Fourwalls is a 2022 Indian Kannada family drama film written and directed by S S Sajjan. The film is produced by T. Vishwanath Naik under SV Pictures Banner.[1] The movie features Achyuth Kumar, Dattanna, Sujay Shastri, Dr.Pavitra, Baskar Ninasam & Dr.Janvi Jyothi in prominent roles.[2] Anand Rajavikram has composed the music and background score, editing by Satish Chandraiah and cinematography by Vadde Devendra Reddy.[3]
| Fourwalls | |
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| Directed by | S S Sajjan |
| Produced by | T. Vishwanath Naik |
| Starring | Achyuth Kumar Dattanna Sujay Shastri Dr.Pavitra Baskar Ninasam Dr.Janvi Jyothi |
| Cinematography | Vadde Devendra Reddy |
| Edited by | Satish Chandraiah |
| Music by | Anand Rajavikram |
Production company | SV Pictures |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Plot
editShankranna, born in a poor family, moves to the city with his family. His life is filled with many ups and downs that lay between life and death, incidences of success and failure, love and trust, and practices and belief in life.[4]
Cast
edit- Achyuth Kumar as Shankranna
- Dattanna as Mavayya
- Sujay Shastri as Ramanna
- Dr.Pavitra as Parvati
- Baskar Ninasam as Surya
- Dr.Janvi Jyothi as Geetha
- Rachana Dashrath as Kumuda
- Shankar Murthy SR as Kumar
- Shreya Shetty as Poorvi
- Anchal as Nandini
- Vikas Naik as Raja
- T Vishwanath Naik as Prakash
- Durgaprasad CS as Koddaddi
- Mahantesh Sajjan
- Dilip B M as Dilip
- Sanjeeva as Mudre
Production
editThe film team released special teaser in August 2021 on occasion of Achyuth Kumar birthday.[5] This film marks Achyuth Kumar’s debut as lead actor.[6] The crew had to recreate the 1980s feel for some sequences in the movie. The film team shot at old HMT factory as well around old houses on outskirts of Bengaluru. Natural colors were used, giving the period an authentic touch. The plot of film revolves around love, family, and emotional themes that did not require vivid colors.[7]
Release and reception
editThe film was theatrically released on 11 February 2022 and opened to good reviews from critics and audience.[8]
The critic of Times of India wrote that the Fourwalls story will strongly connect with father and daughters especially girls who were raised by a stern father.[9]
Soundtrack
edit| Four Walls | |
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| Soundtrack album by Anand Rajavikram | |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Language | Kannada |
| Label | Anand Audio |
The film's music and background score is composed by Anand Rajavikram, the retro track Kanmaniye rendered by Vijay Prakash and picturized in 1980s style was a viral hit. The music rights were acquired by Anand Audio.[10]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kanmaniye" | Shree Talageri | Vijay Prakash | 4:41 |
| 2. | "Appayya" | Naveen Kumar, SS Sajjan | Supriyaa Ram | 5:08 |
References
edit- ^ Lokesh, Vinay (8 February 2022). "Exciting to surf a new world in cinema, says Achyuth Kumar". The Times of India. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
- ^ "Movie details fourwalls - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
- ^ "Fourwalls to Evoke 1980s Feeling - Times of India". The Times of India. 3 February 2022. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
- ^ "'Four Walls and Two Nights'; Look at the title Achyuth Kumar starrer new Kannada movie Four Walls will release soon CB – Crazy Bollywood". Crazy Bollywood. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
- ^ "Fourwalls Team Releases a Special Teaser on Achyuth Kumars Birthday - Free Press Journal". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
- ^ "Fourwalls Marks Achyuth Kumars Debut as Lead Actor – New Indian Express". New Indian Express. 26 January 2022. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
- ^ "Fourwalls All Set to Hit Screens Next Weekend –Moviekoop". Moviekoop. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
- ^ "Fourwalls a Family Entertainer That Will Appeal to All Cinegoers –The Times Of India". The Times Of India. 11 February 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
- ^ "Movie Reviews Fourwalls Movie Review –The Times Of India". The Times Of India. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
- ^ "Achyut Kumar's romantic song from 'Four Walls' will make your day – Asianet Newsable". Asianet Newsable. Retrieved 21 September 2021.