Moorane Krishnappa

Last updated

Moorane Krishnappa
Directed byNaveen Narayanghatta
Written byNaveen Narayanghatta
Produced byMohan Reddy G
Ravishankar
Starring
  • Rangayana Raghu
  • Sampath Maitreya
  • Sripriya
  • Ugramm Manju
  • Tukali Santosh
  • Arohi Narayan
CinematographyYogi
Edited byShrikanth Gowda
Music byAnand Rajavikram
Suprith Sharma S
Production
company
Red Dragon Films
Distributed by KRG Studios
Release date
  • 24 May 2024 (2024-05-24)
Running time
141 Minutes
LanguageKannada

Moorane Krishnappa (transl. Third Krishnappa) is a 2024 Indian Kannada-language comedy drama film written and directed by Naveen Narayanaghatta. [1] The film is produced by Naveen Reddy G under Red Dragon Films banner. The film stars Rangayana Raghu and Sampath Maitreya [2] [3] in lead roles while Sripriya, [4] [5] Ugramm Manju, Tukali Santosh play supporting characters. The film has cinematography by Yogi, editing by Shrikanth Gowda and music by Anand Rajavikram and Suprith Sharma S.

Contents

The film is set in a rural backdrop with South Karnataka especially Anekal and Kolar Kannada slang spoken in the film. [6] The film was released on 24 May 2024. [7]

Plot

Veeranna, a local politician aiming for re-election, constructs a Ganesha temple to win back the trust of his village, Narayangatta. The planned celebrity inauguration takes a tragic turn when the chosen celebrity dies suddenly. As the village grapples with shock, the focus shifts to finding a suitable replacement for the inauguration. Teacher Krishnappa suggests his Bangalore friend Nandish, who promises Chief Minister attendance. The village embraces this hope, making Krishnappa a local hero. The story unfolds as the village eagerly anticipates the inauguration, raising questions about the Chief Minister's involvement and the possibility of a scam.

Cast

Soundtrack

Moorne Krishnappa
Soundtrack album by
Anand Rajavikram
Suprith Sharma S
Released2024
Recorded2023–2024
Genre Soundtrack
Length8:39
Label Anand Audio
Producer Mohan Reddy G
Ravishankar

The songs and background score of the film is composed by duo of Anand Rajavikram and Suprith Sharma S.

Track list
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Bagehariyada Ogatugalu"Suprith SharmaSuprith SharmaNihal Tauro4:40
2."Honganase"Suprith SharmaAnand RajavikramSurabhi Bharadwaj, Chethan Gandharva3:59
Total length:8:39

Release

Theatrical

The film was released theatrically on 24 May 2024 across Karnataka. [8]

Reception

The film opened to positive reviews with praise towards the storytelling, acting and the nativity of the film.

Shashiprasad SM of Times Now rated the film 3.5/5 stars and wrote "It is a fun-filled laughter riot but deep within, Moorane Krishnappa has a larger message that throws light on electoral politics and the much-needed change in the mindset of our representatives." [9] Swaroop Kodur in his review for Film Companion described the film as "A Delightful Comedy that rises beyond it's occasional slip-ups with appreciation towards the cast, music directors and director of the film. [10]

Prathiba Joy of OTTPlay rated the film 3.5/5 and in her review wrote "Director Naveen Narayanaghatta presents a fun tale set in a quaint village with a simple narrative that's a delight to watch." [11] Pranati AS reviewing for Deccan Herald rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "A rib-tickling fable with winning performances" with her appreciation towards the actors, cinematography, music and Direction. [12]

Vivek MV of The Hindu in his review wrote "With its quirky, relatable comedy powered by gifted actors, Naveen Narayanaghatta's 'Moorane Krishnappa' is a delightful watch from start to finish." [13] Reviewing for Cinema Express , A Sharadhaa wrote "Moorane Krishnappa is a carefully crafted piece of work by Naveen Reddy, with screenplay and dialogue adding flavour to the story alongside plenty of laugh-out-loud moments." [14]

Y Maheshwara Reddy for Bangalore Mirror termed the film "Emotional & suspenseful." [15] Pramod Mohan Hegde in his review for The Times of India rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "The film is not without its flaws, but elevated performances, laced with delectable language, make this a must watch." [16]

Related Research Articles

<i>Cyanide</i> (2006 film) 2006 film by A. M. R. Ramesh

Cyanide is an Indian 2006 Kannada-language drama film written and directed by A. M. R. Ramesh. The plot of the film set in and around Bangalore from 1st to 20th August 1991, deals with incidents surrounding the assassins of former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. It stars Ravi Kale as Sivarasan, the mastermind of the assassination. Malavika Avinash, Tara, Rangayana Raghu in pivotal roles. The supporting cast features Avinash, Nassar and Suresh Heblikar. The film was partially re-shot/dubbed in Tamil as Kuppi.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rangayana Raghu</span> Indian theatre, film actor

Kotturu Chikkarangappa Raghunath, known by his screen name Rangayana Raghu, is an Indian film and stage actor, known for his work in Kannada cinema. He is a recipient of multiple Filmfare Awards South, SIIMA Awards, and two Karnataka State Film Awards.

<i>Jarasandha</i> (film) 2011 Indian film

Jarasandha is an Indian Kannada-language action crime film directed by Shashank and produced by A. Venkatesh. It stars Duniya Vijay, Pranitha Subhash, Rangayana Raghu, Devaraj, Roopa Devi, Swayamvara Chandru, Chetan and Naveen D. Padil. It was dubbed in Hindi under the same name.

<i>Bullet Basya</i> 2015 Indian film

Bullet Basya is a 2015 Indian Kannada comedy film directed by Jayatheertha, and stars Sharan and Haripriya. The supporting cast features Rangayana Raghu, Sadhu Kokila and Yathiraj Jaggesh. The title of the film was taken from Sudheer's character in the 1989 Kannada film C.B.I. Shankar. The creators however confirmed that there was no connection between the two.

<i>Akira</i> (2016 Kannada film) 2016 Indian film

Akira is a 2016 Indian Kannada romantic drama film directed by Naveen Reddy and produced by S2 Entertainments. The film stars Anish Tejeshwar, Aditi Rao and Krishi Tapanda in lead roles. The movie revolves around Akhil's life, who is dwelling upon his life and his trysts with love. Disturbed and shaken after he gets dumped by Sahithi, Akhil meets Lavanya, who has recently broken up as well. Akhil and Lavanya start to delevop feelings for one another. Things take a turn when he learns that Sahithi and Lavanya are best friends.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">KRG Studios</span> Indian film production company

KRG Studios is an Indian film production and distribution company based in Bengaluru, India. It primarily deals with the production and distribution of Kannada-language and non-Kannada films across Karnataka.

<i>Sakath</i> 2021 Indian Kannada-language crime comedy film

Sakath is a 2021 Indian Kannada-language black comedy crime thriller film co-written and directed by Suni, and produced by KVN Productions. It stars Ganesh, Nishvika Naidu and Surbhi in the lead roles, and tells the story of a blind singer who becomes pivotal to solving a murder case.

<i>Family Pack</i> (2022 film) 2022 Indian film

Family Pack is a 2022 Indian Kannada language comedy film directed by Arjun Kumar S., who previously directed Sankashta Kara Ganapathi. The film stars Likith Shetty, Amrutha Iyengar, Rangayana Raghu, and Achyuth Kumar. The film follows two families and a human-like ghost played by Rangayana Raghu. The film premiered on Amazon Prime Video.

<i>Garuda</i> (2022 film) Indian Kannada film

Garuda is a 2022 Indian Kannada-language action drama film directed by Dhana Kumar. K and written by Siddharth Mahesh. It stars Siddharth Mahesh, Srinagar Kitty, Aindrita Ray and Ashika Rangnath. While Raghu Dixit composed the soundtrack and background score, cinematography was handled by Jai Anand.

Guru Shishyaru is a 2022 Indian Kannada-language sports drama film written and directed by Jadesh K Hampi. The film stars Sharan and Nishvika Naidu in the lead roles and H. G. Dattatreya, Suresh Heblikar and Apurva Kasaravalli in supporting roles. Tharun Sudhir was the creative head and producer for the movie. The team also cast the children of popular actors like Prem, Sharan, Ravi Shankar Gowda, Naveen Krishna, and Late Bullet Prakash, among others.

<i>Triple Riding</i> 2022 romantic comedy film

Triple Riding is a 2022 Indian Kannada-romantic comedy film directed by Mahesh Gowda and produced by Ramgopal Y. M. under Krupalu Entertainments. The film stars Ganesh, Aditi Prabhudeva, Megha Shetty and Rachana Inder in the lead roles.

<i>Yuva</i> (2024 film) 2024 Indian film

Yuva is a 2024 Indian Kannada-language action drama film directed by Santhosh Ananddram and produced by Vijay Kiragandur under Hombale Films. The film, which marks the fourth collaboration of Santhosh Ananddram and Hombale Films, stars Yuva Rajkumar in his lead acting debut, while Sapthami Gowda, Achyuth Kumar, Gopal Krishna Deshpande, Sudharani and Kishore appear in supporting roles.

Melody Drama is a 2023 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed by Manju Karthik G. It stars Sathya Shraya, Supreetha Sathyanarayan, Rangayana Raghu and Anu Prabhakar. It was released theatrically on 9 June 2023.

<i>Rangasamudra</i> 2024 Indian film

Rangasamudra is a 2024 Indian Kannada-language family action drama film directed by Rajkumar Aski and starring Rangayana Raghu, Raghavendra Rajkumar, Sampath Raj, Skanda Tejas, Karthik Rao and Divya Gowda. The film was released on 19 January 2024 to mixed reviews.

Shakhahaari is a 2024 Indian Kannada-langauage murder mystery film written and directed by debutant Sandeep Sunkad. The film features Rangayana Raghu, Gopalakrishna deshpande, Vinay UJ and Nidhi Hegde in the lead roles. The film's score and soundtrack is composed by Mayur Ambekallu while Vishwajith Rao handled the cinematography and editing by Shashank Narayana.

Just Pass is a 2024 Indian Kannada-language film directed by KM Raghu and starring Shri Mahadev and Pranati BG with Sadhu Kokila and Rangayana Raghu in supporting roles. The film was produced by KV Shashi Dhar and the music composed by Harshavardhan Raj. It was theatrically released on 9 February 2024.

<i>Blink</i> (2024 film) 2024 Kannada film directed by Srinidhi Bengaluru

Blink is a 2024 Indian Kannada-language science fiction thriller film written and directed by debutant Srinidhi Bengaluru and produced by Ravichandra A J under Janani Pictures in his maiden production. The film stars Dheekshith Shetty and Chaithra J. Achar in lead roles. The soundtrack and background score were composed by Prasanna Kumar MS while the cinematography handled by Avinaasha Shastry and editing done by Sanjeev Jagirdar.

Uttarakaanda is an upcoming Indian Kannada-language action drama film written and directed by Rohit Padaki. It stars Dhananjaya and Aishwarya Rajesh in lead roles and Shiva Rajkumar, Bhavana Menon, Vijay Babu, Yogaraj Bhat, Rangayana Raghu, Chaithra J. Achar, Umashree, Diganth, and Gopal Krishna Deshpande in supporting roles. The music has been composed by Amit Trivedi in his Kannada debut, while Advaitha Gurumurthy handles the cinematography.

<i>Kotee</i> Drama thriller film

Kotee is a 2024 Indian Kannada-language drama thriller film directed by debutant Parameshwar Gundkal and produced by Jyoti Deshpande under Jio Studios. The film stars Dhananjaya in titular role, alongside Moksha Kushal, Ramesh Indira, Rangayana Raghu and Tara in supporting roles. It marks the debut of Jio Studios in Kannada cinema. The soundtrack was composed by Vasuki Vaibhav and musical score by Nobin Paul, while cinematography and editing were handled by Arun Bhrama and Pratheek Shetty.

References

  1. ↑ Features, C. E. (11 May 2024). "Established faces come with certain expectations says Naveen Reddy". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
  2. ↑ Bharat, E. T. V. (18 May 2024). "ನೆಲದ ಕಥೆಗಳನ್ನು ಹೇಳುವ 'ಮೂರನೇ ಕೃಷ್ಣಪ್ಪ' ಚಿತ್ರದ ಸೀಕ್ರೆಟ್ ಬಿಚ್ಚಿಟ್ಟ ರಂಗಾಯಣ ರಘು-ಸಂಪತ್ ಮೈತ್ರಿಯಾ - Moorane Krishnappa". ETV Bharat News (in Kannada). Retrieved 24 May 2024.
  3. ↑ Sharadhaa, A. (23 May 2024). "Sampath Maitreya: Writing roles for specific performers is rare in our industry". Cinema Express. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
  4. ↑ Features, C. E. (15 May 2024). "Sripriya: I remain open to all opportunities that help me grow as an actor". Cinema Express. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
  5. ↑ "ಅವರು ಹೇಳಿದಷ್ಟೆ ನಟಿಸಿದ್ರೆ ಸಾಕಿತ್ತು; ಇದೊಂದು ಒಳ್ಳೆ ಅನುಭವ ಎಂದ್ರು ನಟಿ ಶ್ರೀಪ್ರಿಯಾ". News18 ಕನ್ನಡ (in Kannada). 14 May 2024. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
  6. ↑ "Moorane Krishnappa Trailer Promises Another Exciting Tale To Watch Out For". Times Now. 12 May 2024. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
  7. ↑ Service, Express News (13 May 2024). "Moorane Krishnappa to hit screens on May 24". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
  8. ↑ "Rangayana Raghu and Sampath Maitreya's Moorane Krishnappa sets theatrical release date". OTTPlay. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
  9. ↑ "Moorane Krishnappa Movie Review: A Film Loaded With Fun And An Important Message". Times Now. 24 May 2024. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
  10. ↑ Kodur, Swaroop (24 May 2024). "Moorane Krishnappa Review: A Delightful Comedy that Rises Beyond its Occasional Slip-ups". www.filmcompanion.in. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
  11. ↑ "Moorane Krishnappa movie review: Rangayana Raghu, Sampath lead fun film". OTTPlay. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
  12. ↑ S, Pranati A. "'Moorane Krishnappa' movie review: A rib-tickling fable with winning performances". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
  13. ↑ M.V, Vivek (24 May 2024). "'Moorane Krishnappa' movie review: A fantastic rural comedy with Rangayana Raghu and Sampath Maitreya in great form". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 24 May 2024.
  14. ↑ Sharadhaa, A. (24 May 2024). "Moorane Krishnappa Movie Review: Humour and earnest moments make this village story heartening". Cinema Express. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
  15. ↑ Y Maheswara Reddy (25 May 2024). "Kannada Movie Review-Moorane Krishnappa: Emotional & suspenseful". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
  16. ↑ "Moorane Krishnappa Movie Review: Moorane Krishnappa review: A fun-tastic village drama". The Times of India. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 25 May 2024.

Moorane Krishnappa at IMDb OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg

This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.