Kaadhali (2017 film)

Kaadhali
Directed byPattabhi R Chilukuri
Screenplay by
Produced byPattabhi R Chilukuri
Starring
CinematographySekhar V. Joseph
Edited byMarthand K. Venkatesh
Music byPrasan Praveen Shyam
Production
company
Anaganagana Film Company
Release date
  • 16 June 2017 (2017-06-16)
Running time
122 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Kaadhali (transl.Lover Girl) is a 2017 Telugu-language film directed by Pattabhi R Chilukuri in his directorial debut. The film stars debutant Pooja Doshi, Harish Kalyan and Sai Ronak in the lead roles and marks the Telugu lead film debut of Kalyan.[1]

Plot

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The film is a triangular love story in which a girl, Bandhavi (Pooja Doshi), has to decide between two boys Karthik (Harish Kalyan) and Kranti (Sai Ronak).[2]

Cast

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Production

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Director Pattabhi felt telling a story from a girl's point of view would be a good idea after his friends and family told him how films that featured a leading lady ran well. Harish Kalyan was roped in to be part of the cast after Pattabhi watched Kalyan's Vil Ambu. Debutant Pooja Doshi and Sai Ronak were cast after they auditioned for their respective roles.[3] Pooja Doshi plays a Tamil girl in the film, so a Tamil title was chosen for the film.[4]

Soundtrack

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The music was composed by Prasan Praveen Shyam.[5][6]

Kaadhali
Soundtrack album by
Prasan-Praveen-Shyam
Released2017
Recorded2017
GenreSoundtrack
LabelAditya Music
ProducerPrasan-Praveen-Shyam
Prasan-Praveen-Shyam chronology
Yagavarayinum Naa Kaakka / Malupu
(2015)
Kaadhali
(2017)

All lyrics are written by Vanamali

No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Ela Thelchaali"Jonita Gandhi3:32
2."Kaadhal Kaadhal"Clinton Cerejo, Krishna Iyer, Farhad3:49
3."Nuvvante Nenani"Vijay Yesudas3:58
4."Lokama"Naresh Iyer, Sowmya Sharma4:41
5."Valentine"Krishna Iyer3:35

Release

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This film received mixed reviews upon release.

Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu stated that "A little more depth in characters would have helped this simple film from getting sluggish", but praised Harish Kalyan's performance stating that he "plays his part with maturity. This Tamil actor makes a promising entry into Telugu cinema".[4] Ch Sushil Rao of The Times of India stated that "Nothing particularly great about the movie to suggest not to miss it", but also praised the performances of Kalyan and Sai Ronak and the film's music.[7]

References

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  1. ^ Anupama Subramanian (23 September 2016). "Harish Kalyan forays into Telugu". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 8 August 2018. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
  2. ^ Sangeetha Devi Dundoo (6 June 2017). "Meet the 'Kaadhali' trio". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 11 November 2020. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
  3. ^ Sangeetha Devi Dundoo (8 June 2017). "Journey towards the debut". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 12 November 2020. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
  4. ^ a b Sangeetha Devi Dundoo (16 June 2017). "Kaadhali Review: Choosing Mr. Right". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 12 November 2020. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
  5. ^ "Kaadhali Songs". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 29 October 2020. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
  6. ^ "Kaadhali's audio launch was a star studded affair". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 17 June 2017. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
  7. ^ Ch Sushil Rao (16 June 2017). "Kaadhali Movie Review {2.5/5}". Times of India.
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