Gramayana’s ‘Benki’ Song Ignites a Craze Across Villages; Shivarajkumar Launches the Retro Remix!

Karunada Chakravarthy Shivarajkumar Unveils the Remix of the Iconic Classic for Vinay Rajkumar’s Upcoming Film.
The “Benki” song from the much-anticipated movie Gramayana—produced by Lahari Films and directed by Devanuru Chandru—was officially launched by Karunada Chakravarthy Shivarajkumar. Starring Vinay Rajkumar and Megha Shetty in the lead roles, the song has already begun creating ripples across rural and urban Karnataka.

Shivarajkumar, who was accompanied by Geetha Shivarajkumar, praised the track and wished the team great success.
A Nostalgic Tribute
The song is a modern remix of the legendary track “Ninnane Naanu Benkiyallu Thampu Kandenu” from the classic film Mana Mechchida Hudugi, which originally starred Shivarajkumar.

• Original Credits: Music by Upendra Kumar, Lyrics by Chi. Udayashankar, and vocals by the legendary duo S.P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki.
• New Version: Reimagined by music director Poornachandra Tejaswi and voiced by Kapil Kapilan and Airaa Udupi.
  From the Producer’s Desk
  Speaking at the event, Lahari Velu of Lahari Films noted that Gramayana is the 9th production under their prestigious banner. “The original song from Mana Mechchida Hudugi was released by Lahari, and it is a poetic full circle that we are releasing this remix under the same banner,” he said, thanking Shivarajkumar for his support.
  A Grand Rural Tale
  Director Devanuru Chandru expressed his gratitude to Lahari Films and K.P. Sreekanth for reviving the project, which is now slated for a grand February release.

“This is a pure rural entertainer. You will see Vinay Rajkumar in a never-seen-before avatar,” the director shared.

The film boasts an ensemble cast including Megha Shetty, Achyuth Kumar, Gopalakrishna Deshpande, Arun Sagar, Bal Rajwadi, Aparna, and Seetha Kote, with a special appearance by ‘Loose Mada’ Yogi.
Lead Actors Speak

• Vinay Rajkumar: “It’s special that this film is releasing during Lahari’s 50th anniversary. My character is named ‘Sixth Sense Seena’. I am deeply grateful to my Doddappa (Shivarajkumar) and Doddamma (Geetha) for releasing the song.”
• Megha Shetty: “My character, Kusuma, is a stubborn, fearless girl who behaves like a tomboy. I am thankful for this opportunity.”
  The event also saw the presence of cinematographer Santhosh Rai Pathaje, music director Poornachandra Tejaswi, and actors Arun Sagar and Gopalakrishna Deshpande, all of whom shared their excitement for what they promise will be a soulful cinematic experience.
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