Bhoopathi (2007 film)
| Bhupathi | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | S. Govinda |
| Written by | S. Govinda |
| Produced by | Kavya Spoorthi Shreyas |
| Starring | Darshan Sherin Sumalatha |
| Cinematography | Veenus Murthy |
| Edited by | Damodar Kanasura |
| Music by | V. Harikrishna |
Production company | Sri Bhuvaneshwari Chitra |
Release date |
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Running time | 142 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Bhupathi is a 2007 Indian Kannada-language action drama film directed by S. Govinda. The film stars Darshan and Sherin, whilst K. S. Ashwath and Sumalatha play other pivotal roles. The film featured an original score and soundtrack composed by V. Harikrishna. This marks 25th film of Darshan in a lead role.[1][2]
Plot
[edit]Dr. Anita works in a hospital, lives a wealthy lifestyle in Mumbai, and is the only child of the state Chief Minister, a widower. One day while rescuing a child, she herself is rescued by a male on a motorbike. She finds out that this male is Bhupathi, who lives a wealthy lifestyle in Malad along with his widowed mother, paternal grandfather, sister, Jijaji, and niece. He is also a modern-day Robin Hood, referred to as 'Guru Bhai', and is feared and respected by everyone. Both continue meeting and eventually fall in love with each other. Anita is introduced to the rest of his family and all approve of her. When Bhupathi's grandfather approaches the Chief Minister to let the couple wed, he is humiliated. When Anita persists, he consents to and does meet with Bhupathi but makes it clear that he has always catered to Anita's whims and fancies, like buying her an imported car as well as a pedigreed dog, and wants Bhupathi to be added to his daughter's collection, but Bhupathi rebukes him, and the Chief Minister, together with Bhanuprasad, a member of the opposition political party, assaults Bhupathi's mother and niece, leaving Bhupathi with no choice but to seek vengeance on the Chief Minister, a move that will pit him against the system, and also alienate him from Anita.
Cast
[edit]- Darshan as Bhupathi
- Sherin as Aisiri
- Sumalatha as Bhupathi's mother
- K. S. Ashwath as Bhupathi's grandfather
- Mukesh Rishi as Chief Minister Aravind Ram, Aisiri's father
- Satyaprakash as Antagonist
- Ravi Varma
Soundtrack
[edit]The music was composed by V. Harikrishna.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Abhi Abhi" | V. Nagendra Prasad | Kunal Ganjawala | |
| 2. | "Rukku Rukku" | Ram Narayan | Chaitra H. G., Hemanth | |
| 3. | "Theerana Theerana" | Ram Narayan | Suma Shastry | |
| 4. | "Se Se Se Nanna" | V. Nagendra Prasad | Shankar Mahadevan, Shamitha Malnad | |
| 5. | "Chandrana Thangi" | V. Nagendra Prasad | Srinivas, K. S. Chithra | |
| 6. | "San Sanana Re" | V. Nagendra Prasad | K. S. Chithra |
Release
[edit]Bhoopathi released on 16 February 2007 coinciding with Darshan's birthday.
Reception
[edit]Sify rated the film 3/5 and noted "Harikrishna the hot sensation of Kannada music has delivered hits in two among five songs and the background score is impressive. Cinematography in the interiors is not taken care very well. On the whole, a not-to-miss film for Darshan fans".[3] B S Srivani, reviewing for Deccan Herald, says "Watching veteran actor Ashwath is heartwarming as you witness the effort put in by this stalwart in delivering each dialogue the correct way. Sumalatha exudes calm dignity to her brief role. One wonders why Mukesh Rishi was summoned to do a poorly etched CM’s role. Shireen is there to provide the oomph. Darshan fans maybe a little disappointed though".[4] R G Vijayasarathy reviewing for Rediff.com rated the film 2 out of 5 stars, "Bhoopathy is average fare and may appeal only to die hard Darshan fans".[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Darshan is 'Bhoopathi'". Indiaglitz. 11 August 2006.
- ^ "Darshans 25th film on Friday- News". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved 10 September 2022.
- ^ "Bhoopathy". Sify. 19 February 2007. Archived from the original on 25 March 2022. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
- ^ Srivani, B S (18 February 2007). "Bhupathi". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
- ^ Vijayasarathy, R G (19 February 2007). "Nothing special about Bhoopathy". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 25 March 2022. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
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