Dear Krishna
| Dear Krishna | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Dinesh Baboo |
| Screenplay by | Dinesh Baboo |
| Story by | PN Balaram |
| Produced by | PN Balaram |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Dinesh Baboo |
| Edited by | Rajeev Ramachandran |
| Music by | Hariprasad R |
Production company | PNB Cinemas |
Release date |
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Running time | 131 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Dear Krishna is a 2025 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film co-written and directed by Dinesh Baboo.[2] The film features Akshay Krishnan, Aishwarya Ullas and Mamitha Baiju (in her Telugu debut) in lead roles.[3] It was simultaneously shot in Malayalam as Krishnam (2018) with Avinash replacing Sai Kumar and a slightly different supporting cast.[4]
The film was released on 24 January 2025.[5]
Plot
Cast
- Akshay Krishnan as Akshay
- Aishwarya Ullas as Radhika
- Mamitha Baiju as Chithra
- Avinash as Balakrishna: Akshay's father
- Shanthi Krishna as Akshay's mother
- Sameer
- Lohit Kumar
- Nandagopal
- Vineeth Kumar
Soundtrack
All lyrics are written by Giri Patla; all music is composed by Hariprasad R
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Chiru Prayam" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 5:03 |
| 2. | "Tholisari Bhadulichinave" | Kaala Bhairava | 3:54 |
| 3. | "Classullo Patallo" | Kaala Bhairava | 3:42 |
Release and reception
After a seven year delay, Dear Krishna was released on 24 January 2025.[6]
Kausalya Rachavelpula of The Hans India gave a rating of 2.75 out of 5 and wrote that, "The emotional performances, gripping narrative, and impactful music make it a memorable watch".[7] Sakshi Post also gave the same rating and appreciated the performance of lead cast, and storyline.[8]
References
- ^ "Dear Krishna". Central Board of Film Certification.
- ^ Rachavelpula, Kausalya (15 January 2025). "'Dear Krishna' Trailer Launched by Vijayendra Prasad and Hero Srikanth". www.thehansindia.com. Archived from the original on 25 January 2025. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ^ Harsh, B. H. (12 October 2024). "Mamitha Baiju to make her Telugu debut with Dear Krishna; makers unveil poster". Cinema Express. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ^ "Blockbuster Movie Premalu Heroine Mamitha Baiju's Next Telugu Release Is 'Dear Krishna'". Times Now. 14 October 2024. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ^ Harsh, B. H. (16 January 2025). "Dear Krishna trailer: Divine intervention helps a young man battle through terminal illness". Cinema Express. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ^ "10 New Movies in Theaters to watch this week: From Akshay Kumar-led Sky Force to Mark Wahlberg's Flight Risk and more". PINKVILLA. 20 January 2025. Archived from the original on 24 January 2025. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ^ Rachavelpula, Kausalya (24 January 2025). "'Dear Krishna' Review: A Moving Tale of Love, Faith, and Family". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ^ "Dear Krishna Movie Review, Rating". Sakshi Post. 24 January 2025. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
External links
- Dear Krishna at IMDb