| Singha | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Vijay Kiran |
| Based on | Kutti Puli by M. Muthaiah |
| Produced by | Uday K. Mehta |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Kiran Hampapur |
| Edited by | Ganedh Mallaiah |
| Music by | Dharma Vish |
| Production companies | UKM Studios Uday K Mehta Productions |
| Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Singha (transl. Lion) is a 2019 Kannada-language masala film directed by Vijay Kiran and produced by Uday K. Mehta. The film stars Chiranjeevi Sarja, alongside Aditi Prabhudeva, Tara, P. Ravi Shankar, Aruna Balraj and Shivaraj K. R. Pete. It is a remake of Tamil film Kutti Puli. The music was composed by Dharma Vish, while cinematography and editing were handled by Kiran Hampapur and Ganedh Mallaiah.
Sinnga was released on 19 July 2019 to mixed reviews from critics.
Plot
Sinnga, a rogue who fights against injustice, lives with his mother Janakamma and his friend Havali. Sinnga meets Geetha, who misunderstands him, but later understands his kind nature and develops feelings for him. Rudra, an assassin, is hired by an MP to finish an assignment, but his attempts are unknowingly thwarted by Sinnga. One day, Sinnga gets attacked by Rudra's brother and is admitted to the hospital. Geetha and Janakamma arrange the money for his treatment and Sinnga recovers.
Meanwhile, Geetha's father learns about Sinnga and Geetha's relationship and seeks Rudra's help in dealing with Sinnga. Rudra warns Kutti Puli, but Sinnga thrashes Rudra and humiliates him in front of everyone, which determines Rudra to avenge the humiliation by killing Sinnga. Sinnga learns about Janakamma's sacrifices for his well-being, due to which Sinnga decide to lead a life free from violence and accepts Geetha's love. Rudra sends his men to attack Sinnga, but Sinnga escapes.
Janakamma learns about the attack from Havali and seeks forgiveness from those, who were thrashed by Sinnga. Janakamma leaves for Rudra's house to seek forgiveness, while Sinnga learns that Janakamma is in Rudra's house from Havali and leaves to save her. After a battle with Rudra's goons, which ends with the death of Rudra's brother. Sinnga reaches Rudra's house, only to find that Janakamma has killed Rudra as he would not spare Sinnga.
Cast
- Chiranjeevi Sarja as Sinnga
- Aditi Prabhudeva as Geetha
- Ravi Shankar as Rudraswamy
- Tara as Janakamma, Sinnga's mother
- Aruna Balraj as Janakamma's sister
- Shivaraj K. R. Pete as Hawali, Sinnga's friend
- Ravi Bhat as Geetha's father
- B. Suresha as a minister
Soundtrack
| Sinnga | |||||
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| Soundtrack album by Dharma Vish | |||||
| Released | 9 July 2019 | ||||
| Recorded | 2019 | ||||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | ||||
| Length | 23:16 | ||||
| Language | Kannada | ||||
| Label | Anand Audio | ||||
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The soundtrack was composed by Dharma Vish.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Shaane Top Agavle" | Chethan Kumar | Vijay Prakash | 3:48 |
| 2. | "What A Beautifullu" | Kaviraj | Naveen Sajju, Meghana Raj | 4:15 |
| 3. | "Putta Putta Aase" | Kaviraj | Anuradha Bhat | 3:55 |
| 4. | "Amma Amma Ammaa" | V. Nagendra Prasad | Prem | 4:03 |
| 5. | "Aata Haaku" | Chethan Kumar | Shashank Sheshagiri | 3:51 |
| 6. | "Shaane Top Agavle" | Chethan Kumar | Sangeetha Rajeev | 3:24 |
| Total length: | 23:16 | |||
Release
The film was theatrically released on 19 July 2019.
Reception
Critical response
A. Sharadhaa of Cinema Express gave 3/5 stars and wrote "Sinnga is not a smart action movie, but just a routine commercial entertainer for the masses." Vinay Lokesh of The Times of India gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote "Sinnga could be one-time watch for those who love mass films."
References
- "SINNGA MOVIE REVIEW". Times of India. 19 July 2019. Retrieved 6 August 2019.
- "Sinnga (Kannada) Movie Review: Loud Roar, Less Might". Cinema Express. Retrieved 21 July 2019.
- Lokesh, Vinay (19 July 2019). "Sinnga Movie Review". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 August 2019.