Kumari 21F is a 2018 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by Sriman Vedula and starring Pranam Devaraj and Nidhi Kushalappa.[1][2] The film is a remake of the Telugu film of the same name,[3][4] which itself is loosely based on the French film Lila Says.[5]
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| Directed by | Sriman Vedula |
| Based on | Kumari 21F (2015) by Sukumar |
| Produced by | Ishan Saksena Sunil Shah Sanjay Agrawal |
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| Music by | Mahati Swara Sagar |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Cast
edit- Pranam Devaraj as Siddu
- Nidhi Kushalappa as Kumari
- Manoj Puttar
- Sangeeta
- Ravi Kale as ASP
- M. S. Umesh
Production
editSukumar and his brother Vijayakumar selected newcomer Sriman Vedula to make his directorial debut. Sukumar. who was busy with Rangasthalam (2018) allowed Sriman to chose who he wanted to act in the film.[6]
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by Mahati Swara Sagar.[7]
Release
editThe film had its premiere on 2 August 2013 in Bengaluru, which was attended by Prajwal Devaraj and Chiranjeevi Sarja.[8] The film had its theatrical release on 3 August 2013.[9]
Reception
editA critic from The Times of India rated the film two-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote that "Kumari 21F has a relevant message about stereotyping, and the idea behind the attempt is commendable. The film could have been made a little sharper. Though, it does make a decent one-time watch if you like films that are different from the run-of-the-mill masala entertainers".[9] A critic from Chitraloka.com rated the film three-and-a-half out of five and wrote that "Overall Kumari 21F is a special film for many reasons. It is one of those commercial films with a haunting message that should not be missed. A new hero has arrived and a new director has given an unusual film. It is now for the audience to appreciate it".[10]
References
edit- ^ "I want people to see me as an actor and not hero: Pranam Devaraj". The Times of India. August 3, 2018.
- ^ "'Kumari 21F is about not judging a woman for what she wears, does or says'". The Times of India. August 2, 2018.
- ^ Joy, Prathibha (30 July 2018). "'I have retained the soul of Kumari 21F, but made changes to suit Kannada audiences'". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 January 2022. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
- ^ "Kumari 21 F now in Kannada". The Times of India. January 16, 2017. Archived from the original on March 29, 2019. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
- ^ "Telugu indie hit Kumari 21F to be remade in Kannada". IANS. 1 September 2016. Archived from the original on 9 March 2017. Retrieved 30 September 2024 – via The Hindustan Times.
- ^ "'The subject of Kumari 21F is relevant to the youth of today'". The Times of India. July 29, 2018. Archived from the original on January 4, 2022. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
- ^ "Kumari 21F goes to Kannada". The Hans India. April 19, 2016. Archived from the original on 2023-06-08. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ "Prajwal Devaraj, Chiranjeevi Sarja at Kumari 21F premiere in Bengaluru". The Times of India. August 2, 2018.
- ^ a b "Kumari 21F Movie Review". The Times of India. 3 August 2018. Archived from the original on 26 November 2018. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
- ^ "Kumari 21F Review, Chitraloka Rating 3.5/5". Chitraloka.com. 3 August 2018. Archived from the original on 2 January 2019.
External links
edit- Kumari 21F at IMDb