Katari Veera Surasundarangi
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'Katari Veera Surasundarangi' is an upcoming Kannada Romantic fantasy
film starring Upendra
and Ramya
in the lead roles. Veteran actor Ambarish also plays a vital role. The film is directed by Suresh Krishna
and produced by Munirathna . It is slated for 2012 release. The film is claimed to be the first full length 3D film in Kannada cinema.
and also has shades of Rajkumar
starrer Katari Veera which was released back in 1966. However Upendra has denied all the rumours and says that his version is completely fresh and has no links with the above mentioned films whatsoever.
Producer Munirathna, who was once the main reason behind the banning of actress Nikita Thukral
had approached her to do an item number dance for this film. Nikita has turned down the offer and the producer is looking out for a new dancer.
Upendra had titled this film as Yamendra Upendra and Sadhu Kokila
had to direct this film. However due to several reasons, Suresh Krishna
was roped in to direct it finally.
Romantic fantasy
Romantic fantasy is a subgenre of fantasy fiction, describing a fantasy story using many of the elements and conventions of the romance genre.One of the key features of romantic fantasy involves the focus on relationships, social, political, and romantic...
film starring Upendra
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 Ramya
Ramya
Divya Spandana , known by her stage name Ramya , is an Indian film actress, who predominantly acts in Kannada films and also appears in Tamil and Telugu films....
in the lead roles. Veteran actor Ambarish also plays a vital role. The film is directed by Suresh Krishna
Suresh Krishna
Suresh Krissna is a popular director of Tamil Films. He was initially Assistant to K.Balachander and used to assist him in making films. He has directed films in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi languages. His first independent film was Sathya- however he found fame in Kavithalaya's Annamalai- a...
and produced by Munirathna . It is slated for 2012 release. The film is claimed to be the first full length 3D film in Kannada cinema.
Cast
- UpendraUpendraUpendra 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...
as Katariveera - RamyaRamyaDivya Spandana , known by her stage name Ramya , is an Indian film actress, who predominantly acts in Kannada films and also appears in Tamil and Telugu films....
as Surasundarangi - Ambarish as Yama
- DoddannaDoddannaDoddanna is a renowned Indian actor in the Kannada film industry. Doddanna is Senior comedy artiste among others. Doddanna started his career as a theatre actor. During this time Doddanna worked at a Bhadravathi steel factory...
as Chithragupta
Production
The film which was earlier rumoured to be a remake of Malayalam hit film Udayananu TharamUdayananu Tharam
Udayananu Tharam is a 2005 Malayalam comedy film that presents the southern Indian film industry through a satirical viewpoint. It was written by Sreenivasan and directed by debutant Rosshan Andrrews. The film stars Mohanlal, Sreenivasan, Meena, Jagathy Sreekumar, and Mukesh in the lead roles...
and also has shades of Rajkumar
Rajkumar
Rajkumar , born as Singanalluru Puttaswamayya Muthuraju was a popular actor and singer in the Kannada film industry...
starrer Katari Veera which was released back in 1966. However Upendra has denied all the rumours and says that his version is completely fresh and has no links with the above mentioned films whatsoever.
Producer Munirathna, who was once the main reason behind the banning of actress Nikita Thukral
Nikita Thukral
Nikita Thukral is an Indian film actress and model, who has acted in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam films. She is best known for her item number "Kodana Kodi" in Saroja.-Early life:...
had approached her to do an item number dance for this film. Nikita has turned down the offer and the producer is looking out for a new dancer.
Upendra had titled this film as Yamendra Upendra and Sadhu Kokila
Sadhu Kokila
Sadhu Kokila also known as Kokila Sadhu his original name is "Sahaya Sheelan / Sagaya Sheelan", is an Indian actor, film and music director in the Kannada film industry. As an actor, he performs mainly comedy roles. He has acted in movies such as Sshh, Rakta Kanneeru, which he also directed, and...
had to direct this film. However due to several reasons, Suresh Krishna
Suresh Krishna
Suresh Krissna is a popular director of Tamil Films. He was initially Assistant to K.Balachander and used to assist him in making films. He has directed films in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi languages. His first independent film was Sathya- however he found fame in Kavithalaya's Annamalai- a...
was roped in to direct it finally.