Yaksha is a 2010 Indian Kannada-language action drama film directed by Ramesh Bhagawathar and starring Yogesh, Ruby Parihar and Nana Patekar in his Kannada debut.[1]
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| Directed by | Ramesh Bhagawathar |
| Screenplay by | Ramesh Bhagawathar |
| Produced by | T.P. Siddaraju |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Chandrashekhar |
| Music by | J. Anoop Seelin |
Production company | Samy Associates |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
The film was released on 29 October 2010.[2]
Cast
edit- Yogesh as Yaksha Raj Pulikeshi
- Ruby Parihar as Yaksha's leading lady
- Nana Patekar as Yograj Pulakeshi
- Atul Kulkarni as Machendranath Poonja
- Saranya Ponvannan as Yaksha's mother
- Kishore
- Master Hirannaiah as Yaksha's grandfather
- Komal
- Mahesh
- Sudhakara Bannanje
- Girish Mattannavar
- GK Govinda Rao
Production
editPranitha Subhash was initially considered to play the heroine.[3]
Soundtrack
editThe music of the film is composed by J. Anoop Seelin.[4]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Om Namaha" | Anoop Seelin, Ritisha | 4:27 |
| 2. | "Nanna Iniyana (Remix)" | Shamitha Malnad | 5:08 |
| 3. | "Yaksha" | Megha, Anoop Seelin | 4:34 |
| 4. | "Om Namaha (Remix)" | Anoop Seelin, Ritisha | 4:24 |
| 5. | "Santhosha Ondu Kade" | Anoop Seelin | 1:16 |
| 6. | "Aunty Kelu Anthapura" | Kailash Kher | 3:55 |
| 7. | "Rakachik Takachik" | Vijay Prakash | 3:48 |
| 8. | "Nanna Iniyana" | Ritisha | 3:58 |
| Total length: | 31:39 | ||
Reception
editA critic from Rediff.com wrote that "In short, Yaksha has nothing to offer.".[5] A critic from IANS wrote that "Except for its dance picturisation and good visuals, Yaksha is an ordinary fare which can be enjoyed by Yogish's ardent fans".[6] A critic from Chitraloka wrote that "A film that is sure to endear Yogish to his fans more".[7] A critic from Indiaglitz wrote that "The production values of this film are good however something more is needed from TP Siddaraju, the producer of a blockbuster like `Dhuniya'".[8]
References
edit- ^ Lakshminarayana, Shruti Indira (16 June 2010). "Nana Patekar all set for Kannada debut". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 20 April 2023. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- ^ Lakshminarayana, Shruti Indira (29 October 2010). "Who will hit the Kannada box office jackpot?". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 20 April 2023. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- ^ "Praneetha bags Telugu film". Deccan Herald. 25 April 2010. Archived from the original on 20 April 2023. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- ^ "Yaksha". Wynk Music. Archived from the original on 20 April 2023. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- ^ Lakshminarayana, Shruti Indira (1 November 2011). "Yaksha: A revenge gone wrong". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 20 April 2023. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- ^ "'Yaksha' just an ordinary watch (Kannada Movie Review)". IANS. 31 October 2010. Archived from the original on 20 April 2023. Retrieved 20 April 2023 – via India Forums.
- ^ "Yaksha Movie Review". Chitraloka. 28 October 2010. Archived from the original on 20 April 2023. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- ^ "Yaksha Review". Indiaglitz. 29 October 2010. Archived from the original on 20 April 2023. Retrieved 20 April 2023.