Kumar and Upendra have been critically acclaimed. The film did well at the box office and was a 'Super Hit' in Mysore, Northern Karnataka, Chitradurga, Bellary districts, while a 'Hit' in other parts of Karnataka.Kalpana was the Sixth Highest Grossing Kannada film of 2012.Upendra won the Udaya Film Award for Best Male Actor for his performance in the film.