Adyaksha In America is a 2019 Indian Kannada-language romantic comedy. It was written by Shafi and directed by Yoganand Muddanna, in his directorial debut.[2] It features Sharan[3] and Ragini Dwivedi[4] in the lead roles. The supporting cast includes Sadhu Kokila and Rangayana Raghu. The score and soundtrack for the film is done by V. Harikrishna and cinematography is done by Sudhakar Siddharth and Anish. The editing is done by K. M. Prakash. The film marks the 25th film of actress, Ragini Dwivedi.
| Adyaksha In America | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Yoganandh Muddanna |
| Written by | Shafi |
| Based on | Two Countries |
| Produced by | T. G. Vishwa Prasad |
| Starring | Sharan Ragini Dwivedi |
| Cinematography | Sudhakar S. Raj Siddharth Ramaswamy Anish Tharun Kumar |
| Edited by | K. M. Prakash |
| Music by | V. Harikrishna |
Production company | People Media Factory |
Release date |
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Running time | 157 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
The film is a spiritual sequel to the 2014 film Adyaksha and a remake of 2015 Malayalam film Two Countries starring Dileep and Mamta Mohandas in the lead.
Synopsis
editA. Ullas is a scamster living in a small town who will do anything for good money. A confusion leads him to marry a rich NRI girl, who has an alcohol problem. Then Ullas tries to sweep away the money of the girl and things becomes complicated
Cast
edit- Sharan as A Ullas[5][6]
- Ragini Dwivedi as Nandini[7][8][9]
- Sadhu Kokila as Jimmy Carter
- Shivaraj K. R. Pete as Venky
- Rangayana Raghu
- Makarand Deshpande as Chaman Lal Sheth
- Tabla Nani
- Ashok as Father of Ullas
- Padmaja Rao as Mother of Ullas
- Disha Pandey as Simran
- Thaarak Ponnappa as O Ullas
- Chitra Shenoy as
- Avinash
- Prakash Belawadi as Prakash
- Rockline Sudakar aide of O Ullas
- Sunaina Balekundri as Prakash's wife
Production
editThe principal photography of the film was held in April 2018 in America. First actor Sharan was on board for the project. Later actress Ragini Dwivedi was on board. Then V. Harikrishna was on board to score music for the film. The makers announced that it will be a sequel project to the 2014 comedy hit Adyaksha. The film's major portions have been shot in America.[10] Only few portions of the film has been shot in Bengaluru and Mysuru.[11]
Release
editThe film was released on 4 October 2019 in Karanataka.[12]
Music
edit| Adyaksha In America | ||||
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| Soundtrack album by | ||||
| Released | 6/08/2019 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Language | Kannada | |||
| Label | D Beats | |||
| Producer | V. Harikrishna | |||
| V. Harikrishna chronology | ||||
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The film's background score and the soundtracks are composed V. Harikrishna. The music rights were acquired by D Beats music company.[13][14]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Matthe Banda Adhyaksa" | Chethan Kumar (director) | Vijay Prakash | 3:39 |
| 2. | "Amma Naa Sale Ade" | V. Nagendra Prasad | Tippu | 4:07 |
| 3. | "Salim Anarkali" | Yogaraj Bhat | Sanjith Hegde | 4:17 |
| 4. | "Daariye Mugidide" | Kaviraj | Santhosh Venky | 3:31 |
| Total length: | 15:01 | |||
Reception
editTimes of India wrote "Adhyaksha in America is a script that is tailor-made for Sharan fans. This remake of the Malayalam film Two Countries sticks to the original narrative, while it also has the elements that a Kannada comedy lover would want. The film has more than its share of laughs, and it is picturised well with a good cast too".[15]
References
edit- ^ "Adhyaksha In America Movie Review: An entertaining comedy film featuring Sharan and Ragini". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- ^ "Debutant director Yoganand Muddan on Adhyaksha in America". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
- ^ "Adhyaksha In America: Sharan takes the lead at Bengaluru music launch of Adhyaksha in America". The Times of India. 23 September 2019. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
- ^ "I have seen the good, bad and ugly side of the film industry in these years: Ragini Dwivedi". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
- ^ "'ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಇನ್ ಅಮೆರಿಕ' ಸಿನಿಮಾ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ನಟ ಶರಣ್ ಬಿಚ್ಚಿಟ್ಟ ರಹಸ್ಯ". Vijaya Karnataka (in Kannada). 1 October 2019. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
- ^ TV, Public (1 October 2019). "ಅಮೆರಿಕ ಪಾಲಾದ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಶರಣ್ರ ಹೊಸ ಗೆಟಪ್! - Public TV News". Public TV News. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
- ^ "I have mastered the art of making people laugh, says ac". Deccan Herald. 13 September 2019. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
- ^ "Ragini Dwivedi with Sharan in Yoganand's directorial debut". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
- ^ "Ragini Dwivedi's date with America's Adhyaksha". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
- ^ "Longest shoot schedule till date: Ragini Dwivedi in America for 'Adhyaksha in America' shooting". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
- ^ TV, Public (30 September 2019). "ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಇನ್ ಅಮೆರಿಕಾ: ಮೈಸೂರು ಸೀಮೆಯ ಹಳ್ಳಿಯ ನಂಟು! - Public TV News". Public TV News. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
- ^ "ಶರಣ್ ಚಿತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ಸಾಲು ಸಾಲು ರಜೆಯ ಅಡ್ವಾಂಟೇಜ್!". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
- ^ "Adhyaksha song to feature popular Amma Naan Sale Aade lines". Cinema Express. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
- ^ "ಅನಾರ್ಕಲಿ ಹಿಂದೆ ಬಿದ್ದ ನಟ ಶರಣ್". Vijaya Karnataka (in Kannada). 17 September 2019. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
- ^ "Adhyaksha in America Movie Review: An entertaining comedy film featuring Sharan and Ragini". The Times of India.