Karna (2023 film)

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Directed byKaladhar Kokkonda
Written byKaladhar Kokkonda
Produced byKaladhar Kokkonda
Starring
CinematographyShravan G Kumar
Edited byShravan G Kumar
Music byPrashanth BJ
Production
company
Sanatana Creations
Distributed byOne Media Et Pvt Ltd
Release date
  • 23 June 2023 (2023-06-23)
Running time
150 minutes
Country india
Language Telugu
Budgetest. ₹2.4 crore[ citation needed ]

Karna is a 2023 Indian Telugu-language action drama film produced and directed by Kaladhar Kokkonda under the banner of Sanatana Creations. [1] The film stars Kaladhar Kokkonda, Mona Thakur, Chatrapathi Sekhar, Asma Syed, Dil Ramesh. The music for the film was composed by Prashanth BJ. The film was theatrically released on 23 June 2023. [2] [3] [4]

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Plot

The film offers a captivating mix of friendship, love, action, suspense, and thriller elements. It revolves around two close friends and their romantic involvements. Unfortunately, one of the friends becomes the target of a clever murder scheme by unknown culprits. Driven by a desire for justice, the protagonist embarks on a thrilling quest to unveil the identity of the murderers and exact his own form of revenge. The movie explores themes of revenge, truth-seeking, coping with loss, and personal transformation, making it a memorable cinematic experience. [5] [6] [7]

Cast

Reception

A reviewer from TheHansIndia wrote, "Karna movie received a positive response from all corners. Everyone appreciated the content, performances of the lead actors, and also superb technical standards. The team celebrated the film’s success event and thanked one and all for their support and encouragement. It is a must-watch for anyone who appreciates meaningful storytelling." [8] The film received positive reviews from other critics as well. [9]

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