Mandahasa
| Mandahasa | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Rajesh R Nair |
| Produced by | S Basava Reddy |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Santhosh Rai Pathaaje |
| Edited by | K M Prakash |
| Music by | Veer Samarth |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Mandahasa is a 2013 Indian Kannada-language film directed by Rajesh R Nair , starring Rakesh Adiga, Nikki Das and Chethan in lead roles. The film released on 30 August 2013.[1][2]
Cast
- Rakesh Adiga as Aditya
- Nikki Das as Anjali[3]
- Chethan as Rohan
- Srinath
- R. G. Vijayasarathy
- All Ok
- Mithra
- Ashok Sharma
- Bhavya
Production
Filming
The film began production with a principal photography on 15 December 2009.[4][5]
Music
| Mandahasa | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Veer Samarth | |
| Released | 2013 |
| Recorded | 2013 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 34:12 |
| Language | Kannada |
| Official audio | |
| Mandahasa - Full Album on YouTube | |
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kannanchinalli" | Shreya Ghoshal | 4:43 |
| 2. | "Manase Manase" | Vijay Prakash | 4:58 |
| 3. | "Modala Chaddi" | Tippu | 4:42 |
| 4. | "Modala Cheddi" | Chetan Sosca | 4:47 |
| 5. | "Naada Omkara" | Shankar Mahadevan | 5:04 |
| 6. | "Sariyenu Ninna" | Veer Samarth | 5:40 |
| 7. | "Yarigoo Kanada" | Mahalakshmi Iyer, Karthik | 5:38 |
| Total length: | 34:12 | ||
Reception
Critical response
A critic from The Times of India scored the film at 2.5 out of 5 stars and says "While Chethan has done a splendid job as the first hero, Rakesh Adiga shows amazing talent in the climax with powerful dialogue delivery and body language. Nikki Das has done justice to her role. Srinath as heroine’s father is gracious".[6] A critic from The New Indian Express wrote "The music by Veer Samarth is fresh. All said and done, Mandahasa is definitely a must watch with a hatke love story. The Verdict: This light-hearted musical drama is in top order".[7] B S Srivani from Deccan Herald wrote "Many may not like the close-to-reality climax but looks like ghostly intervention in love matters is making a strong comeback after Shravana Bantu! Music and camerawork are the highlights of Mandahaasa and little else".[8] A critic from Bangalore Mirror wrote "Not bad, but the actors are too immature to pull it off. It would be a spoiler to reveal the only turning point in the film. But we cannot help, but say that Mandahasa is a humbler version of Shravana Bantu".[9]
References
- ^ "Mandahasa replaces Tony in Triveni theatre". The Times of India. 27 August 2013.
- ^ "Will 'Mandahaasa' bring smile on their faces?". Deccan Herald. 18 January 2011. Archived from the original on 22 September 2022. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ^ "Nikki high on her debut release". The New Indian Express. 28 August 2013. Archived from the original on 22 September 2022. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ^ "Governor's blessings". Bangalore Mirror. 15 December 2009. Archived from the original on 22 September 2022. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ^ "A scenic shoot". Bangalore Mirror. 21 December 2009. Archived from the original on 22 September 2022. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ^ "MANDAHASA MOVIE REVIEW". The Times of India. 14 May 2016. Archived from the original on 22 September 2022. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ^ "Mandahasa: A musical in top order". The New Indian Express. 31 August 2013. Archived from the original on 22 September 2022. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ^ "Drunken driving brings ghosts to the party". Deccan Herald. 31 August 2013. Archived from the original on 22 September 2022. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ^ "Mandahasa: The last resort". Bangalore Mirror. 29 August 2013. Archived from the original on 22 September 2022. Retrieved 21 September 2022.