Baanadariyalli (transl. On the path to the sky)[2] is a 2023 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by Preetham Gubbi and produced by Sri Vaare Talkies. The film stars Ganesh, Rukmini Vasanth and Reeshma Nanaiah in lead roles. The film is the first Kannada project to have shot in Kenya's Maasai Mara National Reserve.[3][4] The film marks the fourth collaboration of Ganesh and Preetham Gubbi.[5]
| Baanadariyalli | |
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| Directed by | Preetham Gubbi |
| Screenplay by | Preetham Gubbi |
| Story by | Preetha Jayaraman |
| Produced by | Sri Vaare Talkies |
| Starring | Ganesh Rukmini Vasanth Reeshma Nanaiah |
| Cinematography | Abhilash Kalathi |
| Edited by | Deepu S. Kumar |
| Music by | Arjun Janya |
Production company | Sri Vaare Talkies |
| Distributed by | KRG Studios |
Release date |
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Running time | 149 minutes [1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Baanadariyalli was released on 28 September 2023.
Cast
edit- Ganesh as Siddharth a.k.a. Siddu
- Rukmini Vasanth as Leela
- Reeshma Nanaiah as Kadambari
- Rangayana Raghu as Leela's father
- Ashok Sharma
- Alaknanda Srinivas as Jayaraj C.
- Aaradhya N. Chandra as young Leala
Production
editIn March 2022, it was reported that director-writer Preetham Gubbi would team up with actor Ganesh again for the fourth time. It was reported that V. Harikrishna would compose the music for the film, but was replaced by Arjun Janya. A 30-day filming schedule was finished in September 2022, the filming moved to Kenya, Africa where they shot some scenes in the wild forest range of Maasai Mara.[6][7] The film's title is based off of the song of the same name from Bhagyavantha (1981).[2]
Soundtrack
editThe music of the film is composed by Arjun Janya and released under Anand Audio.
| Baanadariyalli | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Arjun Janya | |
| Released | 2023 |
| Recorded | 2023 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Language | Kannada |
| Label | Anand Audio |
| Official audio | |
| Baanadariyalli - Album on YouTube | |
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Baanadariyalli Hode Yelli" | Kaviraj | Rajesh Krishnan | |
| 2. | "Ninnanu Nodida" | Kaviraj | Sonu Nigam | |
| 3. | "Maathella Haage Ide" | Jayanth Kaikini | Armaan Malik | |
| 4. | "Gold Fish" | Kaviraj | Aishwarya Rangarajan Nishan Rai |
Reception
editCritical response
editVinay Lokesh of The Times of India gave 3/5 stars and wrote "While the film could have done with a tighter screenplay, this is definitely a film to catch at the theatres this week. Again, the story is emotional, enough to keep you misty eyed, do be prepared."[8] Vivek M. V. of The Hindu wrote "‘Baanadariyalli’ is a missed opportunity as director-writer Preetham Gubbi makes a mess of an interesting premise."[2]
A Sharadhaa reviewing for The New Indian Express rated 3 out of 5 stars. 'Baanadariyalli' is a unique love story that transcends boundaries and linguistic barriers, offering a fusion of suspense, pain, and adventure. The film explores the unusual bond between Vasu, his daughter Leela, and Siddhu, with heartfelt performances by the cast, especially Ganesh and Rangayana Raghu. While the second half could have been faster, the emotional journey in the last 30 minutes resonates with the audience. The film's picturesque settings and diverse songs add to its charm, making it a family-friendly movie that delves into the complexities of love and relationships."[9]
Shashiprasad S. M. of The South First gave 2/5 stars and wrote "'Baanadariyalli' is shallow in almost every aspect of entertainment, just like Leela is seen surfing on shallow waters in the film."[10] Subha. J. Rao of The News Minute wrote "The film [Baanadariyalli], on paper, is about acceptance, moving on, and living life again. That sounds good enough, but the path to get there is laden with cliches galore."[11]
References
edit- ^ "baanadariyalli Movie details". bookmyshow.
- ^ a b c m. v, Vivek (28 September 2023). "'Baanadariyalli' movie review: This Ganesh, Rukmini Vasanth romance fails to hit the heights". The Hindu.
- ^ "Golden Star Ganesh starts shooting on the lanes of Kenya for Baanadaariyalli". The Times of India. 26 September 2022.
- ^ "Baanadariyalli is an adventure for love, says director Preetham Gubbi". The Times of India. 5 September 2023.
- ^ "Ganesh-Preetham Gubbi's film titled 'Baanadariyalli'". The New Indian Express. 2 April 2022.
- ^ "Ganesh and Preetham Gubbi to team up again". The New Indian Express. 23 March 2022.
- ^ "Ganesh and team Baanadariyalli head to Kenya". The New Indian Express. 13 September 2022.
- ^ "Baana Daariyalli Movie Review: A Emotional Love Story That's All About Fulfilling Dreams". The Times of India.
- ^ "'Baanadariyalli' movie review: A unique love journey that explores unusual bonds". newindianexpress. 30 September 2023.
- ^ "Baanadariyalli review: It hardly scores apart from the title taken from Puneeth Rajkumar's song". The South First. 28 September 2023.
- ^ "Baanadariyalli review: This Ganesh, Rukmini Vasanth romance is laden with cliches". The News Minute. 28 September 2023.