Madarangi is a 2013 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by Mallikarjun Muthalageri, who previously directed Auto (2009), and starring Krishna, Sushma Raj and Naksha Shetty.
[4][5] Arasu Anthare won the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Lyricist for the song "Male Haniye".
[7][8] After this film, Krishna added Darling to his stage name.
[9] A critic from Deccan Herald opined that "This “Madarangi” is a fragrant reminder of life's simple, and sometimes savage, pleasures".
[10] A critic from The Times of India wrote that "Director Mallikrajuna Muthalageri has selected a good story but does not impress either in script or narration".