Jai Karnataka () is a 1989 Indian Kannada-language superhero film, directed and produced by Dwarakish. The film stars Ambareesh, Rajani and Mukhyamantri Chandru in the lead roles. The film was a remake of the Hindi film Mr. India.
Cast
Ambareesh as Arun Rajani as Seema Mukhyamantri Chandru as Teja Captain Raju as Mogambo Jr. Narasimharaju as Panchanga Shivaram Rathnakar Chethan Ramarao Master Abhishek Pranaya Murthy
Production Dwarakish, who had the Tamil remake rights of Priyadarshan's Malayalam film Chithram, exchanged it in lieu of Kannada rights of Mr. India after K. Balaji, the producer of Mr. India's Tamil remake, suggested him to remake the film in Kannada. Due to Dwarakish's financial situation, Ambareesh agreed to work in the film without pay. The film was completed within three months.
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Vijayanand. "Hawa Hawaii" - S. Janaki "I Love You" - S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam Naguve Hoovanthe Aluve Mullanthe - K. J. Yesudas Chinna Beda Belli Beda - Ananda Kodalende Naanilli Odi Bande -
Release One of Dwarakish's friends, who had come for the premiere show from Madras, had an accident while riding in his Mercedes-Benz with both the driver and his relatives dying, which Dwarakish considered a bad omen. The film failed commercially.
See also
List of Indian superhero films
References
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