Bangari is a 2013 Indian Kannada-language romantic film starring Yogesh and Ragini Dwivedi in the lead roles.[2] The film is directed by Ma. Chandru who makes his debut in direction after assisting few Tamil films. A. M. Neel has scored the music and Niranjan Babu has done the cinematography. A. Ellappa, a realtor turned producer has produced the film under Shivashankara Productions.

Bangari
Directed byMa. Chandru
Written byMa. Chandru
Screenplay byMa. Chandru
Produced byA. Ellappa
StarringYogesh
Ragini Dwivedi
CinematographyNiranjan Babu
Music byA. M. Neel
Production
company
Shivashankara Productions
Release date
  • 1 February 2013 (2013-02-01)
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CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Cast

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Production

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The film officially began in the presence of actor Shivarajkumar at the Kanteerava studios in Bangalore. Ragini Dwivedi, fresh from the success of Kempegowda was cast as the title protagonist Bangari, a village girl with many ambitions and possessions. Yogesh was cast as her love interest who is also from a rural background. The total budget has reached around 40 million. The shooting commenced with a fixed target of 65 days out of which 32 days were shot in Kolar.[3]

Soundtrack

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Bangari
Soundtrack album by
A. M. Neel
Released2013
Recorded2013
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length27:07
LanguageKannada
Official audio
Bangari - Full Album on YouTube

The soundtrack of the album was released on 9 November 2012. Bangari consists of 7 songs composed by A. M. Neel.[4]

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Jaimande Madesha"Shankar Mahadevan4:26
2."Bangarige Preethi"Tippu4:34
3."Chang Changlu Hudgeeru"Yogesh4:20
4."Yenella Helona"Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal4:35
5."Aasepattu"Udit Narayan5:21
6."Kannalli Sanne"Karthik, Supriya Ramakrishnaiah4:07
7."Thayiginta Devarilla"Karthik, Supriya Ramakrishnaiah3:19
Total length:27:02

Reception

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Critical response

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A critic from The Times of India scored the film at 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "While Yogish has done a good job, Ragini shines with a bold performance as his lover. Ramesh Bhat is gracious. Music by AM Neel has some catchy tunes. Cinematography by Niranjanbabu is good".[5] A Shardhha of The New Indian Express wrote "Ragini Dwivedi is at her charming best but too glamourous [sic] to be a village belle. Sadhu Kokila in a comedy dose is a total waste, which is a minus point for the film. Sharath Lohitashava is completely sidelined while Ramesh Bhat and Sathya Priya have justified their roles.  Nothing impressive about the camerawork nor editing. A couple of songs by AM Neel are hummable".[6] Srikant Sriniwasa of Rediff.com scored the film at 2 out of 5 stars and says "Bangari is an average entertainer but quite engaging given the fact that it marks the debut of a director."[7] A critic from News18 India wrote "Also, two songs by Neel are well composed, but Niranjan Babu's camera work is ordinary. Overall, one can say 'Bangari' is a disappointing film".[8] B S Srivani from Deccan Herald wrote " Ragini sheds her awkwardness for Bangari and impresses as the bold village girl who doesn’t mind her man chopping off enemies of love. Yogesh’s new found maturity is pleasing. Bangari, however, remains his mother’s pet and of the audience in songs".[9]

References

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  1. ^ "Bangari' to be released on February 1". News18 India. 30 January 2013.
  2. ^ "Yogesh to act with Ragini in 'Bangari'". News18 India. 4 April 2012.
  3. ^ "Three Kannada films to battle it out this weekend". Rediff.com. 31 January 2013.
  4. ^ "Upendra releases Kannada film, 'Bangari' audio". News18 India. 9 November 2012.
  5. ^ "BANGARI MOVIE REVIEW". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
  6. ^ "Bangari (Kannada)". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2 February 2013.
  7. ^ "Review: Bangari is an average entertainer". Rediff.com. Retrieved 1 February 2013.
  8. ^ "'Bangari' Review: This Kannada film is a tedious watch". News18 India. 2 February 2013. Retrieved 2 February 2013.
  9. ^ "Taking to crime to find love". Deccan Herald. 1 February 2013.
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