Body God

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Body God
Directed byPrabhu Srinivas
Written byPrabhu Srinivas
Karundhel Rajesh
Vyshak
Naveen Reddy
Produced byPrabhu Srinivas
StarringManoj Kumaraswamy
Guruprasad
CinematographyVelmurugan
Edited byUjwal Chandra
Music byKaran B Krupa
Release date
  • 1 April 2022 (2022-04-01)
[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Body God is a 2022 Indian Kannada-language black comedy film produced and directed by Prabhu Srinivas, starring Manoj Kumaraswamy and Guruprasad with an ensemble supporting cast. [2] Karan B Krupa composed the film's songs and background score. [3] The story is written by Prabhu Srinivas and screenplay by Prabhu Srinivas, Co-director Vyshak, Karundhel Rajesh and Naveen Reddy of Akira fame. Prashanth Y N, Abhinandan Deshpriya and S.K.S penned the dialogues.

Contents

Premise

Vasu, a middle-class man leading a complicated life, is appointed to look after Puttanna, a paralyzed and arrogant old man. When Puttanna mysteriously dies, Vasu covers the death and convinces everyone that Puttanna is alive. How long will it work?

Cast

Production

Prabhu Srinivas and Dhananjay were originally supposed to collaborate for the film Daali. The film, however, was put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic as several scenes were to be shot outside Karnataka. Later, Prabhu Srinivas teamed up for Body God Kannada movie with Manoj Kumaraswamy and Guruprasad for this comedy entertainer. [4]

Music

The film's soundtrack album and score was composed by Karan B Krupa. [5]

List of songs
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Aresa Dankanaka"S.K.S Puneeth Rajkumar 4:22
2."Yeno Mayavo"Venkatesh KulkarniAnuradha Bhat,br>Ajay Warrier4:43

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