Akira is a 2016 Indian Kannada romantic drama film directed by Naveen Reddy and produced by S2 Entertainments.[1] The film stars Anish Tejeshwar, Aditi Rao and Krishi Tapanda in lead roles.[2] The movie revolves around Akhil's (Anish Tesjeshwar) life, who is dwelling upon his life and his trysts with love.[3] Disturbed and shaken after he gets dumped by Sahithi (Aditi Rao), Akhil (Anish Tejeshwar) meets Lavanya (Krishi Thapanda), who has recently broken up as well. Akhil and Lavanya start to delevop feelings for one another. Things take a turn when he learns that Sahithi and Lavanya are best friends.
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| Kannada | ಅಕಿರ |
| Directed by | Naveen Reddy |
| Written by | Naveen Reddy |
| Screenplay by | Naveen Reddy |
| Produced by |
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| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Yogi |
| Edited by | Srikanth |
| Music by | B. Ajaneesh Loknath |
Production company | S2 Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Chandan Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 134 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Akira is the first Kannada movie to ever be shot in Norway. A few scenes from the movie have been shot from Oslo, along the western coast and some from high up in the mountains.
Cast edit
- Anish Tejeshwar as Akhil Raj a.k.a. Akira
- Aditi Rao as Saahithi
- Krishi Tapanda as Lavanya
- Avinash as Akhil's Father
- Rangayana Raghu as Gun Guddappa
- Bullet Prakash
- Sindhu Loknath in a cameo appearance
Soundtrack edit
| Akira | ||||
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| Released | 27 November 2016 | |||
| Recorded | 2015 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Label | Anand Audio | |||
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B. Ajaneesh Loknath has composed the music for five songs for which Dhananjay Ranjan, Suni, V. Nagendra Prasad and Chetan have penned the lyrics. Actors Puneeth Rajkumar and Vijay Raghavendra have rendered their voices for a song each.[4]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Hey Hudugaru Yella" | Santhu | B. Ajaneesh Loknath | |
| 2. | "Kanna Sanneyindale" | Dhananjay Ranjan | Puneeth Rajkumar | |
| 3. | "Nam Arealondina" | G. Naveen Reddy | Vijay Prakash | |
| 4. | "Godu Godu Bandavane Nodu" | V. Nagendra Prasad | Naveen Sajju | |
| 5. | "Yetthakondu Hogu Maga" | G. Naveen Reddy | Vijay Prakash, C. R. Bobby | |
| 6. | "Mincho Mincho" | Chethan | B. Ajaneesh Loknath, C. R. Bobby | |
| 7. | "Aliside Usiragide" | Dhananjay Ranjan | Vijay Raghavendra |
References edit
- ^ "'Akira' S2 Entertainment Film". Indiaglitz. 20 August 2015. Archived from the original on 23 October 2015. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
- ^ Sharadhaa, A (15 March 2016). "Anish's Comeback with Akira". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 16 March 2016. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
- ^ "Akira movie review". times of india.
- ^ Christopher, Kavya (12 November 2015). "Puneeth Rajkumar sings for Akira". Times of India. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
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