Dasharatha is a 2019 Kannada film directed by M. S. Ramesh and starring Ravichandran, Sonia Agarwal, and Abhirami.
| Dasharatha | |
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| Directed by | M. S. Ramesh |
| Produced by | Akshay Mahesh K |
| Starring | |
| Narrated by | Darshan |
| Music by | Gurukiran |
Production company | M.S.R. Production |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Plot edit
Dashratha, a righteous lawyer, leads a happy life with his wife, son and daughter. The latter completes her college and joins a job soon after. However, trouble begins in their happy life when his daughter falls in love with her employer.
Cast edit
- Ravichandran as Advocate Dasharatha
- Sonia Agarwal as Kousalya
- Abhirami as Krutika
- Hema Choudhary as Judge
- Meghashree as Dasharatha's daughter
- Rangayana Raghu
- Shobaraj
- Avinash
- Darshan - voice over in climax
- Abhilash
Production edit
M. S. Ramesh was inspired to make a film with Ravichandran in the role of a lawyer after watching Yuddha Kaanda.[1] Actress Sonia Agarwal returns to Kannada cinema after more than 15 years. The makers asked Darshan to sing a song in the film. The actor initially declined before accepting.[2]
Soundtrack edit
The music was composed by Gurukiran.[2]
- "Dasharatha" (Title Track) - Darshan
- "Kari Kotu Hakorella" - Gurukiran, Doddappa, Pichalli Srinivas
- "O Jeeva" - Ananya Bhat
- "Jagava Belaguva" - Sanjith Hegde, Chetana Acharya
- "Life is Beautiful" - Anuradha Bhat, Sanjith Hegde
Release edit
The Times of India gave the film two out of five stars and wrote that "Dasharatha could have been a far more engaging story". The reviewer praised the performances of Sonia Agarwal and Abhirami in their comeback to Kannada cinema.[3] Bangalore Mirror criticized the uninteresting plot while praising the film's dialogues.[4]
References edit
- ^ "Ravichandran is director MS Ramesh's inspiration". The Times of India. 25 July 2019. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
- ^ a b "Darshan turns singer for 'Dasharatha'". The Times of India.
- ^ "Dasharatha Movie Review {2.0/5}: Critic Review of Dasharatha by Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Dasharatha movie review: This is a serial killer". Bangalore Mirror.
External links edit
- Dasharatha at IMDb
