Garuda Purana is a 2023 Indian Kannada language crime thriller film written and directed by Manjunath B Nagba and produced by Sindhu K M, co-produced by BL Yogesh Kumar. The film stars Manjunath B Nagba, Santhosh Karki, and Disha Shetty in lead roles. The music of the film composed by Rakesh Acharya.
Plot
editThe film revolves around a series of rapes and murders all over the State but the bodies which are found by the police don't match with the missing people and importantly there is no clue of the victims who went missing, hence, the Home Minister forms SIT to crack the case. On the other side, three happy going friends named three friends, accidentally meet a girl among them one boy starts a love with that girl where love episode starts and simultaneously the serial killings and rapes from border states continues. The rest is how the criminals get caught and how the three friends and girl unknowingly become involved in the crime.
Cast
edit- Manjunath B Nagba
- Santhosh Karki
- Disha Shetty
- Chelluvaraj
- Kenchanna
- Rajkumar Bhagawanth
Production
editDirector Manjunath B Nagba who previously worked as online editor for Kantara, Rathnan Prapancha, and Kabzaa makes his directorial debut.[1][2] The movie teaser was released by Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar[3] and the trailer was released on Vijayadashami.[4][5] The film was released on 3 November 2023 along with Bhavapurna "TRP Rama" and Basri Katte.
Soundtrack
editRakesh Acharya has composed the songs. Punith Arya has penned the lyrics.
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
---|---|---|---|---|
1. | "Kudi Nota Salade" | Puneeth Arya | Rakesh Acharya, Vijetha | 03:45 |
2. | "Tili Banalli" | Puneeth Arya | Rakesh Acharya | 02:45 |
Total length: | 05:09 |
Reception
editY Maheswara Reddy of Bangalore Mirror rated three out of five and stated that "All in all, it is worth a watch for those who love suspense".[6] A Sharadhaa of Cinema Express stated three out of five and wrote that "Garuda Purana might lack well-known faces, but it successfully engages the audience with a generous dose of entertainment through a talented ensemble of newcomers, making it a worthwhile one-time watch."[7]
References
edit- ^ "Kanthara Fame Manjunath Nagba's Garuda Purana Release Date Fix". Kannada Prabha. November 2023. Archived from the original on 2023-11-14. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ "Garuda Purana Kannada movie is coming soon, Garuda Purana and Kantara have a connection.'". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 2023-11-14. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ "Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar released the teaser of 'Garuda Purana'". tv9. 26 September 2023. Archived from the original on 2023-11-14. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ "Garuda Purana' movie trailer released on Vijaya Dashami". zee news. 24 October 2023. Archived from the original on 2023-11-14. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ "Garuda Purana' trailer release on Vijayadashami'". Etv Bharat. 24 October 2023. Archived from the original on 2023-11-14. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ Reddy, Y Maheswara (October 28, 2023). "Tagaru Palya Movie Review: Family drama". Bangalore Mirror. Archived from the original on 2023-11-04. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ "Garuda Purana Movie Review: Newcomers deliver honest whodunit". Cinema Express. 6 November 2023. Archived from the original on 2023-11-13. Retrieved 2023-11-14.