Raghavendra Stores is a 2023 Indian Kannada-language comedy drama film written and directed by Santhosh Ananddram, and produced by Vijay Kiragandur under the banner Hombale Films, which marks the third collaboration of Santhosh Ananddram and Hombale Films after Raajakumara and Yuvarathnaa.[1][2] The film stars Jaggesh, Shwetha Srivatsav, H. G. Dattatreya, Ravishankar Gowda, Mithra and Achyuth Kumar.[3][4] The music was composed by B. Ajaneesh Loknath, while the cinematography and editing were handled by Shreesha Kuduvalli and Deepu. S. Kumar respectively.
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| Directed by | Santhosh Ananddram |
| Written by | Santhosh Ananddram |
| Produced by | Vijay Kiragandur |
| Starring | Jaggesh Shwetha Srivatsav |
| Cinematography | Shreesha Kuduvalli |
| Edited by | Deepu S. Kumar |
| Music by | B. Ajaneesh Loknath |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Hombale Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 104 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Raghavendra Stores was theatrically released on 28 April 2023, where it received positive reviews from critics.[5]
Plot
editHayavadana is 40-year old diligent bachelor in Malnad, who works as a cook in his father Gunda Bhat's hotel "Raghavendra Stores" and also provides food for an orphanage. Everytime Hayavadana tries to impress prospective brides, they reject him due to his age and profession, even his younger brother is married. One day, Hayavadana saves Vaijayanthi, a carnatic vocalist from an embarrassing situation in wedding reception, where Raghavendra Stores is assigned to do catering. After a few circumstances, Hayavadana and Vaijayanthi get married, but an astrologer advises the couple to maintain distance for three days due to religious beliefs. Days later, Hayavadana and Vaijayanthi leave for a resort at Thirthahalli in order to consummate their marriage.
Meanwhile, Hayavadana's friend "Catch" Kumar, an aspiring publicity-hungry politician and his men, arrives at the resort in order to bring the council of ministers to the office as they plan to destabilize the government. Due to this, Kumar becomes an MLA candidate. Having learnt about Hayavadana's secret trip as Kumar's men accidentally kidnapped Hayavadana, Gunda Bhat sends Hayavadana and Vaijayanthi on a honeymoon, where the two finally consummate their marriage. However, Hayavadana and Vaijayanthi learn that they cannot bear children and decide opt for surrogacy.
Ramachandra, a photographer and Kumar's aide, takes photos of Kumar having an extramartial affair with a party worker and sends it to the media, as Kumar humiliated Ramachandra due to status as a politician. Having learnt this, Kumar decide to set the orphanage on fire in order to divert the media's attention. However, Hayavadana and his friends manages to expose Kumar's involvement in the fire accident and also providing spoilt food in the name of social service. Kumar escapes in fear of getting arrested, while Hayavadana and Vaijayanthi adopts two children instead of having surrogacy.
Cast
edit- Jaggesh as Hayavadana
- Shwetha Srivatsav as Vaijayanthi
- H. G. Dattatreya as Gunda Bhat
- Achyuth Kumar as Kumar
- Ravishankar Gowda as Madhu
- Mithra as HS Manjunatha "Kogile"
- Seetha Kote as Ashrama's manager
- Chitkala Biradar as Alamelamma, Vaijayanthi's mother
- Raghu Pandeshwar as Ramachandra, a photographer
- Raghu Shivamogga as Kumar's henchmen
- Rajini as Subbalakshmi
Soundtrack
edit| Raghavendra Stores | ||||
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| Released | 2023 | |||
| Recorded | 2021–2023 | |||
| Studio | Hombale Films | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 7:11 | |||
| Language | Kannada | |||
| Label | Hombale Films | |||
| Producer | B. Ajaneesh Loknath | |||
| B. Ajaneesh Loknath chronology | ||||
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The soundtrack album and score were composed by B. Ajaneesh Loknath. The first song "Single Sundara" was released on 12 April 2023 as 'Singles anthem of the year', which was penned by Santhosh Ananddram and Vijay Prakash, Naveen Sajju have lent their voice to the song.[6]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Single Sundara" | Santhosh Ananddram, Nagarjuna Sharma | Vijay Prakash, Naveen Sajju | 3:28 |
| 2. | "Gaalige Gandha" | Ghouse Peer | B. Ajaneesh Loknath | 3:43 |
| Total length: | 7:11 | |||
Release
editThe film was released theatrically on 28 April 2023 across Karnataka.[7]
Home media
editThe satellite and digital rights were sold to Star Suvarna and Amazon Prime Video. The film was streamed on Prime Video from 18 May 2023 and On July 23, at 6:30 pm, it will be broadcast on Star Suvarna.[8][9]
References
edit- ^ "ರಾಘವೇಂದ್ರ ಸ್ಟೋರ್ಸ್ ಅಂದ್ರೆ ಲಾಫಿಂಗ್ ಸ್ಟೋರ್ಸ್:ಚಿತ್ರದ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಸಂತೋಚ್ ಆನಂದ್ರಾಮ್ ಮಾತು". KannadaPrabha. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ "Santhosh Ananddram: 'Raghavendra Stores' will advise people to be non-judgemental". The Hindu. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- ^ "'Raghavendra Stores' will entertain audiences of all ages, says Jaggesh". Indian Express. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ "Shwetha Srivatsav on board Santhosh Ananddram's 'Raghavendra stores'". Indian Express. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ "Jaggesh confirms 'Raghavendra Stores' to be a theatrical release". Times of India. 2 April 2021. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
- ^ "Raghavendra Stores' New Song 'Single Sundara' Is Here". News18. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ "Jaggesh: ಮದ್ವೆ ಆಗ್ಲೇಬೇಕು ಅಂತ ಹಠತೊಟ್ಟ ಹಯವದನ; 'ರಾಘವೇಂದ್ರ ಸ್ಟೋರ್ಸ್'ನಲ್ಲಿ ಜಗ್ಗೇಶ್ ಕಲ್ಯಾಣ". Vijaya Karnataka. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- ^ "Raghavendra Stores OTT: ಒಟಿಟಿಗೆ ಬಂದೇ ಬಿಡ್ತು ಜಗ್ಗೇಶ್ ರಾಘವೇಂದ್ರ ಸ್ಟೋರ್ಸ್ ಸಿನಿಮಾ; ಸದ್ದಿಲ್ಲದೆ ಶುರುವಾಯ್ತು ಸ್ಟ್ರೀಮಿಂಗ್". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- ^ Devadiga, Yashaswi. "ಕಿರುತೆರೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಮೋಡಿ ಮಾಡಲು ಬರ್ತಾ ಇದೆ ʻರಾಘವೇಂದ್ರ ಸ್ಟೋರ್ಸ್ʼ ಸಿನಿಮಾ!". Vistara News. Retrieved 22 July 2023.