Banthi Poola Janaki

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Banthi Poola Janaki
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Directed byNellutla Praveen Chander
Written bySekhar Vikkhayth
Produced byKalyani-Ram
Starring Dhanraj
Diksha Panth
CinematographyG.L. Babu
Edited bySiva Y Prasad
Music byBhole
Release date
  • 26 August 2016 (2016-08-26)
Country India
Language Telugu

Banthi Poola Janaki is a 2016 Indian Telugu comedy thriller film directed by Nellutla Praveen Chander. [1] It was produced by Kalyani-Ram under Ujwala Creations. The film features Dhanraj and Diksha Panth in the lead roles and supported by actors from the popular comedy show Jabardasth. [2] [3] [4]

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Plot

Janaki is an actress who gets a national award for her latest film Banthipoola Janaki. To celebrate her award, the film's hero Akash, writer Miriyalu, producer Bangarayya and director Ahamkaram plan to surprise Janaki. They gang up at a bungalow and begin their celebrations. In a shocking twist, they all die accidentally in the hands of Janaki. The rest of the story is all about how Janaki escapes from these murders with the help of her friend and manager Shyam.

Cast

Production

Casting

The majority of the actors are from the popular TV show Jabardasth. [6]

Filming

The film was formally launched in Hyderabad on 10 February 2016. The entire film was completed in single schedule. [7]

Release

After clearing the censor it was awarded 'U/A' Certificate from the CBFC and was released on 26 August 2016. [8]

Marketing

Title logo of the film was launched on 18 January 2016 by Malayalam Super star Mohanlal. [9] The film's theatrical trailer was released on 21 May 2016.

Soundtrack

Banthi Poola Janaki
Film score by
Bhole
Released
  • 29 July 2016 (2016-07-29)
Recorded2016
Genre Soundtrack
Length23:31
Label Mango Music
Producer Bhole

The music was composed by Bhole and all the songs were written by Kasarla Shyam. Music released on Mango Music Company. Audio launch event of the movie was held at Shilpakala Vedika, Hyderabad on 29 July 2016. Actor Ram attended the audio launch function as chief guest and released the audio CD. Regina, Sampoornesh Babu, Tanish, Nandini Reddy and other prominent cast and crew of the film graced the event . [10] [11]

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Banthi Poola Janaki"Kasarla ShyamBhole4:07
2."Kannelle Tolisari"Kasarla ShyamSwarag3:56
3."Bhoom Shakalaka"Kasarla ShyamSpoorthy, Varam3:02
4."Banthi Poola Janaki- Dhanraj"Kasarla Shyam Dhanraj, Bhole4:07
5."Kannelle Tolisari (Female)"Kasarla ShyamVaram3:48
6."Jabardasthla"Kasarla ShyamVaram, Bhole4:22
Total length:23:05

Reception

123telugu.com gave the film 2.25 stars out of 5 and called it a "boring thriller". [12] Indiaglitz.com gave the film 1.5 stars out of 5. [13]

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