Devaki (2019 film)

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Devaki
Devaki Film Poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byH.Lohith
Written byH.Lohith
Produced byAkshay C.S
Ravish R..
Starring Priyanka Upendra
Kishore
Aishwarya Upendra
CinematographyH.C.Venu
Edited byRavichandran C
Music byNobin Paul
Production
company
RCS Banner
Release date
  • 5 July 2019 (2019-07-05)
Running time
129 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Devaki is a 2019 Indian Kannada-language crime thriller film written and directed by H. Lohith and produced by Akshay C.S. and Ravish R.C. The film was produced under RCS Banner. It stars Priyanka Upendra and Kishore along with Aishwarya Upendra. The supporting cast includes Bollywood actor Sanjeev Jaiswal known for his role in the film – The Attacks of 26/11 . The score is by Nobin Paul, and the cinematography is by H.C. Venu. The film was edited by Ravichandran. The film marks the first appearance of Aishwarya Upendra, opposite her mother.

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The film was announced soon after the success of Upendra and Lohith's movie Mummy. This is their second collaboration. The London Economic newspaper cited this movie as one of the examples of Indian thriller movies of 2019 which have the potential to gain global attention due to the absence of songs – which it considered as a staple in Indian movies irrespective of the genre.[ citation needed ]

Cast

Soundtrack

The film's score was composed by Nobin Paul.

Production

The film was first titled Howrah Bridge. Following the success of actor-director duo in Mummy, Lohith announced his next project with Upendra. Later, her daughter was cast to play a pivotal role. Kishore was signed to the project to play the antagonist. Three-fourths of the film was shot in Kolkata, with some portions shot in Bengaluru and Mysuru.

Release

The official first look and teaser of the film was released on 13 March 2019. The theatrical trailer debuted on 27 June 2019. [1] The film was released on 5 July 2019.

Home media

The film was made available to stream on OTT platform Amazon Prime on 21 February 2020. [2]

Critical reception

The Times of India paper rated the movie 4/5 and wrote that, "Devaki is not the usual outing that one would go to. It can leave one teary-eyed, especially towards the end of the film. If you're looking for an experience that brings in something new, then this is for you." [3] The New Indian Express paper rated the film 4/5 and wrote "In his second outing after Mummy – Save Me, director Lohith has again displayed a shade of the mark of a genius. It is not just perfection that comes to the fore in Devaki, but the opening of new frontiers, inviting the audience to the kingdom of ingenuity. There is not a scintilla of mediocrity in his execution, which is enhanced by Kolkata’s vibrant yet moody aura. A suspense thriller, Devaki is a film about love and loss, told with a lot of sensitivity. A must watch." The Bangalore Mirror said, "Technically, this is one of the better films you have seen." [4] Aravind Shwetha of The News Minute gave three stars out of five and said, "Devaki manages to keep us invested all through. But for its slow pace, this is a film that deserves a watch." [5] Vivek M V of The Deccan Herald gave three and a half out of five stars and noted, "Devaki, after Bell Bottom, is another thriller that deserves a watch in the theatres." [6]

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References

  1. ↑ "Devaki – Kannada 2K Official Trailer 2019 – Priyanka Upendra + Aishwarya Upendra – Kishor – Lohith H". YouTube. Anand Audio. 27 June 2019.
  2. ↑ Sunder, Gautam (4 February 2020). "Amazon Prime February 2020 releases: 'Darbar', 'Once Upon A Time In Hollywood', 'Hunters' and more". The Hindu. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
  3. ↑ Devaki Movie Review {4.0/5}: Critic Review of Devaki by Times of India , retrieved 13 July 2019
  4. ↑ Prasad, Shyam (4 July 2019). "Devaki movie review: A laborious saga". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
  5. ↑ "'Devaki' review: Priyanka Upendra's slow-paced thriller delivers". www.thenewsminute.com. 5 July 2019. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
  6. ↑ "'Devaki' review: An interesting thriller". Deccan Herald. 6 July 2019. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
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