Dr. 56

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Dr. 56
Dr 56 poster.jpg
Release poster
Directed byRajesh Anandleela
Story byPraveen Reddy
Produced byPraveen Reddy
Starring Priyamani
Praveen Reddy
Raj Deepak Shetty
Ramesh Bhat
CinematographyRakesh C. Thilak
Edited byVishwa N. M.
Music byNobin Paul
Production
companies
Hari Hara Pictures
Sri Lakshmi Jyothi Creations
Release date
  • 9 December 2022 (2022-12-09)
CountryIndia
LanguagesKannada
Tamil

Dr. 56 is an Indian bilingual thriller film directed by Rajesh Anandleela. Shot in Kannada and Tamil, the film was produced by the studios, Hari Hara Pictures and Sri Lakshmi Jyothi Creations. The film stars Priyamani, Praveen Reddy, Raj Deepak Shetty and Ramesh Bhat in leading roles. The film was released in theatres on 9 December 2022. [1] [2] It also marks Priyamani's return to Tamil Cinema after 11 years since Chaarulatha (2012).

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Cast

Production

Priyamani signed on to work on the project during June 2019, and the shoot was largely completed by August 2019. [3] The film was simultaneously shot in Kannada and Tamil, with the actress revealing that she would portray a CBI officer. The film marked Priyamani's return to Tamil cinema after 10 years. [4] [5] [6]

Release

The film had a theatrical release on 9 December 2022. A reviewer from The New Indian Express noted "excluding the inclusion of certain commercial elements, DR 56 is quite an enjoyable murder mystery that will find welcome among the faithful of that genre". [7] A critic from Bangalore Mirror noted "catch this film if you crave for an action thriller". [8] The film is streaming on Amazon Prime Video from 26 February 2023.

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