Priyanka (Kannada: ಪ್ರಿಯಾಂಕ) is a 2016 Indian Kannada language thriller film written and directed by Dinesh Babu and produced by A. Mohan.[1] Based on a real-life incident occurred in Bengaluru, the film stars Priyanka Upendra and Tejas in the lead roles.[2] Prakash Raj plays a special role of an investigator in the film.[3] The music is composed by Krupakar and cinematography is by the director, Babu.
| Priyanka | |
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| Directed by | Dinesh Babu |
| Written by | Dinesh Babu |
| Screenplay by | Dinesh Babu |
| Produced by | A. Mohan |
| Starring | Priyanka Upendra Tejas Prakash Raj |
| Cinematography | Dinesh Babu |
| Edited by | Ravichandra |
| Music by | Krupakar |
Production company | Sai Sree Enterprises |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Filming began in the November month of 2014 and took a single stretch of 32 days to complete. However, the film could not release for a long time. After multiple announcements of the release dates, the film released on 5 February 2016.[4]
Cast edit
- Priyanka Upendra as Priyanka
- Tejas as Ashwath Rayappa
- Prakash Raj as ACP Satya Nadig
- Shivadwaj as Priyanka's husband Siddanth aka Siddu
- Abhilash
- Avinash as Ashwath's father
- Sumithra
- Veena Sunder as ACP Malathi Hosamane
- Jayshree S. Raj
Production edit
Director Dinesh Babu announced the project soon after the release of his directorial Athi Aparoopa in 2014. Roping in actress Priyanka Upendra, he chose to keep the title name as Priyanka as he felt it would connect to the story.[5] The film is said to be shot in an 8K resolution camera, capturing the real event incident that occurred in Bengaluru city. The director also gave a hint that the film would highlight both the pros and cons of the social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Soundtrack edit
| Priyanka | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Krupakar | |
| Released | November 2015 |
| Recorded | 2015 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
M. N. Krupakar composed the music for the film and the soundtracks, also writing the lyrics for soundtracks. The album has three soundtracks.[6]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Priyanka" | Keshav Chandra | Unni Menon | |
| 2. | "Gange Thayane" | Keshav Chandra | K. S. Chithra, Unni Menon | |
| 3. | "Oh Geleya" | Keshav Chandra | K. S. Chithra, Unni Menon |
References edit
- ^ "Priyanka Is My Costly Film - Baboo". Chitraloka. 10 April 2015. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
- ^ "Real Star Reviews Upcoming Thriller Movie 'Priyanka'". Filmibeat. 29 January 2016.
- ^ "Investigator prakash raj". Indiaglitz. 10 April 2015. Archived from the original on 21 May 2017.
- ^ "Police Prakash Rai Vs Cop Prakash Rai". Chitraloka. 3 February 2016.
- ^ "Priyanka Juggles Many Roles". The New Indian Express. 22 December 2014. Archived from the original on 16 November 2015. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
- ^ "Priyanka 2015 Kannada Songs". Southsongs4U. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
