Sarkari Hi. Pra. Shaale, Kasaragodu, Koduge: Ramanna Rai
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{{Infobox film
| name = Sarkari Hi. Pra. Shale, Kasaragodu.
| image = shpskasargodu.jpg
| caption = Theatrical Poster
| director = Rishab Shetty
| producer = Rishab Shetty
| screenplay = Rishab Shetty
| writer = Rishab Shetty
Raj B. Shetty
Abhijit Mahesh
| story = Rishab Shetty
| based_on =
| starring = Anant Nag
Ranjan
Sampath
Pramod Shetty
Saptha Pavoor
Mahendra
Sohan Shetty
Prakash Thuminad
Manish Heroor
| music = {{ubl|Songs:|Vasuki Vaibhav|Score:|B. Ajaneesh Loknath}}
| cinematography = A. Venkatesh
| editing = Pradeep Rao
Pratheek Shetty
| studio = Rishab Shetty Films
| distributor = Rishab Shetty Films through Jayanna films
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2018|8|24|}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Kannada
}}
Sarkaari Hiriya Praathamika Shaale, Kaasaragodu, Kodugé: Raamanna Rai ({{Translation| Government Higher Primary School, Kasaragodu, Donated by: Raamanna Rai}}) is a 2018 Indian Kannada-language socio-political comedy film written, directed and produced by Rishab Shetty,{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/a-government-school-plays-a-pivotal-role-in-rishab-shettys/articleshow/64855374.cms|title=A government school plays a pivotal role in Rishab Shetty's|newspaper=The Times of India|date=5 July 2018|first=Dhwani|last=Desai|accessdate=20 March 2019|archive-date=27 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231027182833/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/a-government-school-plays-a-pivotal-role-in-rishab-shettys/articleshow/64855374.cms|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/when-film-titles-are-sentences/article21823745.ece|title=When film titles are sentences|website=The Hindu}}{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mangaluru/its-destination-kasargod-for-rishab-shettys-next-film/articleshow/58280026.cms|title=It's destination Kasargod for Rishab Shetty's next film|website=Times of India}}{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/meet-the-life-of-the-sarkari-shaale/articleshow/65353973.cms|title=Meet the life of the sarkari shaale|website=Times of India|access-date=17 August 2018|archive-date=29 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231029035216/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/meet-the-life-of-the-sarkari-shaale/articleshow/65353973.cms|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/what-is-kirik-party-director-up-to-now/articleshow/56513477.cms|title=What is Kirik Party director up to now?|website=Times of India|access-date=17 August 2018|archive-date=10 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180210183605/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/what-is-kirik-party-director-up-to-now/articleshow/56513477.cms|url-status=live}} presented by Sudeep.{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/sudeep-to-present-rishab-shettys-upcoming-childrens-film/articleshow/65186020.cms|title=Sudeep to present Rishab Shetty's upcoming children's film|website=Times of India}} The film stars Anant Nag, Pramod Shetty, Ranjan, Sampath, Saptha Pavoor, Mahendra, Sohan Shetty, Prakash Thuminad, Manish Heroor and others.
It was declared a Blockbuster at the box office.
In 2019, it won the National Film Award for Best Children's Film, at the 66th National Film Awards.
Plot
In the milieu of Kasaragod (a border district in Kerala having a large Kannada speaking population), the language supremacy becomes a hothead matter. A Kannada-medium Government-run Middle and High School, faces financial difficulties due to nonreceipt of money from the government officials. As a consequence, various expenses like books, uniforms, teachers' salaries, building repairs and extracurricular activities are virtually at a standstill.
Nambiar, the righteous Principal is being harassed by a hostile and corrupt Government official, Balakrishna Panikker, who is hell-bent upon closing the school as he wants to establish the supremacy of Malayalam. In a moment of weakness, Nambiar is forced to sign on a government order without reading it, which declares that the building is unsafe and needs to be demolished. A group of students coming from normal middle class to poor backgrounds are bound by the common thread of learning in Kannada. Their lives are thrown into turmoil when Panikker comes with a government order to physically close the school.
They then decide to get a famous person to fight their case. Accordingly, they chance upon the name of one social worker in Mysore(Mysuru), Ananthapadmanabha in a newspaper. They then journey to Mysuru to persuade Ananthapadmanabha to take up their case. In a hilarious twist, there are two Ananthapadmanabhas living next to each other and both these friends are at loggerheads over trivial issues. The boys are supposed to talk to Ananthapadmanabha.M but instead, end up talking to Ananthapadmanabha.P, who agrees to take up their struggle.
With a lot of hope, they bring the 'famous' Ananthapadmanabha.P to Kasargod. After initial skirmishes with Panikker, it appears that the boys are fighting a losing battle. There are many minor events that help in crystallizing a hitherto scattered struggle into a cohesive well-oiled movement. The parents of the children also get involved in the same under the leadership of Ananthapadmanabha. The culmination of this is a court scene under a sympathetic judge. Ananthapadmanabha, though not a lawyer himself, is allowed to argue on behalf of the students.
Ananthapadmanabha exposes the machinations of Panikker, arguing that the pictures of the abandoned school are photoshopped and concludes the case triumphantly. Being involved with the kids makes him realize how lonely he was. He then decides to remain in Kasargod as a part-time teacher in the school. Realising his mistakes, Ananthapadmanabha M. visits the school and gives Ananthapadmanabha P. his best wishes. The film ends with a group photo of students, parents and teachers.
Cast
- Anant Nag as Ananthapadmanabha P., a teacher in criminology and a self-claimed social activist who fights for the survival of S.H.P Shaale, Kasargod. He mentions his surname as "P for peacock."
- Ranjan S as Praveena Kumar, a student who failed 7th grade thrice
- Sampath as Mammootty, (named after the Malayalam actor) a student in 6th grade
- Saptha Pavoor as Pallavi, daughter of Upadhyaya and a student in 7th grade, Praveena's crush
- Pramod Shetty as Shantharama Upadhyaya, a well-known Yakshagana artiste and Kannada Activist, Pallavi's father
- Supreetha Shetty as Vasantha Upadhyaya, wife of Upadhyaya, Pallavi's mother
- Mahendra Prasad as Mahendra, a student in 7th grade and best friend of Praveena
- Manish Heroor as Mute Student in 7th grade and best friend of Praveena
- Democracy Sohan Shetty as Satheesha, a student in 7th grade
- Prakash Thuminad as Bhujanga, an areca nut grower
- Ramesh Bhat as Anantha Padmanabha M., a social activist and neighbor of Anantha Padmanabha P. He mentions his surname as "M for match-fixing".
- Rishab Shetty as Inspector Kemparaju (cameo), a police inspector in Mysuru
- Shanil Guru as Raghava, cook in Upadhyaya's house
- Balakrishna Adoor as Balakrishna Panikker, Assistant Education Officer of Kasargodu
- Radhakrishna as Sebastian, watcher of a mansion which is owned by a Dubai resident
- Rajeev Shetty as Raamanna Rai
- Pushparaj Bollar as Driver Govindu, Raamanna's driver
- Arpith Adyar as "Reporter cum photographer"
Production
=Filming=
Soundtrack
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| prev_title = Choorikatte
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| next_title = Ondalla Eradalla
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| type = soundtrack
| prev_title = Nannu Dochukunduvate
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| title = Sarkari Hi. Pra. Shaale, Kasaragodu, Koduge: Ramanna Rai
| year = 2018
| next_title = Bell Bottom
| next_year = 2019
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Vasuki Vaibhav has composed the songs and B. Ajaneesh Loknath has composed background score for the film. The lyrics for the songs are written by K. Kalyan, Trilok Trivikrama, Avinash Balekkala, Veeresh Shivamurthy and Vasuki Vaibhav.{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/music/bringing-alive-the-culture-of-kasaragod-with-his-songs/articleshow/65270059.cms|title=Bringing alive the culture of Kasaragod with his songs|website=Times of India|access-date=17 August 2018|archive-date=27 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231027182834/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/music/bringing-alive-the-culture-of-kasaragod-with-his-songs/articleshow/65270059.cms|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/a-prayer-song-for-kids-sung-by-kids/articleshow/65024083.cms|title=A prayer song for kids, sung by kids|website=Times of India|access-date=17 August 2018|archive-date=26 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240826111213/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/a-prayer-song-for-kids-sung-by-kids/articleshow/65024083.cms|url-status=live}}
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| title1 = Karavalli Song
| lyrics1 = Vasuki Vaibhav
| extra1 = Vijay Prakash
| length1 = 03:21
| lyrics2 = Trilok Trivikrama
| extra2 = Vasuki Vaibhav
| length2 = 03:28
| title3 = Nooraaru Bannagalu
| lyrics3 = K. Kalyan
| extra3 = Madhuri Sheshadri
| length3 = 02:51
| title4 = He Sharade
| lyrics4 = K. Kalyan
| extra4 = Asha, Sunidhi
| length4 = 03:00
| title5 = Dadda
| lyrics5 = Trilok Trivikrama
| extra5 = Vasuki Vaibhav
| length5 = 02:53
| title6 = Balloon Song
| lyrics6 = Veeresh Shivamurthy, Trilok Trivikrama, Gokul Abhishek
| extra6 = Shishu Taansen Jnaneshwar
| length6 = 03:29
| title7 = Aleyo Alege Eega (Pathos Song)
| lyrics7 = Vasuki Vaibhav
| extra7 = Venkatesh D C
| length7 = 03:22
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Reception
The movie has received positive reviews.{{Cite web |date=24 August 2018 |title=Rishab strikes gold in Kasaragod |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/rishab-strikes-gold-kasaragod-689161.html |access-date=19 June 2022 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}{{Cite news |last=Khajane |first=Muralidhara |date=27 August 2022 |title=A cause with content |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/a-cause-with-content/article24794730.ece |access-date=19 June 2022 |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=19 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619150948/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/a-cause-with-content/article24794730.ece |url-status=live }}
=Awards=
Outside Karnataka
More than 3,000 students were reported to have watched the film at Kasargod. The Kannada Sangha members of Chandigarh made it possible to play the Kannada Naadageete before the screening of the movie. It was reported that the movie had the highest ticket sales in Mumbai compared to any Kannada movie released there earlier. It was also the first Kannada movie to be released after 12 years in Thiruvananthapuram (two centres) and in Vizag (one centre) and the first Kannada movie to have its posters spread over 12 areas in Chennai.{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/has-2018-helped-widen-the-releases-of-kannada-films-across-the-globe/articleshow/66265985.cms|title=Has 2018 helped widen the releases of Kannada films across the globe?|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-02-10|archive-date=26 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240826111228/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/has-2018-helped-widen-the-releases-of-kannada-films-across-the-globe/articleshow/66265985.cms|url-status=live}}
=Satellite rights=
The satellite and digital rights were secured by Udaya TV and Sun NXT where the film had its World Television Premiere on 23 December 2018 at 6:00 p.m. IST{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/sarkari-hi-pra-shale-kasargodu-world-television-premiere-on-december-23/articleshow/67090644.cms|title=Sarkari.Hi.Pra. Shaale Kasargodu world television premiere on December 23|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2018-12-14|archive-date=5 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220805051530/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/sarkari-hi-pra-shale-kasargodu-world-television-premiere-on-december-23/articleshow/67090644.cms|url-status=live}}
Box office
The movie got positive response from both audience and critics. It completed 100 days in theatres and was a blockbuster hit.
References
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External links
- {{IMDb title|tt8602654}}
{{National Film Award for Best Children's Film}}
Category:Indian coming-of-age films
Category:Films set in Karnataka
Category:2010s Kannada-language films
Category:Best Children's Film National Film Award winners
Category:2010s coming-of-age films
Category:Films directed by Rishab Shetty