Sri Manjunatha (film)
Sri Manjunatha is a 2001 Indian hagiographical supernatural film written and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao and produced by Nara Jaya Sridevi.[2][3][4] Shot simultaneosly in Telugu and Kannada, the film stars Chiranjeevi, Meena, Arjun Sarja and Soundarya in the lead roles, while Ambareesh, Sumalatha, Dwarakish and Mimicry Dayanand play other supporting roles.[2] Upon release, the film received positive reviews.[3][4] The film is based on the life of the Shaiva devotee, Bhakta Manjunatha of the Kotilingeshwara Temple. [5][6]
| Sri Manjunatha | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster of Telugu version | |
| Directed by | K. Raghavendra Rao |
| Produced by | Nara Jaya Sridevi |
| Written by | K. Raghavendra Rao |
| Story by | K.Raghavendra Rao |
| Starring | Chiranjeevi Meena Arjun Soundarya |
| Music by | Hamsalekha |
| Cinematography | Sundarnath Suvarna |
| Edited by | R. Janardhan |
Production company | Chinni films |
Release date | 22 June 2001[1] |
Running time | 152 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language |
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The film was released on 22 June 2001 worldwide, while the dubbed Tamil version was released in Tamil Nadu in August 2001.[3][4] The Kannada version was screened in the International Film Festival of India.[7][8][9]
Background
Manjunatha is an aspect of Shiva. Manju means 'snow' and Natha means 'lord.' Since Sri Shiva resides on Sri Kailashagiri, and hence ruler of the Himalaya Mountains, as he is the lord of that loka (dimension), he is called Manjunatha. Manjunatha is one of the most common names in Karnataka state for males and Manjula for females. Both are commonly called by the nickname name "Manju." This is mostly because of Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatha Swamy located in Sri Kshethra Dharmasthala.
Plot
Manjunatha (Arjun Sarja) is an atheist, but a good person helping others in need and fighting evil and so even though Manjunatha hates his namesake Lord Manjunatha (Chiranjeevi), the latter loves his would be devotee. Being an atheist, Manjunatha always scolds Lord Shiva which is watched by his Maha Vahanam Shri Nandi (Dwarakish) and Bhrungi (Mimicry Dayanand). Manjunatha meets Katyayini (Soundarya) a to-become devadasi and marries her. Soon they beget a son, Siddhartha ("Siddhu"), who like his mother is a staunch devotee of Lord Manjunatha.
After marriage Manjunatha realizes the existence of the Supreme and slowly transforms himself into a great devotee of Lord Manjunatha and with his devotion, wins the hearts of everybody including the local King, Ambikeswara Maharaju (Ambareesh) who invites him to his court where he felicitates Manjunatha much to Manjunatha's dislike where the king realises that Manjunatha is going to die.
In the meantime Manjunatha starts a Koti Lingam Puja. Manjunatha is also troubled by his enemies and is aided by Lord Manjunatha who comes in various disguises to save his devotee and help him and his wife attain salvation.
Cast
| Actor (Telugu) | Actor (Kannada) | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Chiranjeevi | Sri Manjunatha (Lord Siva) | |
| Meena | Goddess Parvati | |
| Arjun Sarja | Manjunatha | |
| Soundarya | Katyayani | |
| Brahmanandam | Dwarakish | Nandhi |
| Tanikella Bharani | Mimicry Dayanand | Bhrungi |
| Ambareesh | Ambikeshwara Maharaje | |
| Sumalatha | Sumalata Devi | |
| Yamuna | Ganga | |
| Anand | Manjunatha's friend | |
| Ananda Vardhan | Anandavardhan | |
| Sudha Rani | ||
| Abhijit | ||
| Brahmavar | ||
| Mynavathi | ||
| Kumar Govind | ||
| Chi. Guru Dutt | ||
| Ghazan Khan | ||
| Vinod Raj | ||
Soundtrack
Kannada Version
All music is composed by Hamsalekha[10].
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Yavon Kanda Ninna" | Hamsalekha | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 6:03 |
| 2. | "Brahmamurari" | Bhakta Rushi | Ramesh Chandra, Nanditha | 3:10 |
| 3. | "Koti Janmada" | Hamsalekha | Chorus | 0:45 |
| 4. | "Sriman Maha Manjunatha" | Sri Vedavyaasa | Chorus | 1:33 |
| 5. | "Obbane Obbane (Bit)" | Hamsalekha | Nanditha | 0:36 |
| 6. | "Sri Manjunatha Charithe (Shiva Purana)" | Hamsalekha | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 7:51 |
| 7. | "Ee Paadha Punya Pada" | Hamsalekha | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 5:16 |
| 8. | "Jogappa Jogamma" | Hamsalekha | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 5:30 |
| 9. | "Thanuvina Manege" | Hamsalekha | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:35 |
| 10. | "Dharma Jyothi (Mangala Slokam)" | Sri Vedavyaasa | Hemanth Kumar | 2:06 |
| 11. | "Om Mahaprana Deepam" | Sri Vedavyaasa | Shankar Mahadevan | 4:59 |
| 12. | "Ananda Paramananda" | Hamsalekha | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 4:31 |
| 13. | "Aksharaya Namaha" | J. K. Bharavi | Hemanth Kumar, K. S. Chithra | 6:14 |
| 14. | "Hey Hey Bindege" | Hamsalekha | Hemanth Kumar, Nanditha | 5:08 |
| 15. | "Obbane Obbane" | Hamsalekha | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:04 |
| Total length: | 01:01:34 | |||
Telugu Version
All music is composed by Hamsalekha[11].
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Mangala Slokam - Dharmasthala" | Sri Vedavyaasa | Hemanth Kumar | 2:05 |
| 2. | "Om Mahaprana Deepam" | Sri Vedavyaasa | Shankar Mahadevan | 4:59 |
| 3. | "Ananda Paramananda" | Viswanatha Sastry | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:32 |
| 4. | "Oho Garala Kanta" | Bhuvanachandra | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Anuradha Sriram | 6:05 |
| 5. | "Hey Hey Bittiri" | Chandrabose | Hemanth Kumar, Nanditha | 5:08 |
| 6. | "Aksharaya Namaha" | J. K. Bharavi | Hemanth Kumar, K. S. Chithra | 6:14 |
| 7. | "Brahmamurari" | Bhakta Rushi | Ramesh Chandra, Nanditha | 3:10 |
| 8. | "Okkade Okkade" | J. K. Bharavi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:06 |
| 9. | "Olammo Gowrammo" | J. K. Bharavi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Swarnalatha | 5:29 |
| 10. | "Aakashame Aakaramai - Sri Manjunatha Charitham" | Jonnavittula Ramalingeswara Rao | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Anuradha Sriram | 7:51 |
| 11. | "Ee Padam" | Samavedam Shanmukha Sarma | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 5:18 |
| 12. | "Enni Janmala Phalamidi" | J. K. Bharavi | Chorus | 0:45 |
| 13. | "Swagathamayya" | J. K. Bharavi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:36 |
| 14. | "Sri Maham Manjunatha" | Sri Vedavyaasa | Chorus | 1:31 |
| Total length: | 01:01:15 | |||
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