Akash Srivatsa is an Indian director who works in Kannada-language films. He is known for creating the character Shivaji Surathkal, which is inspired from Sherlock Holmes. He is a frequent collaborater with Ramesh Aravind. His last two films Shivaji Surathkal 1 & 2 have been hit films at the box office.
Akash Srivatsa | |
|---|---|
| Occupation(s) | Director, editor |
| Years active | 2008-present |
Career edit
Akash Srivatsa worked as an assistant director for Accident (2008) and made his feature film debut with Badmaash (2016) starring Dhananjaya.[1] In 2017, he began work on a crime thriller film featuring the character Shivaji Surathkal, the Indian version of Sherlock Holmes.[2] The last name is based on the location of NITK.[3] Regarding his work in Shivaji Surathkal (2020), a critic from The Times of India gave 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Akash Srivatsa surely seems to have redeemed himself as a storyteller after his debut outing Badmaash. A sequel to a film like this that has the potential to become a franchise would be welcome, so watch this one and stay on track."[4] The film was a success inspiring him to make a sequel Shivaji Surathkal 2 (2023).[5][6][7][8] He debuted as an editor with 100 (2021).[9]
Filmography edit
- As director
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Sulle Sathya | short film |
| 2016 | Badmaash | |
| 2020 | Shivaji Surathkal | |
| 2023 | Pentagon | Anthology film; segment Mysore Pak |
| Shivaji Surathkal 2 | ||
| TBA | Daiji |
- As editor
- 100 (2021)
References edit
- ^ "Get set for Dhananjaya's Badmaash". November 17, 2016. Archived from the original on August 4, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2023 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
- ^ "Shivaji Surathkal is the Sherlock Holmes of Karnataka, says director Akash Srivatsa". September 11, 2021. Archived from the original on August 4, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2023 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "I am a fan of Sherlock Holmes: Akash". Deccan Herald. September 11, 2019. Archived from the original on August 4, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
- ^ "Shivaji Surathkal: The Case Of Ranagiri Rahasya Movie Review : A smart whodunnit that's worth a watch". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 2 April 2023. Retrieved 2023-04-02.
- ^ "'Shivaji Surathkal is the inspiration for part two'". Deccan Herald. January 16, 2021. Archived from the original on August 4, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
- ^ "'Shivaji Surathkal's success is inspiring'". Bangalore Mirror. Archived from the original on 2023-08-04. Retrieved 2023-08-04.
- ^ "The case will get audience to don its thinking cap: Akash Srivatsa". April 13, 2023. Archived from the original on August 4, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2023 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
- ^ "Akash Srivatsa confirms a Shivaji Surathkal a sequel". March 7, 2020. Archived from the original on August 4, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2023 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
- ^ "'Shivaji Surathkal' director Akash Srivatsa turns editor for Ramesh Aravind's 100". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 2023-08-04. Retrieved 2023-08-04.
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