Five Shivarajkumar films to revisit as Bhairathi Ranagal hits the screens

Shivarajkumar’s Bhairathi Ranagal, one of the most eagerly-awaited films of the year, hit the screens today (November 15) much to the delight of movie buffs. The action drama, a prequel and a sequel to Mufti (2017), is directed by Narthan and features Shivanna in an intense avatar.?

Shivarajkumar, who began his career with Anand (1986), has been an integral part of the Kannada film industry for nearly four decades. During his long and illustrious career, the ‘Hattrick Hero’ has starred in several blockbusters. Here are five popular Shivanna-led action dramas that one can revisit before watching Bhairathi Ranagal

Mufti (2017)

Shivarajkumar played the role of Bhairathi, a crime boss, in this skilfully-crafted thriller and impressed the audience with his intense yet restrained performance.?

The film, which also featured Sriimurali in a key role, left the audience asking for more with its realistic yet gripping narrative. Mufti emerged as a critical and commercial success. It was later remade in Tamil as Pathu Thala with Simbu in the lead.

Bhajarangi (2013)

Bhajarangi, which marked A Harsha’s first collaboration with Shivanna, was a fantasy action drama that did complete justice to the veteran actor’s larger-than-life reel image.?

?It featured the mass hero in the role of Jeeva, an out-of-luck simpleton who learns a secret about grandfather after going through a challenging phase in life. Bhajarangi, hit the right notes with its riveting flashback portions and unpredictable twists.?

Jogi (2005)

The Prem-directed Jogi attained cult status in Karnataka because of its emotional storyline and raw action sequences. The film ran for over 100 days in as many as 61 centres, which bears testimony to its popularity.? Yogi centred on the events that unfold when an aged lady tries to reunite with her son. Jogayya, a sequel to Jogi, hit the screens in 2011 but failed to live up to the standards set by the first installment.?

AK 47 (1999)

Shivarajkumar was at his intense best in AK 47, a realistic action drama that revolved around the events that unfold when the protagonist is arrested in connection with some terrorist activities.? The film attained cult status because of its powerful dialogues and hard-hitting prison scenes. AK 47 had an impressive supporting cast that included Om Puri, Girish Karnard, and Sadhu Kokila.?

Om (1995)

The Upendra-directed Om featured Shivanna as Satya, a dreaded gangster with a past, and highlighted the impact of violence on society. It featured a realistic narrative and several thrilling twists that left the audience spellbound. Shivanna’s performance, in particular, was a major highlight of the film as he used his eyes to convey the dilemma experienced by the character.

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