Amar is a 2019 Indian Kannada romantic action film directed by Nagashekar and produced by Sandesh Nagaraj under Sandesh Productions banner.[1] The film stars Abhishek Ambareesh, son of veteran actor Ambareesh,[2] making his acting debut and Tanya Hope in the lead roles.[3] The supporting cast includes Devaraj, Sudharani, Chikkanna and Sadhu Kokila. Actor Darshan features in a guest role besides Anup Bhandari and Rachita Ram in special appearances.[4]
| Amar | |
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| Directed by | Nagashekar |
| Screenplay by | Nagashekar |
| Story by | Nagashekar |
| Produced by | Sandesh Nagaraj |
| Starring | Abhishek Ambareesh Tanya Hope Devaraj Sudharani |
| Cinematography | Satya Hegde |
| Edited by | Srikanth Gowda |
| Music by | Arjun Janya |
Production company | Sandesh Productions |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
The principal photography began on 28 May 2018 and the filming is set to be held in and around Bengaluru and Switzerland.[5] The technical crew members for the film include Arjun Janya as the music composer, Satya Hegde as the cinematographer and Deepu S. Kumar as the editor.[citation needed]
Plot
editAmarnath (Abhishek), a happy-go-lucky youth, lives with his father (Deepak Shetty) and mother. Amar befriends Bobby then joins her and her team on the Saving Nature mission and eventually falls in love with her.
Bobby's father (Devaraj) decides to marry her to a businessman, Darshan's brother (Anup Bhandari). Amar breaks up with her, she leaves him heartbroken. After some years, he finds her and tries to convince her. In the climax, they reunite with the help of Darshan.
Cast
edit- Abhishek Ambareesh as Amar
- Tanya Hope as Bobby
- Devaraj as Bobby's father
- Sudharani as Amar's mother
- Sadhu Kokila as Amar's uncle
- Chikkanna as Amar's friend
- Raj Deepak Shetty as Amar's father
- Arun Sagar as Devaraj's aide
- Baby Sameksha as Paapu
- Darshan as Arun Subbiah in a special appearance
- Nirup Bhandari as Varun Subbiah in a special appearance in "Joru Paattu"
- Arjun Janya in a special appearance in "Joru Paattu"
- Rachita Ram in a guest appearance in the song "Joru Paattu"
Production
editThe film marked the acting debut of Abhishek, son of Ambareesh.[6] The filming was held in Bengaluru and Switzerland.[5]
Soundtrack
editArjun Janya is set to compose the score and soundtrack for the film. Reportedly, the title song of Abhishek's father Ambareesh starrer Olavina Udugore (1987) has been recreated in the film.[7][8] The song "Marethuhoyithe" shot in Switzerland was a huge hit and was choreographed by B. Dhananjay.[9]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Marethuhoyithe" | Sanjith Hegde | |
| 2. | "Summane Heege Ninnane" | Shreya Ghoshal, Sonu Nigam | |
| 3. | "Onde Aetige" | Shreya Ghoshal, Armaan Malik | |
| 4. | "Joru Paattu" | Jassie Gift | |
| 5. | "Kambani" | Shreya Ghoshal, Sonu Nigam |
Release
editThe film was released in 300 theatres across Karnataka. The film received negative reviews from critics and audiences alike and performed average.[10][11]
References
edit- ^ "Abhishek's debut to be helmed by Nagashekar?". The New Indian Express.com. 20 March 2018.
- ^ "Shooting starts for Abhishek's debut film 'Amar'". The News Minute. 28 May 2018.
- ^ "Abhishek Ambareesh and Tanya Hope play bikers in Amar". The News Minute. 26 June 2018.
- ^ "Darshan to feature in Abhishek's debut film, Amar". Cinema Express. 8 January 2019.
- ^ a b "Abhishek and Tanya Hope battle cold in Switzerland for Amar". The New Indian Express. 11 November 2018.
- ^ "Ambarish's son Abhishek Gowda to foray into Sandalwood with Amar". International Business Times. 29 May 2018.
- ^ "Ambareesh's 1987 movie title song to be re-created for son Abhishek's upcoming film 'Amar'". The Times of India. 29 November 2018.
- ^ "First video song of Amar to be out on Ugadi". The Times of India.
- ^ "Abhishek and Tanya Hope battle cold in Switzerland for Amar". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Amar Movie Review {3.0/5}: Critic Review of Amar by Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "'Amar' review: Abhishek Gowda's big debut is a pleasant love story". 31 May 2019.