Karki (film)

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Karki
Karki Nanu BA, LLB.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Pavithran
Written byPavithran
Story by Mari Selvaraj
Based on Pariyerum Perumal
by Mari Selvaraj
Produced byPrakash Palani
Starring
  • Jai Prakash Reddy
  • Meenakshi Dinesh
CinematographyRishikesh
Edited bySri Crazy Mindz
Music by
Production
company
Third Eye Media
Release date
  • 20 September 2024 (2024-09-20)
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Karki is a 2024 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed by Pavithran and produced by Prakash Palani under the banner of Third Eye Media. It is a remake of the 2018 Tamil film Pariyerum Perumal . It features Jai Prakash Reddy and Meenakshi Dinesh (in her Kannada debut) in lead roles, alongside Sadhu Kokila, Bala Rajwadi, Yathiraj, and Mimicry Gopi in supporting roles. [1]

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Cast

Production

Initially, the team considered a local Kannada director, but ultimately chose Pavithran, marking his debut in the Kannada film industry. [2] [3] Jai Prakash Reddy who is known for his performance in Whatsapp Love (2019), was cast alongside Meenakshi Dinesh, who is known for her works in Journey of Love 18+ and Iratta marks her debut in Kannada cinema. [4] [1] Kyasinakere village was chosen as the filming location for scenes featuring dogs, after the crew identified it as a suitable site with local dog owners. [5] The film was shot across various locations in Karnataka, including Shimoga, Davanagere, Hubli, Bangarapet, Kolar Gold Fields, Bangalore, Channapatna, Kolar, and Bagalkote. Additionally, scenes featuring dogs were filmed in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. [6] The cinematography was by Rishikesh, while the editing was handled by Sri Crazy Mindz. [1] The film received a U/A certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification. [6]

Soundtrack

Karki
Soundtrack album by
Arjun Janya, Abhay Anand
Released2024
Genre Feature film soundtrack
Length20:57
LanguageKannada
Label Saregama
Arjun Janya chronology
Krishnam Pranaya Sakhi
(2024)
Karki
(2024)
External audio
Nuvola apps arts.svg Karki – Jukebox on YouTube

The soundtrack was composed by Arjun Janya and Abhay Anand. [7] [8]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Karki Karki"KavirajArjun JanyaNishaan Rai3:02
2."Dun Dun Nakkadi"KavirajArjun JanyaAniruddha Sastry3:29
3."Kannale (Duet Song)"KavirajArjun JanyaShreenidhi G Shastry, Ananya Bhat3:28
4."Naan Yaar"KavirajArjun JanyaAniruddha Sastry4:15
5."Vale Jummki"KavirajAbhay AnandAniruddha Sastry, Mookuthi Murugan, Parthiban3:57
6."Hidithu Kaiyanu"KavirajArjun JanyaAarna Shetty2:46
Total length:20:57

Release

The film was released theatrically on 20 September 2024. [5]

Reception

Sridevi S of The Times of India rated the film three out of five stars and wrote that "The movie is a powerful, level-headed drama about a youth from an oppressed class making way for himself in a casteist society. If you haven’t seen the original, do not miss this film that skilfully mirrors the harsh realities of the society we live in." [9] Shashiprasad SM of Times Now gave it three out of five stars and wrote, "Despite its flaws, Karki succeeds in delivering an important message, leaving viewers to reflect on the realities of caste discrimination and resilience." [10]

A. Sharadhaa of The New Indian Express rated the film three out of five stars and wrote that "Karki emerges as a thoughtful adaptation that captures essential social themes while keeping the audience invested in the characters' journeys. It invites viewers to reflect on the harsh realities of caste discrimination while celebrating resilience and aspiration." [11] A critic from Udayavani gave the film a positive review. [12]

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