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{{short description|1983 film directed by Vijay}}
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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name = Bhakta Prahlada
| name = Bhakta Prahlada
| image = 1983Rajkumarfilm.jpg
| image = Bhakta Prahlada (1983).jpg
| image_size = 180px
| caption = Poster
| caption =
| director = [[Vijay (director)|Vijay]]
| director = [[Vijay (director)|Vijay]]
| producer = S. A. Govindaraju <br> V. Bharathraj
| producer = S. A. Govindaraju <br> V. Bharathraj
| writer = [[Vijay (director)|Vijay]]
| writer = [[Vijay (director)|Vijay]]
| screenplay = [[Chi. Udaya Shankar]]
| screenplay = [[Chi. Udaya Shankar]]
| narrator =
| narrator =
| starring = [[Rajkumar (actor)|Rajkumar]]<br>[[Saritha]]<br>[[Ananth Nag]]<br>[[Puneeth Rajkumar]]
| starring = [[Dr. Rajkumar|Rajkumar]]<br>[[Saritha]]<br>[[Ananth Nag]]<br>[[Puneeth Rajkumar]]
| music = [[T. G. Lingappa]]
| music = [[T. G. Lingappa]]
| cinematography = S. S. Lal
| cinematography = S. S. Lal
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| language = Kannada
| language = Kannada
}}
}}
'''''Bhakta Prahlada''''' ({{trans|Prahalada, the devotee}}) is a 1983 Indian [[Kannada language|Kannada]]-language [[mythological]] film, directed by Vijay, and based on the Hindu mythological tale of [[Prahalada]]. The film stars [[Rajkumar (actor)|Rajkumar]], [[Saritha]], [[Puneeth Rajkumar|Master Lohith]] and [[Ananth Nag]]. The soundtrack was composed by [[T. G. Lingappa]]. The film won [[Karnataka State Film Awards|State Film Awards]] in Sound recording and cinematography categories. This was the third Kannada film on Prahlada in Kannada after the 1942 film ''[[Bhakta Prahlada (1942 Kannada film)|Bhakta Prahlada]]'' and the 1960 film ''[[Dashavathara (film)|Dashavathara]]''.
'''''Bhakta Prahlada''''' ({{translation|Prahalada, the devotee}}) is a 1983 Indian [[Kannada]]-language [[Hindu mythological film]] directed by Vijay, and based on the tale of [[Prahalada]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/premaloka-to-bhakta-prahlada-kannada-classic-to-watch-on-namma-flix/c8afda63de736|title=Premaloka to Bhakta Prahlada: Kannada classic to watch on Namma Flix|website=OTTPlay}}</ref> The film stars [[Dr. Rajkumar|Rajkumar]], [[Saritha]], [[Puneeth Rajkumar]] and [[Ananth Nag]]. The soundtrack was composed by [[T. G. Lingappa]]. The film won [[Karnataka State Film Awards|State Film Awards]] in Sound recording and cinematography categories.

This was the fourth Kannada film on Prahlada after the 1942 film ''[[Bhakta Prahlada (1942 Kannada film)|Bhakta Prahlada]]'', 1958 film ''[[Bhakta Prahlada (1958 film)|Bhakta Prahlada]]'' and the 1960 film ''[[Dashavathara (film)|Dashavathara]]''. Of the four films, this was the only one which was not shot in [[black and white]]. This movie was dubbed in Telugu as ''Narasimhaavataaram''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AxSY5INNPoM&feature=youtu.be|title = Bhaktha Prahlada ( Narasimhavatharam ) Movie Instrumental Song &#124;&#124; Dr.Rajkumar &#124;&#124; T.G.Lingappa}}</ref>


==Cast==
==Cast==
* [[Rajkumar (actor)|Rajkumar]] as Hiranyakashipu
* [[Dr. Rajkumar|Rajkumar]] as [[Hiranyakashipu]]
* [[Saritha]] as Kayadu
* [[Saritha]] as Kayadu
* [[Puneeth Rajkumar|Master Lohith]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/242077/in-starry-footsteps.html|title=In starry footsteps|date=14 April 2012|website=Deccan Herald}}</ref> as Prahlada
* [[Puneeth Rajkumar]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/242077/in-starry-footsteps.html|title=In starry footsteps|date=14 April 2012|website=Deccan Herald}}</ref> as Prahlada
* [[Ananth Nag]] as Narada
* [[Ananth Nag]] as Narada
* [[Shivaram]]
* [[Kanchana (actress)|Kanchana]] as Diti
* [[Kanchana (actress)|Kanchana]] as Diti
* [[Srinivasa Murthy]] as [[Vishnu]], [[Narasimha]]
* [[Sadashiva Brahmavar]] as Maharshi Kashyapa
* [[Srinivasa Murthy]] as Lord [[Vishnu]], [[Narasimha]]
* [[Gangadhar (Kannada actor)|Gangadhar]] as Devendra
* [[Gangadhar (Kannada actor)|Gangadhar]] as Devendra
* [[Thoogudeepa Srinivas]] as [[Hiranyaksha]]
* [[Thoogudeepa Srinivas]] as [[Hiranyaksha]]
* [[Shivaram]] as Teacher of Prahlada
* [[M. S. Umesh]]
* [[M. S. Umesh]] as Teacher of Prahlada

==Production ==
During the film's shooting, [[Puneeth Rajkumar]] was scared of his father [[Dr. Rajkumar|Rajkumar]]'s performance and had to be consoled.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/bengaluru/when-a-young-puneeth-was-petrified-by-rajkumars-ferocious-act-in-bhakta-prahlada-1046854.html|title=When a young Puneeth was petrified by Rajkumar's ferocious act in 'Bhakta Prahlada'|first1=Dr Veena|last1=Bharathi|first2=Vivek|last2=M. V. |website=Deccan Herald}}</ref>


==Soundtrack==
==Soundtrack==
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| 1 || "Govinda Govinda" || [[Puneeth Rajkumar|Master Lohith]] || Traditional
| 1 || "Govinda Govinda" || [[Puneeth Rajkumar|Master Lohith]] || Traditional
|-
|-
| 2 || "Laali Laali Sukumara" || [[Rajkumar (actor)|Rajkumar]], [[Vani Jairam]] || [[Chi. Udaya Shankar]]
| 2 || "Laali Laali Sukumara" || [[Dr. Rajkumar]], [[Vani Jairam]] || [[Chi. Udaya Shankar]]
|-
|-
| 3 || "Kamala Nayana" || [[P. Jayachandran]] || Chi. Udaya Shankar
| 3 || "Kamala Nayana" || [[P. Jayachandran]] || Chi. Udaya Shankar
|-
|-
| 4 || "Priyadim Bandu" || Rajkumar || Chi. Udaya Shankar
| 4 || "Priyadim Bandu" || Dr. Rajkumar || Chi. Udaya Shankar
|-
|-
| 5 || "Naa Hege Bannisali" || [[S. Janaki]] || Chi. Udaya Shankar
| 5 || "Naa Hege Bannisali" || [[S. Janaki]] || Chi. Udaya Shankar
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| 6 || "Hari Hari Ennutha" || [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]] || Chi. Udaya Shankar
| 6 || "Hari Hari Ennutha" || [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]] || Chi. Udaya Shankar
|-
|-
| 7 || "Sigivem Kshanadali" || Rajkumar || Chi. Udaya Shankar
| 7 || "Sigivem Kshanadali" || Dr. Rajkumar || Chi. Udaya Shankar
|-
|-
| 8 || "Ela Elavo" || Rajkumar, Master Lohith || Traditional
| 8 || "Ela Elavo" || Dr. Rajkumar, Master Lohith || Traditional
|-
|-
| 9 || "Hey Sarasijodbhava" || Rajkumar || Chi. Udaya Shankar
| 9 || "Hey Sarasijodbhava" || Dr. Rajkumar || Chi. Udaya Shankar
|-
|-
|}<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mio.to/album/31-_Kannada_Movie_Songs/22253-Bhaktha_Prahlada__1983_/#/album/31-_Kannada_Movie_Songs/22253-Bhaktha_Prahlada__1983_/|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202112533/http://mio.to/album/31-_Kannada_Movie_Songs/22253-Bhaktha_Prahlada__1983_/#/album/31-_Kannada_Movie_Songs/22253-Bhaktha_Prahlada__1983_/|deadurl=y|title=Mp3 songs|archivedate=2 February 2014}}</ref>
|}<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mio.to/album/31-_Kannada_Movie_Songs/22253-Bhaktha_Prahlada__1983_/#/album/31-_Kannada_Movie_Songs/22253-Bhaktha_Prahlada__1983_/|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202112533/http://mio.to/album/31-_Kannada_Movie_Songs/22253-Bhaktha_Prahlada__1983_/#/album/31-_Kannada_Movie_Songs/22253-Bhaktha_Prahlada__1983_/|url-status=dead|title=Mp3 songs|archivedate=2 February 2014}}</ref>

==Legacy & Influence==
* Rana Daggubati had revealed that he had referred Rajkumar's performance in this movie for his preparation for the role of Hiranyakashipu.<ref>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/spotlight/i-had-failed-class-10-but-that-did-not-discourage-me-from-following-my-dreams-rana-daggubati/articleshow/74044417.cms ]</ref>
* The title of the 2019 Kannada movie ''[[Avane Srimannarayana]]'' was derived from a sequence in this movie - whose clipping was also used for title reveal at the beginning of the movie. It also made use of the clipping of Rajkumar as Hiranyakashipu hitting the pillar (from where Narasimha was supposed to emerge) for its hero introduction shot.
* The 2023 movie ''[[Kaiva (2023 film)|Kaiva]]'' also used the clipping of the same sequence of Rajkumar hitting the pillar while depicting the real life incident of [[Gangaram building collapse]] (1983) which happened adjacent to Kapaali theatre in Majestic area which was screening this movie.
* The 2023 movie ''[[Kaatera]]'' had a drama scene where the lead actor enacts a famous dialogue sequence [''Naa Yaaru.. Kashyapa Brahmana maga''] of this movie (even though the story depicted in that movie was a period before the release of this movie).
* The 1996 Kannada movie ''Sootradaara'' starring [[Raghavendra Rajkumar]] had made use of the famous sequence of Hiranyakashipu hitting the pillar from where Narasimha is supposed to emerge with a comedy twist whereby the lead actor enacting this scene on stage threatens to hit another pillar if his remuneration is not raised.
* The 2024 movie ''[[Upadhyaksha]]'' had a sequence where the heroine reimagines the hero cleaning the pillar with broomstick as hero in the getup of Hiranyakashipu hitting the pillar with mace saying the famous dialogue ''Ee Kambadalli?''


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:1980s Kannada-language films]]
[[Category:1980s Kannada-language films]]
[[Category:Films scored by T. G. Lingappa]]
[[Category:Films scored by T. G. Lingappa]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Films about Prahlada]]
[[Category:Film about Prahlada]]
[[Category:Hindu devotional films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Vijay (director)]]
[[Category:Films based on the Bhagavata Purana]]


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Latest revision as of 03:34, 27 November 2024

Bhakta Prahlada
Poster
Directed byVijay
Written byVijay
Screenplay byChi. Udaya Shankar
Produced byS. A. Govindaraju
V. Bharathraj
StarringRajkumar
Saritha
Ananth Nag
Puneeth Rajkumar
CinematographyS. S. Lal
Edited byP. Bhakthavatsalam
Music byT. G. Lingappa
Production
company
Nirupama Art Combines
Distributed byRajkumar
Release date
  • 9 September 1983 (1983-09-09)
Running time
148 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Bhakta Prahlada (transl. Prahalada, the devotee) is a 1983 Indian Kannada-language Hindu mythological film directed by Vijay, and based on the tale of Prahalada.[1] The film stars Rajkumar, Saritha, Puneeth Rajkumar and Ananth Nag. The soundtrack was composed by T. G. Lingappa. The film won State Film Awards in Sound recording and cinematography categories.

This was the fourth Kannada film on Prahlada after the 1942 film Bhakta Prahlada, 1958 film Bhakta Prahlada and the 1960 film Dashavathara. Of the four films, this was the only one which was not shot in black and white. This movie was dubbed in Telugu as Narasimhaavataaram.[2]

Cast

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Production

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During the film's shooting, Puneeth Rajkumar was scared of his father Rajkumar's performance and had to be consoled.[4]

Soundtrack

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S. No. Song Title Singer(s) Lyrics
1 "Govinda Govinda" Master Lohith Traditional
2 "Laali Laali Sukumara" Dr. Rajkumar, Vani Jairam Chi. Udaya Shankar
3 "Kamala Nayana" P. Jayachandran Chi. Udaya Shankar
4 "Priyadim Bandu" Dr. Rajkumar Chi. Udaya Shankar
5 "Naa Hege Bannisali" S. Janaki Chi. Udaya Shankar
6 "Hari Hari Ennutha" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Chi. Udaya Shankar
7 "Sigivem Kshanadali" Dr. Rajkumar Chi. Udaya Shankar
8 "Ela Elavo" Dr. Rajkumar, Master Lohith Traditional
9 "Hey Sarasijodbhava" Dr. Rajkumar Chi. Udaya Shankar

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Legacy & Influence

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  • Rana Daggubati had revealed that he had referred Rajkumar's performance in this movie for his preparation for the role of Hiranyakashipu.[6]
  • The title of the 2019 Kannada movie Avane Srimannarayana was derived from a sequence in this movie - whose clipping was also used for title reveal at the beginning of the movie. It also made use of the clipping of Rajkumar as Hiranyakashipu hitting the pillar (from where Narasimha was supposed to emerge) for its hero introduction shot.
  • The 2023 movie Kaiva also used the clipping of the same sequence of Rajkumar hitting the pillar while depicting the real life incident of Gangaram building collapse (1983) which happened adjacent to Kapaali theatre in Majestic area which was screening this movie.
  • The 2023 movie Kaatera had a drama scene where the lead actor enacts a famous dialogue sequence [Naa Yaaru.. Kashyapa Brahmana maga] of this movie (even though the story depicted in that movie was a period before the release of this movie).
  • The 1996 Kannada movie Sootradaara starring Raghavendra Rajkumar had made use of the famous sequence of Hiranyakashipu hitting the pillar from where Narasimha is supposed to emerge with a comedy twist whereby the lead actor enacting this scene on stage threatens to hit another pillar if his remuneration is not raised.
  • The 2024 movie Upadhyaksha had a sequence where the heroine reimagines the hero cleaning the pillar with broomstick as hero in the getup of Hiranyakashipu hitting the pillar with mace saying the famous dialogue Ee Kambadalli?

References

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  1. ^ "Premaloka to Bhakta Prahlada: Kannada classic to watch on Namma Flix". OTTPlay.
  2. ^ "Bhaktha Prahlada ( Narasimhavatharam ) Movie Instrumental Song || Dr.Rajkumar || T.G.Lingappa".
  3. ^ "In starry footsteps". Deccan Herald. 14 April 2012.
  4. ^ Bharathi, Dr Veena; M. V., Vivek. "When a young Puneeth was petrified by Rajkumar's ferocious act in 'Bhakta Prahlada'". Deccan Herald.
  5. ^ "Mp3 songs". Archived from the original on 2 February 2014.
  6. ^ [1]
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