Guru Shishyaru
Directed byJadesh K. Hampi
Written byMasti (dialogues)
Screenplay byJadesh K. Hampi
Produced bySharan
Tharun Sudhir
StarringSharan
Nishvika Naidu
CinematographyAroor Sudhakar Shetty
Edited byK. M. Prakash
Music byB. Ajaneesh Loknath
Production
companies
Laddu Cinema House
Kreatiivez banner
Release date
  • 23 September 2022 (2022-09-23)
Running time
156 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Guru Shishyaru is a 2022 Indian Kannada-language sports drama film[1] written and directed by Jadesh K Hampi.[2] The film stars Sharan and Nishvika Naidu in the lead roles[3] and H. G. Dattatreya, Suresh Heblikar and Apurva Kasaravalli in supporting roles.[4][5] Tharun Sudhir acted as creative head and producer for the movie.[6] The team also cast the children of popular actors like Prem, Sharan, Ravi Shankar Gowda, Naveen Krishna, Late Bullet Prakash among others.[6]

The movie opened to positive reviews from Audience and critics alike.

Plot

In 1994–95, Manohar. K is a lethargic man and a former Kho kho national champion, who lives with his teacher Guru. After much persuasion by Guru, he joins a school at a village named Bettadapura as a PT teacher and also falls in love with a village girl Sujatha alias Sooji. However, Rudrappa, a swindler pressurises the villagers to give up the land that belonged to his grandparents before the Union government implemented the land to be given to the villagers.

The court decides to ask the two parties to come to an agreement. However, Rudrappa, who is also a gambler, tells that he will withdraw the case if the school students can defeat his players in the yearly Kho-Kho event. Manohar gets into trouble as he and the students actually didn't win any game, but only bought trophies from the sports shop. Before Manohar and the students decide to leave the town, he learns about Guru's death and his desire to see him as a former champion again.

Manohar begins to train them in the sport and also makes them learn about teamwork. After facing many hurdles orchestrated by Rudrappa, Manohar and the students finally defeats Rudrappa's team. With Rudrappa defeated, Manohar and the students happily celebrate with the villagers.

Cast

  • Sharan as Manohar aka MK
  • Nishvika Naidu as Sujatha aka Sooji
  • H. G. Dattatreya as Dattanna
  • Suresh Heblikar as Nijaguna Shantappa
  • Apurva Kasaravalli as Rudrappa[2]
  • Mahanthesh Hiremath as Pampapathi, peon
  • Hruday Sharan as Karthik[4]
  • MS Jahangir as M.Pranesh, Headmaster
  • Ekanth Prem as Seena
  • Rakshak Bullet as Basha
  • Manikanta Nayak as Veeranna
  • Amit as Kirana
  • Surya Ravishankar as Joseph
  • Harshit Naveen Krishna
  • Ashif Mulla
  • Mahathi Vaishnavi Bhat

Soundtrack

Guru Shishyaru
Soundtrack album by
B. Ajaneesh Loknath
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length18:06
LanguageKannada
LabelAnand Audio
ProducerB. Ajaneesh Loknath

The Film's songs and background score is composed by B. Ajaneesh Loknath

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Aane Maadi Heluteeni"Punith AryaHarshika Devanath,Vijay Prakash04:24
2."Gurugalu Namma Gurugalu"V. Nagendra PrasadVijay Prakash04:47
3."Nade Mundhe"Chethan Kumar (director)Kailash Kher02:53
4."Baala Ollevru Nam Meshtru"Yograj BhatV. Harikrishna04:08
5."Baredoru Yaara Yenaa"Sharanakumar GajendragadPrem (director)01:54
Total length:18:06

Release

The film was released on 23 September 2022.[7] The Film ran for over 50 days in few screens across Karnataka.[8] The streaming rights of the movie was sold to Zee5 and premiered on 11 November 2022.[9]

Reception

The Movie opened to positive reviews from Audience and the critics as well who praised the story backdrop, artist performance and writing.

Sridevi S of The Times of India rated the movie 3.5/5 and wrote "The film is a must-watch and gives a much-needed break from mindless action films with its honest and neat making".[10] Y Maheswara Reddy of Bangalore mirror described the movie as "Sporty and Fun" and rated 3.5/5.[11] Shivani Kava reviewing for The News Minute wrote "A wholesome sports drama with a hint of humour"[12] Prathibha Joy of OTTPlay rated the movie 4/5 and in her review wrote "When you have a theatre full of young college boys discussing wanting to play kho kho as they walk out, rest assured, the film team’s objectives have been met – to present an entertaining tale that is meant to create awareness about a fast-fading sport. Sharan, Tharun and director Jadeshaa have presented a clean wholesome entertainer that should be a sure-shot winner."[13] A Sharadhaa of The New Indian Express described the movie as an "highly effective film that has a strong message for the students and it is sure to take the adults on a nostalgic trip to their school and college days. On the whole, Guru Shishyaru is a soulful tribute to the once-famous kho-kho."[14]

Reviewing for Tv9 Kannada Rajesh Duggumane said the movie is "A light-hearted comedy with an exciting Kho-kho match"[15] Avinash G Ram of Vijaya Karnataka wrote Exciting tournament of Guru Shishyaru; An entertaining Diwali for the audience.[16] R Kesavamurthy of Asianet Kannada rated the movie 4/5 and wrote "'Guru Shishyaru' is an example of how a simple story can be filled with entertainment, realism, rustic charm, nativity beauty and inspiration and dreams."[17]

Awards and Nominations

Award Category Recipient Result Ref.
11th South Indian International Movie Awards Best Actor in Negative Role Apurva Kasaravalli Nominated [18]
Bengaluru International Film Festival
Best Film Jadesh Kumar Hampi Nominated [19]
4th Chandavana Film Critics Academy Awards Best Director Jadesh Kumar Hampi Nominated [20]
Best Dialogues Maasthi Won
Best Supporting Actor Dattanna Nominated
Best Child Artist Eknath Prem Nominated
Hruday Sharan Nominated
Best Editing K.M. Prakash Nominated

References

  1. ↑ "'Guru Shishyaru' review: An underwhelming sports drama". Deccan Herald. 24 September 2022. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
  2. 1 2 "Guru Shishyaru Movie Review: Kho-Kho gets a soulful rebirth". Cinema Express. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
  3. ↑ "ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರ ಪ್ರೀತಿಗೆ ಪಾತ್ರರಾದ ʼಗುರುಶಿಷ್ಯರುʼ : ಸಿನಿಮಾ ನೋಡಿದವ್ರು ಅಂದ್ರು ಸೂಪರ್‌..!". Zee News Kannada (in Kannada). 23 September 2022. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
  4. 1 2 "Guru Shishyaru review: A wholesome sports drama with a hint of humour". The News Minute. 23 September 2022. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
  5. ↑ "Guru Shishyaru Review: ರೋಚಕ ಖೊಖೊ ಪಂದ್ಯದ ಜೊತೆ ಹಿತ-ಮಿತವಾದ ಕಾಮಿಡಿ". TV9 Kannada (in Kannada). 23 September 2022. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
  6. 1 2 "Tharun Kishore Sudhir: A chance in films can give celebrity kids recognition, not a ticket to success". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  7. ↑ Guru Shishyaru Movie: Showtimes, Review, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos | eTimes, retrieved 30 September 2022
  8. ↑ "https://twitter.com/TharunSudhir/status/1584499765995192320". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved 29 November 2023. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  9. ↑ "Guru Shishyaru on OTT: THIS is where you can watch Sharan's sports drama after its theatrical run". OTTPlay. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  10. ↑ "Guru Shishyaru Movie Review : Guru Shishyaru leads by a whisker". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  11. ↑ Y Maheswara Reddy (24 September 2022). "Guru Shishyaru movie review: Sporty and fun". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  12. ↑ Kava, Shivani (23 September 2022). "Guru Shishyaru review: A wholesome sports drama with a hint of humour". The News Minute. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  13. ↑ "Guru Shishyaru review: Sharan and co make this underdog tale a fun watch". OTTPlay. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  14. ↑ "Guru Shishyaru Movie Review: Kho-Kho gets a soulful rebirth". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  15. ↑ Kannada, TV9 (23 September 2022). "Guru Shishyaru Review: ರೋಚಕ ಖೊಖೊ ಪಂದ್ಯದ ಜೊತೆ ಹಿತ-ಮಿತವಾದ ಕಾಮಿಡಿ". TV9 Kannada (in Kannada). Retrieved 29 November 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  16. ↑ "Guru Shishyaru Review: ಗುರು ಶಿಷ್ಯರ ರೋಚಕ ಪಂದ್ಯಾವಳಿ; ಪ್ರೇಕ್ಷಕರಿಗೆ ಮನರಂಜನೆಯ ದೀಪಾವಳಿ". Vijay Karnataka (in Kannada). Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  17. ↑ govindaraj.s. "Guru Shishyaru Film Review: ಮನರಂಜನೆಯ ಮೈದಾನದಲ್ಲಿ ಕ್ರೀಡಾ ಕಲಿಗಳು". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd (in Kannada). Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  18. ↑ "SIIMA Awards 2023: RRR, 777 Charlie win big; Jr NTR, Yash named Best Actors; Sreeleela, Mrunal Thakur, Srinidhi Shetty are Best Actresses". The Indian Express. 16 September 2023. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
  19. ↑ "13th Bengaluru International Film festival begins: Here's a list of films to be screened". India Today. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
  20. ↑ "CFC Academy Awards 2023 : ಚಂದನವನ ಫಿಲ್ಮ್ ಕ್ರಿಟಿಕ್ಸ್ ಅಕಾಡೆಮಿ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ.. ಅತ್ಯುತ್ತಮ ನಟ ರಿಷಬ್, ನಟಿ ಶರ್ಮಿಳಾ". Zee News Kannada (in Kannada). 6 March 2023. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
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