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Publicity stunts (aka Marketing 101) in KFI

March 1st, 2010 at 1:31 pm

ShivarajKumar-AnnavruGetup Namma Shivanna has donned 11 of Annavru’s top get-ups for the upcoming movie Cheluveye Ninne Nodalu. “It’s part of a 20-second rap portion in the remix of Huttidare… which is one of the main tracks in the film. Several titles of Dr Raj, including Gaana Gandharva, Nata Sarvabhauma and Rasikara Raja, are part of the lyrics. And with each title, a popular scene from a popular film of Annavru will be shown. A split screen will feature both Shivanna and Dr Raj on either side,” says the press release.

Publicity gimmicks are good; they help people to recall a product and recognize it amongst all the clutter they are subjected to, every day. They increase the expectations and draw crowds to launch events, movie premieres and the likes. Done carefully, they sustain and entertain people; do them wrongly, and the whole thing blows up in the face.

Kannada film industry has been doing it wrong all this while. They see Hollywood and Bollywood biggies create hoopla for the movie releases, and try to do the same- and fail miserably, every time. Take Upendra’s ‘Moustache-less’ look in Dubai Babu, Puneeth dancing with Annavra heroines in Raj- The Showman, or Shivanna’s latest release, Sugreeva- which was shot in 18 hours.

The lessons haven’t been learnt. ‘Recreating’ Magic? Really?

Shivanna-Annavru-getup

For starters, magic tricks get old, no magician trying to ‘recreate’ something that has been done before can succeed. Public demands fresh content and fresh presentation. They have tasted the old wine; no matter how many times you pass it on in a new bottle, they will recognize the old taste and discard it as soon as possible. All they want is new stories and new perspective; our film industry is not giving it to them.

And the publicity stunts should have something in common with the products. Take any successful publicity stunt- and you will see that the stunt had something common with an important part of the product. Like the promotions for ‘The Dark Knight’, where the publicity centered along the election of new mayor and joker trying to sabotage various services, which were important parts of the plot. Or 3 idiots, where nationwide search for Aamir Khan was picked straight from the movie storyline; even its website had lots of movie- related engagement ideas, like lecturers troubling students, ideas for the future etc.

On similar lines, producers of Sugreeva could have helped a needy child and got immense media coverage for the movie. It was in the plot, and saying something like ‘10% of the movie profits will go to child relief fund’ would have led the fence-sitters into the theatres. It wouldn’t have improved a mediocre (copied) story, but people would have seen it with sympathetic eyes.

Following the herd has been the norm of the Kannada Film Industry from a long time now’ and it has been serving us really badly. We have to concentrate on dishing out quality products, and innovative ways to popularize it. Adding remix versions of yesteryear chartbusters might help in audio sales, but it wouldn’t bring spectators to theatres, we sincerely wish ‘Cheluve Ninna Nodalu’ proves us wrong; but trying to ride on late Dr. Rajkumar’s fan wave isn’t going to pull this industry out of this rut.

-Article by Kris Nayak

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75 Responses to “Publicity stunts (aka Marketing 101) in KFI”

  1. Janardhan on August 1st, 2010 8:37 pm

    Publicity stunt,ok.But it must not go overboard and i am sure that these will come very fast in short duration on big screen.

  2. VN on July 28th, 2010 6:59 pm

    No logic in unneccasary hue and cry for short duration act(20sec rap portion of remix song).We all want Kannada movies to come good in all terms and do well at boxoffice,so there is no point in this acts.

  3. Happy on July 1st, 2010 1:18 pm

    Yes Sriranga avaree…..the number of release centres or theatres must increase drasticaly.KFCC is very clear about non-Kannada release matters but not on Kannada movies.

  4. Sriranga on June 26th, 2010 5:58 pm

    CNN seems to be the first South Indian Movie to get technical excellance in Ad labs.They must release well in all centres including all metros and abroad key centres,we are still in 50-70 centres releases, its high time to release the movie on large scale.The movie obviously have lot of finer aspects,many of us have not seen the “Huttidhare” on big screens now its gods gift for all Kannadiga to watch and witness the sensation and fanfare again and have the entertainment at best.

  5. Shashikanth on April 11th, 2010 6:35 pm

    Hi Shivanna….i love u very much man,easily ur the best and ultimate actor of Kannada film world.I always watch you movies on very first day without failure .I very well that u have done good job in this movie,as everybody me too eagerly waiting to watch this movie.I am very proud of ur all ur grt movies at National level and sure that all ur coming movies will be complete(full meals). movie with right mix of all elements in right proportions.Whether ur acting or ur simplicity or ur down to earth nature or ur good wills with all types of people or ur professinalism or ur ur never say die attitudes are unparalled and role models for all ur contempararies and new actors.I liked ur youthful exuberances,dress sense and body language in stills.Surely ur own efforts,passion and unmatched talent will bear fruits in big ways.The get-ups are nice ,i am sure that almost all will get applause and focus once the movie hits the screens.
    Please release the movie at earliest,we cant just wait more.

  6. Alok on March 26th, 2010 6:12 pm

    Its challenging art and entertainment display,MrMahesh.

  7. Rao on March 22nd, 2010 11:22 am

    Alok sir is right.
    There is nothing wrong in short duration show in a remix song,its good and decent idea……….That must be taken in right spirit .

  8. Rishi on March 16th, 2010 11:13 am

    Bhaktha Kumbara getup is awesome.

  9. legend on March 16th, 2010 9:51 am

    Sugreeva is movie with difference.The concept is message oriented devoid of entertainment but the budget of the movie is less and no harm to anybody.

  10. John Max on March 15th, 2010 10:28 pm

    Suresh, you are wrong. Sugreeva is indeed a flop in theaters. Accept reality. Even though I am a fan, but I accept reality that Shivanna’s recent movies are flops. there is no need to scold other peoples.

  11. Suresh on March 15th, 2010 2:13 pm

    @Manasaarefan and Alok
    I agree your words to the core.We cannot ask for such logical comments and at the same time the mainstay of the movie will be different as pointed out by many over here.

  12. Suresh on March 15th, 2010 2:09 pm

    John Max(duplicate) is having totaly wrong perceptions.Infact he is misusing the stances of John Max (orginal)to the core.

  13. John Max on March 15th, 2010 12:13 pm

    @@legend,
    Why Jeevan should be checked in to nimhans?? Whatever he is telling is correct. That hero is old and sagging, and the movie is flop (regardless of producer being safe or unsafe). You should get checked in to nimhans, instead of posting stupid things here.

  14. Manasaarefan on March 14th, 2010 11:47 am

    Good to have travelogue story with fun,emotions with the backdrop of terrific locales.I suppose that the wonders or getups are mere attractions rather then highlights.
    Nothing like any sort of inspirations or imitations.Easily one can comprehend quality product from promos and buzzs.

  15. Anoop on March 13th, 2010 7:55 pm

    Shivanna has lot of National level movies and his versatality is unparalled.I think only jealous crooks will bad mouth about him like letdown boyfans.

  16. Somasekar on March 13th, 2010 11:50 am

    Sugreeva producer is safe by all means .CNN is easily most expected movie of 2010 ,get ready for biggest dhamakka of century with fanfare and festive celebrations.

  17. legend on March 13th, 2010 11:29 am

    @Jeevan
    Obviously you are insensible and unauthentic dude,check into nimhans immediately.

  18. basava on March 13th, 2010 9:43 am

    @jeevan
    i agree in these days shivanna is not able to shine… but hopes on him arev ther on him now also
    and he is one of the A grade hero in KFI…. I think he is the present most versalite actor

    was vishnu charming before aptharakshaka!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    his all films from 4 years were Atter flop and there was not at all roar of simha………..
    dont mistake me am against VISHNU a have seen all his films at first show and dont compare him with any actor…… He was ammasing
    And he always stand after RAJ only actor charmed of all his life time in KFI

  19. Jeevan on March 12th, 2010 8:47 pm

    Sugreeva starring shivrajkumar released two weeks back is “another biggest disastor” in to the list of flops that continues to his career.

    even if he carries MATCHET back to the screen people are not keen to see him.

    He looks old and sagging…. too much off late

  20. Jeevan on March 12th, 2010 8:45 pm

    Shivrajkumar doesn’t fall into the ACTOR’s list like his brother’s.He is just a ordinary STAR

  21. Jeevan on March 12th, 2010 8:43 pm

    Shivrajkumar is horrible and his acting talents have gone to dumps. Kannada film industry is in “MAJOR CRISIS” with the passing away of VISHNU-RAJ.

    While Vishnu had the charm,acting and presence,Raj was ok as an actor.

    Where R the rest folks….

  22. Mahesh on March 12th, 2010 6:50 pm

    well… its not really a bad idea.. but a cheap idea though.

  23. Alok on March 12th, 2010 5:57 pm

    In the era where Kannadigas are living like outsiders in thier own place,the remix song motivates them lot to cultivate passion and love towards thier language.Not a bad idea of incorporating some getups in short duration of song.Frankly speaking this song deserves State anthem status and it would be great treat to watch it again.

  24. legend on March 9th, 2010 1:26 pm

    Deepak and VijayaPrasad.
    I agree with both of you.The concept of CHELUVEYE here has been used in different contexts —beauty of nature,world,relation,love,good wills,etc.So there are relevance to basic theme of concept.

  25. KFI on March 6th, 2010 8:16 pm

    Old wine in old bottle with new sticker (read makeup)…

  26. VijayPrasad on March 6th, 2010 6:35 pm

    @KrisNayak
    CNN is fresh story with new persceptive.I agree your point that publicity way must have something common with the product.This is a family drama wherein the remix song is situational, picturisedabroad and demanded something sensational and relevant so they might have choicen such getups in less duration of time.Regarding examples of Hollywood and Bollywood movies promotional way which you have mentioned citing something common with an important part of the product seems like innovative ideas.But this is not the social issue movie which demanded any sort of such promotions.It seems like quality product and your vision of innovative ways sounds isolation from mainstream of concept for this particular concept.The cast,crew,promos and promotional activities other then conventional ways are realy promising.By reading this article some of them have misunderstood about the getups
    and started to think in bad way,such is the impact.
    CNN has started its promotional activities in unique ways,get-ups in this song are just part of it and nothing to do with the subject of movie ,but appears as if its something common with the important part of 7 wonders picturisations and song theme.Dont you feel like the remix song having universal appeal to all Kannadigas in current scenario,why are you restricting that to only DrRaj fans.No doubht all Kannadigas are Raj fans but need of the hour is Industry getting to peak and gets consistent in all ways.

  27. Deepak on March 5th, 2010 10:17 pm

    Reading all the comments, i have come to a conclusion.. Shivanna’s film is in the limelight.. People are writing about him, negative or positive.. Of late, there wasn’t a single person to write on his movie.. Hats off to the marketing strategy of CNN director and his team.. So many comments for a 20 sec rap … nobody sincerely knows what it is all about.. what will be on screen… Most of them are busy commenting on this idea of Rajkumar’s getups.. Of the 98 films of Shivanna, not one single director even thought about this idea…
    There is lot of difference between INSPIRATION AND IMITATION.. Shivanna is only getting inspired by his father.. Is it a crime to get inspired by ur FATHER…
    @its me.. dont u get inspired by ur FATHER…?? The same way Shivanna has got… Nothing more to it..
    @legend and Jayanth… U R exactly right…!! THis is a marketing strategy.. CNN has started off its marketing and promotion…..

  28. John Ferezes on March 5th, 2010 7:13 pm

    Shivraj Kumar was looking good in “Parashurama” getup. I saw it in one news paper.

  29. Jayanth on March 5th, 2010 5:16 pm

    CNN is social, family drama set in the backdrop of 7 wonders.It is nomeans a historical movie, there is nothing wrong in doing promotions for the product.Now we all wants our Sandalwood movies to do well that must be vision and mission.

  30. legend on March 5th, 2010 4:37 pm

    Nobody is forcing anyone to theatres,all sensible and selfrespected folks knows the contributions of Shivanna in all ways.Please refrain from the topic ,if you have lot of time dont waste it utilise it hard for your favourable heros topics.

  31. its me on March 5th, 2010 4:15 pm

    If u go through the list what nitin has given u understand what exactly my concern is….being kanndiga if some outer state person looking at poster of satya in love,nanda,hodimaga…and other bakwas films .. and ask ” y shivraj kumar looking so horrible and acting on college role when he dont even look like ex student of college” then ….what we suppose to answer…do we answer that we are dumb audience that is y he is doing such roles or he is stil young to be loved to c in such role….do we have answer for this…our artists represents our land and culture….our artists represent us..and we have r creative enough in all fields ..in literature,painting,music,…except films..sad…our senoir artist must wake atleast now…when we dont have senior person to fill the space…

  32. its me on March 5th, 2010 4:06 pm

    FYI….alok and someone….i m talking abt shivraj kumar as actor …and because of such fake publicity and posters i watched kumarama …in kumararama i went to c him not his father in him…he was not at all prepared his body for the worrier film…and the script was so bakwas…being a senior actor he should know how to potray his role … and being senoir person he should know responsibility that what he has on his shoulder he canat act in silly films as new commer does to get anchor in industry …and because of such fake publicity and posters ..and wasted our money and valuble time and addition headache as gift and bad opinion about his films..this is what he gains at the end…..instead of making a bad film and loosing so much he can take time for each film and do it with reall zeal as a artist not as a earning actor then really he is justifing his 3 decade experience …i do appriciate his acting but here i m critisising his lack of creativity …he attitude towards films.”.what ever the story let me do …who cares if people likes it or not….” this will ruin his career ..and as a audience we want him to build up his graph in upside not down side ..

  33. Legend on March 5th, 2010 9:42 am

    You guys are just crazy with unconvincing and invalid lame and dame reasons.

  34. nithin on March 4th, 2010 10:55 pm

    65. Yuvaraja (2001) 66. Jodi (2002) 67 kodandarama (2002) 68. Ninne Preethisuve (2002) 69. Thavarige Ba Thangi (2002) 70. Don (2003) 71. Sri Ram (2003) 72. Smile (2003) 73. Nanjundi (2003) 74. Chiguridha Kanasu (2003) 75. Rowdy Aliya (2004) 76. Sarwabouma (2004) 77. Kanchana Ganga (2004) 78. Rishi (2005) 79. Rakshasa (2005) 80. Valmiki (2005) 81. Jogi (2005) 82. Anna Thangi (2005) 83. Ashoka (2006) 84. Thavarina Siri (2006) 85. Gandugali Kumara Rama (2006) 86. Thaiya Madilu (2007) 87. Santha (2007) 88. Gandana Mane (2007) 89. Lava-Kusha (2007) 90. Sathya In Love (2008) 91. Bandhu BaLaga (2008) 92. Madesha (2008) 93. Paramesha Paanwala (2008) 94. Nanda (2009) 95. Hodi Maga (2009) 96. Sugreeva(film) (2009) 97. Devaru Kotta Thangi (2009) 98. bhagyada balegara {2009}

    out of this long list thavarige ba thangi, rishi,jogi,anna-tangi were hits… rest flop..
    chigurida kanasu was the only film wch deserved to be hit in tis list..

  35. Mahesh on March 4th, 2010 9:39 pm

    @legend
    1) Anna Thangi, 2) Thavarina Siri, 3) Thaiya Madilu, 4) Gandana Mane, 5) Satya In Love, 6) Bandhu Balaga, 7) Maadesha, 8) Paramesh Paanwala, 9) Nanda, 10) Hodi Maga, 11) Devaru Kotta Tangi, 12) Jogaiah(upcoming)…

    who’s exaggerating???

  36. legend on March 4th, 2010 5:11 pm

    @Nithin
    So according to you Rishi,Rakshaasa,Gandulagali Kumaraama, SIL,Sugreeva are rowdyisms movies…..Medias sometimes exagerates matters and writes bullshits without logic,but we Kannada audiences must be well aware of happenings in the INDUSTRY.

  37. nithin on March 4th, 2010 4:58 pm

    @ alok,
    i agree shivraj kumar has done gud films in 90′s
    but after he did JOGI, anna-thangi wat r the type of movies done by him?
    Crude rowdism idiotic movies.
    bangalore mirror had even criticized him for doing a rowdism film named NANDA with some underworld don’s..

  38. Alok on March 4th, 2010 1:41 pm

    @Nithin
    If you have not seen any Rathsapthami,Inspectar Vikram,Jagamechhidha huduga,Samyuktha,Rishi,AK47,Nammoramandara hoove,Mididashruti,Nanjundhi,Kumararama, Aasegobba mesegobba,CK,Sugreeva..etc and not aware of concepts of CNN,Thammasu,etc..better keep quiet dont post without facts and figures.

  39. Alok on March 4th, 2010 1:37 pm

    Down with insensible detractars like itsme and rest who are opposing the getups.
    @Someone
    You are 101 percent has valid points.

  40. Someone on March 4th, 2010 12:02 pm

    And more these days…the media has started writing againt Raj Son’s what ever they do… if they do good they says it’s piublic stunts… gimmick and all. they do some thing else they write they did not allow to do good to the industry they tried to pull the leg of some body blah blah.. for what ever the good or bad happens in the industry for all is given by ‘Raj and Family’. this is what these days the media is promoting… the same way this article also has written… I am not understanding what is wrong with these medias.. but at the end every body need raj family to involve when ever some wrong thing happens to industry and they need help of raj family ONLY at that time and all other time… write wrong about raj family this is how the media is playing….

  41. Someone on March 4th, 2010 11:53 am

    @its me and Others who is opposing the makeup: First of all while doing Kumararaama, whether shivu came and told to you that, he’s going match up Raj? No! He said they are giving try to do the movie which was Raj’s dream role… Even in press he said they just trying to do a movie which was never thought about itfor long time… and more over will you able to look like your father? NEVER NEVER NEVER!!! You might try to imitate your father but YOU CANNOT BECOME YOUR FATHER! Try putting your father clothes and try to look like him, even your family members says that, you might look 20 or 30 percent of your father but not complete!!! The same is here. Whether it’s publicity stunt or what ever you call.. they are giving just a try for it. But they have not makeup shivu completely as Raj, remember this. These days every movie must be given much publicity to pull the crowd to the theaters, that’s what they are doing… that’s all.. if you like it appreiate it else leave it.. why do you bother about.. you guys have so many other things to bother about in your life. think that and continue with that… that’s all.

  42. Raj The Legend on March 4th, 2010 11:53 am

    @Kumar – You are wrong here. In the 50′s, 60′s and 70′s, dance was no where in world cinema.
    No language had good dancers..
    Infact, only cabaret dancers were there in movies to entertain the audience. Neither the hero was dancing nor the hero one.
    Raj was a perfect navarasa naayaka. You name it, he had that talent in him.
    if he was trained properly, am sure he would have been a fantastic dancer. He had committment to the core.
    Never ever try to compare the greatest actor if Indian filmdom to anybody else.

  43. Legend on March 4th, 2010 11:05 am

    I agree with your points Mr Krish.

  44. nithin on March 4th, 2010 10:56 am

    what ever Kris Nayak has said is 100% rite..
    Raj-the showman was promoted saying songs r gud, and proved only songs were gud..
    why they do cheap publicity gimmics to promote der movie..
    if the story is strong regardless of publicity it will be a hit ,
    mungaru male, milana, nenapirali, and few other movies were big hits w/o these gimics.
    Actors shd not stick on to there images and do monotype roles, like shivrajkumar who knows only 2 type of movies anna-thangi sentiment and ROWDISM, (i’ve not seen Sugreeva),
    not only shivanna, most of the KFI heroes r doing the same sort of movies for yrs..

  45. Krish on March 4th, 2010 9:11 am

    @Kumar
    Kumar, u seem to have some personal enemity towards Shivrajkumar. Unnecessarily you’re trying to make him solely responsible for this blunder.

    Its not about innocency but professionalism on the part of any actor to obey film crew with regards to acting and film promotion. An actor would be working in many movies simultaneously and can’t manage things on his own for every movie other than doing his/her own job, that is acting. and thats how it should be. When publicity stunts backfired for Raj the showman, Prem was blamed for the blunder, not Puneeth the actor.

  46. Kumar on March 4th, 2010 2:57 am

    @Krish
    Yeah shivraj is very innocent, he doenst understand what audience want, he will just do what director/producer says..hahhaa ha ha

  47. Krish on March 3rd, 2010 11:57 pm

    I guess you guys are all missing the point here.. The article doesn’t speak about any “actor” but it speaks the publicity practices of film crew (producers, directors or whoever is responsible for publicity).

  48. kumar on March 3rd, 2010 10:49 pm

    @Raj-the legend.

    There is no compulsion that raj sons shud be accepted . However even though they are raj sons they came to industry with full trained in acting,swiming ,dancing etc. When Shivanna entered the industry he was brought as a DANCER and u know his dance all karnataka danced to his dance so many movies were super hit due to SHivanna’s dance . When Puneet entered he emerged as a good action hero with his fantastic fights. So they know that they are raj sons and still they have showed their talent and came into industry. Without talent noone can sustain in industry . So they have proved with record breaking and creating till date. This clearly shows that they have their own identity and unique style. We cant ask our Raj to dance like SHivanna nor Shivanna to sing like RAJ. Hope u understood.

  49. kumar on March 3rd, 2010 10:41 pm

    @Christ

    After DR RAJ who has done variety of roles in KFI is our living legend SHIVANNA. Shivanna with village role,college student ,rowdy role ,family sentiment ,sister sentiment etc . These roles says all about this versatility . Shivanna has his own identity and his unique style .

  50. legend on March 3rd, 2010 11:57 am

    @Raj-The legend
    You points are sensible and true,there are several Raj fans who havent seen any movie or else thinks like any other heros fans.I dont believe in family background and other matters helping in any way ,it may be true to very very little extent. What REALY matters is merit of the movie and performances?
    Here freshness of concept,performance,songs and its picturisations and above all sensible script wil boost up the movie.The getups are nice its not like anybody’s thinking,but this factor alone cant help movie as i mentioned above.

  51. Raj The Legend on March 3rd, 2010 10:25 am

    Why should it be “family package” abhimana?
    If I like Raj, is there any compulsion that everything his sons do, should be accepted?
    Its utter foolishness to say so.
    Karnataka is full of Rajkumar fans. Anybody who is passionate about the langauge and cinema will be Dr.Rajkumar’s fan.
    Its not the same case with his sons.
    Its illogical to expect all Raj fans to support his sons in all aspects.

  52. Christ on March 3rd, 2010 4:24 am

    if any says that SRK looks like our annavru ..in these roles – doesnt even look 0.001% like him……

  53. Christ on March 3rd, 2010 4:21 am

    @kumar

    I have no porblem if u call SRK a Legend – its up to u to call him a legend or not . also its heights of fanatism to tell that SRK is the best after Dr.Rajkumar .seems very funnny – if ANY1

  54. John Ferezes on March 2nd, 2010 8:29 pm

    That guy in the first pic is hilarious….

  55. kumar on March 2nd, 2010 8:18 pm

    Shivanna the living real legend after our DR RAJ who has proved and done variety of roles.
    Shivanna is versatile actor . Shivanna always experiments with new getups and roles he is not fear of his image this shows that Shivanna is very dedicated actor.

    Shivanna resembles DR RAJ in most of his avatars especially Bhakta Kumbara,Bond, Prahalad etc. Shivanna the real only living legend after DR RAJ.

  56. Jayanth on March 2nd, 2010 8:12 pm

    Frankly speaking there is zero logic in telling that Shivanna is immitating and trying to look like his dad.The remix song demanded some sensational scenes to today ,so producer and directar might have decided for some getups along with Raj’s orginal getups.If at all whole movie have getups then there is meaning for the cry oitherwise no problems.There is no point in telling negative impact to the movie and following Raj.Ultimately what matters is script with freshness ,not 40secs getups.

  57. Basavaraju on March 2nd, 2010 3:28 pm

    It is natural that the sons and grandsons trying to immitate legendry actors. Like that if Shivanna immitates nothing wrong. We have many examples in India, like Amitabh/Abhishek, Krishna/Maheshbabu, NT Ramarao/Balakrishna/Jr. NTR etc who are trying to reach the highest path.
    When it comes to KFI many people talk about kannada movies and they don ‘t watch them. In fact they stand in the Q of the non kannada films. In the recent months kannada movies are not doing well. Producers are left with no option other than to adopt some gimmics. Sometimes it may works out. In case of Shivanna being a good actor tries to immitate his father and wants to thrill the Raj fans. Producers spends crores of rupees on production of a kannada movie and earning is only from Karnataka that too partially.

    Now we can see old Raj films and not Raj. Let us see Rajkumar in Shivanna, Raghu and Puneet and recall the memories of Rajkumar for ever. Because, that is the chain link

  58. happy on March 2nd, 2010 2:26 pm

    Some of them are realy god ,you cant expect lot in 40 secs duration of the song.Be cool man.

  59. Kannadiga on March 2nd, 2010 2:19 pm

    @ Happy – what do you mean by publicity stunts.Do you want the movie to have a negative impact with such snaps?
    No Rajkumar fan would be happy with these costumes on Shiva RajaKumar..
    You cannot replicate a legend..Raj was a born legend.

  60. Annavru on March 2nd, 2010 2:07 pm

    Too much hype as always, Shivanna is a good actor but no match @ any cost to the lendendary Dr Rajkumar. Too much publicity is also not good as people expect too much and the film doesnt fullfill their wishes and in turn the film loose’s audience. So better not to try such antiques and stick to what he does best and concentrate more on acting and good story based films.

  61. Raj The Legend on March 2nd, 2010 1:59 pm

    being a hard core fan of natasaarvabhouma Rajkumar, I am dead against his sons tring to dress up like him. Nobody on this planet can do that.
    Shivrajkumar though a good performer, doesnt suit such historical roles.
    He is no where close to his dad’s image.
    Raj was an Iron man..Shivraj doesnt have such good body.
    Request him to grow on his own, without using his dad’s image.
    He has done it for many years.He has established himself properly. There is no need to pull his dad’s name everywhere.

  62. happy on March 2nd, 2010 1:57 pm

    Kannadiga
    These will appear for 40 secs in the movie,publicity stunt asthe.

  63. Kannadiga on March 2nd, 2010 1:53 pm

    Shivrajkumar is no doubt a fantastic actor. But why is he trying to dress up like his legendary dad?
    These costumes suits only the legend, Dr.Raj
    Sorry to say, but SRK looks like a drama artist in the above costumes.
    When people have recognized him and when he has sustained in the industry for the last 25 years, there is no need to still be in hisa dad’s shadow.

  64. happy on March 2nd, 2010 12:37 pm

    CNN is fresh and updated concept.Guys dont get confused from publicity matters which are all must nowadays.I am sure that there will be enough stuff to showcase his talent,also role will be intense and appealing to all classes of audiences.

  65. its me on March 2nd, 2010 12:18 pm

    Well Dear Suresh&Deepak thanks for u time and comments ..if u read rest of the comments hope u guys understand my point …shivanna is good in Omm,janumada jodi..which suits him …he is good actor no doudt in that but he need to polish it ….actor to act in different roles that people from all stream should applaude his talent not just targeting only female audence or not just make films to make his presence in indusrtry by making flop films ..in all other industry senior actors are taking up direction and production but unfortunate thing is we grown up to middle age but still heros act in college roles …dont u think ….and deepak …as audience if i like and appriciate artist for their work ..then i do have same right to critisise them and tell them what we like to c and what we hate to …and he is real artist who accept it and build it up in his carrer ….that is what Dr.rajkumar did and hope his sons want copy his dad let them build up constructive attitude like Raj …not just dressing up like him …

  66. Rajesh on March 2nd, 2010 12:12 pm

    @John Max- these guys arent talking about the film, but the pathetic attempts to gain publicity for their movie. We all hope to see a good Kannada movie, but more often than not we are disappointed. name one kannada movie released last year that you would watch after ten years.

  67. John Max on March 2nd, 2010 11:48 am

    This film will break all the records…As usual, this site will give 2 stars but Karnataka’s public will make it a blockbuster.

  68. KFI on March 2nd, 2010 7:54 am

    Hahahahahaha… Maja ide…

  69. Raj fan on March 2nd, 2010 1:56 am

    Yeah! Seriously… It’s a shame SRK’s even trying to imitate his illustrious father’s styles and getups. I feel he should act and dress according to their own limits – that might get more respect and adoration from SRK’s fans than these utterly stupid, silly stunts! To add, he does’nt even look nice…

  70. Kumar on March 2nd, 2010 12:44 am

    E dadda producers & directors adastu dina SRK[shirvraj] & PRK[puneeth] ibbarige avarappan vesha hakisi namna torture madthare….innovation illa avarige

    Here is a small comparison to educate the producers/directors

    Dr Raj Body: Fantastic even in his 60s
    His sons bodies: dont ask

    Dr Raj’s voice: amazing
    His sons voices: dont ask

    Dr Raj;s movies: awesome
    His sons movies: recent ones are crap

    I think Dayanand or Jaggesh can impersonate RAJ than his sons. Look at SRK’s girlish biceps…cant compare to his dad!!!

  71. Suresh on March 1st, 2010 8:01 pm

    hello christ

    Shivanna has lot of own fans,all Raj fans cannot be his fans and viceversa.Here he is not trying anything like what you guys think,its all your people’s misconceptions and illusions.
    All his movies have its own reach,audiences and intentions.Shivanna fans always thinks like neutral audiences and morever this movie is having universal appeal subject. Just looking some stills which are exclusively for some gimmicks dont get yourself into such conclusions.

  72. Suresh on March 1st, 2010 7:37 pm

    Its me
    I think more then the movie its your mindset and prejudices that are causing lot of troubles for you.Reading all your popstings i am damn sure of your datebases and intentionsclearly.

  73. christ on March 1st, 2010 6:45 pm

    @Deepak
    Whatever its me has told – its quite Crude – but its the fact – i dont know why raj sons want to imitate our Annavru??? SRK looks good in ordinary get ups – we know nobody can recreate the magic what annavru did in these legendary roles – why SRK is so hell bent on getting in to Annavru’s shoes ??? just look the photos and answer honestly – does SRK even look 0.0001% of what his DAD looked?? come on guys – dont be tooo biased and give ur views here – lets judge from neutral point of view …if a movie has to be a hit …only one actors fans cant make it a hit movie – everyone should watch and am sure no1 would think SRK looks great in these get ups .. this is my honest opinion .. if u think otherwise and conclude that am against Raj Family – up to u

  74. Deepak on March 1st, 2010 6:17 pm

    @ its me.. yaake sir neevu kasta pattu picture nodthira… leave it.. if cinema is creating such a big problem for u.. pls dont watch any movie… My sincere request to u sir…
    And dont ever try to under estimate any actor for their movies or acting or body…Ella director, producers, heroes cinema maadodhu picture hit agli antha.. yaaru nan cinema flop agli antha maadolla.. swalpa artha maadkoli sir… Ast taste idheyalla nimage, neeve yaava tara cinema beko, story maadi, produce maadi, act maadi, direct maadi thorsi and prove yourself sir… comment maadodhu very easy job… The easiest job a human being can every get.. If paid, i think u would have got the highest salary….:)

  75. its me on March 1st, 2010 5:10 pm

    Same kind of hype was given to Kumararama….most horrible movie i have ever watched…came out of theater with headache….please if possible produce good films if not prepare u r body and mind for it take brake…produce and act in films which suits u r body and age ..dont torture audience …please my humble request …Dr.Rajkumar was legend giving entertainment to audience ,profit to producer and name to director ….but nowadays it is all ulta….headache to audeince,cyanide to producer and return ticket to directors….in between we audience become scapegoats aste…

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