Bangarda Kural
| Bangarda Kural | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Ram Shetty |
| Written by | Ram Shetty |
| Produced by | Ram Shetty |
| Starring | Shivdwaj Pakhi Hegde Namratha Hegde |
| Cinematography | Raju Kg |
| Music by | V. Manohar |
Release date |
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Running time | 150 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tulu |
Bangarda Kural (transl. Golden Corn) is a 2012 Indian Tulu romantic drama film directed and written by Ram Shetty and produced under his banner of Anand Films. The film stars Shivadhwaj and Pakhi Hegde.[1][2] The film is the 42nd Tulu film and features music by V. Manohar.[3]
Plot
A family of three brothers includes Shivu, who falls in love and marries Ambika, who just so happens to be the daughter of his school teacher. Shivu's sisters-in-laws hate him and their jealously increases after his marriage with Ambika, whom they dislike. Shivu's brother and sisters-in-law cook up a conspiracy against him and blame Shivu and Ambika of stealing money from one of his brothers that belongs to the wood factory.
Shivu's brother whose money was apparently stolen does not trust him. Angered, Shivu leaves to Mumbai in search of a job leaving Ambika behind. Shivu rescues a builder in Mumbai from henchman. In return for saving him, the builder appoints him as a manager for his projects. The builder's daughter falls in one-sided love with Shivu without knowing that he is married. Shivu returns home with his salary. Back home, Shivu's sister-in-laws torture Ambika (similar to Cinderella's stepsisters) and a man even attempts to rape Ambika at her areca nut plantation. A heavenly godlike force comes in disguise and rescues her.
After Shivu returns from Mumbai, he and Ambika move to a new house where they arrange a function at a temple. Heavenly interventions prevent Ambika's co-sisters' plans to bring them bad name by mixing a poison with the prasada to be served at the function.[4]
Cast
- Shivadhwaj as Shivu
- Pakhi Hegde as Ambika
- Namratha Hegde
- Machendranath Pandeshwar
- Anand Shetty
- Kishori Ballal
- Shobha Rai
- Chanchalakshi Bhat
- Suresh
- Harish
- Aravind Bolar as a shopkeeper
- Dinesh Attavar
- Vasu Shetty
- Tonse Vijay Kumar Shetty
- Pradeep Chandra
- Bhagya Rai
- Jyothi Rai
- Ashwini
Production
The film was shot in Mangalore, Moodbidri, Sunkadakatte, and other places in Dakshina Kannada district.[5]
Release
The film was released in seven theatres in Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts (outside of Mangalore) including two theatres in Mangalore.[6][7]
Reception
Raviprasad Kamila of The Hindu wrote that the film is a "pot boiler with a heady mix of romance, stunts, comedy, and sentiment" and concluded that Aravind Bolar "provides adequate comic relief in what is billed as a family entertainer".[4]
Awards
- Best Actor (Male) - Shivadhwaj[8]
- Best Actor (Female) - Pakhi Hegde[8]
- Best Director - Ram Shetty
- Best Music Director - V. Manohar
- Best Cinematography - Raju K G
- Best Editor - Nasim Hakim Ansari
- Best Art Direction - Tamma Lakshman
- Best Choreography - Madan Harini[8]
- Best Lyricist - Amrutha Someshwer
- Best Female Playback Singer - Sangeeta Balachandra
References
- ^ "Mangalore: Ram Shetty's 'Bangarda Kural' Ready to Bloom". daijiworld.com. Retrieved 29 August 2017.
- ^ "Mangalore: 'Bangarda Kural' Tulu Movie to Hit Silver Screen on April 27". daijiworld.com. Retrieved 29 August 2017.
- ^ "Tulu Movie 'Bangarda Kural' to Hit Silver Screen in May '12". Mangalorean.com. Mangalore. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 13 November 2014.
- ^ a b Kamla, Raviprasad (28 April 2012). "Bangarda Kural: A mix of stunts, comedy and sentiments". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 21 March 2025. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
- ^ Shenoy, Jaideep (25 April 2012). "'Bangarda Kural', Tulu movie directed by Ram Shetty, will be released at theatres in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts on April 27. The film, which was produced under the banner of Ananda Films, was shot in Mangalore, Sunkadakatte, Moodbidri and other places in Dakshina Kannada district". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
- ^ "45th Tulu film is a laugh riot". The Times of India. 7 December 2012. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
- ^ Shenoy, Joseph (26 April 2012). "Tulu film Bangarda Kural will be released simultaneously in seven theatres across Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts on April 27. In Mangalore, the film will be released at Big Cinemas, and Jyothi (4) theatres; in Moodbidri at Amarashree, in BC Road at Nakshatra, in Puttur at Aruna , in Belthangady at Bharath, and in Udupi at Kalpana". The Times of India. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
- ^ a b c d "First ever Tulu cinema awards announced". The Times of India. 3 February 2015. Retrieved 13 August 2025.