| Kaatera | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Tharun Sudhir |
| Written by | Tharun Sudhir Jadesh Kumar Hampi |
| Produced by | Rockline Venkatesh |
| Starring | Darshan Aradhana Ram Jagapathi Babu |
| Cinematography | Sudhakar S. Raj |
| Edited by | K. M. Prakash |
| Music by | V. Harikrishna |
Production company | Rockline Entertainments |
Release date |
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Running time | 183 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
| Budget | ₹45 crores |
| Box office | ₹78.8crore (Day 5) [3] [note 1] |
Kaatera is an 2023 Indian 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.[4]
It was released on 29th December 2023 to positive reviews from critics.
Synopsis[edit]
Kaatera, a blacksmith in Bheemanahalli, has to tackle multiple challenges to help the farmers of his village implement Land Reforms Act in order for the farmers to escape from the feudal landlords Devaraya and Kaalegowda.
Cast[edit]
- Darshan as Kaatera
- Aradhana Ram as Prabhavathi
- Jagapathi Babu as Devaraya
- Kumar Govind as Mahadevanna
- Shruti as Kumari
- Vaijanath Biradar as Chongla
- Master Rohit as Puttaraju
- Avinash as Shanubogha[7]
- Vinod Kumar Alva as Kaalegowda
- Ravi Chethan as Maara
- Shweta Prasad as Reena D'Souza
Production[edit]
Development and Casting[edit]
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.[8] The project was initially said to be produced by Umapathy Srinivas Gowda, which did not materialize.[9] 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 film.[10]
Later, Jagapathi Babu was onboarded to play the antagonist role which was confirmed by the director.[11] The team roped in Debutant Aradhana Ram, who is the daughter of actress Malashri.[12] A year later on 26 February 2023, The makers announced the title and first look of the film, celebrating the actor's birthday. The project was titled "Kaatera", which is based on the goddess Kaateramma, famous in Karnataka.[13] The project is being co-written by Jagadeesh Kumar Hampi of Guru Shishyaru 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.[14]
Filming[edit]
Principal photography began with a muhurta on 5 August 2022. The shooting took place in various locations of Bengaluru and Hyderabad.[15] The film organized a press meet on 12 September 2023 in Bangalore, where it was revealed that the major portions of the film had been shot and post production works would begin shortly thereafter.[16]
