# Badava Rascal > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Badava_Rascal > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Badava_Rascal.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Badava_Rascal > Source revision: 1341480647 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Short description|2021 Indian Kannada-language film}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2022}} {{Use Indian English|date=January 2022}} {{Infobox film | name = Badava Rascal | image = | caption = | director = Shankar Guru | writer = Shankar Guru | producer = Daali Dhananjaya | starring = [Dhananjay](/source/Dhananjay_(actor))
[Amrutha Iyengar](/source/Amrutha_Iyengar) | narrator = | cinematography = [Preetha Jayaraman](/source/Preetha_Jayaraman) | editing = Niranjan Devaramane | music = [Vasuki Vaibhav](/source/Vasuki_Vaibhav) | studio = Daali Pictures | distributor = [KRG Studios](/source/KRG_Studios) | released = {{Film date|df=yes|2021|12|24|Kannada|2022|02|18|Telugu & Tamil|ref2=}} | runtime = 133 minutes | country = India | language = Kannada | budget = | gross = {{INR}} 16 crores {{cite web | url=https://kannada.asianetnews.com/video/sandalwood/kannada-movie-badava-rascal-collects-rs-16-crores-in-10-days-gvd-r54gse | title=Badava Rascal Box Office Collection: 16 ಕೋಟಿ ಬಾಚಿಕೊà²'ಡ ಡಾಲಿ ಸಿನಿಮಾ! | Kannada Movie Badava Rascal Collects Rs 16 Crores in 10 Days GVD }} }} '''''Badava Rascal''''' is a 2021 Indian [Kannada](/source/Kannada)-language [action comedy film](/source/action_comedy_film) written and directed by Shankar Guru in his directorial debut and produced by [Dhananjay](/source/Dhananjay_(actor)) in his first production venture under ''Daali Pictures''.{{cite news|url =https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/for-dhananjaya-art-and-business-unite-in-badava-rascal/articleshow/88451939.cms| title=For Dhananjaya, art and business unite in Badava Rascal|website= The Times of India| date=24 December 2021|access-date=24 December 2021}} Besides Dhananjay, the film stars [Amrutha Iyengar](/source/Amrutha_Iyengar), [Rangayana Raghu](/source/Rangayana_Raghu), [Nagabhushan](/source/Nagabhushana) and [Tara](/source/Tara_(Kannada_actress)) in other pivotal roles. It was also dubbed and released in Tamil and Telugu on 18 February 2022. The film became commercial success at the Box office.{{Cite web |last=bollywoodfever |date=2022-02-04 |title=Badava Rascal The Most Successful Kannada Movie In Recent Times |url=https://bollywoodfever.co.in/badava-rascal-the-most-successful-kannada-movie-in-recent-times/ |access-date=2023-04-04 |language=en-US}} The plot is centered around a middle-class man named Shankar who gets abducted by a gang and forces them to rethink their decisions by narrating his life story which consists of friendship, love, breakup, family sentiments and life lessons.{{cite web |title='Badava Rascal' has friendship written all over it, everyone will relate to it: Director Shankar Guru |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/badava-rascal-has-friendship-written-all-over-it-everyone-will-relate-to-it-director-shankar-guru/articleshow/88427758.cms |website=The Times of India |access-date=22 December 2021 |language=en |date=22 December 2021}} [Vasuki Vaibhav](/source/Vasuki_Vaibhav) scored music for the film, while Preetha Jayaraman served as the [director of photography](/source/director_of_photography) and Niranjan Devaramane as editor. ''Badava Rascal'' was theatrically released on 24 December 2021, coinciding with [Christmas](/source/Christmas) holiday, where it received positive reviews from critics who highlighted the performances of Dhananjay and Rangayana Raghu, the musical score by Vasuki Vaibhav, while directing criticism at the film's length.{{cite web|url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/badava-rascal/movie-review/88466548.cms|title=Badava Rascal Movie Review : Dhananjaya continues his golden run|website= The Times of India| date= 24 December 2021}} == Plot == Shankar alias "Badava Rascal" is an [MBA](/source/Master_of_Business_Administration) graduate who lives life on his own terms. He thrashes some goons who work for a moneylender named Ganapa, when they were wreaking havoc at a [roadside eatery](/source/eatery), but was knocked out by one of the goons and is taken to their hideout along with his friend Nagalinga alias Naga. However, Ganapa and the gang apologize to Shankar and Naga after they saved the gang from a rival gang headed by Ganapa's friend Naveen alias "Down-to-Earth". The rival gangs compromise with each other and share their life stories with Shankar. Shankar also reveals details about himself; he lives happily with his friends and parents Rangegowda, an [auto driver](/source/cab_driver) and mother Sharadamma, and also falls for Sangeetha, who is the daughter of an [MLA](/source/Member_of_the_Legislative_Assembly_(India)) [candidate](/source/candidate) Premakumari, who accepts the proposal. When Shankar and his parents arrive to meet Sangeetha, Sangeetha (who is at her room) insults Shankar and his parents for their [lower class](/source/lower_social_class) status and Shankar angrily leaves the house along with his parents. Shankar gets addicted to drinking due to their breakup. Days pass by, Shankar begins to learn about the value of his parents and becomes a better son to them. The goons are impressed by his [life-story](/source/life_story_work). Meanwhile, Ganapa and Down-to-Earth leave the hideout to meet their boss Manki Sudhi, where they learn that Premakumari actually warned Sangeetha to reject Shankar's proposal as she cannot kill him due to [Elections](/source/Elections). When Sangeetha refuses, Premakumari comes up with a plan to pretend to accept the proposal, and barges into Sangeetha's room and cuts her hair. Shocked and fearing for Shankar's life as her mother will not spare him, Sangeetha rejects the proposal. Ganapa and Down-to-Earth sneak into Sangeetha's house where they hand her a phone and tell her that they will contact Shankar. Shankar gets enraged after learning about the incident. Sangeetha calls Shankar and tells her to take her away from her mother, Shankar agrees and challenges Premakumari that he will marry Sangeetha in her presence. Ganapa, Down-to-Earth along with their gang accompany Shankar to a playground where Premakumari is performing rituals for the construction of a site. A fight erupts between Shankar and Premakumari's newly appointed henchmen in which Shankar emerges victorious and reunites with Sangeetha. Premakumari realizes her mistakes and peacefully leaves. Shankar and Sangeetha finally get married in the presence of their parents and friends. == Cast == {{Cast listing| * [Dhananjay](/source/Dhananjay_(actor)) as Shankar * [Amrutha Iyengar](/source/Amrutha_Iyengar) as Sangeetha * [Nagabhushan](/source/Nagabhushana) as Nagalinga, Shankar's friend * [Rangayana Raghu](/source/Rangayana_Raghu) as Rangegowda, Shankar's father * [Tara](/source/Tara_(Kannada_actress)) as Sharadamma, Shankar's mother * [Poornachandra Mysore](/source/Poornachandra_Mysore) as Ganapa * [Rekha](/source/Sparsha_Rekha) as Premakumari, Sangeetha's mother * Maasthi Manju *Suresha Venkatesh }} == Music == {{Infobox album | name = Badava Rascal | type = soundtrack | artist = [Vasuki Vaibhav](/source/Vasuki_Vaibhav) | cover = | alt = | released = {{start date|2021|10|9|df=y}} | recorded = | venue = | studio = | genre = [Feature film soundtrack](/source/Feature_film_soundtrack) | length = | language = Kannada | label = [Anand Audio](/source/Anand_Audio) | producer = | prev_title = | prev_year = | next_title = | next_year = | misc = {{External media | audio1 = {{YouTube|m_9sYToOLZA|Official Audio Jukebox (Kannada)}} | audio2 = {{YouTube|N-wRF4hmADo|Official Audio Jukebox (Telugu)}} | audio3 = {{YouTube|wOSKpVxOgX0|Official Audio Jukebox (Tamil)}} }} }} [Vasuki Vaibhav](/source/Vasuki_Vaibhav) scored background music for the film and its soundtrack. {{tracklist | headline =Track listing (Kannada) | extra_column = Singer(s) | total_length = | title1 = Udupi Hotelu | extra1 = [Vijay Prakash](/source/Vijay_Prakash) | lyrics1 = [Dhananjay](/source/Dhananjay_(actor)) | length1 = 3:16 | title2 = Aagaaga Nenapaguthale | extra2 = [Vasuki Vaibhav](/source/Vasuki_Vaibhav) | lyrics2 = [Dhananjay](/source/Dhananjay_(actor)) | length2 = 4:33 | title3 = Nin Makke Benki Haaka | extra3 = [Anthony Daasan](/source/Anthony_Daasan) | lyrics3 = Shankar Guru | length3 = 4:30 | title4 = Badava Rascal | extra4 = [Sanjith Hegde](/source/Sanjith_Hegde) | lyrics4 = Chethan Kumar | length4 = 3:08 | title5 = Theme Music | extra5 = [Dhananjay](/source/Dhananjay_(actor)), [Amrutha Iyengar](/source/Amrutha_Iyengar) | lyrics5 = | length5 = }} {{tracklist | headline =Track listing (Telugu)https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/badava-rascal-telugu/Z7vTBLF77OI_ | extra_column = Singer(s) | total_length = | title1 = Cheliye Chandamamave | extra1 = [Vijay Prakash](/source/Vijay_Prakash) | lyrics1 = Ram Vamsikrishna | length1 = 3:16 | title2 = Aagagi Pola Maaruthonde | extra2 = [Vasuki Vaibhav](/source/Vasuki_Vaibhav) | lyrics2 = Ram Vamsikrishna | length2 = 4:33 | title3 = Nee Notlo Mannupada | extra3 = [Dhanunjay Seepana](/source/Dhanunjay_Seepana) | lyrics3 = Ram Vamsikrishna | length3 = 4:30 | title4 = Badava Rascal | extra4 = Prudhvi Chandra | lyrics4 = Chaitanya Prasad | length4 = 3:08 }} {{tracklist | headline =Track listing (Tamil)https://open.spotify.com/album/17vmJhI1TupqKpCMx30YSz | extra_column = Singer(s) | total_length = | title1 = Kiliye Vannak Kiliye | extra1 = [Vijay Prakash](/source/Vijay_Prakash) | lyrics1 = Karthik Netha | length1 = 3:16 | title2 = Aahasam Iragagi Poche | extra2 = [Vasuki Vaibhav](/source/Vasuki_Vaibhav) | lyrics2 = Karthik Netha | length2 = 4:33 | title3 = Sang Onnu Oodiputta | extra3 = [Anthony Daasan](/source/Anthony_Daasan) | lyrics3 = Karthik Netha | length3 = 4:30 | title4 = Badava Rascal | extra4 = Vyasaraj Sosale | lyrics4 = Karthik Netha | length4 = 3:08 }} ==Accolades== {| class="wikitable" |- ! Awards !! Category !! Recipient !! Result !!Ref |- |rowspan=8|[10th South Indian International Movie Awards](/source/10th_South_Indian_International_Movie_Awards) | Best Actor- Kannada | [Dhananjay](/source/Dhananjay_(actor)) |{{nom}} |rowspan=8|{{cite news|url= https://vijaykarnataka.com/entertainment/news/siima-awards-2022-winners-list-puneeth-rajkumar-darshan-roberrt-daali-dhananjay-win-big/articleshow/94130499.cms|title=SIIMA 2022: ಅಪ್ಪುಗೆ ಅತ್ಯುತ್ತಮ ನಟ- ಆಶಿಕಾ ರಂಗನಾಥ್‌ಗೆ ಅತ್ಯುತ್ತಮ ನಟಿ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ; ಇಲ್ಲಿದೆ ಕಂಪ್ಲೀಟ್ ಲಿಸ್ಟ್‌ |date=12 September 2022 |publisher=ವಿಜಯ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ |access-date=14 September 2022}}{{Cite web |date=2022-08-17 |title=Allu Arjun's Pushpa: The Rise Leads SIIMA Nominations; Check Full List Here |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/allu-arjuns-pushpa-the-rise-leads-siima-nominations-check-full-list-here-5766859.html |access-date=2022-08-17 |website=[News18](/source/News18) |language=en}} |- |Best Actress |rowspan=2|[Amrutha Iyengar](/source/Amrutha_Iyengar) |{{nom}} |- |Critics' Best Actress |{{won}} |- |Best Supporting Actor |[Nagabhushan](/source/Nagabhushana) |{{nom}} |- |Best Comedian |[Rangayana Raghu](/source/Rangayana_Raghu) |{{nom}} |- |Best Debut Director |Shankar Guru |{{won}} |- |Best Debut Producer |Daali Pictures |{{nom}} |- |Best Music Director |[Vasuki Vaibhav](/source/Vasuki_Vaibhav) |{{nom}} |- |rowspan=10|[67th Filmfare Awards South](/source/67th_Filmfare_Awards_South) |- |[Best Film](/source/Filmfare_Award_for_Best_Film_%E2%80%93_Kannada) |Dhananjay |{{nom}} |rowspan=9|{{cite web | title = Filmfare Awards 2022 Kannada Nominations | url = https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards-south-2022/kannada/nominations | website = Filmfare | access-date = 9 October 2022 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20221009174209/https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards-south-2022/kannada/winners | archive-date = 9 October 2022 }}
{{cite web | title = Filmfare Awards 2022 Kannada Winners | url = https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards-south-2022/kannada/winners | website = Filmfare | access-date = 9 October 2022 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20221009173254/https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards-south-2022/kannada/nominations | archive-date = 9 October 2022 }} |- |[Best Director](/source/Filmfare_Award_for_Best_Director_%E2%80%93_Kannada) |Shankar Guru |{{nom}} |- |[Best Actor](/source/Filmfare_Award_for_Best_Actor_%E2%80%93_Kannada) |Dhananjay |{{won}} |- |[Best Actress](/source/Filmfare_Award_for_Best_Actress_%E2%80%93_Kannada) |rowspan=2|Amrutha Iyengar |{{nom}} |- |[Critics Best Actress – Kannada](/source/Filmfare_Critics_Award_for_Best_Actress_%E2%80%93_Kannada) |{{won}} |- |[Best Supporting Actor](/source/Filmfare_Award_for_Best_Supporting_Actor_%E2%80%93_Kannada) |[Nagabhushana](/source/Nagabhushana) |{{nom}} |- |[Best Music Director](/source/Filmfare_Award_for_Best_Music_Director_%E2%80%93_Kannada) |Vasuki Vaibhav |{{won}} |- |[Best Lyricist](/source/Filmfare_Award_for_Best_Lyricist_%E2%80%93_Kannada) |Dhananjay ("Udupi Hotelu") |{{nom}} |- | [Best Male Playback Singer](/source/Filmfare_Award_for_Best_Male_Playback_Singer_%E2%80%93_Kannada) |Vijay Prakash ("Udupi Hotelu") |{{nom}} |- |} == References == {{reflist}} == External links == * {{IMDb title|11306926}} Category:2021 films Category:2021 romantic comedy films Category:2021 Kannada-language films Category:2021 Indian films Category:Indian black comedy films Category:Films shot in Bengaluru --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Badava Rascal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Badava_Rascal) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Badava_Rascal?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.