{{No plot|date=February 2025}} {{Use Indian English|date=November 2015}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2015}} {{Infobox film | name = Birugaali | image = Birugaali.jpg | caption = VCD cover | director = Harsha | writer = Harsha | based_on = | producer = Adarsha Enterprises | starring = Chetan Kumar <br /> Sithara Vaidya <br /> Charisma Bharadwaj | music = Arjun Janya | cinematography = H. C. Venu | editing = Deepu S. Kumar | studio = Adarsha Enterprises | released = {{Film date|df=yes|2009|02|06}} | runtime = 134 minutes | language = Kannada | country = India }}
'''''Birugaali''''' ({{langx|kn|ಬಿರುಗಾಳಿ}}) is a 2009 Indian Kannada language action film written and directed by Harsha making his second directorial after ''Geleya''. The film stars Chetan Kumar of ''Aa Dinagalu'' fame along with Sithara Vaidya, Charisma Bharadwaj and Tara in main roles. The film featured the musical score by Arjun Janya which was received positively among the critics and masses.
The film was released on 6 February 2009 across Karnataka with a U/A certification for its excessive violence content.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/u-a-for-birugali-telugu-news-44177|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924190428/http://www.indiaglitz.com/u-a-for-birugali-telugu-news-44177|url-status=dead|archive-date=24 September 2015|title='U/A' for 'Birugali'|work=Indiaglitz|date=9 January 2009}}</ref> Upon release, the film generally met average reviews from the critics for its conventional script and audience.
== Cast == {{div col|colwidth=22em}} * Chetan Kumar as Hacchi * Sitara Vaidya as Anju * Charisma Bharadwaj * Tara * Kishore * Mico Nagaraj * Sadashiva Brahmavar * Kuri Prathap * Rajendra Karanth as Anna Sait * K. D. Venkatesh {{div col end}}
==Production== The lead actor Chetan Kumar underwent a rigorous body building regime developing a six-pack abs for his role.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/news/2008/chetan-makeover-birugaali-231208.html|title=Chetan's makeover for Birugaali|publisher=Entertainment One India|year=2009|access-date=5 June 2014|archive-date=6 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140606235319/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/kannada/news/2008/chetan-makeover-birugaali-231208.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Director Harsha lauded his training skills at the audio launch and also told that the film would showcase his dancing skills which was not exhibited in his last film ''Aa Dinagalu''. The film was shot in Greece locales for two songs and also included an under-water action scene.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/news/2008/chetan-six-pack-abs-231208.html|title=Birugaali's USP : Chetan's Six-Pack Abs|publisher=Entertainment One India|date=23 December 2008|access-date=5 June 2014|archive-date=6 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140606231109/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/kannada/news/2008/chetan-six-pack-abs-231208.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
== Soundtrack == {{Infobox album | name = Birugaali | type = Soundtrack | artist = Arjun Janya | cover = | alt = | released = January 2009 | recorded = | venue = | studio = | genre = Film soundtrack | length = | label = Swarna Audio | producer = | prev_title = | prev_year = | next_title = | next_year = }}
The audio comprises a total of 7 original songs with 2 repeated tracks and one instrumental theme all composed by Arjun Janya. The audio launch took place at a Bangalore hotel in January 2009. Noted music director Gurukiran released the audio in the presence of entire film team <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/bangalorelive/blive_fullstory.php?id=14827662&cid=14176012&name=movies|title=Birugali audio launched|website=Sify|date=January 2009|access-date=5 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140607013512/http://www.sify.com/bangalorelive/blive_fullstory.php?id=14827662&cid=14176012&name=movies|archive-date=7 June 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
The audio was received very positively and the songs "Madhura Pisumaatige" and "Hoovina Baanadante", both written by Jayanth Kaikini, earned maximum positive reviews and were on the top of the charts for many weeks. The songs were also nominated at various award functions of the year 2009.
{{track listing | headline = Track listing | all_music = Arjun Janya | lyrics = yes | extra_column = Singer(s) | title1 = Amma Amma | extra1 = Srinivas | lyrics1 = Ranganath | length1 = | title2 = Macchi Sacchi | extra2 = Shankar Mahadevan | lyrics2 = Shivananje Gowda | length2 = | title3 = Jo Jo Laali | extra3 = K. S. Chithra | lyrics3 = Ranganath | length3 = | title4 = Helbide Helbide | extra4 = Jassie Gift | lyrics4 = Kaviraj, Mahesh Kumar | length4 = | title5 = Idhu Nanna Kathe | extra5 = Vijay Prakash, Hamsapriya | lyrics5 = Harshapriya | length5 = | title6 = Hoovina Baanadante | extra6 = Shreya Ghoshal | lyrics6 = Jayanth Kaikini | length6 = | title7 = Madhura Pisumaatige | extra7 = Mohit Chauhan, Shamitha Malnad | lyrics7 = Jayanth Kaikini | length7 = | title8 = Amma Amma | extra8 = Arjun Janya | lyrics8 = Ranganath | length8 = | title9 = Helbide Helbide | extra9 = Arjun Janya | lyrics9 = Kaviraj, Mahesh Kumar | length9 = | title10 = Theme | extra10 = Arjun Janya | lyrics10 = Instrumental | length10 = }}
== Reception == === Critical response ===
R G Vijayasarathy of ''Rediff.com'' scored the film at 2 out of 5 stars and wrote "H C Venu's cinematography and Arjun's music are well done. Two chart buster songs Madhura Pisumaahige and Helbid Helbid written by Jayanth Kaikini and Kaviraj are very catchy. But all this doesn't take away the fact that Harsha's Birugaali is just old wine in an old bottle!"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/2009/feb/09kannada-review-birugaali.htm|title=Birugaali: Old wine in old bottle!|work=Rediff.com|date=9 February 2009|access-date=25 August 2022|archive-date=25 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220825122652/https://m.rediff.com/movies/2009/feb/09kannada-review-birugaali.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> The Times of India scored the film at 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "It is a treat to watch Chethan excelling in romantic, action and sentimental sequences. Sitara is impressive. Tara is excellent. H C Venu walks away with honours for his brilliant camerawork. Music by Arjun is okay".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/birugali/movie-review/4089663.cms|title=BIRUGALI MOVIE REVIEW|work=The Times of India|date=10 May 2016|access-date=25 August 2022|archive-date=5 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231005104134/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/birugali/movie-review/4089663.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> A critic from The New Indian Express wrote "As the story develops, Hachu antagonises an underworld don. A police officer (played by Kishore), kills Anju but repents later for his action. Finally, Hachu decides to lead a lonely life. Despite all its shortcomings, Birugaali touches an emotional chord". <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2009/Feb/07/amateurish-movie-all-the-way-24057.html|title=Amateurish movie all the way|work=The New Indian Express|date=7 February 2009|access-date=29 August 2022|archive-date=29 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220829052333/https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2009/feb/07/amateurish-movie-all-the-way-24057.amp|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140606205551/http://archive.deccanherald.com/Content/Feb72009/movies20090206117009.asp Deccan Herald review]</ref>
==Awards==
* Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Kannada - Shamitha Malnad * Suvarna Film Award for Best Female Singer - Shamitha Malnad * South Scope Film Award for Best Music Director - Arjun Janya
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Birugaali}} Category:2009 films Category:2009 Kannada-language films Category:2009 Indian films Category:Indian action films Category:Films shot in Greece Category:2009 action films Category:Films scored by Arjun Janya Category:Films directed by Harsha