Ranga (S.S.L.C)
{{short description|2004 film by Yogaraj Bhatt}}
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{{Infobox film
|name = Ranga (S.S.L.C)
|image = Ranga SSLC.jpg
|director = Yogaraj Bhat
|producer = N. Kumar
|story = Soori
|screenplay = Soori
|music = Sandeep Chowta
|cinematography = Krishna
|editing = Nagendra Urs
|country = India
|language = Kannada
|studio = Sri Lakshmi Films
|released = {{Film date|df=yes|2004|04|23|India}}{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/preview-ranga-s-s-l-c-news-kannada-kkfvNLdgbbisi.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140626131517/http://www.sify.com/movies/preview-ranga-s-s-l-c-news-kannada-kkfvNLdgbbisi.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 26, 2014|title=Preview: Ranga (S.S.L.C)|website=Sify|date=Feb 13, 2004}}
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Ranga (S.S.L.C) is a 2004 Indian Kannada-language Masala film directed by Yogaraj Bhat and produced by N. Kumar. It stars Sudeep and Ramya in lead roles.{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2004/04/12/stories/2004041201060200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041121220456/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2004/04/12/stories/2004041201060200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2004-11-21|work=The Hindu|date=2004-04-12|title=It's Ranga S.S.L.C. now!}} The film was an average success at the box office and was later dubbed into Hindi as Ranga Dada in 2013. The Music was composed by Sandeep Chowta.{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/this-day-that-year-yogaraj-bhats-ranga-s-s-l-c-completes-17-years-of-its-release/articleshow/82201331.cms | title=This Day, That Year: Yogaraj Bhat's 'Ranga (S.S.L.C)' completes 17 years of its release - Times of India | website=The Times of India }}
Plot
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Ranga, a autorickshaw driver, attempts to clear his SSLC exams, but in vain. His ongoing rivalry with Bomb Naga, who thinks that Ranga killed his son, takes a toll on his life.
Cast
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- Sudeep as Ranga, an Auto-rikshaw driver
- Ramya as Padma
- Rangayana Raghu as Kunta Naga
- Bank Janardhan as Pandu, Padma's father
- Umashree as Paru, Ranga's mother
- Myna Chandru as Japan, Ranga's sidekick
- Nagashekar
- Vijay as Kariya, Naga's right-hand henchman (uncredited)
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Soundtrack
{{Infobox album
| name = Ranga SSLC
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = Sandeep Chowta
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| released = March 23 2004
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| genre = Feature Film soundtrack
| length = 26:36
| label = Anand Audio
| language = Kannada
| producer = Sandeep Chowta
| prev_title = Company
| prev_year = 2002
| next_title = Super
| next_year = 2005
| misc = {{External media
| audio1 = {{YouTube|9CiBgAPa2WI|Official Audio Jukebox}}
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The music is scored by Sandeep Chowta and was well received. All the songs' lyrics were written by V. Nagendra Prasad.{{cite web|url=http://www.raaga.com/channels/kannada/moviedetail.asp?mid=k0000071|title=Ranga SSLC Songs - Kannada Movie Songs - Raaga.com|work=Raaga.com}}{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/sudeep-sings-for-ranga-sslc-news-kannada-kkfvMbajbjhsi.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141116105903/http://www.sify.com/movies/sudeep-sings-for-ranga-sslc-news-kannada-kkfvMbajbjhsi.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 16, 2014|title=Sudeep sings for Ranga SSLC|website=Sify|date=May 5, 2004 }}
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! Song title !! Singers | |
| "Dove Dove Duniya Kano" | Sudeep |
| "Manase Manase" | Rajesh Krishnan, K. S. Chithra |
| "Oora Kannu" | Raju Ananthaswamy, Sonu Kakkar |
| "Chitte Chitte" | Rajesh Krishnan, Shamita Malnad |
| "Bhoomi Yake Thiruguthaithe" | Sudeep, Raju Ananthaswamy, Shamita Malnad |
Reception
A critic from Viggy wrote that "Overall, Ranga (SSLC) is perfect masala entertainer in all aspect; for all class!".{{cite web | url=http://www.viggy.com/english/review_ranga_sslc.asp | title=Ranga (SSLC) film review - starring Sudeep & Ramya - directed by Yogaraj Bhat }} A critic from indiainfo wrote that "Overall a good pastime".[https://web.archive.org/web/20040615142851/http://movies.indiainfo.com/kannada/reviews/rangasslc.html indiainfo film review] S. N. Deepak of Deccan Herald praised the acting of Sudeep, Divya, Umashree, Soori's dialogues, Chowta's music and Krishna's cinematography.{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/apr252004/mr2.asp|title=Ranga SSLC|website=Deccan Herald|access-date=21 March 2025|date=25 April 2004|first=S. N.|last=Deepak|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041231152707/http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/apr252004/mr2.asp|archive-date=31 December 2004}}
Awards
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{| class="collapsible collapsed" width="100%" ! colspan="3" style="background-color: #d9e8ff; text-align: center;" | Awards and nominations |
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|{{won|1}} |{{nom|0}} |
|- style="background-color:#d9e8ff"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:center;" | Totals
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| {{won|Awards won}}
| colspan="2" width=50 {{won|1}}
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| {{nom|Nominations}}
| colspan="2" width=50 {{nom|0}}
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References
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External links
- {{IMDb title|0420854|Ranga (S.S.L.C)}}
{{Yogaraj Bhat}}
Category:2000s Kannada-language films
Category:Films scored by Sandeep Chowta
Category:Films directed by Yogaraj Bhat
Category:Films shot in Kuala Lumpur
Category:Indian comedy-drama films
Category:2004 comedy-drama films
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