A. K. 47 (film)

A.K.47
Film DVD cover
Directed by	Om Prakash Rao
Produced by	Ramu
Written by	M. S. Ramesh (dialogues)
Screenplay by	Om Prakash Rao
Story by	S. R. Brothers
Starring	Shiva Rajkumar Chandini Om Puri
Music by	Hamsalekha
Cinematography	P. Rajan
Edited by	S. Manohar
Production company	Ramu Enterprises
Release dates	17 June 1999
Running time	157 minutes
Country	India
Language	Kannada

A.K.47 (Kannada: ಏ. ಕೇ. 47 (ē. kē. 47)) is an Indian Kannada film directed by Om Prakash Rao and starring Shivarajkumar, Om Puri, Girish Karnad in pivotal roles. The music is scored by Hamsalekha.^[1] This film was remade in Telugu and Hindi with same name starring Saikumar and Aditya respectively.^[2]

Cast

Shivarajkumar as Ram
Chandini
Om Puri as Yashwant Sinha
Girish Karnad
Ashish Vidyarthi as Dawood
Srividya
Sadhu Kokila
Charulatha in special appearance

Production

After the success of their previous collaboration Simhada Mari (1997), Ramu, Om Prakash Rao and Shivarajkumar collaborated for second time with this venture. AK 47 was the 50th film of Shivarajkumar and was also the first Kannada film to have DTS sound. Director Omprakash says he was inspired to make this film by some interviews of A. Kalashnikov he had read in newspapers who lamented against the usage of the weapon and also the real-life incident of Sanjay Dutt's arrest served as an inspiration for Om who developed the complete script with writing duo called SR Brothers.^[2]

Since the film was primarily shot in Mumbai, half of the film contains dialogues in Hindi language. The stunt scenes shot at Mumbai traffic costed around Rs. 1 Lakh for which Om cited that it was tough for the crew to receive permission from government to shoot.^[2]

Soundtrack

All songs and lyrics are written by Hamsalekha.

AK-47
Soundtrack album by Hamsalekha
Released	1999
Genre	Feature film soundtrack

Track #	Song	Singer(s)	Duration
1	Naanu Kannadada Kanda	K. J. Yesudas
2	Kadalo Kadalo	Hariharan, K. S. Chitra
3	Yaari Anjuburuki	Rajesh Krishnan, K. S. Chitra
4	Oh My Son	S. P. Balasubramanyam
5	Hey Ram This is India	Hariharan

Box office

It successfully completed 175 days in many centers of Karnataka^[3] and became a career highlight for actor Shiva Rajkumar. This movie's credit goes to Shiva Rajkumar, Ramu, Om Prakash Rao, Hamsalekha and writers duo M. S. Ramesh and H. S. Rajshekhar. Half of the film has Hindi dialogues. Om Puri's Hindi punch dialogues got good appreciation. Ex: "Mera joota ka naam bhi Dawood hai" (English: Even my shoe's name is Dawood), "Marne ke liye naa tu Godse, marne ke liye naa main Gandhi" (English: You are neither a Godse to die, I am neither a Gandhi to be dead) impressed non-Kannada audience also.

Awards

1999–2000 Karnataka State Film Awards

Best Editing — S. Manohar
Best Sound Recording — Kodandapani

References

External links

http://entertainment.oneindia.in/kannada/movies/a-k-47/cast-crew.html

Shiva Rajkumar

1980s	Anand (1986) Ratha Sapthami (1986) Manamecchida Hudugi (1987) Shiva Mecchida Kannappa (1988) Samyuktha (1988) Inspector Vikram (1989) Ranaranga (1988) Ade Raaga Ade Haadu (1989)

1990s	Aasegobba Meesegobba (1990) Mruthyunjaya (1990) Aralida Hoovugalu (1991) Modada Mareyalli (1991) Midida Shruthi (1992) Purushotthama (1992) Mavanige Thakka Aliya (1992) Jaga Mechida Huduga (1993) Chirabandhavya (1993) Ananda Jyothi (1993) Gandhada Gudi Part 2 (1994) Mutthanna (1994) Gandugali (1994) Gadibidi Aliya (1995) Savyasachi (1995) Om (1995) Mana Midiyithu (1995) Samara (1995) Dore (1995) Ibbara Naduve Muddina Aata (1996) Gajanura Gandu (1996) Shiva Sainya (1996) Annavra Makkalu (1996) Nammoora Mandara Hoove (1996) Aadithya (1996) Janumada Jodi (1996) Ganga Yamuna (1997) Simhada Mari (1997) Ammavra Ganda (1997) Muddina Kanmani (1997) Raja (1997) Jodi Hakki (1997) Prema Raga Haadu Gelathi (1997) Nammoora Huduga (1998) Kurubana Rani (1998) Andaman (1998) Mr. Putsami (1998) Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga (1998) Gadibidi Krishna (1998) Janumadatha (1999) Chandrodaya (1999) A. K. 47 (1999) Vishwa (1999) Hrudaya Hrudaya (1999)

2000s	Yare Nee Abhimani (2000) Preethse (2000) Hagalu Vesha (2000) Indradhanush (2000) Krishna Leele (2000) Devara Maga (2000) Galate Aliyandru (2000) Maduve Aagona Baa (2001) Asura (2001) Bahala Chennagide (2001) Baava Baamaida (2001) Sundarakanda (2001) Yuvaraja (2001) Jodi (2001) Kodanda Rama (2002) Ninne Preethisuve (2002) Thavarige Baa Thangi (2002) Don (2003) Sri Ram (2003) Smile (2003) Nanjundi (2003) Chigurida Kanasu (2003) Rowdy Aliya (2004) Sarvabhouma (2004) Kanchana Ganga (2004) Rishi (2005) Rakshasa (2005) Valmiki (2005) Jogi (2005) Anna Thangi (2005) Ashoka (2006) Thavarina Siri (2006) Gandugali Kumara Rama (2006) Thayiya Madilu (2007) No 73, Shanthi Nivasa (2007) Santha (2007) Gandana Mane (2007) Lava Kusha (2007) Sathya In Love (2008) Bandhu Balaga (2008) Madesha (2008) Paramesha Paanwala (2008) Nanda (2009) Hatrick Hodi Maga (2009) Bhagyada Balegara (2009) Devaru Kotta Thangi (2009)

2010s	Sugreeva (2010) Thamassu (2010) Cheluveye Ninne Nodalu (2010) Mylari (2010) Jogayya (2011) Shiva (2012) Lakshmi (2013) Andhar Bahar (2013) Kaddipudi (2013) Bhajarangi (2013) Aryan (2014) Belli (2014) Vajrakaya (2015) Killing Veerappan (2016) Shivalinga (2016) Santheyalli Nintha Kabira (2016)

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