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Kaatera is a 2023 Indian Kannada-language action drama film directed by Tharun Sudhir and produced by Rockline Venkatesh. The film stars Darshan, Debutant Aradhana Ram and Jagapathi Babu. The music is composed by V. Harikrishna while the cinematography and editing are handled by Sudhakar. S. Raj and K. M. Prakash.
Synopsis
Kaatera revolves around an agrarian issue set during 1970s in Hampi.
Cast
- Darshan as Jeevan
- Aradhana Ram as Prabhavathi
- Jagapathi Babu
- Kumar Govind as Mahadevanna
- Shruti
- Biradar as Chongla
- Master Rohit as Puttaraju
- Avinash
Production
Development and casting
The initial announcement of the film was made on 16 February 2022 on occasion of Darshan’s birthday by Tharun Sudhir without revealing much details. The project was initially said to be produced by produced by Umapathy srinivas gowda which did not materialize. Later Rockline venkatesh took over the project and the announcement was made on 16 February 2022 by releasing a poster. The Poster featured a dog leading a band of sheep which created a lot of buzz around the movie. Later veteran actor Jagapathi Babu was onboarded to play the antagonist role which was confirmed by the director. The team roped in Debutant Aradhana Ram who is the daughter of Actress also fondly called ‘Kanasina Rani’ Malashree. A year later on 26 February 2023, The makers announced the Title and First look of the film celebrating the actor Darshan’s birthday. The project was named “Kaatera”. The title is based on the goddess Kaateramma, famous in Karnataka. The project is being co written by Jagadeesh Kumar Hampi of Guru Shishyaru (2022) fame. Renowned Dialogue writer Maasti was brought on board. Popular actor Kumar Govind was onboarded on 17 March 2023 on his birthday by releasing a poster.
Filming
Principal photography began with a muhurta on 5 August 2022. The shooting took place in various locations of Bengaluru and Hyderabad. The film organized a press meet on 12 September 2023 in Bengaluru where it was revealed that the major portions of the film had been shot and post production works would begin shortly thereafter.
Music
V. Harikrishna a long time and frequent collaborator of Darshan has composed the Music and background score.
Release
Initially the producer was aiming to release the movie on occasion of Dasara which did not happen due to production delays. It is being speculated that the movie team are eyeing Sankranti or February 2024 release.
The Makers announced the release date of the movie through a special video. The film will now arrive on 29th December 2023.
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