Badava Rascal

Badava Rascal is a 2021 Indian Kannada-language action comedy drama film written and directed by Guru Shankar, in his debut direction, and produced by actor Dhananjay in his first production venture under Daali Pictures banner.[3] Gujjal Purushottam has co-produced the film. Besides Dhananjay, the film stars Amrutha Iyengar, Rangayana Raghu, Nagabhushana and Tara in other pivotal roles. It was also released in Telugu on 18 February 2022.

Badava Rascal
Directed byGuru Shankar
Written byGuru Shankar
Produced byDhananjay
Gujjal Purushottam
StarringDhananjay
Amrutha Iyengar
CinematographyPreetha Jayaraman
Edited byNiranjan Devaramane
Music byVasuki Vaibhav
Production
company
Daali Pictures
Distributed byKRG Studios
Release dates
  • 24 December 2021 (2021-12-24) (Kannada)
  • 18 February 2022 (2022-02-18) (Telugu)[1]
Running time
133 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguagesKannada
Telugu
Box office₹ 16 crore (10 days)[2]

The film's plot is centered around a middle-class man 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.[4] Vasuki Vaibhav scored music for the film, while Preetha Jayaraman served as the director of photography and Niranjan Devaramane as editor.

Badava Rascal opened to positive reviews from critics upon theatrical release on 24 December 2021, the eve of Christmas holiday. They highlighted the performances of Dhananjay and Rangayana Raghu, the musical score by Vasuki Vaibhav, while directing criticism at the film's length.[5]

Plot

Shankar aka Badava Rascal is an MBA 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, but was knocked out by a goon and is taken to their hideout along with his friend Nagalinga aka Naga. However, Ganapa and the gang apologize to him after saving them from rival gang headed by Ganapa's friend Down-to-Earth. The rival gang compromises with each other and share their life stories to Shankar. Shankar reveals about himself. He lives with his auto driver father Rangegowda and mother Sharadamma and also lives happily with his friends and falls for Sangeetha, who is the daughter of an MLA Candidate Premakumari.

Premakumari 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 status where Shankar angrily leaves the house along with his parents. He 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. 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. When Sangeetha refuses, Premakumari comes with a plan and pretend to accept the proposal, She barges into Sangeetha's room and cuts her hair.

Shakened and fearing for Shankar's life as her mother will not spare him, she rejects the proposal. Ganapa and Down-to-Earth sneak into Sangeetha's house where they hand her a phone and tells 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. The film ends with Shankar and Sangeetha happily getting married in the presence of their parents and friends.

Cast

Music
Badava Rascal
Soundtrack album by
Vasuki Vaibhav
Released9 October 2021 (2021-10-09)
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LanguageKannada
LabelAnand Audio
External audio
Official Audio Jukebox (Kannada) on YouTube
Official Audio Jukebox (Telugu) on YouTube
Official Audio Jukebox (Tamil) on YouTube

Vasuki Vaibhav scored background music for the film and its soundtrack.

Track listing (Kannada)
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Udupi Hotelu"DhananjayVijay Prakash3:16
2."Aagaaga Nenapaguthale"DhananjayVasuki Vaibhav4:33
3."Nin Makke Benki Haaka"Shankar GuruAnthony Daasan4:30
4."Badava Rascal"Chethan KumarSanjith Hegde3:08
5."Theme Music" Dhananjay, Amrutha Iyengar 
Track listing (Telugu)
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Cheliye Chandamamave"Ram VamsikrishnaVijay Prakash3:16
2."Aagagi Pola Maaruthonde"Ram VamsikrishnaVasuki Vaibhav4:33
3."Nee Notlo Mannupada"Ram VamsikrishnaDhanunjay Seepana4:30
4."Badava Rascal"Chaitanya PrasadPrudhvi Chandra3:08
Track listing (Tamil)
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Kiliye Vannak Kiliye"Karthik NethaVijay Prakash3:16
2."Aahasam Iragagi Poche"Karthik NethaVasuki Vaibhav4:33
3."Sang Onnu Oodiputta"Karthik NethaAnthony Daasan4:30
4."Badava Rascal"Karthik NethaVyasaraj Sosale3:08

References
  1. "Badava Rascal (Telugu)". Bookmyshow.in. Retrieved 22 February 2022. (Archive)
  2. "Badava Rascal Box Office Collection: 16 ಕೋಟಿ ಬಾಚಿಕೊಂಡ ಡಾಲಿ ಸಿನಿಮಾ!".
  3. "For Dhananjaya, art and business unite in Badava Rascal". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
  4. "'Badava Rascal' has friendship written all over it, everyone will relate to it: Director Shankar Guru". The Times of India. 22 December 2021. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
  5. "Badava Rascal Movie Review : Dhananjaya continues his golden run". The Times of India. 24 December 2021.
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