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{{Infobox film
| name = Ranadheera
| name = Ranadheera
| image = Kannada film Ranadheera album cover.jpg
| image = Ranadheera 1988.jpg
| caption = Soundtrack cover
| caption = Promotional poster
| director = [[V. Ravichandran|Ravichandran]]
| director = [[Ravichandran (Kannada actor)|V. Ravichandran]]
| producer = [[N. Veeraswamy]]
| producer = [[N. Veeraswamy]]
| story = [[Subhash Ghai]]
| story = [[Subhash Ghai]]
| screenplay = Ravichandran
| screenplay = V. Ravichandran

| narrator =
| narrator =
| starring = {{plainlist|
| starring = {{plainlist|
*Ravichandran
*Ravichandran
*[[Khushbu]]
*[[Khushbu Sundar|Khushbu]]
*[[Anant Nag]]
*[[Anant Nag]]
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'''''Ranadheera''''' ({{lang-kn|ರಣಧೀರ}}) is a 1988 Indian [[Kannada language]] [[Musical film|musical]] [[action film]] starring [[V. Ravichandran|Ravichandran]] and [[Khushbu]]. Directed by Ravichandran himself, the film was produced by his father N. Veeraswamy under Eshwari Productions. Kushboo gained popularity in Karnataka through this film. The music was composed by [[Hamsalekha]].
'''''Ranadheera''''' ({{langx|kn|ರಣಧೀರ}}) is a 1988 Indian [[Kannada]]-language [[Musical film|musical]] [[romance film|romantic]] [[action film]] directed by [[Ravichandran (Kannada actor)|V. Ravichandran]] and produced by N. Veeraswamy under Eshwari Productions. The film, an adaptation of 1983 [[Bollywood|Hindi film]] ''[[Hero (1983 film)|Hero]]'', stars V. Ravichandran and [[Khushbu Sundar]], alongside [[Anant Nag]], [[Lokesh]], [[Sudheer (Kannada actor)|Sudheer]] and [[Jai Jagadish]].<ref>{{cite web |title= Scene-stealers |url= http://www.rediff.com/movies/1999/jan/23rem.htm |website= rediff.com |date= 23 January 1999 |accessdate= 21 November 2014}}</ref> The music was composed by [[Hamsalekha]], while cinematography and editing were handled by R. Madhusudan and K. Balu respectively.
''Ranadheera'' was the highest-grossing Kannada film of 1988 and Khushbu also gained popularity in [[Karnataka]] through this film. [[Amitabh Bachchan]] was the chief guest at the event held to mark the film's 25 week run at the box office.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/ravichandran-big-dreamer-who-sometimes-lost-his-way-991254.html | title=Ravichandran: Big dreamer who sometimes lost his way | date=28 May 2021 }}</ref> The film was dubbed into Tamil as ''Veeran''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnr3olASaf8|title = - YouTube|website = [[YouTube]]}}</ref>


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==Plot==
The film was a remake of the 1983 [[Bollywood|Hindi film]] ''[[Hero (1983 film)|Hero]]'' directed by [[Subhash Ghai]].<ref>{{cite web |title= Scene-stealers |url= http://www.rediff.com/movies/1999/jan/23rem.htm |website= rediff.com |date= 23 January 1999 |accessdate= 21 November 2014}}</ref> The film was dubbed in Tamil as ''Veeran''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnr3olASaf8|title = - YouTube|website = [[YouTube]]}}</ref>
Ranadheera, the henchmen of a crime boss Basha, kidnaps Radha, the daughter of retired [[Inspector-general of police|IG]] Jagannath as Jagannath is the witness to the crimes committed by Basha. Radha earlier assumed that Ranadheera is a police officer, but later learns the truth. Radha and Ranadheera soon fall for each other, where Ranadheera, transformed by [[Romance (love)|true love]], surrenders to the police and gets imprisoned for two years.


Radha returns home, where she tells about Ranadheera to her brother [[Inspector]] Anand. To prevent Radha from marrying someone else, Anand calls his friend Jimmy to show that Radha and Jimmy love each other. Jimmy misunderstands the situation and falls in love with Radha. Ranadheera gets released from prison, where he starts working in a garage in order to reform himself. Despite this, Jagannath kicks Ranadheera out of his life and decides to get Radha married to Jimmy.
The movie was the highest-grossing Kannada movie of the year 1988. The movie saw a theatrical run of 25 weeks and was declared a ''Blockbuster'' at the box office and recorded 108 days of full-house shows in Kapali theatre.


However, Anand finds out that Jimmy is a drug smuggler and informs it to Jagannath, who cancels the marriage. Basha escapes from prison, where he and Jimmy sets out to exact revenge against Jagannath and Ranadheera. They kidnap Radha, Jagannath and Ranadheera's friends and bring them to their ship. Ranadheera and a disguised Anand arrives to rescue them, where Ranadheera finishes Jimmy and Pasha. In the aftermath, Jagannath lets Radha reunite with Ranadheera.
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==Plot==
The story starts off with Basha (Sudheer) being taken to prison. To get out of the situation, he writes to his best man, Ranadheera (Ravichandran). Ranadheera goes to Jagannath (Lokesh) and warns him. He then kidnaps Jagannath's daughter Radha (Kushboo). He tells her that he is a police officer and they fall in love; however, she finds out that he is a goon. Nevertheless, she does not leave him but urges him to surrender. Transformed by true love, Ranadheera surrenders himself to the police and is imprisoned for two years. Back home, Radha tells her brother Anand (Anant Nag) the whole truth. To prevent Radha from marrying someone else, he calls his friend Jimmy (Jai Jagadish) to put on a show that Radha and Jimmy love each other. Jimmy misunderstands the situation and falls in love with Radha. When Ranadheera comes back, he starts working in a garage and tries to reform himself. Despite everything, Jagannath kicks him out of his life. After many days and events that follow, Anand finds out that Jimmy is a drug smuggler. After escaping from prison, Basha desires revenge against both Jagannath and Ranadheera, so he kidnaps Radha, Jagannath and Anand. Ranadheera comes at the last moment and frees all of them. In the end, Jagannath lets Radha marry Ranadheera.


==Cast==
==Cast==
* [[V. Ravichandran|Ravichandran]] as Ranadheera/Murali
* [[Ravichandran (Kannada actor)|V. Ravichandran]] as Ranadheera/Murali
* [[Anant Nag]] as Inspector Anand
* [[Khushbu Sundar]] as Radha
* [[Khushbu]] as Radha
* [[Anant Nag]] as [[Inspector]] Anand, Radha's brother
* [[Lokesh]] as IGP Jagannath (Radha's father)
* [[Lokesh]] as [[Inspector-general of police|IG]] Jagannath, Radha's father
* [[Jai Jagadish]] as Singapore Champion Jimmy
* [[Jai Jagadish]] as Jimmy
* [[Jayachitra]] as Shanti (Anand's wife)
* [[Jayachitra]] as Shanti, Anand's wife
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* [[Master Manjunath]]
* [[Umashree]] as Yamuna Bai
* [[Umashree]] as Yamuna Bai
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* K. Vijaya as Radha's mother
* [[Sudheer (Kannada actor)|Sudheer]] as Basha
* [[Sudheer (Kannada actor)|Sudheer]] as Basha
* [[Jaggesh]] as Maadhu
* [[Jaggesh]] as Maadhu
* [[Mukhyamantri Chandru]] as Rajaram
* [[Mukhyamantri Chandru]] as Rajaram
* [[Doddanna]] as Lawyer
* [[Doddanna]] as a lawyer
* Rathasapthami Aravind as Sanju
* Aravind as Sanju
* Killer Venkatesh as Rizzu
* Killer Venkatesh as Rizzu
* [[C. P. Yogeeshwara]] as Gangu
* [[C. P. Yogeeshwara]] as Gangu
* H.M.T. Nanda as Paddu
* H. M. T. Nanda as Paddu
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* [[Master Manjunath]]
* [[Shani Mahadevappa]]
* [[Shani Mahadevappa]]
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* K. Vijaya as Radha's mother


==Soundtrack==
==Soundtrack==
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| name = Ranadheera
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[[Hamsalekha]] composed music for the soundtracks and also wrote their lyrics. Cassettes and records sold like hot cakes in those days. The album was popular among youths. The album consists of ten soundtracks.<ref>{{cite web |title= Ranadheera (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |date= 31 August 2014 |url= https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/ranadheera-original-motion/id608846392 |publisher= iTunes |accessdate= 21 November 2014}}</ref>
The music was composed by [[Hamsalekha]], who also wrote their lyrics. The album consists of ten soundtracks and was popular among the youths.<ref>{{cite web |title= Ranadheera (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |date= 31 August 2014 |url= https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/ranadheera-original-motion/id608846392 |publisher= iTunes |accessdate= 21 November 2014}}</ref>


{{track listing
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| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Artist(s)
| extra_column = Artist(s)
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Ranadheera
Promotional poster
Directed byV. Ravichandran
Screenplay byV. Ravichandran
Story bySubhash Ghai
Produced byN. Veeraswamy
Starring
CinematographyR. Madhusudan
Edited byK. Balu
Music byHamsalekha
Production
company
Eshwari Studios
Release date
  • 1988 (1988)
Running time
146 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Ranadheera (Kannada: ರಣಧೀರ) is a 1988 Indian Kannada-language musical romantic action film directed by V. Ravichandran and produced by N. Veeraswamy under Eshwari Productions. The film, an adaptation of 1983 Hindi film Hero, stars V. Ravichandran and Khushbu Sundar, alongside Anant Nag, Lokesh, Sudheer and Jai Jagadish.[1] The music was composed by Hamsalekha, while cinematography and editing were handled by R. Madhusudan and K. Balu respectively.

Ranadheera was the highest-grossing Kannada film of 1988 and Khushbu also gained popularity in Karnataka through this film. Amitabh Bachchan was the chief guest at the event held to mark the film's 25 week run at the box office.[2] The film was dubbed into Tamil as Veeran.[3]

Plot

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Ranadheera, the henchmen of a crime boss Basha, kidnaps Radha, the daughter of retired IG Jagannath as Jagannath is the witness to the crimes committed by Basha. Radha earlier assumed that Ranadheera is a police officer, but later learns the truth. Radha and Ranadheera soon fall for each other, where Ranadheera, transformed by true love, surrenders to the police and gets imprisoned for two years.

Radha returns home, where she tells about Ranadheera to her brother Inspector Anand. To prevent Radha from marrying someone else, Anand calls his friend Jimmy to show that Radha and Jimmy love each other. Jimmy misunderstands the situation and falls in love with Radha. Ranadheera gets released from prison, where he starts working in a garage in order to reform himself. Despite this, Jagannath kicks Ranadheera out of his life and decides to get Radha married to Jimmy.

However, Anand finds out that Jimmy is a drug smuggler and informs it to Jagannath, who cancels the marriage. Basha escapes from prison, where he and Jimmy sets out to exact revenge against Jagannath and Ranadheera. They kidnap Radha, Jagannath and Ranadheera's friends and bring them to their ship. Ranadheera and a disguised Anand arrives to rescue them, where Ranadheera finishes Jimmy and Pasha. In the aftermath, Jagannath lets Radha reunite with Ranadheera.

Cast

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Soundtrack

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Ranadheera
Soundtrack album by
Hamsalekha
Released1987
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length41:35
LabelLahari Music

The music was composed by Hamsalekha, who also wrote their lyrics. The album consists of ten soundtracks and was popular among the youths.[4]

Track listing
No.TitleArtist(s)Length
1."Baa Baaro Baaro Ranadheera"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki1:32
2."Preethi Maadabaaradu"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki6:15
3."Ondaanondu Kaaladalli"P. Susheela, Ramesh4:36
4."Meenakshi Ninna Kanna Mele"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam3:36
5."Yaare Neenu Sundara Cheluve"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki6:12
6."En Hudgiro Adyaaking Aadtiro"Master Manjunath, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jayaram4:47
7."Naavindu Haado Haadige kone illa"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki4:52
8."Flute (Music Bit)"-1:26
9."Baa Baaro (Bit)"mano7:04
10."Baaramma (Bit)"Chorus, Vani Jairam1:15
11."Ee Preethige (Bit)"Vani Jairam00:30
Total length:41:35

References

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  1. ^ "Scene-stealers". rediff.com. 23 January 1999. Retrieved 21 November 2014.
  2. ^ "Ravichandran: Big dreamer who sometimes lost his way". 28 May 2021.
  3. ^ "- YouTube". YouTube.
  4. ^ "Ranadheera (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". iTunes. 31 August 2014. Retrieved 21 November 2014.
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