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Usire (transl. From the heart) is a 2001 Indian Kannada-language romance drama film directed by A. K. Prabhu. The film stars V. Ravichandran along with Rachana Banerjee and Prakash Raj in prominent roles.[1][2]

Usire
Directed by	A. K. Prabhu
Written by	K. Nanjunda (dialogues)
Story by	Cheran
Based on	Bharathi Kannamma (1997)
Produced by	Rockline Venkatesh
Starring	V. Ravichandran Rachana Banerjee Prakash Raj Doddanna
Cinematography	Tirru
Edited by	Suresh Urs
Music by	Ilaiyaraaja
Production company	Rockline Productions
Release date	6 April 2001 (2001-04-06)
Running time	140 minutes
Country	India
Language	Kannada

The film is a remake of the Tamil film Bharathi Kannamma (1997), directed by Cheran. The film was produced by Rockline Venkatesh and the music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.

The film, upon release, met with an average response at the box office.[3] Prabhu Solomon had wanted Shiva Rajkumar to play the lead role, and he lamented that miscasting Ravichandran in the leading role instead, worked against the viability of the film.[4]

Cast

• V. Ravichandran as Mutthu
• Rachana Banerjee as Chandri
• Prakash Raj as Rudregowda
• Sadhu Kokila
• Doddanna
• Sanjay Shantaram
• Chi Guru Dutt
• Shanythamma
• Madhura
• Krisohnegowda
• Jyothi
• Yuvraj N. as child artist

Soundtrack

All the songs are composed and scored by Ilaiyaraaja. The lyrics were written by K. Kalyan.[5]

S. No.	Song Title	Singer(s)	Lyrics
1	"Muthu Helo Maathidu"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam	K. Kalyan
2	"Chandri Nee Chanda"	K. J. Yesudas	K. Kalyan
3	"Chilipiliyenno Chilipiligale"	K. S. Chithra	K. Kalyan
4	"Preethisuve Preethisuve"	K. J. Yesudas, Bhavatharini	K. Kalyan
5	"Majunu Aalida"	Mano	K. Kalyan
6	"Janapada Annodu"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra	K. Kalyan

References

External links

• Year 2001 roundup

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