Nagarahavu (2016 film)

Nagarahavu
Theatrical release poster
Kannadaನಾಗರಹಾವು
Directed byKodi Ramakrishna
Written byKodi Ramakrishna
Produced by
  • Sajid Qureshi
  • Sohail Ansari
  • Dhaval Gada
Starring
CinematographyH. C. Venugopal
Edited byJhony Harsha
Music byGurukiran
Production
companies
  • Inbox Pictures pvt ltd
  • Blockbuster Studios
  • Pen Movies
Distributed by
Release date
  • 14 October 2016 (2016-10-14)
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada
Budget₹40 crore[1]

Nagarahavu (transl. Cobra) is a 2016 Indian Kannada language epic fantasy film directed by Kodi Ramakrishna, the final film directed by him before his death in 2019,[2] and produced by Sajid Qureshi, Inbox Pictures Pvt Ltd.[3]

With Ramya in the lead role, a digitally recreated CGI version of deceased actor Vishnuvardhan has played the main role, with the film being marketed as his "comeback".[4] Actors Diganth, Saikumar, Rajesh Vivek, and Sadhu Kokila play supporting roles.

The music was composed by Gurukiran with cinematography by H. C. Venugopal and editing by Jhony Harsha. The film has been dubbed and released in Tamil as Shivanagam, Telugu as Nagabharanam, and Hindi as Nagavanshi.[5] The film released on 14 October 2016.[6]

The film was a festive season to fans for having come back of legendary actor Vishnuvardhan through CGI effect.[7]

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  2. ^ K, Bhumika (31 May 2016). "Ramya in Nagarahavu". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 31 May 2016. Retrieved 15 October 2016.
  3. ^ "Diganth-Ramya's New Film Titled Nagarahavu - Exclusive". www.chitraloka.com. Archived from the original on 30 June 2016. Retrieved 15 October 2016.
  4. ^ "Hundreds of artists bringing Vishnuvardhan back to life". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 16 June 2016. Retrieved 15 October 2016.
  5. ^ "Divya Spandana's Nagabharanam". moviegalleri.net. 4 June 2016. Archived from the original on 5 June 2016. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
  6. ^ "Good news for Vishnuvardhan fans: The Kannada actor is back on screen with Nagarahavu — Firstpost". Firstpost. 14 October 2016. Archived from the original on 17 October 2016. Retrieved 15 October 2016.
  7. ^ "Nagarahavu aka Shivanagam movie review: Live audience response". International Business Times. 14 October 2016. Archived from the original on 18 July 2017. Retrieved 9 March 2017.