{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2015}} {{Use Indian English|date=November 2015}} {{Infobox film | name = Suryakanthi | image = Suryakaanti.jpeg | caption = | director = K. M. Chaitanya | producer = M. Vasu and Sujatha | writer = K. Y. Narayanaswamy | starring = Chetan Kumar<br /> Regina Cassandra<br />Nassar | music = Ilaiyaraaja | cinematography = K. C. Venu | editing = | distributor = | released = {{Film date|df=yes|2010|1|14|ref1=}} | runtime = | country = India | language = Kannada | budget = | gross = }} '''''Suryakanthi''''' ({{translation|Sunflower}}) is a 2010 Indian Kannada language film directed by K.M. Chaitanya and starring Chetan Kumar, Regina Cassandra, Nassar. The music is scored by Illayaraja.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.kannadaaudio.com/Songs/Moviewise/home/Suryakaanti.php |title=Suryakaanti Movie songs |work=Kannada Audio |access-date=11 January 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100113220745/http://www.kannadaaudio.com/Songs/Moviewise/home/Suryakaanti.php |archive-date=13 January 2010 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/suryakanthi/movie-review/5447913.cms | title=Suryakanthi Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of Suryakanthi by Times of India | website=The Times of India }}</ref>
==Premise== The film is a story of an international assassin played by Chetan.
==Cast== * Chetan Kumar as Rohith / Surya * Regina Cassandra as Kaanti * Nassar as Malanna Bahdur * Ganesh Yadav as Stalin * Ramakrishna as Saheba * Kishori Ballal * Sangeetha Gopal (Cameo)
==Soundtrack== {{Track listing | collapsed = | headline = | extra_column = Singers | total_length = | all_writing = | all_lyrics = | all_music = Ilaiyaraaja | writing_credits = | lyrics_credits = | music_credits = | title1 = Swalpa Soundu | note1 = | writer1 = | lyrics1 = | music1 = | extra1 = Ilaiyaraja, Anitha Karthikeyan, Roshini, megha, Suvvi, Reshma, Neha | length1 = | title2 = Chan Channare | note2 = | writer2 = | lyrics2 = | music2 = | extra2 = Shreya Ghoshal | length2 = | title3 = Edeya Baagilu | note3 = | writer3 = | lyrics3 = | music3 = | extra3 = Kunal Ganjawala, Shreya Ghoshal | length3 = | title4 = Mouni Naanu | note4 = | writer4 = | lyrics4 = | music4 = | extra4 = Karthik | length4 = | title5 = Jaikaara Haakona | note5 = | writer5 = | lyrics5 = | music5 = | extra5 = Tippu, Roshini | length5 = | title6 = Mouni Naanu (Pathos) | note6 = | writer6 = | lyrics6 = | music6 = | extra6 = Karthik | length6 = }}
== Reception == === Critical response ===
R G Vijayasarathy of ''Rediff.com'' scored the film at 2.5 out of 5 stars and says "As mentioned earlier, H C Venu's outdoor images are visually strong. Ilayaraja is very good in creating the background score. His two song compositions Edheya Baagilu Thattadhe and Mouna Neenu have raised above the bar of excellence. Chaithanya's Suryakanthi is worth a watch for Ilayaraja's work and superb outdoor shoot".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-kannada-movie-review-suryakanthi/20100114.htm|title=Review: Suryakanthi is a mixed bag|work=Rediff.com|date=14 January 2010|access-date=22 November 2024|archive-date=10 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220310020648/https://m.rediff.com/amp/movies/review/south-kannada-movie-review-suryakanthi/20100114.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> B S Srivani from Deccan Herald wrote "So are Chetan and Regina. Dialogues sometimes tend to be stilted though... Swaying with gentle twists and turns, "Suryakaanti" allows little time for emotions to register. But this may indeed indicate a future when viewer intelligence finally gets its due. For now, "Suryakaanti" is an entertainer foremost and on that count, is "bhar-poor" 'paisa vasool' film".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/amp/content/47008/suryakaanti.html|title=Suryakaanti|work=Deccan Herald|date=15 January 2010|access-date=22 November 2024|archive-date=31 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220831121918/https://www.deccanherald.com/amp/content/47008/suryakaanti.html|url-status=live}}</ref> A critic from Bangalore Mirror wrote "Chetan's acting gets better by the day and Regina too has done a decent job. Ganesh Yadav as Stalin is brilliant in his role. The music is just about okay. The cinematography is commendable. All in all, the direction by K M Chaitanya has worked wonders this time too".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/suryakanthi-shines-through/articleshow/21949342.cms|title=Suryakanthi: Shines through|work=Bangalore Mirror|date=13 January 2010}}</ref>
==References== {{Reflist}}
== External links == * {{IMDb title|13730214}}
Category:2010 Kannada-language films Category:2010 Indian films Category:2010 films Category:Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja Category:Films directed by K. M. Chaitanya
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