Dharani Mandala Madhyadolage is a 2022 Indian Kannada-language crime drama film produced by Omkar Aryaa and directed by Sridhar Shanmukha, starring Naveen Shankar and Aishani Shetty with an ensemble supporting cast.[2] Ronada Bakkesh and Karthik Chennoji Rao composed the film's songs and background score while Keertan Poojary has handled the camera and edited by Ujwal Chandra[3] Ghouse Peer and SKS wrote lyrics for the film.
| Dharani Mandala Madhyadolage | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Sridhar Shanmukha |
| Produced by | Omkar Aryaa |
| Starring | Naveen Shankar Aishani Shetty Bala Rajwadi Yash Shetty Prakash Thuminad Omkar Aryaa Siddu Moolimani Nitesh Mahaan |
| Cinematography | Keertan Poojary |
| Edited by | Ujwal Chandra |
| Music by | Ronada Bakkesh Karthik Chennoji Rao |
Production company | Hyperlink Cinemas |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Premise
editDharani Mandala Madhyadolage revolves around different people in different situations face their feelings on one fateful night.
Cast
edit- Naveen Shankar as Aadi
- Aishani Shetty as Shreya
- Prakash Thuminad as Marayade Ramanna
- Yash Shetty as Shivu
- Bala Rajwadi as Antony
- Omkar Aryaa as Disco
- Jayashree Aradhya
- Siddu Moolimani as Parachute
- Nitesh Mahaan as Slow Motion
- Iyra Krishna
- Kaddipudi Kanthraj as Turke
Production
editThe film was launched in 2019 and completed shooting in 2021.[4] The film's title is based on the folk song "Punyakoti".[5]
Music
editThe film's soundtrack album and score was composed by Ronada Bakkesh and Karthik Chennoji Rao.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Water Mele" | S.K.S | Sharan (actor) | 4:18 |
| 2. | "Maatu Maatalle" | Ghouse Peer | Vijay Prakash | 3:18 |
| 3. | "Maatu Maatalle (Cover)" | Ghouse Peer | Vijay Prakash | 2:12 |
Reception
editA critic from The New Indian Express wrote that "A full-fledged hyperlink subject is rarely attempted in Kannada, and Sridhar’s intelligent narrative makes a complex script an interestingly riveting story that takes place in one night".[6] A critic from Bangalore Mirror wrote that "It seems the director has added as many characters as possible without bothering about the plight of the audiences who have to spend their valuable time and money to watch this movie".[7] A critic from The Times of India wrote that "Dharani Mandala Madhydolage is a commendable attempt. The film will stay with the audience for a while even after walking out of the theatres".[8] A critic from OTTplay wrote that "Dharani Mandala Madhyadolage is certainly an intriguing attempt that explores causality in a few novel ways but the film is let down by unimaginative writing".[9]
References
edit- ^ "Naveen Shankar, Aishani Shetty starrer crime-drama Dharani Mandala Madhyadolage gets a release date". OTT Play. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
- ^ "Naveen Shankar, Aishani Shetty's film titled Dharani Mandala Madhyadolage". News Indian Express. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^ "ʻಧರಣಿ ಮಂಡಲ ಮಧ್ಯದೊಳಗಿʼನಿಂದ ಬಂತು ಮೆಲೋಡಿ ಸಾಂಗ್! ವಿಜಯ್ ಪ್ರಕಾಶ್ ಕಂಠದಲ್ಲಿ ʻಮಾತು ಮಾತಲ್ಲೇ ಸಿಂಗಿಂಗುʼ". Zee News Kannada. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
- ^ "Naveen Shankar, Aishani Shetty complete shooting for Dharani Mandala Madhyadolage". The Times of India. 25 March 2021.
- ^ "Sridhar Shikaripura's 'Dharani Mandala Madhyadolage' highlight to be the hyperlink screenplay". The Times of India. 29 November 2022.
- ^ "'Dharani Mandala Madhyadolage' review: A delightful hyperlink crime thriller". The New Indian Express. 3 December 2022.
- ^ "Dharani Mandala Madhyadolage Movie Review: Dreary tale of drug addiction". Bangalore Mirror. 3 December 2022.
- ^ Basavarajaiah, Harish (2 December 2022). "Dharani Mandala Madhyadolage Movie Review : Dharani Mandala Madhyadolage: A satisfying watch". The Times of India.
- ^ Kodur, Swaroop (1 December 2022). "Dharani Mandala Madhyadolage review: Ambitious attempt that feels too convoluted, labourous". OTTplay.
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