Veera Kannadiga () is a 2004 Indian Kannada-language action drama film starring Puneeth Rajkumar and Anita Hassanandani directed by debutant Meher Ramesh. The film was written by Puri Jagannadh who simultaneously made in Telugu as Andhrawala starring Jr. NTR. The movie was a commercial success. Plot A man protects a slum and strives to keep its inhabitants safe from negative elements as he aims to avenge his father's death against the criminals who killed him, in which, he eventually succeeds. Cast Puneeth Rajkumar as Munna and Shankar Anita Hassanandani as Chitra Kaushalya Laya Sayaji Shinde as Bade Mia Riyaz Khan Avinash Besant Ravi Bullet Prakash Karthik Sharma Production Meher Ramesh who assisted Puri Jagannadh made his directorial debut with this film. The film was started on 22 August 2003 and was completed by 25 December. Soundtrack Reception Viggy wrote "Veera Kannadiga looks luxurious but for Kannadigas, is nothing but an Andhra Meal!". The reviewer for Deccan Herald wrote that Puneeth Rajkumar "in a double role as father and son puts up a convincing show." He concluding writing, "The film’s main focus is on the gallantry of Kannadigas. Music by Chakri will appeal to the youngsters but there are too many songs. The movie will be an enjoyable fare for the lovers of comedy." The movie completed 100 days. References External links 2004 films 2004 action drama films 2000s Kannada-language films Films set in Mumbai Films shot in Mumbai Indian films about revenge Indian multilingual films 2000s masala films Indian action drama films Films scored by Chakri Indian gangster films Films set in 2003 Films set in the 1970s 2004 multilingual films Films directed by Meher Ramesh