Jyeshta (film)
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| Directed by | Suresh Krissna |
| Written by | Ranjith |
| Produced by | D. Kamalakar M. B. Babu |
| Starring | Vishnuvardhan Ashima Bhalla Devaraj |
| Narrated by | Sudeep |
| Cinematography | Ramesh Babu |
| Edited by | Shyam Yadav |
| Music by | S. A. Rajkumar |
Production company | Sri Lakshmi Ganapathi Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 135 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Jyeshta is a 2004 Indian Kannada-language drama film starring Vishnuvardhan, Ashima Bhalla and Devaraj. The film is a remake of the Malayalam film Valliettan (2000), is directed and written by director Suresh Krissna and features soundtrack from S. A. Rajkumar. The original version was directed by Shaji Kailas and featured Mammootty and Shobhana in lead roles.[1]
Released on 17 December 2004, the film met with average and critical response at the box-office.
Cast
- Vishnuvardhan as Vishnu "Jyeshta"
- Ashima Bhalla as Kanchana, Vishnu’s wife
- Devaraj as Devu, Vishnu’s younger brother
- Aniruddh as Ani, Vishnu’s adopted brother
- Sourav as Sourav, Vishnu’s younger brother
- Master Anand as Anand, Vishnu’s youngest brother
- Sindhu Menon as Gowri
- Ramesh Bhat as Ramanna
- Nawab Shah
- Tara
- Avinash
- Rangayana Raghu
- Sharath Lohitashwa as Bhadra
- Shobharaj as Gowri’s brother
- Master Karthik
- Sudeep as narrator
Production
As of October 2004, the film was complete except for two songs and Vishnuvardhan started dubbing for the film.[2]
Soundtrack
All the songs are composed and scored by S. A. Rajkumar.[3]
| Sl No | Song Title | Singer(s) | Lyrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Naaleya Nambikeyu" | K. S. Chithra | K. Kalyan |
| 2 | "Mannigu Manujanigu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | K. Kalyan |
| 3 | "O Kanchana" | Rajesh Krishnan, K. S. Chithra | K. Kalyan |
| 4 | "Nennegala Nenapugale" | Rajesh Krishnan | K. Kalyan |
| 5 | "Lolakku Jhumiki" | Rajesh Krishnan, Karthik, Kalpana | K. Kalyan |
| 6 | "Nennegala Nenapugale" | Srinivas | K. Kalyan |
| 7 | "Khalaas Hudugi" | Malathi | K. Kalyan |
Reception
S. N. Deepak of Deccan Herald wrote "The film has all the essential elements, an item song and comedy scenes, but it lacks depth as the director tries to cram in everything and also episodes that glorify the ‘Jyeshta’".[4]
References
- ^ "2004 Year Round Up". Chitraloka.com. Archived from the original on 2 September 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
- ^ "Vishnu dubs for Jyesta". Screen. 22 October 2004. Archived from the original on 7 November 2004. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ^ "Jyesta". JioSaavn. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
- ^ Deepak, S. N. (19 December 2004). "Jyeshta". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 10 February 2005. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
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