ಇದೇ ಮೊದಲ ಬಾರಿಗೆ ತಾಜ್ ಮಹಲ್, ಚಾರ್ ಮಿನಾರ್,ಮೈಲಾರಿ ಖ್ಯಾತಿಯ ನಿರ್ದೇಶಕ ಆರ್ ಚಂದ್ರು ಹಾಗೂ ರಿಯಲ್ ಸ್ಟಾರ್ ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ ಒಂದಾಗುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಚಂದ್ರು ಆಕ್ಷನ್ ಕಟ್ ಹೇಳುತ್ತಿರುವ ಚಿತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ಉಪ್ಪಿ ಹೀರೋ. ನಾಯಕಿ ಇನ್ನೂ ಪಕ್ಕಾ ಆಗಿಲ್ಲ. ಮುಂದಿನ ತಿಂಗಳೇ ಮುಹೂರ್ತ. ಟೋಪಿವಾಲ ಚಿತ್ರದ ಬಳಿಕ ಉಪ್ಪಿ ಅವರು ಹೋಂ ಬ್ಯಾನರ್ ಚಿತ್ರವನ್ನು ಕೈಗೆತ್ತಿಕೊಳ್ಳಬೇಕಾಗಿತ್ತು. ಅಷ್ಟರಲ್ಲಿ ಆರ್ ಚಂದ್ರು ಒಂದೊಳ್ಳೆ ಸಬ್ಜೆಕ್ಟ್ ಹಿಡಿದುಕೊಂಡು ಬಂದಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಅದು ಉಪ್ಪಿಗೆ ಸಖತ್ ಇಷ್ಟವಾಯಿತಂತೆ. ಹೋಂ ಬ್ಯಾನರ್ ಚಿತ್ರವನ್ನು ಮುಂದಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ಚಂದ್ರು ಚಿತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ಓಕೆ ಮಾಡಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಆರ್ ಚಂದ್ರು ಆಕ್ಷನ್ ಕಟ್ ಹೇಳುತ್ತಿರುವ ಚಿತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ 'ಬ್ರಹ್ಮ, ದಿ ಲೀಡರ್' ಎಂದು ಹೆಸರಿಡಲಾಗಿದೆ. ಕನ್ನಡ, ತೆಲುಗಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಚಿತ್ರ ಏಕಕಾಲಕ್ಕೆ ಸೆಟ್ಟೇರಲಿದೆಯಂತೆ. ಎರಡೂ ಭಾಷೆಗಳಿಗೆ ಹೊಂದುವ ಕಲಾವಿದರು ಚಿತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿರುತ್ತಾರೆ. ಇದೊಂದು ಪಕ್ಕಾ ಆಕ್ಷನ್ ಚಿತ್ರ ಎನ್ನುತ್ತಾರೆ ಚಂದ್ರು. ಈ ಚಿತ್ರವನ್ನು ಮಂಜುನಾಥ ಬಾಬು ಅವರು ಸರಿಸುಮಾರು ರು.30 ಕೋಟಿ ಬಜೆಟ್ ನಲ್ಲಿ ನಿರ್ಮಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ದ್ವಿಭಾಷಾ ಚಿತ್ರ ಎಂದರೆ ಅಷ್ಟು ಖರ್ಚಾಗಿಯೇ ಆಗುತ್ತದೆ ಬಿಡಿ. ತೆಲುಗು ಚಿತ್ರಕ್ಕೂ ಚಂದ್ರು ಅವರೇ ಸಾರಥ್ಯ ವಹಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಸದ್ಯಕ್ಕೆ ಅವರ ಚಾರ್ ಮಿನಾರ್ ಚಿತ್ರವೂ ತೆಲುಗಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಮೂಡಿಬರುತ್ತಿದೆ. 'ಬ್ರಹ್ಮ' ಚಿತ್ರದ ಪಾತ್ರವರ್ಗ ಹಾಗೂ ತಾಂತ್ರಿಕ ಬಳಗದ ಆಯ್ಕೆ ಇನ್ನಷ್ಟೇ ಆಗಬೇಕು. ಆದರೆ ಕಥೆ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಮಾತ್ರ ಅತ್ತ ಉಪ್ಪಿ ಇತ್ತ ಚಂದ್ರು ಇಬ್ಬರೂ ಬಾಯ್ಬಿಡುತ್ತಿಲ್ಲ. ಇದೊಂದು ಆಕ್ಷನ್ ಚಿತ್ರ ಎಂದಷ್ಟೇ ಹೇಳಿ ಅವರು ಸಸ್ಪೆನ್ಸ್ ನಲ್ಲೇ ಪ್ರೇಕ್ಷಕರನ್ನು ಹಿಡಿದಿಟ್ಟುಕೊಂಡಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
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ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ 'ಟೋಪಿವಾಲ'ನಿಗೆ ಪ್ರೇಕ್ಷಕರು ಸಖತ್ ಖುಷ್
ರಿಯಲ್ ಸ್ಟಾರ್ ಉಪೇಂದ್ರರ 'ಟೋಪಿವಾಲ' ರಾಜಕೀಯ ವಿಡಂಬನೆಯನ್ನು ವಿಮರ್ಶಕರು ಟೀಕಿಸಿದ್ದರೂ ಪ್ರೇಕ್ಷಕರು ತಲೆ ಕೆಡಿಸಿಕೊಂಡಿಲ್ಲ. ಅದರಲ್ಲೂ ಓಪನಿಂಗ್ ದಿನವಂತೂ ರಾಜ್ಯದಾದ್ಯಂತ ಬಹುತೇಕ ಚಿತ್ರಮಂದಿರಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಹೌಸ್ಫುಲ್ ಪ್ರದರ್ಶನ ಕಂಡಿದೆಯಂತೆ. ಮೊದಲ ಮೂರೇ ದಿನದಲ್ಲಿ 3.5 ಕೋಟಿ ರೂ. ಗಳಿಕೆ ಮಾಡಿರುವ ದಾಖಲೆಯೂ ಬಾಕ್ಸಾಫೀಸಿನಲ್ಲಿ ನಿರ್ಮಾಣವಾಗಿದೆ!
ಇತ್ತೀಚಿನ ದಿನಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಉಪ್ಪಿಯ ಯಾವ ಸಿನಿಮಾಗಳೂ ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣವಾಗಿ ನೆಲ ಕಚ್ಚಿದ ಉದಾಹರಣೆಗಳಿಲ್ಲ. ಕಳೆದ ವರ್ಷ ಬಿಡುಗಡೆಯಾದ ನಾಲ್ಕು ಉಪ್ಪಿಯ ಚಿತ್ರಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಯಾವುದೂ ಫ್ಲಾಪ್ ಅಲ್ಲ. ಆದರೆ ಸೂಪರ್ ಹಿಟ್ ಕೂಡ ಆಗಿಲ್ಲ. ಇದರಿಂದ ಬಚಾವ್ ಆಗಿರುವುದು ನಿರ್ಮಾಪಕರು. ಆದರೆ ಈ ವರ್ಷದ ಉಪ್ಪಿ ಮೊದಲ ಚಿತ್ರ 'ಟೋಪಿವಾಲ' ಅವರ ಇತರೆಲ್ಲ ಚಿತ್ರಗಳ ಓಪನಿಂಗ್ ದಾಖಲೆಯನ್ನು ಮುರಿದಿದೆ. ಅವೆಲ್ಲ ಚಿತ್ರಕ್ಕಿಂತ 'ಟೋಪಿವಾಲ'ದಲ್ಲಿ ಹೆಚ್ಚಿನ ಕಲೆಕ್ಷನ್ ಆಗಿರುವ ರಿಪೋರ್ಟ್ ಬಂದಿದೆ.
ಉಪ್ಪಿ ಕಥೆ-ಚಿತ್ರಕಥೆಯ, ಎಂ.ಜಿ. ಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸ್ ಸಂಭಾಷಣೆ- ನಿರ್ದೇಶನದ 'ಟೋಪಿವಾಲ' ಚಿತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಭಾವನಾ ನಾಯಕಿ. ಮೈತ್ರೇಯಾ ಮತ್ತು ಮುಕ್ತಿ ಮೋಹನ್ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಪಾತ್ರಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಕಾಣಿಸಿಕೊಂಡಿದ್ದರು. ಕನಕಪುರ ಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸ್ ಮತ್ತು ಕೆ.ಪಿ. ಶ್ರೀಕಾಂತ್ ಈ ಚಿತ್ರದ ನಿರ್ಮಾಪಕರು.
ಮೂಲಗಳ ಪ್ರಕಾರ, ಚಿತ್ರ ಬಿಡುಗಡೆಯಾದ ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 15ರಿಂದ ಮೂರು ದಿನಗಳ ಕಾಲ ಇಡೀ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದಲ್ಲಿ ಆಗಿರುವ ಬಾಕ್ಸಾಫೀಸ್ ಸಂಗ್ರಹ 3.5 ಕೋಟಿ ರೂ. ಒಟ್ಟಾರೆ ಒಂದು ವಾರದ ಅವಧಿಯಲ್ಲಿ 5 ಕೋಟಿ ರೂ.ಗಳಿಗೂ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ದುಡ್ಡನ್ನು ಚಿತ್ರ ಬಾಚಿಕೊಂಡಿದೆ. ಇನ್ನೆರಡು ವಾರ ಚಿತ್ರ ತುಂಬಿದ ಪ್ರದರ್ಶನ ಕಂಡರೆ ಸೂಪರ್ ಹಿಟ್ ಎಂದು ಕರೆಯಬಹುದು ಎಂದು ಹೇಳಲಾಗುತ್ತಿದೆ.
ತಲೆ ಇಲ್ಲದವರಿಗಲ್ಲ ಎಂದು ಹೇಳುವ ಮೂಲಕ ಪ್ರೇಕ್ಷಕರಲ್ಲಿ, ಅಭಿಮಾನಿಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಭಾರಿ ಕುತೂಹಲ ಕೆರಳಿಸಿದ್ದ 'ಟೋಪಿವಾಲ' ನಿರೀಕ್ಷೆ ಮುಟ್ಟಿಲ್ಲ; ಸೂಪರ್ ಚಿತ್ರದ ಮುಂದುವರಿದ ಭಾಗವೇನೋ ಎಂಬಂತೆ ಭಾಸವಾಗುತ್ತದೆ. ಚಿತ್ರಕಥೆಯನ್ನು ಸರಿಯಾಗಿ ಬಳಸಿಕೊಂಡಿಲ್ಲ ಎಂಬೆಲ್ಲ ಟೀಕೆಗಳು ವ್ಯಕ್ತವಾಗಿದ್ದವು.
ಸದ್ಯ ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ, ಶ್ರೀನಿ ಸೇರಿದಂತೆ ಚಿತ್ರತಂಡ ಪ್ರಚಾರದಲ್ಲಿ ನಿರತವಾಗಿದೆ.
ಇತ್ತೀಚಿನ ದಿನಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಉಪ್ಪಿಯ ಯಾವ ಸಿನಿಮಾಗಳೂ ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣವಾಗಿ ನೆಲ ಕಚ್ಚಿದ ಉದಾಹರಣೆಗಳಿಲ್ಲ. ಕಳೆದ ವರ್ಷ ಬಿಡುಗಡೆಯಾದ ನಾಲ್ಕು ಉಪ್ಪಿಯ ಚಿತ್ರಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಯಾವುದೂ ಫ್ಲಾಪ್ ಅಲ್ಲ. ಆದರೆ ಸೂಪರ್ ಹಿಟ್ ಕೂಡ ಆಗಿಲ್ಲ. ಇದರಿಂದ ಬಚಾವ್ ಆಗಿರುವುದು ನಿರ್ಮಾಪಕರು. ಆದರೆ ಈ ವರ್ಷದ ಉಪ್ಪಿ ಮೊದಲ ಚಿತ್ರ 'ಟೋಪಿವಾಲ' ಅವರ ಇತರೆಲ್ಲ ಚಿತ್ರಗಳ ಓಪನಿಂಗ್ ದಾಖಲೆಯನ್ನು ಮುರಿದಿದೆ. ಅವೆಲ್ಲ ಚಿತ್ರಕ್ಕಿಂತ 'ಟೋಪಿವಾಲ'ದಲ್ಲಿ ಹೆಚ್ಚಿನ ಕಲೆಕ್ಷನ್ ಆಗಿರುವ ರಿಪೋರ್ಟ್ ಬಂದಿದೆ.
ಉಪ್ಪಿ ಕಥೆ-ಚಿತ್ರಕಥೆಯ, ಎಂ.ಜಿ. ಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸ್ ಸಂಭಾಷಣೆ- ನಿರ್ದೇಶನದ 'ಟೋಪಿವಾಲ' ಚಿತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಭಾವನಾ ನಾಯಕಿ. ಮೈತ್ರೇಯಾ ಮತ್ತು ಮುಕ್ತಿ ಮೋಹನ್ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಪಾತ್ರಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಕಾಣಿಸಿಕೊಂಡಿದ್ದರು. ಕನಕಪುರ ಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸ್ ಮತ್ತು ಕೆ.ಪಿ. ಶ್ರೀಕಾಂತ್ ಈ ಚಿತ್ರದ ನಿರ್ಮಾಪಕರು.
ಮೂಲಗಳ ಪ್ರಕಾರ, ಚಿತ್ರ ಬಿಡುಗಡೆಯಾದ ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 15ರಿಂದ ಮೂರು ದಿನಗಳ ಕಾಲ ಇಡೀ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದಲ್ಲಿ ಆಗಿರುವ ಬಾಕ್ಸಾಫೀಸ್ ಸಂಗ್ರಹ 3.5 ಕೋಟಿ ರೂ. ಒಟ್ಟಾರೆ ಒಂದು ವಾರದ ಅವಧಿಯಲ್ಲಿ 5 ಕೋಟಿ ರೂ.ಗಳಿಗೂ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ದುಡ್ಡನ್ನು ಚಿತ್ರ ಬಾಚಿಕೊಂಡಿದೆ. ಇನ್ನೆರಡು ವಾರ ಚಿತ್ರ ತುಂಬಿದ ಪ್ರದರ್ಶನ ಕಂಡರೆ ಸೂಪರ್ ಹಿಟ್ ಎಂದು ಕರೆಯಬಹುದು ಎಂದು ಹೇಳಲಾಗುತ್ತಿದೆ.
ತಲೆ ಇಲ್ಲದವರಿಗಲ್ಲ ಎಂದು ಹೇಳುವ ಮೂಲಕ ಪ್ರೇಕ್ಷಕರಲ್ಲಿ, ಅಭಿಮಾನಿಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಭಾರಿ ಕುತೂಹಲ ಕೆರಳಿಸಿದ್ದ 'ಟೋಪಿವಾಲ' ನಿರೀಕ್ಷೆ ಮುಟ್ಟಿಲ್ಲ; ಸೂಪರ್ ಚಿತ್ರದ ಮುಂದುವರಿದ ಭಾಗವೇನೋ ಎಂಬಂತೆ ಭಾಸವಾಗುತ್ತದೆ. ಚಿತ್ರಕಥೆಯನ್ನು ಸರಿಯಾಗಿ ಬಳಸಿಕೊಂಡಿಲ್ಲ ಎಂಬೆಲ್ಲ ಟೀಕೆಗಳು ವ್ಯಕ್ತವಾಗಿದ್ದವು.
ಸದ್ಯ ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ, ಶ್ರೀನಿ ಸೇರಿದಂತೆ ಚಿತ್ರತಂಡ ಪ್ರಚಾರದಲ್ಲಿ ನಿರತವಾಗಿದೆ.
Friday, March 22, 2013
ಬೆಸ್ಕಾಂಗೆ ರಿಯಲ್ ಸ್ಟಾರ್ ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ ರಾಯಭಾರಿ
ಈಗಾಗಲೆ ಹಲವಾರು ಉತ್ಪನ್ನಗಳಿಗೆ ರಾಯಭಾರಿ ಆಗಿ ಕಾರ್ಯನಿರ್ವಹಿಸಿರುವ ರಿಯಲ್
ಸ್ಟಾರ್ ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ ಈಗ ಮತ್ತೊಂದು ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಗೆ ರಾಯಭಾರಿಯಾಗಲು ಹೊರಟಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು
ವಿದ್ಯುತ್ ಸರಬರಾಜು ಕಂಪೆನಿ ನಿಯಮಿತ (ಬೆಸ್ಕಾಂ) ರಾಯಭಾರಿಯಾಗಲು ಒಪ್ಪಿಗೆ
ನೀಡಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
ಎಲ್ಲವೂ ಮಾತುಕತೆ ಹಂತದಲ್ಲಿದ್ದು ಉಪ್ಪಿ ರಾಯಭಾರಿಯಾಗಲು ಒಪ್ಪಿಕೊಂಡಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
ಇನ್ನೇನಿದ್ದರೂ ಒಪ್ಪಂದ ಪತ್ರಗಳಿಗೆ ಸಹಿ ಹಾಕುವುದೊಂದು ಬಾಕಿ ಇದೆ.
ಈಗಾಗಲೆ ನಗರಪ್ರದೇಶಗಳಲ್ಲೂ ತೀವ್ರ ವಿದ್ಯುತ್ ಕೊರತೆ ಎದುರಾಗಿದೆ, ಹಳ್ಳಿಗಳ ಪರಿಸ್ಥಿತಿ
ಕೇಳುವಂತೆಯೇ ಇಲ್ಲ ಬಿಡಿ. ಈ ಹಿನ್ನೆಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ವಿದ್ಯುತ್ ಉಳಿತಾಯದ ಬಗ್ಗೆ
ಗ್ರಾಹಕರಲ್ಲಿ ಜಾಗೃತಿ ಮೂಡಿಸಲು ಬೆಸ್ಕಾಂ ಸಿದ್ಧತೆಗಳನ್ನು ಮಾಡಿಕೊಳ್ಳುತ್ತಿದೆ.
ಇದಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ ಅವರ ಜೊತೆ ಒಪ್ಪಂದ ಮಾಡಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲು ಮುಂದಾಗಿದೆ. ಬೆಸ್ಕಾಂ
ಆಫರ್ ಗೆ ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ ಕೂಡ ಗ್ರೀನ್ ಸಿಗ್ನಲ್ ಕೊಟ್ಟಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಇನ್ನೇನಿದ್ದರೂ ಅವರು ಸಹಿ
ಹಾಕುವುದೊಂದು ಬಾಕಿ ಇದೆ. ಈ ಒಪ್ಪಂದಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ ಅವರಿಗೆ ಬೆಸ್ಕಾಂ ರು.36 ಲಕ್ಷ
ನೀಡುತ್ತಿದೆ.
ಇದರ ಜೊತೆಗೆ ಕೆಲವು ಷರತ್ತುಗಳನ್ನು ಬೆಸ್ಕಾಂ ಹಾಕಿದೆ. ಅವಕ್ಕೂ ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ ಓಕೆ
ಎಂದಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಅದರ ಪ್ರಕಾರ, ಉಪ್ಪಿ ಕುಟುಂಬ ಸಮೇತ ಚಿತ್ರೀಕರಣದಲ್ಲಿ ಪಾಲ್ಗೊಳ್ಳಬೇಕು.
ಒಪ್ಪಂದ ಮಾಡಿಕೊಂಡ 1 ವರ್ಷದ ತನಕ ಯಾವುದೇ ರಾಜಕೀಯ ಪಕ್ಷಕ್ಕೆ ಸೇರುವಂತಿಲ್ಲ.
ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ ಈಗಾಗಲೆ ಯುನೈಟೆಡ್ ಬ್ರೀವರೀಸ್, ಲೂನಾರ್ಸ್, ಇಮಾಮಿ ನವರತ್ನನ ಬ್ರ್ಯಾಂಡ್
ಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಕಾಣಿಸಿಕೊಂಡಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಈಗ ಬೆಸ್ಕಾಂ ರಾಯಭಾರಿಯಾಗಿ ಕಾಣಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಓಕೆ ಕೂಲ್ ಡ್ರಿಂಕ್ ಯಾಕೆ ಎಂದ ಉಪ್ಪಿ ಈ ಬಾರಿ ಏನಂತಾರೋ?
Real Star Upendra has bagged yet another endorsement. The actor,
who is the brand ambassador of quite a few private products, will be the
brand ambassador of BESCOM (Bangalore Electricity Supply Company
Limited).
Sources say that the talks are in final stages and Upendra has agreed to
endorse BESCOM. He is just one step away from being the brand
ambassador of the electricity company. It is said that Uppi will be
getting Rs 36 lakhs in the deal.
It is an initiative taken by the company to educate people on power
consumption and the brand Upendra factor will play a key role in
reaching out the masses on understanding the precious value of
electricity, says a source.
However, Upendra, who is busy with his next directorial film tentatively
titled Upendra 2, is also the brand ambassador of United Breweries,
Lunars and Imami.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ 'ಟೋಪಿವಾಲ' ಭರ್ಜರಿ ಕಲೆಕ್ಷನ್
ರಿಯಲ್ ಸ್ಟಾರ್ ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ ಚಿತ್ರಗಳಿಗೆ ಬಾಕ್ಸ್ ಆಫೀಸಲ್ಲಿ ಮಿನಿಮಮ್ ಗ್ಯಾರಂಟಿ ಇದ್ದೇ
ಇದೆ ಎಂಬುದು ಮತ್ತೊಮ್ಮೆ ಸಾಬೀತಾಗಿದೆ. ಅವರ ಲೇಟೆಸ್ಟ್ ಟೋಪಿವಾಲ ಚಿತ್ರ ಕಟು
ಚಿತ್ರವಿಮರ್ಶೆಗಳ ನಡುವೆಯೂ ಬಾಕ್ಸ್ ಆಫೀಸಲ್ಲಿ ಭಾರಿ ಸದ್ದು ಮಾಡಿದೆ. . ಚಿತ್ರ
ಬಿಡುಗಡೆಯಾದ ಮೂರೇ ದಿನಕ್ಕೆ ರು.3.50 ಕೋಟಿ ಗಳಿಸಿದೆ. "ತಲೆ ಇಲ್ಲದವರಿಗಲ್ಲ
ಪ್ರಜಾಪ್ರಭುತ್ವ" ಎಂಬ ಸಂದೇಶ ಸಾರುವ ಈ ಚಿತ್ರವನ್ನು ಉಪ್ಪಿ ಅಭಿಮಾನಿಗಳು
ಕೈಹಿಡಿದಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಚಿತ್ರವನ್ನು ಮತ್ತೆ ಮತ್ತೆ ನೋಡಿ ಅವರ ಅಭಿಮಾನಿಗಳು
ಸಂತಸಪಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
ಶುಕ್ರವಾರ (ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 15) ತೆರೆಕಂಡ ಚಿತ್ರ ಬಿಕೆಟಿ (ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು, ಕೋಲಾರ, ತುಮಕೂರು) ಕೇಂದ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಸರಿಸುಮಾರು ಒಂದೂವರೆ ಕೋಟಿ ಗಳಿಸಿದೆ. ಇನ್ನು ಮೈಸೂರು, ಮಂಡ್ಯ, ಹಾಸನ,ಚಾಮರಾಜನಗರ, ಕೊಡಗಿನಲ್ಲೂ ಸದ್ದು ಮಾಡಿದೆ, ಈ ಕೇಂದ್ರಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ರು.50 ಲಕ್ಷ ಕಲೆಕ್ಷನ್ ಮಾಡಿದೆ. ಇನ್ನು ಹುಬ್ಬಳ್ಳಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ರು.40 ಲಕ್ಷ, ಹೈದರಾಬಾದ್ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಪ್ರದೇಶದಲ್ಲಿ ರು.30 ಲಕ್ಷ ಹಾಗೂ ಮಂಗಳೂರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ರು.30 ಲಕ್ಷ ಕಲೆಕ್ಷನ್ ಮಾಡಿದೆ ಎನ್ನುತ್ತವೆ ಮೂಲಗಳು. ವಾರಾಂತ್ಯಕ್ಕೆ ಸುಮಾರು ರು.5 ಕೋಟಿ ಕಲೆಕ್ಷನ್ ಮಾಡುವ ಸಾಧ್ಯತೆಗಳಿವೆ. ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯವಾಗಿ ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ ಅಭಿಮಾನಿಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಬಹಳಷ್ಟು ಮಂದಿ ಬಿಸಿರಕ್ತದ ಯುವಕರಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಈ ಬಾರಿ ಇವರೇ ಟೋಪಿವಾಲ ಚಿತ್ರವನ್ನು ಕೈಹಿಡಿದಿರುವುದು. ಒಟ್ಟಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಉಪ್ಪಿ ಚಿತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ಭರ್ಜರಿ ಓಪನಿಂಗ್ ಸಿಕ್ಕಿದೆ.
ಶುಕ್ರವಾರ (ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 15) ತೆರೆಕಂಡ ಚಿತ್ರ ಬಿಕೆಟಿ (ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು, ಕೋಲಾರ, ತುಮಕೂರು) ಕೇಂದ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಸರಿಸುಮಾರು ಒಂದೂವರೆ ಕೋಟಿ ಗಳಿಸಿದೆ. ಇನ್ನು ಮೈಸೂರು, ಮಂಡ್ಯ, ಹಾಸನ,ಚಾಮರಾಜನಗರ, ಕೊಡಗಿನಲ್ಲೂ ಸದ್ದು ಮಾಡಿದೆ, ಈ ಕೇಂದ್ರಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ರು.50 ಲಕ್ಷ ಕಲೆಕ್ಷನ್ ಮಾಡಿದೆ. ಇನ್ನು ಹುಬ್ಬಳ್ಳಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ರು.40 ಲಕ್ಷ, ಹೈದರಾಬಾದ್ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಪ್ರದೇಶದಲ್ಲಿ ರು.30 ಲಕ್ಷ ಹಾಗೂ ಮಂಗಳೂರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ರು.30 ಲಕ್ಷ ಕಲೆಕ್ಷನ್ ಮಾಡಿದೆ ಎನ್ನುತ್ತವೆ ಮೂಲಗಳು. ವಾರಾಂತ್ಯಕ್ಕೆ ಸುಮಾರು ರು.5 ಕೋಟಿ ಕಲೆಕ್ಷನ್ ಮಾಡುವ ಸಾಧ್ಯತೆಗಳಿವೆ. ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯವಾಗಿ ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ ಅಭಿಮಾನಿಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಬಹಳಷ್ಟು ಮಂದಿ ಬಿಸಿರಕ್ತದ ಯುವಕರಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಈ ಬಾರಿ ಇವರೇ ಟೋಪಿವಾಲ ಚಿತ್ರವನ್ನು ಕೈಹಿಡಿದಿರುವುದು. ಒಟ್ಟಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಉಪ್ಪಿ ಚಿತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ಭರ್ಜರಿ ಓಪನಿಂಗ್ ಸಿಕ್ಕಿದೆ.
Friday, March 15, 2013
My films give people something to think about: Upendra
When there's an
Upendra-starrer in the offing, you can be sure that it's going to be a
film that is bound to jolt you in some way or the other. With Topiwaala,
which releases today, curiosity
has got the better of the audience already — what with the actor
tagging it to be a film that is not meant for people without brains. In a
chat with Bangalore Times, Upendra talks about the challenges of
meeting audience expectations and his philosophy of living in the
present, even while he stays goal-oriented, among others. Excerpts...
What have you got for your fans this time around?
Topiwaala is a fun thief-and-cop story. I play the thief who is out to con everyone. But there is one big 'topi' (cap) that puts him in a fix. That's what people need to watch out for. It's a spoof of sorts, which includes a lot of dialogues and tunes from old films too.
Why has a fun film like this been in the making for so long?
This is a storyline I had come up with over four years ago. It was only a year or so ago that director Srinivas, who liked it, decided to develop it into a full-fledged script. We kept improvizing at various stages — be it scripting, shooting and post-prodution — that included a lot of computer graphics, as well as re-editing. Every stage of filmmaking has been open to discussion — which is the advantage of working on a straight film when compared to working on a remake.
Would you classify this as being one of your challenging films?
Technically speaking, my most challenging film is the next film I take up. But yes, putting together Topiwaala has been extremely challenging in terms of the script. There are two stories that run in different dimensions that merge at a later stage.
Do you worry about what the audience will feel about your tagline that the film isn't for people without brains?
The tagline puts the whole picture in a positive light. Everybody has brains — so everybody would go watch the film, right?
Well, it does raise curiosity levels to an extent. Is that a must-do on your list each time?
I believe generating curiosity around a film is as much a part of filmmaking as shooting a film would be. Creativity begins when you intend to work on something new. You survey the market, see what people are used to, what they have seen, and what they would like to see. I would also put myself in the audiences' shoes to see if I would like to watch what is being presented. On an average, a man allots only 5% of his time to entertainment through movies. To be able to get him to want to spend a part of that 5% watching your film, is what we as filmmakers need to work on. eople have different approaches to deal with challenge. Mine is to generate curiosity.
Does over expectation make you anxious?
Expectations drive me. I thrive on what people expect of me. It makes me want to do better always. There have been people who come up to tell me how one odd dialogue from an old film changed their lives for the better. One guy has written a book and started an institution based on one of these dialogues. Another woman told me she took up a job and is a successful employee today because one dialogue in an old film motivated her out of depression. We may not be able to touch many lives, but if what you say and what you do makes a difference in the life of even one person, it makes you happy and compels you to want to do more. This is also why I end up sharing a message through all my films. I can make a pucca commercial film too, but that's just not my style. At the risk of being preachy, my films give people something to think about.
Yours is one of the biggest success stories in the state, and definitely so in the Kannada film industry. Is there anything in life you would have done differently?
I started off with nothing, but I did so without expecting too much. Yes, I did join the film industry with dreams of being an actor. But what I got instead were odd jobs — to write lyrics, screenplays, stories and so on. Acting happened along the way. I have learnt that to reach one's goal, one needs to apply oneself 100% in the present rather than just think about where you intend to go. It requires you to detach yourself even from your goal. I used to live in the present back then, I continue to live in the present even today.
Do you ever go offtrack?
Such things are easier said than done. Yes, I do go off track, many times. But over time, the time taken for me to get back on track has reduced from six months to just a few minutes of late.
About your goals... you wanted to be an actor, you are now a superstar. What's your next goal?
I do have a goal, but I feel it is better to talk about it only after I have got there.
You are known to have spiritual interests. Are you following any guru, or is there anything specific you are reading right now? I am currently studying myself - and how I need to live my life. I am trying to understand what is the ultimate in this life. I know it has nothing to do with materialistic gains. I am aware that there is something beyond all of what we see and experience. I read a lot of books and learn a lot through them. Learning is a constant process.
How do you unwind? Do you take a break from films ever?
Unwinding is one thing I need to learn, because I can't think beyond my work. But I'm much better than what I used to be before. The fact that I am a family man proves that.
Do you watch movies? I do watch recommended films. But while I am working, I prefer to keep my mind clear of any possible influences or distractions that may crop up through the visual medium.
There are rumours of you moving to politics. Does your goal have anything to do with that? I am looking at politics, but not the way people would imagine. I won't be joining any political party as such. I want to do something completely different - but yes, it is political in nature. I am not prepared to talk about that as of now.
What have you got for your fans this time around?
Topiwaala is a fun thief-and-cop story. I play the thief who is out to con everyone. But there is one big 'topi' (cap) that puts him in a fix. That's what people need to watch out for. It's a spoof of sorts, which includes a lot of dialogues and tunes from old films too.
Why has a fun film like this been in the making for so long?
This is a storyline I had come up with over four years ago. It was only a year or so ago that director Srinivas, who liked it, decided to develop it into a full-fledged script. We kept improvizing at various stages — be it scripting, shooting and post-prodution — that included a lot of computer graphics, as well as re-editing. Every stage of filmmaking has been open to discussion — which is the advantage of working on a straight film when compared to working on a remake.
Would you classify this as being one of your challenging films?
Technically speaking, my most challenging film is the next film I take up. But yes, putting together Topiwaala has been extremely challenging in terms of the script. There are two stories that run in different dimensions that merge at a later stage.
Do you worry about what the audience will feel about your tagline that the film isn't for people without brains?
The tagline puts the whole picture in a positive light. Everybody has brains — so everybody would go watch the film, right?
Well, it does raise curiosity levels to an extent. Is that a must-do on your list each time?
I believe generating curiosity around a film is as much a part of filmmaking as shooting a film would be. Creativity begins when you intend to work on something new. You survey the market, see what people are used to, what they have seen, and what they would like to see. I would also put myself in the audiences' shoes to see if I would like to watch what is being presented. On an average, a man allots only 5% of his time to entertainment through movies. To be able to get him to want to spend a part of that 5% watching your film, is what we as filmmakers need to work on. eople have different approaches to deal with challenge. Mine is to generate curiosity.
Does over expectation make you anxious?
Expectations drive me. I thrive on what people expect of me. It makes me want to do better always. There have been people who come up to tell me how one odd dialogue from an old film changed their lives for the better. One guy has written a book and started an institution based on one of these dialogues. Another woman told me she took up a job and is a successful employee today because one dialogue in an old film motivated her out of depression. We may not be able to touch many lives, but if what you say and what you do makes a difference in the life of even one person, it makes you happy and compels you to want to do more. This is also why I end up sharing a message through all my films. I can make a pucca commercial film too, but that's just not my style. At the risk of being preachy, my films give people something to think about.
Yours is one of the biggest success stories in the state, and definitely so in the Kannada film industry. Is there anything in life you would have done differently?
I started off with nothing, but I did so without expecting too much. Yes, I did join the film industry with dreams of being an actor. But what I got instead were odd jobs — to write lyrics, screenplays, stories and so on. Acting happened along the way. I have learnt that to reach one's goal, one needs to apply oneself 100% in the present rather than just think about where you intend to go. It requires you to detach yourself even from your goal. I used to live in the present back then, I continue to live in the present even today.
Do you ever go offtrack?
Such things are easier said than done. Yes, I do go off track, many times. But over time, the time taken for me to get back on track has reduced from six months to just a few minutes of late.
About your goals... you wanted to be an actor, you are now a superstar. What's your next goal?
I do have a goal, but I feel it is better to talk about it only after I have got there.
You are known to have spiritual interests. Are you following any guru, or is there anything specific you are reading right now? I am currently studying myself - and how I need to live my life. I am trying to understand what is the ultimate in this life. I know it has nothing to do with materialistic gains. I am aware that there is something beyond all of what we see and experience. I read a lot of books and learn a lot through them. Learning is a constant process.
How do you unwind? Do you take a break from films ever?
Unwinding is one thing I need to learn, because I can't think beyond my work. But I'm much better than what I used to be before. The fact that I am a family man proves that.
Do you watch movies? I do watch recommended films. But while I am working, I prefer to keep my mind clear of any possible influences or distractions that may crop up through the visual medium.
There are rumours of you moving to politics. Does your goal have anything to do with that? I am looking at politics, but not the way people would imagine. I won't be joining any political party as such. I want to do something completely different - but yes, it is political in nature. I am not prepared to talk about that as of now.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ 'ಟೋಪಿವಾಲ' ಕಥೆ ಏನು? ಪ್ರೀವ್ಯೂ
ಚಿತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ಪ್ರಚಾರ ಕೊಡುವುದರಲ್ಲಿ, ಪ್ರೇಕ್ಷಕರ ನಿರೀಕ್ಷೆಗೆ ತಕ್ಕಂತೆ,
ಅಭಿಮಾನಿಗಳ ಊಹೆಗೆ ನಿಲುಕದಂತೆ ಚಿತ್ರವನ್ನು ತೆಗೆಯುವುದರಲ್ಲಿ ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ ಅವರಿಗೆ ಅವರೇ
ಸಾಟಿ. ಇದೇ ಶುಕ್ರವಾರ (ಮಾ.15)ಅವರು 'ಟೋಪಿವಾಲ' ಗೆಟಪ್ ನಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರೇಕ್ಷಕರ ಮುಂದೆ
ಬರುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
ಇಷ್ಟಕ್ಕೂ ಚಿತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಏನಿದೆ? ಏನಿಲ್ಲ? ಕಥೆ ಏನು? ಎಂಬ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ ಒಂದೇ ಒಂದು
ಸಣ್ಣ ಸುಳಿವನ್ನೂ ಬಿಟ್ಟುಕೊಟ್ಟಿಲ್ಲ. ಹೋಗಲಿ ಚಿತ್ರದ ಟ್ರೇಲರ್ ಗಳಲ್ಲಾದರೂ ಏನಾದರೂ
ಸುಳಿವು ಸಿಗುತ್ತಾ ಎಂದರೆ ಟ್ರೇಲರ್ ಗಳನ್ನೇ ಬಿಡುಗಡೆ ಮಾಡಿಲ್ಲ.
ಯಾಕೆ ಉಪ್ಪಿ ಹೀಗೆ ಮಾಡಿದ್ರಿ ಎಂದರೆ, ಎಲ್ಲರೂ ಮಾಡುವುದನ್ನೇ ನಾವು ಮಾಡಿದರೆ ಏನು
ಪ್ರಯೋಜನ. ನಾವು ಒಂಚೂರು ಡಿಫರೆಂಟ್ ಎನ್ನುತ್ತಾರೆ ರಿಯಲ್ ಸ್ಟಾರ್. ಇನ್ನು ಥಿಯೇಟರ್ ಗಳ
ಮುಂದೆ ಪೋಸ್ಟರ್ ಗಳನ್ನೂ ವಿಭಿನ್ನವಾಗಿ ಪ್ರದರ್ಶಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ. ತಲೆಕೆಳಗಾಗಿ
ಪ್ರದರ್ಶಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಇಲ್ಲೂ ವಿಭಿನ್ನ. ಅಂದ್ರೆ ಈ ಚಿತ್ರ ಅವರೇ ಹೇಳುವಂತೆ 'ತಲೆ
ಇಲ್ಲದವರಿಗಲ್ಲ'.
ಇಷ್ಟಕ್ಕೂ ಚಿತ್ರದ ಕಥೆ ಏನು?
ಚಿತ್ರದ ಪ್ರಚಾರ ಪ್ರೇಕ್ಷಕರನ್ನು ಸೆಳೆಯುವ ಮತ್ತೊಂದು ತಂತ್ರ ಇದು. ಇಷ್ಟಕ್ಕೂ ಚಿತ್ರದ
ಕಥೆ ಏನು? ಎಂದರೆ ಸ್ವಲ್ಪ ಸುಳಿವು ಸಿಕ್ಕಿದೆ. ಅದೇನೆಂದರೆ ಪ್ರಚಲಿತ ರಾಜಕೀಯ ಹಾಗೂ
ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕ ಸ್ಥಿತಿಗತಿಗಳ ಹೂರಣ. ಉಪ್ಪಿ ಸಹ ಮುಂಬರುವ ದಿನಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ರಾಜಕೀಯ ರಂಗಕ್ಕೆ
ಎಂಟ್ರಿ ಕೊಡಲಿರುವ ಹಿನ್ನೆಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಚಿತ್ರ ಕುತೂಹಲ ಕೆರಳಿಸಿದೆ.
ಎಷ್ಟು ಚಿತ್ರಮಂದಿರಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಬಿಡುಗಡೆ?
ಮಲ್ಟಿಪ್ಲೆಕ್ಸ್ ಹಾಗೂ ಸಿಂಗಲ್ ಸ್ಕ್ರೀನ್ ಚಿತ್ರಮಂದಿರಗಳು ಸೇರಿದಂತೆ ರಾಜ್ಯದಾದ್ಯಂತ
ಟೋಪಿವಾಲ ಚಿತ್ರ 100ಕ್ಕೂ ಅಧಿಕ ಚಿತ್ರಮಂದಿರಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಬಿಡುಗಡೆಯಾಗುತ್ತಿದೆ.
ಆರ್.ಎಸ್.ಪ್ರೊಡಕ್ಷನ್ಸ್ ಲಾಂಛನದಲ್ಲಿ ಆರ್.ಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸ್ ಹಾಗೂ ಕೆ.ಪಿ.ಶ್ರೀಕಾಂತ್.
ಚಿತ್ರದ ತಾಂತ್ರಿಕ ಬಳಗದಲ್ಲಿ ಯಾರಿದ್ದಾರೆ?
ಶ್ರೀನಿ ಸಂಭಾಷಣೆ ಬರೆದು ನಿರ್ದೇಶಿಸಿರುವ ಈ ಸಿನಿಮಾಗೆ ಕಥೆ, ಚಿತ್ರಕಥೆಯನ್ನು ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ
ಅವರೇ ಬರೆದಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಶ್ರೀಷ ಅವರ ಛಾಯಾಗ್ರಹಣವಿರುವ ಈ ಚಿತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ವಿ.ಹರಿಕೃಷ್ಣ
ಸಂಗೀತ ನೀಡಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಶ್ರೀ ಸಂಕಲನ, ರವಿವರ್ಮ, ಥ್ರಿಲ್ಲರ್ ಮಂಜು ಸಾಹಸ ನಿರ್ದೇಶನ ಹಾಗೂ
ಮೋಹನ್ ಬಿ ಕೆರೆ ಕಲಾನಿರ್ದೇಶನವಿದೆ.
ತಾರಾಗಣದಲ್ಲಿ ಯಾರ್ಯಾರು ಇದ್ದಾರೆ?
ಈ ಚಿತ್ರದ ತಾರಾಬಳಗದಲ್ಲಿ ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ, ಭಾವನ(ಜಾಕಿ), ರಂಗಾಯಣರಘು, ರವಿಶಂಕರ್, ಮೈತ್ರೇಯ,
ರಾಕ್ಲೈನ್ ಸುಧಾಕರ್, ರಾಜುತಾಳಿಕೋಟೆ, ಬಿರಾದಾರ್ ಮುಂತಾದವರಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
ಸ್ವಿಸ್ ಬ್ಯಾಂಕ್ ನಲ್ಲಿ ಚಿತ್ರೀಕರಿಸಿರುವ
ಟೋಪಿವಾಲ ಚಿತ್ರವನ್ನು ಸ್ವಿಟ್ಜರ್ ಲ್ಯಾಂಡ್ ನಲ್ಲಿ ಚಿತ್ರೀಕರಿಸಲಾಗಿದ್ದು ಸ್ವಿಸ್
ಬ್ಯಾಂಕ್ ನಲ್ಲೂ ಚಿತ್ರೀಕರಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ. ಅಲ್ಲಿಗೆ ಕಥೆ ಏನಿರಬಹುದು ಎಂಬುದು ನಿಮ್ಮ ಊಹೆಗೇ
ಬಿಟ್ಟಿದ್ದು. ಇನ್ನು ಮಧ್ಯಂತರದ ವೇಳೆಗೆ ಚಿತ್ರ ಮಹತ್ತರ ತಿರುವು ಪಡೆಯಲಿದ್ದು
ಪ್ರೇಕ್ಷಕರು ಜಡ್ಜ್ ಮಾಡುವುದೇ ಕಷ್ಟವಾಗುತ್ತದೆ ಎನ್ನುತ್ತಾರೆ ಉಪ್ಪಿ.
ವೇಗವಾಗಿ ಸಾಗಿಹೋಗುವ ಕಥೆ
'ಎ' ಹಾಗೂ ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ ಚಿತ್ರಗಳಂತೆಯೇ ಟೋಪಿವಾಲ ಕಥೆಯೂ ವೇಗವಾಗಿ ಸಾಗಿಹೋಗುತ್ತದೆ.
ಮೊದಲರ್ಧ ಸೂಪರ್ ಸ್ಪೀಡ್, ಇಂಟ್ರವಲ್ ಇಷ್ಟು ಬೇಗ ಬರುತ್ತದೆ ಅಂಥ ಯಾರೂ ಊಹಿಸಿರಲ್ಲ.
ಚಿತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿನ ಕೆಲವೊಂದು ಸಣ್ಣ ಸಣ್ಣ ಸನ್ನಿವೇಶಗಳು ದೇಶದ ಗಂಭೀರ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆಗಳನ್ನು
ಬಿಂಬಿಸುತ್ತವೆ ಎನ್ನುತ್ತಾರೆ ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ.
Sandalwood’s Topiwala – Upendra exclusively on Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM
Bangalore, March 13, 2013: Sandalwood’s
Real Star Upendra went live on air today along with RJ Smitha on the
morning prime time show- ‘Hi Bangalore’ only on Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM. He
was in the studio to promote his forthcoming movie – ”Topiwala” – the
most anticipated movie release this summer. The studio was abuzz as soon
as he stepped in as Radio Mirchi RJs welcomed him wearing different
headgears to go with the title of the movie. Upendra was seen matching
his steps to the tunes of a song from Topiwala as the RJs joined him
with an impromptu dance performance in true Mirchi style.
Upendra mesmerized Mirchi listeners with
his captivating on air presence and shared anecdotes about the film.
Bengaluru sure woke up to a ‘Sakkath Hot’ treat as they got a taste of
Upendra’s flamboyance and quick Witt as he spoke in length about his
love for cinemas and shared exclusive details of making his latest movie
‘Topiwala’.
Lucky Mirchi listeners also got an
opportunity to speak to the actor live and Uppi ensured that he gave
them the perfect kick start to the day with his quirky responses.
Commenting on her experience with Upendra at the studio, RJ Smitha said
“Upendra is our very own real star and it was great to have him in the
studio. One of the finest moments was when he danced with us at the
entrance while we adorned different topis. I am sure that Mirchi
listeners had a great start to their morning interacting with him on ‘Hi
Bangalore’”.
His usual charming self, Uppi was excited
about being on Radio Mirchi and added “I like Radio Mirchi’s sakakth hot
attitude. My film Topiwala has a lot of fun and entertainment value,
just like Radio Mirchi. It was a pleasure interacting with my fans and
connecting with them. I request Bengaluru to go watch the movie which is
releasing on March 15th and I hope they enjoy the film as much as I enjoyed working in it.”
Topiwala is directed by Srinivas who marks his big screen debut and V. Harikrishna is the music composer. The story has been written by Upendra. The movie will be releasing on March 15th.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Upendra's Topiwala ready for massive release
Upendra is back with bang after the success of Kalpana. The Real Star's first movie of the year, Topiwala is hitting screens this Friday (March 15). Topiwala has managed to get 125 plus screens even though there are handful of good movies, which are doing good business. In fact, a few small movies, which were slated for release this week, have pushed the release, as there is a severe shortage of theatres due to some good movies, which are rocking at Sandalwood Box Office. Mynaa, Attahasa, last week release Simple Aagi Ondhu Love Story, and Charminar are the movies, which are getting good response from audience. Topiwala is produced by Kanakapura Srinivas on the banner RS Productions and directed by newcomer newcomer Srini aka MG Srinivas. The movie also features Bhavana, Rangayana Raghu, Ravishanakar, Raju Thalikote and others in the cast. The film, which has got U/A certificate from the Regional Censor Board, has Shreesha Kuduvalli's cinematography and V Harikrishna's music.
Monday, March 11, 2013
'Topiwala' Reverse Posters!
Gimmick is very important in this tinsel town. Inviting people with new tricks is the secret of this trade. Now Upendra's 'Topiwala' is with posters in reverse but title in the same order. On why 'Topiwala' poster especially Upendra head is placed reverse the film team addressing the media said the reverse style is just to attract the fans.
'Topiwala' set for release on 15th of March all over Karnataka in 150 theatres according to producer Kananakapura Srinivas. We have shot in Switzerland and also in the Swiss Bank for the first time. We need cooperation for the success stated Srinivas. Joint producer of the film 'Topiwala' KP Srikanth says in style and loads the film is in super speed compared to Upendra's 'A' and 'Upendra' Kannada films. The practice of RS Productions is to watch the film with the audience is broken this time. Before going to censor the team of 'Topiwala' watched the film and from the point of audience the film has come out well they judge.
According to Real Star Upendra first half is in super speed. Interval comes so fast. Story and dialogue writer of the film 'Topiwala' Upendra says we have attempted the film at the social condition of the country. Some of the small shots explain top issues. For the second time viewers it will be very clear. We have maintained such zoom in the film he says. I respect the media response. Each one of you represent one lakh added Upendra.
From Radio Jockey job to a small film and now to a big film with very big star Upendra - director Srini agreed that there was problem in the censor. For which portion they would raise objections we knew it. We also had the alternative scenes ready for it. For the U/A two hours twenty five minutes film 'Topiwala' we have no cuts finally. Harikrishna has done music for 'Topiwala', debutant Cameraman Srisha was lauded by Upendra for up to date thinking. Srisha explained to me the need of present day Upendra recalled.
'Topiwala' set for release on 15th of March all over Karnataka in 150 theatres according to producer Kananakapura Srinivas. We have shot in Switzerland and also in the Swiss Bank for the first time. We need cooperation for the success stated Srinivas. Joint producer of the film 'Topiwala' KP Srikanth says in style and loads the film is in super speed compared to Upendra's 'A' and 'Upendra' Kannada films. The practice of RS Productions is to watch the film with the audience is broken this time. Before going to censor the team of 'Topiwala' watched the film and from the point of audience the film has come out well they judge.
According to Real Star Upendra first half is in super speed. Interval comes so fast. Story and dialogue writer of the film 'Topiwala' Upendra says we have attempted the film at the social condition of the country. Some of the small shots explain top issues. For the second time viewers it will be very clear. We have maintained such zoom in the film he says. I respect the media response. Each one of you represent one lakh added Upendra.
From Radio Jockey job to a small film and now to a big film with very big star Upendra - director Srini agreed that there was problem in the censor. For which portion they would raise objections we knew it. We also had the alternative scenes ready for it. For the U/A two hours twenty five minutes film 'Topiwala' we have no cuts finally. Harikrishna has done music for 'Topiwala', debutant Cameraman Srisha was lauded by Upendra for up to date thinking. Srisha explained to me the need of present day Upendra recalled.
Saturday, March 9, 2013
ಸೆನ್ಸಾರ್ ನಲ್ಲಿ ಪಾಸಾದ ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ ಟೋಪಿವಾಲ
ರಿಯಲ್ ಸ್ಟಾರ್ ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ ಅಭಿನಯದ 'ಟೋಪಿವಾಲ' ಚಿತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ಸೆನ್ಸಾರ್ ಮಂಡಳಿ ಅಸ್ತು ಎಂದಿದೆ. ಈ ಚಿತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ಯು/ಎ ಸರ್ಟಿಫಿಕೇಟ್ ನೀಡಿದ್ದು ಚಿತ್ರ ಇದೇ ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 15ಕ್ಕೆ ಬಿಡುಗಡೆಯಾಗುತ್ತಿದೆ. ಉಪ್ಪಿ ಅಭಿಮಾನಿಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಸಂಭ್ರಮ ನೆಲೆಸಿದ್ದು ಚಿತ್ರವನ್ನು ಕಣ್ತುಂಬಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲು ತುದಿಗಾಲಲ್ಲಿ ನಿಂತಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ ಚಿತ್ರ ಎಂದರೆ ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯವಾಗಿ ಸಂಭಾಷಣೆ, ಕಥೆ, ಹಾಡುಗಳ ಮೇಲೆ ಬಹಳಷ್ಟು ನಿರೀಕ್ಷೆಗಳಿರುತ್ತವೆ. ಈ ವರ್ಷದ ಬಹುನಿರೀಕ್ಷಿತ ಚಿತ್ರಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಟೋಪಿವಾಲ ಚಿತ್ರವೂ ಒಂದು. ಅಭಿಮಾನಿಗಳ ನಿರೀಕ್ಷೆಗೆ ತಕ್ಕಂತೆ ಚಿತ್ರವಿರುತ್ತದೆ ಎಂಬ ವಿಶ್ವಾಸದಲ್ಲಿದೆ ಚಿತ್ರತಂಡ. ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 8ರಂದೇ ಚಿತ್ರ ತೆರೆಕಾಣಬೇಕಾಗಿತ್ತು. ಆದರೆ ಚಿತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ಸೆನ್ಸಾರ್ ಆಗಲು ಕೊಂಚ ತಡವಾಯಿತು. ಪ್ರಸ್ತುತ ರಾಜಕೀಯ ಸನ್ನಿವೇಶಗಳು ಚಿತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿದ್ದು, ಚಿತ್ರದ ಕಥೆಗೆ ಭಂಗ ಬಾರದಂತೆ ಕತ್ತರಿ ಹಾಕಲಾಗಿದೆ ಎನ್ನಲಾಗಿದೆ. ಸಣ್ಣ ಬದಲಾವಣೆಗಳನ್ನು ಮಾಡಿಕೊಳ್ಳುವಂತೆ ಸೆನ್ಸಾರ್ ಚಿತ್ರತಂಡಕ್ಕೆ ಸೂಚಿಸಿದೆ. ಚಿತ್ರದ ಕಥೆಯ ಓಟಕ್ಕೆ ಯಾವುದೇ ತೊಂದರೆಯಾಗದಂತೆ ಬದಲಾವಣೆಗಳನ್ನು ಮಾಡಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲಾಗಿದ್ದು, ತೆರೆಗೆ ಅಪ್ಪಳಿಸಲು ಸಿದ್ಧವಾಗಿದೆ. 'ಟೋಪಿವಾಲ' ಕಥೆ, ಚಿತ್ರಕಥೆ ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ ಅವರೇ ಹೆಣೆದಿದ್ದರೂ ಆಕ್ಷನ್ ಕಟ್ ಹೇಳಿರುವುದು ಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸ್ (ಶ್ರೀನಿ). ಆರ್.ಎಸ್.ಪ್ರೊಡಕ್ಷನ್ಸ್ ಲಾಂಛನದಲ್ಲಿ ಕೆ.ಪಿ.ಶ್ರೀಕಾಂತ್ ಹಾಗೂ ಕನಕಪುರ ಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸ್ ನಿರ್ಮಿಸಿರುವ ಚಿತ್ರ ಇದಾಗಿದೆ. ಭಾವನಾ ನಾಯಕಿಯಾಗಿರುವ ಚಿತ್ರದ ಅಡಿಬರಹವು ಕ್ಯಾಚಿಯಾಗಿದ್ದು, 'ತಲೆ ಇಲ್ಲದವರಿಗಲ್ಲ' ಎಂದಿಡಲಾಗಿದೆ.
One of the most anticipated films of recent times in Sandalwood, Upendra's Topiwala, was viewed by the Censor Board recently. The film has been cleared by the board and has been awarded a U/A certificate by it. Topiwala is all set to release on March 15.The story and screenplay of the film has been written by the star himself and RJ Sreeni, the director has also penned the dialogues. Interestingly this will mark is Sreeni's screen debut in Sandalwood. The director had won international recognition with his short film, Simply Kail Awesome.
Fans of Upendra are all excited and geared up to see the film as every film of the star offers something new. The film also stars actress Bhavana in the lead and has V Harikrishna scoring the music. The film is expected to have one of the biggest releases for a Kannada film in recent years.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
I have learnt to be patient now: Upendra
The unorthodox actor, Upendra’s next flick is clicking the curiosity button. Topiwaala, a political satire highlights the basics of politics and how it can be made entertaining. Uppi says, “Politics is just an underlined word on screen but with this film, entertainment is obvious through various twists and colours.”
Considering Upendra’s stature, the film is slowly becoming a huge brand. “I have written the story and screenplay and the director MG Srinivas has worked hard in his own style giving it a new dimension which itself is a speciality of this film,” revealed the Super Star.
Uppi has worked towards different looks including one like Elvis Presley. Was it taxing playing varied roles? He said, “We just went by the film’s theme and I just evolved as an actor.”
Working with a new director, Uppi does not seem to have any reservations. He says, “I see a lot of spirit in youngsters. You can see more vibrancy and style among these newcomers. Nevertheless, I was always there when he needed me. As a new director, he built a certain confidence in the team and had a command over the camera. He has a good future.”
Unlike his previous years, Uppi has cut down on his projects. “Yes, I have become choosy. Initially I used to be tensed when I was not working as I don't like sitting idle. So I used to accept projects that came my way. But now I have learnt to be patient. I want the audience to watch some good movies from me,” he said.
Uppi confirming that his project with Ramesh Aravind is on hold, he also told us that he is planning a film with Srinivas Raju, the director who made Dandupalya. “I am discussing the story with Srinivas. I will take up this movie along with my home production , whose script I will finalise by next month,” said Uppi.
Considering Upendra’s stature, the film is slowly becoming a huge brand. “I have written the story and screenplay and the director MG Srinivas has worked hard in his own style giving it a new dimension which itself is a speciality of this film,” revealed the Super Star.
Uppi has worked towards different looks including one like Elvis Presley. Was it taxing playing varied roles? He said, “We just went by the film’s theme and I just evolved as an actor.”
Working with a new director, Uppi does not seem to have any reservations. He says, “I see a lot of spirit in youngsters. You can see more vibrancy and style among these newcomers. Nevertheless, I was always there when he needed me. As a new director, he built a certain confidence in the team and had a command over the camera. He has a good future.”
Unlike his previous years, Uppi has cut down on his projects. “Yes, I have become choosy. Initially I used to be tensed when I was not working as I don't like sitting idle. So I used to accept projects that came my way. But now I have learnt to be patient. I want the audience to watch some good movies from me,” he said.
Uppi confirming that his project with Ramesh Aravind is on hold, he also told us that he is planning a film with Srinivas Raju, the director who made Dandupalya. “I am discussing the story with Srinivas. I will take up this movie along with my home production , whose script I will finalise by next month,” said Uppi.
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Upendra's next directorial to begin in May
Kannada star Upendra is known to spend a lot of time scripting for his films. His next release Topiwaala, written by the star himself, was in the making for over a year. "Scripting is a continuous process. Each time you think you have got everything in place, there comes yet another idea to better the same. That's probably why it takes so long," he tells us.
Incidentally, Upendra's next, after the release of Topiwaala, is a film that the star plans to direct himself. "The story idea itself is around five years old. It was meant to go into production even before I directed Super. However, things have fallen in place now and I am excited about what we have put together in terms of script. We are currently working on the dialogues. While we are yet to finalize on the cast, we think we will be able to start shooting for this film in May this year. We are yet to finalize the title for the film," says Upendra.
Incidentally, Upendra's next, after the release of Topiwaala, is a film that the star plans to direct himself. "The story idea itself is around five years old. It was meant to go into production even before I directed Super. However, things have fallen in place now and I am excited about what we have put together in terms of script. We are currently working on the dialogues. While we are yet to finalize on the cast, we think we will be able to start shooting for this film in May this year. We are yet to finalize the title for the film," says Upendra.
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Karnataka Film Producers Cultural Association Building Inauguration
A new building for the recently launched Karnataka Film Producers Cultural Association was inaugurated by Upendra recently. Srinagara Kitty, Sa Ra Govindu, Dr Jayamala and Minister V Somanna among others attended the function. KFPCA has been launched to protect the welfare of the producers and is located at RPC Layout.
KFPCA was launched by producer Ba MA Harish and the Association has more than 60 members.
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