Bellary Naga is a 2009 Indian Kannada-language romantic action film starring Vishnuvardhan, Manasi and Avinash. The film is directed by Dinesh Babu and based on the Malayalam language film Rajamanikyam (2005) starring Mammootty This was the last film of Kannada superstar, Vishnuvardhan released just a couple of months before his death.
Cast
Vishnuvardhan as Nagamanikya
Mansi Pritam
Avinash as Vishwanath Gowda
Chitra Shenoy
Ramesh Bhat
Rajesh Krishnan
Shobaraj
Dharma
Shivaram
Bank Janardhan
Release
The film was released on 9 October 2009 all over Karnataka. This was the last film of Vishnuvardhan, released just before his death on 30 December 2009. School Master and Aptharakshaka were released posthumously.
Soundtrack
All the songs were composed and scored by L. N. Shastry.
Reception
Critical response
The Times of India scored the film at 3.5 out of 5 stars and says ". L N Sastry has composed some good numbers. Keerthi Vishnuvardhan needs special mention for her excellent costumes. Palaniraj and Pambal Ravi have choreographed some excellent fights." R G Vijayasarathy of Rediff.com scored the film at 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "L N Shashtri's composition of the hip hop song Jagwaare Jaagwaare Jaga and Hait Lagori are good. His background music too is plus point. As always, director Baboo ensures very good technical work. All in all Bellary Naga is a breezy and enjoyable entertainer.The New Indian Express wrote "Bellary Naga" is a breezy, likeable entertainer. Despite its loudness, the film will be a treat for the class audience because of Vishnu's rocking performance."