Kotee

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Kotee
Kotee Indian Kannada-language Thriller drama film directed by debutant Param.jpg
Directed by Param
Written byParam
Produced by Jyoti Deshpande
Starring
CinematographyArun Bhrama
Edited byPratheek Shetty
Music bySongs:
Vasuki Vaibhav
Background Score:
Nobin Paul
Production
companies
Jio Studios
Vaishno Studios
Distributed by KRG Studios
Release date
  • 14 June 2024 (2024-06-14)
Running time
170 Minutes
Language Kannada

Kotee [1] (transl.A Crore) is a 2024 Indian Kannada-language thriller drama film directed by debutant Param and produced by Jyothi Deshpande under Jio Studios Banner. The film stars Dhananjaya, Moksha Kushal, Ramesh Indira, Rangayana Raghu, and Tara. It marks Jio Studios entry into Kannada cinema. [2] The film has cinematography by Arun Bhrama, editing by Pratheek Shetty, and background score by Nobin Paul. [3] [4]

Contents

The film is set to be released on 14 June 2024.

Plot

In his quest for an honest fortune to provide for his sister's marriage and a future in the corrupt Janatha city, a truthful common man- Kotee defies the powerful gang leader Dinoo Saavkaar. When Kotee's defiance leads to mounting debts, he faces a life-altering choice to Eliminate Or be Eliminated. [2]

Cast

Production

In April 2023, it was reported that Param, renowned for his path breaking work in Kannada television as the business head for Viacom18 Kannada cluster, [5] was set to make his entry into silver screen. [6] He joined hands with Jio Studios for the same and Dhanajaya [7] [8] [9] was chosen to headline the project. Though the title was initially kept under wraps, Dhananjaya had accidentally revealed the name of the movie in one of his interviews. Moksha Kushal was roped into play the female lead and Ramesh Indira who had impressed audiences in the 2023 Kannada romantic drama Sapta Sagaradaache Ello was cast as the antagonist in the movie.

The film was shot in Bengaluru and Mysuru. [10] [11]

Soundtrack

Kotee
Soundtrack album by
Vasuki Vaibhav
Released2024
Recorded2024
Genre Soundtrack
Length18:00
Label Saregama
Producer Jyoti Deshpande
Vasuki Vaibhav chronology
Tagaru Palya
(2023)		Kotee
(2024)
External audio
Nuvola apps arts.svg Official Audio Jukebox on YouTube

The songs of the film are composed by Vasuki Vaibhav while the background score is by Nobin Paul. The music rights of the film were acquired by Saregama. [12]

Track list
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Maathu Sothu" Yogaraj Bhat Armaan Malik 03:23
2."Janatha City" Vasuki Vaibhav Sanjith Hegde 03:23
3."Sobaane" Yogaraj Bhat Vasuki Vaibhav, Madhuri Seshadri03:52
4."Mana Mana" Yogaraj Bhat Ananya Bhat, Siddarth Belmannu03:25
5."Madhava Mamava" Narayana Theertha Madhuri Seshadri03:57
Total length:18:00

Release

Theatrical

The film is set for theatrical release on 14 June 2024. [13] [14]

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