Raja Marthanda is a 2023 Indian Kannada-language film directed by K. Ram Narayan. The film stars Chiranjeevi Sarja (in his final role) and Deepti Sati in the lead roles.[1][2]
| Raja Marthanda | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | K. Ram Narayan |
| Written by | K. Ram Narayan |
| Produced by | Shivakumar Nagaraj Divya N |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Bushan N |
| Edited by | Venkatesh UDV |
| Music by | Arjun Janya |
Release date |
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Running time | 135 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Rajamarthanda was released on 6 October 2023 to mixed reviews from critics.
Cast
edit- Chiranjeevi Sarja as Raja
- Deepti Sati as Geetha
- Meghashree
- Saurav Lokesh
- Chikkanna
- Devaraj as Raja's father
- Sumithra as Raja's grandmother
Production
editDubbing
editChiranjeevi Sarja, died on 7 June 2020, at the age of 39. He had completed filming for the film prior to his death, and his younger brother, Dhruva Sarja, dubbed for his brother.[1][2]
Release
editTheatrical
editRaja Marthanda was released on 6 October 2023 to mixed reviews from critics.
Home media
editThe film's digital Right was acquired by Sun NXT and Satellite rights was acquired by Udaya TV.
Music
editThe songs and background score are composed by Arjun Janya.[1]
Reception
editCritical response
editA critic from The Times of India gave 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Although the split personality disorder prelude seems interesting, the fact that it turns into another regular revenge drama is probably what kills the curiosity among audiences".[3][4]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Dhruva Sarja asks fans to watch his late brother Chiranjeevi Sarja's Rajamarthanda. Watch". The New Indian Express. 3 October 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ^ a b "Dhruva Sarja gives shout-out to late brother Chiranjeevi's 'Rajamarthanda'". indiatoday. 3 October 2023. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
- ^ S., Sridevi (6 October 2023). "Raja Marthanda Movie Review : Rajamarthanda review: Chiranjeevi Sarja's last onscreen outing is a revenge drama". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ^ https://www.newindianexpress.com/review/2023/Oct/09/raja-marthanda-review-a-fitting-tribute-to-chiranjeevi-sarjas-devoted-fanbase-2622065.html