Jagath Kiladi
| Jagath Kiladi | |
|---|---|
Pavithra Lokesh | |
| Cinematography | Ramesh Babu |
| Edited by | B. S. Kemparaj |
| Music by | Rajan–Nagendra |
Production company | S&S Cinema |
Release date | 1998 |
Running time | 130 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Jagath Kiladi (transl. Ultimate Player) is a 1998 Indian
Pavithra Lokesh in the lead roles. The film produced by Sudha Srinivasan for S&S Cinemas was directed by Chikkanna. The film was based on the Bollywood film, Gopi Kishan which itself is a remake of the Tamil film Avasara Police 100. The then popular comedian Sarigama Viji who also played a supporting character penned the dialogues. The film has a musical score by Rajan–Nagendra
.
Actor Jaggesh appeared in two roles, one as a timid and dim-witted cop and the other as a smart, witty and courageous ex-convict. B. S. Kemparaj edited the film while Ramesh Babu handled the cinematography. The film was a moderate success at the box office.
Synopsis
Vijay, an honest but timid
Sub Inspector Thirupathi is an equally incompetent officer. Meanwhile, Bhaskar a hardened criminal is released after 14 years and reunites with his mother. He is shocked to learn that his supposedly dead father is still alive and has grown to be a dangerous criminal. While his mother was pregnant Bhaskar's father, Dharmaraj, who was an honest person, robbed a temple and killed someone in the process. Bhaskar is disturbed and tries to avenge his wrongdoings. In the process, he comes across Thirupathi who mistakes him for Vijay and persuades him to catch a criminal. While Thirupathi gets a transfer to Raichur
, a clueless Vijay is promoted to Sub Inspector post for Bhaskar's brave deed. Bhaskar has already learned about his dim-witted look alike and decides to use the situation to his benefit and what happens later forms the crux of the story.
Cast
- Jaggesh
- Charulatha
- Pavithra Lokesh
- B. V. Radha
- M. N. Lakshmi Devi
- Loknath
- Shani Mahadevappa
- G. K. Govinda Rao
- Nagaraj Kote
- Sudheer
- Sathyajith
- Agro Chikkanna
- Stunt Devu
- Mandya Ramesh
- Sarigama Viji
Soundtrack
| Jagath Kiladi | ||||
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Feature film soundtrack | ||||
| Language | Kannada | |||
| Label | Lahari Music | |||
| Rajan–Nagendra chronology | ||||
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The Rajan–Nagendra duo scored and composed the film's soundtrack while Narendra Babu, Geethapriya, J. M. Prahlad and Shyamsundar Kulkarni penned the lyrics.[1]
- "Sundaraangi" by S. P. B.
- "Musukeththabeda" by S. P. B., Anuradha Sriram
- "Jokumara Jodiyagi" by S. P. B., Anuradha Sriram
- "I Love for you" by Jaggesh, Anuradha Sriram
Release
The film was released in 1998 to positive reviews.censor board with the certificate dated 22 June 1998.[3]
References
- ^ itunes (2014). "Jagath Kiladi Original Motion Picture Soundtrack". music.apple.com. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
- ^ ವಿನಾಯಕರಾಮ್ ಕಲಗಾರು (26 April 2013). "ಚಲನಚಿತ್ರ ವಿಮರ್ಶೆ : ಜಗ್ಗೇಶ್ ನಿರ್ದೇಶನದ 'ಗುರು'". Filmibeat (in Kannada).
- ^ Movies & Lyrics. "Jagath Kiladi Censor Report". movies.syzygy.in. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
External links
- Jagath Kiladi at IMDb
