Drama (film)
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| Directed by | Yogaraj Bhat |
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| Screenplay by | Vikas Yogaraj Bhat |
| Story by | Yogaraj Bhat |
| Starring | |
| Music by | V. Harikrishna |
| Cinematography | Krishna |
| Edited by | Sanath Kumar Suresh |
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Production
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Yogaraj Movies
Jayanna Combines |
| Distributed by | Jayanna Combines |
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Release dates
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Running time
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149 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
| Box office | ₹15 crore (US$2.2 million)[1] |
Drama is a 2012 Indian Kannada romantic comedy thriller written, directed and co-produced by Yogaraj Bhat under the banner Yogaraj Movies and Jayanna Combines. It stars Yash, Radhika Pandit, Sathish Ninasam and Sindhu Lokanath in leading roles and Ambareesh in an extended cameo appearance.
Music for the film was scored by V. Harikrishna while lyrics for the soundtrack were written by the successful combination of Jayanth Kaikini and Yogaraj Bhat. Krishna was roped in as the cinematographer for the film, who had previously worked with Bhat in the massively successful film, Mungaru Male.
Contents
Cast
- Yash as Venkatesha
- Radhika Pandit as Nandini
- Sathish Ninasam as Satisha
- Sindhu Lokanath as Chandrika
- Sampath as D'Souza
- Suchendra Prasad as Shalivahana
- Malavika as Gayathri
- Lohithaswa
- Achyuth Kumar
- Honnavalli Krishna
- Ambareesh as Bulbul, Cameo appearance
Production
After the moderate success of Paramathma, the last venture of Yogaraj Bhat, this was the second project for the production house, Jayanna Combines.[2] Hindi and Marathi cinema actor Atul Kulkarni was picked for the negative role after Prakash Rai, who was the original choice for the role.[3] He was again replaced by Tamil actor Sampath Raj.[4] V Harikrishna scored the music and background score. S Krishna, who previously worked on Mungaru Male, conducted camera work. Drama is produced by Jayanna and Bhogendra.
Awards
- Yogaraj Bhat - Won -Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Kannada category for the song 'Bombe Adsonu'.[5]
- V. Harikrishna - Won -Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Kannada category[6]
- Sonu Nigam - Won -The Bangalore Times Film Awards for 'The Best Playback Singer Male' category for the song 'Chendutiya Pakkadali'.[7]
- Yogaraj Bhat - Won -The Bangalore Times Film Awards for 'The Best Lyricist' category for the song 'Bombe Adsonu'.[8]
- Sonu Nigam - Nominated -Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Kannada category for the song 'Chendutiya Pakkadali'[9]
- Nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Film – Kannada category[10]
- Yash - Nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Kannada category[11]
- Sindhu Lokanath -Nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Kannada category[12]
- Nominated for The Bangalore Times Film Awards for 'The Best Film' category [13]
- Nominated for The Bangalore Times Film Awards for 'The Best Youth Film' category[14]
- V. Harikrishna - Nominated -The Bangalore Times Film Awards for 'The Best Singer Male' Category[15]
Critical reception
Drama received generally positive reviews from film critics upon its release. DNA gave the film three and a half star rating praising the acting and the technical departments.[16] Rediff gave the film 3/5 rating and concluded saying, "(the film) is worth a watch for all the entertainment the young team gives us."[17] Prakash Upadhyaya of Oneindia gave the film three out of five stars and commented, "Hilarious one-liners, romantic songs and a little bit of philosophy. Last but not least, there is a message in the film."[18] IBN live reported 'Drama' is a film that genuine Kannada film audience can not miss.[19] Bharatstudent reviewed as Passable entertainer, can be watched once.[20] Chitraloka rated as spicy taste of masala.[21] Times of India gave 3.5 star rating.[22] Indiaglitz rated it 7/10.[23]
Box office
Drama got a fantastic opening upon release. The film went on to be one of the highest grossers of 2012 by completing 100 days of run[24] and grossing ₹12 Crore against its ₹4 Crore budget and was declared as a Super Hit.[25] The film elevated Yash to Star Status and established a loyal youth fan following for the actor, including many female fans.
Accolades
| Ceremony | Category | Nominee | Result |
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| 2nd South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Director | Yogaraj Bhat | Nominated |
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Ambareesh | Nominated | |
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Sindhu Lokanath | Nominated | |
| Best Comedian | Sathish Ninasam | Nominated | |
| Best Lyricist | Yogaraj Bhat for "Bombe Aadsonu" | Nominated | |
| Best Male Playback Singer | Vijay Prakash for "Thund Haikla Sahavasa" | Nominated |
Overseas release
Drama was premiered in USA.[26][27][28][29] Drama was also premiered in UAE.[30] Drama was also screened in Germany. [31] [32]
Soundtrack
The music of the film was composed by V. Harikrishna. The audio album was released in the end of September, 2012 and was well received. "Thundh Haikla Sahavasa" was a huge hit.[33]
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Soundtrack cover
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| Soundtrack album by V. Harikrishna | |
| Released | September 2012 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Label | Anand Audio |
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Thund Haikla Sahavasa" | Vijay Prakash | 4:02 |
| 2. | "Chendutiya Pakkadali" | Sonu Nigam | 5:30 |
| 3. | "Drama Hitavachana" | Tippu | 4:25 |
| 4. | "Bombe Adsonu" | V. Harikrishna | 4:36 |
| 5. | "Hambalada Hoovannu" | Sunitha Gopraju | 3:58 |
| 6. | "Bombe Adsonu - Bit" | V. Harikrishna | 2:43 |
References
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- ↑ Atul in place of prakash rai
- ↑ Sampath raj joins Drama
- ↑ http://ibnlive.in.com/news/filmfare-awards-south-the-complete-list-of-winners/408186-71-177.html
- ↑ http://ibnlive.in.com/news/filmfare-awards-south-the-complete-list-of-winners/408186-71-177.html
- ↑ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/kannada/news-interviews/Bangalore-Times-Film-Awards-2012-goes-to--/articleshow/21893862.cms
- ↑ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/kannada/news-interviews/Bangalore-Times-Film-Awards-2012-goes-to--/articleshow/21893862.cms
- ↑ http://www.filmfare.com/features/60th-idea-filmfare-awards-2013-south-nominations-3603.html
- ↑ http://www.filmfare.com/features/60th-idea-filmfare-awards-2013-south-nominations-3603.html
- ↑ http://www.filmfare.com/features/60th-idea-filmfare-awards-2013-south-nominations-3603.html
- ↑ http://www.filmfare.com/features/60th-idea-filmfare-awards-2013-south-nominations-3603.html
- ↑ http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-21/news-interviews/40094397_1_bangalore-times-film-awards-abhimanyu-best-actor
- ↑ http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-21/news-interviews/40094397_1_bangalore-times-film-awards-abhimanyu-best-actor
- ↑ http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-21/news-interviews/40094397_1_bangalore-times-film-awards-abhimanyu-best-actor
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- ↑ This Kannada film is an entertaining drama
- ↑ Passable entertainer
- ↑ Drama movie review
- ↑ Movie for young hearts
- ↑ Good pack for family
- ↑ Drama completes 100 days
- ↑ It's overflow for drama
- ↑ Drama release in abroad confirmed
- ↑ Yogaraj Bhat Drama in US
- ↑ Drama to be premiered in USA
- ↑ Drama goes to America
- ↑ Drama in UAE
- ↑ Drama goes to germany
- ↑ Drama team in germany
- ↑ Drama movie songs
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