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””’Ajantha””’ is an Indian film produced and directed by Rajppa Ravishankar. The film was simultaneously shot in [[Kannada]], [[Malayalam]], [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and [[Telugu language|Telugu]] languages with different starcast.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/cp/2008/10/24/stories/2008102450090200.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090811063946/http://www.hindu.com/cp/2008/10/24/stories/2008102450090200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2009-08-11 |title=Cinema Plus / Cinema : Ajantha |date=2008-10-24 |work=[[The Hindu]] |accessdate=2013-09-04}}</ref>

””’Ajantha””’ is an Indian film produced and directed by Rajppa Ravishankar. The film was simultaneously shot in [[Kannada]], [[Malayalam]], [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and [[Telugu language|Telugu]] languages with different starcast.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/cp/2008/10/24/stories/2008102450090200.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090811063946/http://www.hindu.com/cp/2008/10/24/stories/2008102450090200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2009-08-11 |title=Cinema Plus / Cinema : Ajantha |date=2008-10-24 |work=[[The Hindu]] |accessdate=2013-09-04}}</ref>

The lead role was played by Venkatesh in Kannada, [[Vinu Mohan]] in Malayalam, [[Ramana (actor)|Ramana]] in Tamil and [[Sai Kiran]] in the Telugu versions, respectively.<ref name=”indiaglitz1″>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/42671.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081102081933/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/42671.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 November 2008 |title=”Ajantha” to release in four languages – Malayalam Movie News |website=IndiaGlitz.com |date=2008-10-30 |accessdate=2013-09-04}}</ref> [[Honey Rose]] was female lead in the Malayalam and Kannada version while Vandana Gupta played the female lead in the Tamil and Telugu versions.<ref name=”indiaglitz1″ />

The lead role was played by Venkatesh in Kannada, [[Vinu Mohan]] in Malayalam, [[Ramana (actor)|Ramana]] in Tamil and [[Sai Kiran]] in the Telugu versions, respectively. [[Honey Rose]] was female lead in the Malayalam and Kannada version while Vandana Gupta played the female lead in the Tamil and Telugu versions.

[[Ilaiyaraaja]] composed the music and [[Ilavarasu]] was the cinematographer for the film. The Kannada version was released on 30 October 2009, the Malayalam version was released on 19 July 2012, and the Tamil version was released on 9 November 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/friday-fury-november-9-news-tamil-mljlhRcdebf.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121110165201/http://www.sify.com/movies/friday-fury-november-9-news-tamil-mljlhRcdebf.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-11-10 |title=Friday Fury – November 9 |website=[[Sify]] |date=2012-11-09 |accessdate=2013-09-04}}</ref> The Telugu version is yet to release.

[[Ilaiyaraaja]] composed the music and [[Ilavarasu]] was the cinematographer for the film. The Kannada version was released on 30 October 2009, the Malayalam version was released on 19 July 2012, and the Tamil version was released on 9 November 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/friday-fury-november-9-news-tamil-mljlhRcdebf.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121110165201/http://www.sify.com/movies/friday-fury-november-9-news-tamil-mljlhRcdebf.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-11-10 |title=Friday Fury – November 9 |website=[[Sify]] |date=2012-11-09 |accessdate=2013-09-04}}</ref> The Telugu version is yet to release.

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[[Ilaiyaraaja]] recorded a record-breaking 36 songs for the film in a week.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/apr/25ssajan.htm | title=Ilayaraja creates history }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=cinesouth |url=http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/07112006-5.shtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100131145529/http://cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/07112006-5.shtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=31 January 2010 |title=Dailynews – Isaignani Peravai in December – Ilayaraja |website=Cinesouth |date= |accessdate=2013-09-04}}</ref> The audio was launched in August 2008.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/telugu/news/2008/ajantha-audio-launch-220808.html |title=Ajantha audio launched – Oneindia Entertainment |publisher=Entertainment.oneindia.in |date=2008-08-22 |accessdate=2013-09-04 |archive-date=28 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140428112646/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/telugu/news/2008/ajantha-audio-launch-220808.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> Ilaiyaraaja won the [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director]] of 2009 for the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/09/29/stories/2009092950250100.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091001173907/http://www.hindu.com/2009/09/29/stories/2009092950250100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2009-10-01 |title=Front Page : Rajini, Kamal win best actor awards |date=2009-09-29 |work=[[The Hindu]] |accessdate=2013-09-04}}</ref>

[[Ilaiyaraaja]] recorded a record-breaking 36 songs for the film in a week.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/apr/25ssajan.htm | title=Ilayaraja creates history }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=cinesouth |url=http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/07112006-5.shtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100131145529/http://cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/07112006-5.shtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=31 January 2010 |title=Dailynews – Isaignani Peravai in December – Ilayaraja |website=Cinesouth |date= |accessdate=2013-09-04}}</ref> Ilaiyaraaja won the [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director]] of 2009 for the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/09/29/stories/2009092950250100.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091001173907/http://www.hindu.com/2009/09/29/stories/2009092950250100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2009-10-01 |title=Front Page : Rajini, Kamal win best actor awards |date=2009-09-29 |work=[[The Hindu]] |accessdate=2013-09-04}}</ref>

;Kannada version<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://palanikumar.com/filmsongs.php?filmid=1714|title=Songs List MOVIE : AJANTHA – KANNADA|website=palanikumar.com}}</ref>

;Kannada version<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://palanikumar.com/filmsongs.php?filmid=1714|title=Songs List MOVIE : AJANTHA – KANNADA|website=palanikumar.com}}</ref>


Latest revision as of 01:46, 7 October 2025

2009 Indian film

Ajantha

Poster in Malayalam

Directed by Rajppa Ravishankar
Story by Elora Movie Club Inc
Produced by Rajppa Ravishankar
Starring Ramana
Venkatesh
Vinu Mohan
Sai Kiran
Honey Rose
Vandana Gupta
Cinematography Ilavarasu
Music by Ilaiyaraaja

Production
company

Elora Movie Club Inc

Release dates

  • 30 October 2009 (2009-10-30) (Karnataka)
  • 19 July 2012 (2012-07-19) (Kerala)
  • 9 November 2012 (2012-11-09) (Tamil Nadu)
Country India
Languages

Ajantha is an Indian film produced and directed by Rajppa Ravishankar. The film was simultaneously shot in Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu languages with different starcast.[1]

The lead role was played by Venkatesh in Kannada, Vinu Mohan in Malayalam, Ramana in Tamil and Sai Kiran in the Telugu versions, respectively. Honey Rose was female lead in the Malayalam and Kannada version while Vandana Gupta played the female lead in the Tamil and Telugu versions.

Ilaiyaraaja composed the music and Ilavarasu was the cinematographer for the film. The Kannada version was released on 30 October 2009, the Malayalam version was released on 19 July 2012, and the Tamil version was released on 9 November 2012.[2] The Telugu version is yet to release.

Kathaga Thirumavalavan was originally chosen to direct the film however due to creative differences between him and the film’s producer Rajpa Ravishankar, the latter decided to direct the rest of the film.[3]

Ilaiyaraaja recorded a record-breaking 36 songs for the film in a week.[4][5] Ilaiyaraaja won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director of 2009 for the film.[6]

Kannada version[7]

K. Kalyan wrote the lyrics.[8]

Malayalam version[9]

S. Ramesan Nair wrote the lyrics.[9]

Tamil version[10]

Mu. Mehta, Pa. Vijay, Snehan, Muthulingam, Thirumavalavan and Su. Senthilkumar wrote the lyrics.[10]

  • “Engae Irundhai” – K. J. Yesudas, Manjari
  • “Engae Irundhai Isaiyae” – Ilaiyaraaja
  • “Engae Irundhai” (Repeat) – Yesudas, Manjari
  • “Oh Oh Ilaignan” – Manjari
  • “Kaiyil Oru Keyboardum” – Tippu
  • “Keerthanai” – Madhumitha
  • “Poduda Sakkapodu” – Shweta Mohan, Tippu
  • “Thoorigai Indri” – Manjari
  • “Yaarum Thodatha Ondrai” – Ilaiyaraaja, Shreya Ghoshal
  • “Yarukku Yarendru” – P. Unnikrishnan
Telugu version[11]

Vennelakanti wrote the lyrics.[11]

Regarding the Tamil version, a critic from Dinamalar wrote that the film is devoid of major twists and that the music is the saving grace.[12]

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