Shakhahaari is a 2024 Indian Kannada-langauage murder mystery film written and directed by debutant Sandeep Sunkad, The film features Rangayana Raghu, Gopalakrishna deshpande, Vinay UJ and Nidhi Hegde in the lead roles. The film's score and soundtrack is composed by Mayur Ambekallu while Vishwajith Rao handles the Cinematography and Editing by Shashank Narayana.
| Shakhahaari | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Sandeep Sunkad |
| Written by | Sandeep Sunkad |
| Story by | S. R. Girish Sandeep Sunkad |
| Produced by | Rajesh Keelambi Ranjini Prasanna |
| Starring | Rangayana Raghu Gopalkrishna Deshpande Vinay UJ Nidhi Hegde |
| Cinematography | Vishwajith Rao |
| Edited by | Shashank Narayana |
| Music by | Mayur Ambekallu |
Production company | Keelambi Media Lab |
| Distributed by | KRG Studios |
Release date |
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Running time | 146 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
The movie was released on 16 February, 2024.[1][2] The film opened to positive reviews from critics and audience.
Plot edit
When the lives of some innocent people start getting intertwined in unforeseen situations they find themselves trapped in a murder mystery. This mysterious butchery infolds in a vegetarian restaurant run by a virtuous Chef Subbanna.
Cast edit
- Rangayana Raghu as Chef Subbana Bhat
- Gopalkrishna Deshpande as Police Inspector
- Vinay Uj as Vijay
- Nidhi Hegde as Saugandhika
- Sujay Shastry as Shastry
- Prathima Nayak as Inspector Mamtha Kini
- Harini Srikanth as Subhadra
- Shreesharsha Gobhatt as Harsha
Production edit
The title of the movie was released by veteran director Yograj Bhat on 29 August 2023. Rangayana Raghu holding ladle in one hand and blooded sickle (Macchu) in the other hand indicates the mystery withheld inside the character in the film. The movie explored a entirely new avatar of Rangayana Raghu which sparked curiosity and interest among people.[3]
Before the release of the movie, Actor Rangayana Raghu was awarded with the title of "Abhinayaasura" by the team in the presence of Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar and Duniya Suri for his contribution in the past 35 years.[4]
Soundtrack edit
| Shakhahaari | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Mayur Ambekallu | |
| Released | 2024 |
| Recorded | 2024 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 10:58 |
| Label | MRT Music |
| Producer | Mayur Ambekallu |
The soundtrack and background score for the film was composed by Mayur Ambekallu in his debut.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Artist(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sougandhika" | Sandeep Sunkad | Siddhartha Belmannu, Aishwarya Rangarajan | 4:50 |
| 2. | "Soul of Shakhahaari" | Vishwajith Rao | Chaithra J. Achar | 3:59 |
| 3. | "Agali Iralareno" | Chandrashekhara Kambara | Mayur Ambekallu | 2:49 |
| Total length: | 10:58 | |||
Release edit
Theatrical edit
Shakhahaari was theatrically released in India on 16 February 2024 and received positive reviews from critics as well as audience. The film had competed 50 day run in selected theatres in Bengaluru.[5]
Home Media edit
The movie was available for digital streaming in US and UK on Amazon Prime from 22 May 2024.[6] In India it started streaming from 23 May 2024.
Reception edit
The movie was released on 16 February 2024 to positive reviews with praise for acting of Rangayana Raghu, Gopalkrishna Deshpande, Direction and Music.[2][7][8][9][10] The movie completed 50 days in few centers across Karnataka.
- Harish Basavarajiah of The Times of India rated the movie 3.5 out of 5 and described it as "A riveting crime thriller to keep you on the edge of your seat".[8]
- Shashi Prasad of The South First in his review said "Shakhahaari gets a thumbs up for the unique blend of suspense, performances, and the making of it."[11]
- Pratibha Joy of OTTPlay rated the movie 3.5/5 and wrote "Rangayana Raghu and Gopalkrishna Deshpande excel in film that oscillates between thriller and love story" [12]
- Vivek M.V of The Hindu in his review said "While faltering near the end, director Sandeep Sunkad makes a promising debut with ‘Shakhahaari’, a film that puts two vulnerable characters in the middle of a murder mystery."[10]
- A Sharadhaa of The Indian Express appreciating the director wrote "Director Sandeep’s debut film may seem deceptive to those who have watched it, but he has executed the movie with precision, gradually building momentum as the story unfolds."[13]
- Sujay of The Deccan Herald in his review said "Despite its flaws, ‘Shakhahaari’ is worth a watch for its creative plot carried effectively on Raghu’s able shoulders."[9]
- Kairam Vaashi of The Galatta Plus in his review described the movie as "With an engaging screenplay and solid performances, this Kannada film is not to be missed" [14]
References edit
- ^ "Shakhahaari trailer – Rangayana Raghu is a machete-wielding chef in this intense tale". OTTPlay. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
- ^ a b "Rangayana Raghu's Shakhahari gets a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
- ^ "Kannada Actor Rangayana Raghu's Serious Avatar In First Look For Shakahari Amazes Fans". News18. 2023-10-18. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
- ^ Bharat, E. T. V. (2024-02-09). "ಶಾಖಾಹಾರಿ ಚಿತ್ರತಂಡದಿಂದ 'ಅಭಿನಯಾಸುರ' ಬಿರುದು ಪಡೆದ ರಂಗಾಯಣ ರಘು". ETV Bharat News (in Kannada). Retrieved 2024-02-25.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
- ^ "Shakhahaari OTT release date: When and where to watch Rangayana Raghu-led thriller". OTTPlay. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
- ^ "'ಶಾಖಾಹಾರಿ' ರಂಗಾಯಣ ರಘುಗೆ ಹೊಸ ಬಿರುದು: ಏನದು?". TV9 Kannada (in Kannada). 2024-02-09. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
- ^ a b "Shakhahaari Movie Review : Shakahaari review: A riveting crime thriller to keep you on the edge of your seat". The Times of India.
- ^ a b M, Sujay B. "'Shakhahaari' movie review: Rangayana Raghu shines in unusual thriller". Deccan Herald.
- ^ a b M.V, Vivek (February 18, 2024). "'Shakhahaari' movie review: Rangayana Raghu, Gopalkrishna Deshpande power this crime thriller". The Hindu.
- ^ M, Shashiprasad S. (2024-02-17). "Shakhahaari review: A vegetarian thriller that tastes just like pure non-veg!". The South First. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
- ^ "Shakhahaari movie review: Rangayana Raghu and Gopalkrishna Deshpande excel". OTTPlay. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
- ^ "Shakahaari Movie Review: Wholesome tale of mystery and transformation". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
- ^ "Kairam Vaashi's review of Sandeep Sunkad's 'Shakhahaari': With an engaging screenplay and solid performances, this Kannada film is not to be missed". Baradwaj Rangan. 2024-02-18. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
External links edit
- Shakhahaari at IMDb
