Kushka (film)

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Kushka
Kushka film poster.jpg
First look poster
Directed by Vikram Yoganand
Screenplay byBalraj
Produced by
  • Prathap Reddy
  • Madhu Gowda
  • Kailash Pal
Starring
CinematographyVikram Yoganand
Edited byVikram Yoganand
Music byAnanth Kishen
Production
companies
  • Smart Screen Productions
  • PM Productions
  • Ira Films
Release date
  • 13 March 2020 (2020-03-13)
Country India
LanguageKannada

Kushka (transl.Biriyani Rice) is a 2020 Indian Kannada-language drama film, directed and edited by Vikram Yoganand, produced by Prathap Reddy, Madhu Gowda and Kailash Pal under the banner of Smart Screen Productions and PM Productions. The film follows Heegondhu Dina (2018) and features writer and actor Guruprasad, along with Kailash Pal and Sanjana Anand. [1] [2] The director Yoganand is also credited as cinematographer. [1] [3] The songs are composed by Abhilash Gupta. [3]

Contents

The film derives its name from the Khuska Rice, which is a popular dish from Southern India. It was theatrically released on 13 March 2020. [4]

The movie is inspired by films like Snatch , Delhi Belly , Hungama, films of the cryper crime comedy genre, which is new in South Indian movies. [5]

Cast

Promotion and release

The official teaser was launched by Smart Screen Productions on 20 January 2020. [6]

It was theatrically released on 13 March 2020. [4]

Soundtrack

Kushka
Soundtrack album by
Abhilash Gupta
Released12 February 2020
StudioRoot 35 Studio & Sagar Akash Studio Bangalore
Genre Feature film soundtrack

The soundtrack composed by Abhilash Gupta and lyrics by Rahul Dit-O and Ramakrishna Ranagatti.

Track List
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Simple Saluge"Ramakrishna Ranagatti Vijay Prakash, Saanvii Shetty, Abhilash Gupta3:50
2."Taasha"Rahul Dit-ORahul Dit O, Mahesh Jude Pereira, Sangeetha Rajeev4:00

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