Powder is a 2024 Indian Kannada-language youthful dark comedy film, directed by Janardhan Chikkanna and produced by KRG Studios in collaboration with TVF Motion Pictures.[1] The story and screenplay is written by Deepak Venkateshan. The film features Diganth Manchale, Dhanya Ramkumar, Sharmiela Mandre, Anirudh Acharya, Rangayana Raghu, Ravishankar Gowda, Gopal Krishna Deshpande and others.
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Directed by | Janardhan Chikkanna |
Written by | Deepak Venkateshan |
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Cinematography | Shanthi Sagar H.G. Advaitha Gurumurthy |
Edited by | N Hari Krishna |
Music by | Vasuki Vaibhav |
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Country | India |
Language | Kannada |
The film was initially schedule to release on 12 July 2024,[2] but the makers announced that 'Powder' will hit theatres on 15 August 2024.[3]
Plot
editPowder is a story about get-rich-quick plans, the goons who are in desperate search for their missing consignment and the mastermind who wants to stamp their authority and restore order, all resulting in a comedy of errors.
Cast
edit- Diganth Manchale as Surya
- Dhanya Ramkumar as Nithya
- Sharmiela Mandre as Mallika
- Anirudh Acharya as Karan
- Rangayana Raghu as Annachi
- Ravishankar Gowda as Pavan
- Gopal Krishna Deshpande as Suleiman
- Nagabhushana as Dr. WHO
Production
editThe muhurtha of the film took place in Bangalore on 6 September 2023.[4][5]
Filming
editThe shooting commenced in Mysuru on 30 October 2023[6] and wrapped up the first schedule within 30 days. The second and final schedule of the film was wrapped up at Bangalore on 14 March 2024.[7]
Release
editThe film was initially set to be released on 5 April 2024, however owing to production delays the movie was pushed ahead and is now set to be released theatrically on 15 August 2024.[8] On 17 May 2024, the makers released the teaser of the film on YouTube platform. The one-minute and 45-second video starts with the message "Powder: A fun-Indian film from the Kannada film industry" and it uncovers the underlying emotions of greed, love, desire and the longing for affection and acceptance.[9] The teaser has promised to present a laugh riot to audiences on 15 August when the film releases in theatres.
References
edit- ^ Bureau, The Hindu (25 August 2023). "KRG Studios collaborates with TVF for a film". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ ANI (15 March 2024). "It's a wrap for Kannada feature film 'Powder'". ThePrint. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ Bureau, The Hindu (19 June 2024). "Kannada comedy drama 'Powder' gets a new release date". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "ದಿಗಂತ್, ಶರ್ಮಿಳಾ ಮಾಂಡ್ರೆ, ಧನ್ಯಾ ರಾಮ್ಕುಮಾರ್ ನಟನೆಯ 'ಪೌಡರ್'; Kiccha Sudeep ಸಾಥ್". Vijay Karnataka (in Kannada). Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ Kotagunasi, Manjunath B. "Kichcha Sudeep: ಡಾ. ರಾಜ್ ಮೊಮ್ಮಗಳ ಪೌಡರ್ ಚಿತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ಕಿಚ್ಚ ಸುದೀಪ್ ಕ್ಲಾಪ್; ದಿಗಂತ್ಗೆ ಜೋಡಿಯಾದ ಧನ್ಯಾ, ಶರ್ಮಿಳಾ ಮಾಂಡ್ರೆ". Kannada Hindustan Times (in Kannada). Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ "Powder wraps up Mysuru schedule, next stop Bengaluru". Cinema Express. 4 December 2023. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ "TVFs Maiden Kannada Feature Film Powder Finally Completes The Shoot". Zee News. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ "Kannada Comedy Caper Powder Release Postponed". Times Now. 19 June 2024. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ Desk, DH Web. "'Powder' teaser promises an epic comic adventure, leaves fans delighted". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 24 June 2024.