Godfather (2011 film)
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Godfather is an upcoming Indian Kannada-language film directed by ace cinematographer turned director P. C. Sreeram starring Superstar Upendra
and Soundarya Jayamala in the lead roles. Sadha
and Catherine Tresa also are playing the prominent roles which were originally offered to Simran
and Bhumika Chawla
. The film is one of the most anticipated films of 2011. Internationally acclaimed composer, A. R. Rahman
has been roped in to compose the music for the film. The film is the Kannada version of the 2006 Tamil blockbuster Varalaru that starred Ajith Kumar
, Asin Thottumkal
and Kanika Subramaniam
in the lead roles.
and then went on to cast Simran
and the daughter of yesteryear actress Jayamala, Soundarya. But Simran opted out due to her maternal call and Sadha
replaced her for the role. Another budding actress, Catherine Tresa is also roped in to reprise the role originally played by Kanika Subramaniam
in the Tamil version.It was P. C. Sreeram who insisted his long time friend A. R. Rahman
to compose the score for the movie; who reportedly slashed down his salary by more than 50 percent, considering the budget limitations of the Kannada industry.
Upendra
Upendra is a cine actor, director, script writer and singer. Born in a middle class family at Koteshwara near Kundapura, he belongs to Kannada speaking Kota Brahmin community. Upendra started his career off with famous director Kashinath as a writer and an assistant director...
and Soundarya Jayamala in the lead roles. Sadha
Sadha
Sadhaf Mohammed Syed , better known as Sadha, is an Indian actress who mainly appears in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada films. Her most notable films include Jayam, Anniyan and Unnale Unnale.-Personal:...
and Catherine Tresa also are playing the prominent roles which were originally offered to Simran
Simran Bagga
Rishibala Naval , better known by her Industry name Simran, is an Indian actress who has predominantly appeared in Tamil and Telugu films. She debuted in Bollywood and acted in several Hindi films, before starring in her first Tamil film V.I.P and her first Telugu film Abbai Gari Pelli in 1997...
and Bhumika Chawla
Bhumika Chawla
Bhumika Chawla is an Indian actress. She made her film debut in the Telugu film Yuvakudu and has since then worked in various Indian film industries and appeared in over thirty films in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Bhojpuri, Punjabi and Malayalam...
. The film is one of the most anticipated films of 2011. Internationally acclaimed composer, A. R. Rahman
A. R. Rahman
Allah Rakha Rahman is an Indian composer, singer-songwriter, record producer, musician, and philanthropist. Described as the world's most prominent and prolific film composer by Time, his works are notable for integrating eastern classical music with electronic music sounds, world music genres and...
has been roped in to compose the music for the film. The film is the Kannada version of the 2006 Tamil blockbuster Varalaru that starred Ajith Kumar
Ajith Kumar
Ajith Kumar is an Indian film actor who works mainly in Tamil cinema. He began his career as a supporting actor in a Telugu film before gaining critical recognition in the Tamil thriller Aasai . A succession of high-grossing films followed where Ajith was usually depicted as a romantic hero, with...
, Asin Thottumkal
Asin Thottumkal
Asin Thottumkal , known mononymously as Asin, is an Indian film actress, model and stage performer who acts primarily in Bollywood and Kollywood....
and Kanika Subramaniam
Kanika Subramaniam
Divya Venkatasubramaniam , best known by her stage name Kanika, is an Indian film actress, occasional dubbing artist, playback singer, and TV anchor. Making her debut in the 2002 Tamil film Five Star, she went on to work in other South Indian film industries, including Telugu, Malayalam and...
in the lead roles.
Pre-production
The film went on floors on 28 April 2011 in Bangalore at Abbaiah Studios. Producer K. Manju first roped in UpendraUpendra
Upendra is a cine actor, director, script writer and singer. Born in a middle class family at Koteshwara near Kundapura, he belongs to Kannada speaking Kota Brahmin community. Upendra started his career off with famous director Kashinath as a writer and an assistant director...
and then went on to cast Simran
Simran Bagga
Rishibala Naval , better known by her Industry name Simran, is an Indian actress who has predominantly appeared in Tamil and Telugu films. She debuted in Bollywood and acted in several Hindi films, before starring in her first Tamil film V.I.P and her first Telugu film Abbai Gari Pelli in 1997...
and the daughter of yesteryear actress Jayamala, Soundarya. But Simran opted out due to her maternal call and Sadha
Sadha
Sadhaf Mohammed Syed , better known as Sadha, is an Indian actress who mainly appears in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada films. Her most notable films include Jayam, Anniyan and Unnale Unnale.-Personal:...
replaced her for the role. Another budding actress, Catherine Tresa is also roped in to reprise the role originally played by Kanika Subramaniam
Kanika Subramaniam
Divya Venkatasubramaniam , best known by her stage name Kanika, is an Indian film actress, occasional dubbing artist, playback singer, and TV anchor. Making her debut in the 2002 Tamil film Five Star, she went on to work in other South Indian film industries, including Telugu, Malayalam and...
in the Tamil version.It was P. C. Sreeram who insisted his long time friend A. R. Rahman
A. R. Rahman
Allah Rakha Rahman is an Indian composer, singer-songwriter, record producer, musician, and philanthropist. Described as the world's most prominent and prolific film composer by Time, his works are notable for integrating eastern classical music with electronic music sounds, world music genres and...
to compose the score for the movie; who reportedly slashed down his salary by more than 50 percent, considering the budget limitations of the Kannada industry.