Sankashta Kara Ganapathi
Sankashta Kara Ganapathi is a 2018 Indian Kannada-language romantic comedy film directed by Arjun Kumar S.[1] It is produced by Faizan Khan, and Rajesh Babu under the banner Dynamite films pvt limited. The film features Likith Shetty and Shruti Goradia in the lead roles, with Achyuth Kumar, Manjunath Hegde, Mandeep rai, Nagabhushana, Chandu B Gowda in supporting roles.[2] The film's score and album is composed by Ritvik Muralidhar whilst the cinematography is by Uday Leela and editing is by Vijeth Chandra & Madhu Kumar.
| Sankashta Kara Ganapathi | |
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| ಸಂಕಷ್ಟಕರ ಗಣಪತಿ | |
| Directed by | Arjun Kumar S |
| Produced by | Rajesh Babu, Faizan Khan |
| Written by | Arjun Kumar S |
| Starring |
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| Music by | Ritvik Murlidhar |
| Cinematography | Uday Leela |
| Edited by | Vijeth Chandra, Madhu Kumar |
Production company | DYNAMITE FILMS |
Release date |
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Running time | 117 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
The principal photography for the project began on 22 June 2017. The film was released all across Karnataka on 27 July 2018.[3] Telugu Remake rights for the film were sold just a few days after the film was released.[4]
Cast
- Likith Shetty as Ganapathi[5]
- Shruti as Shruti
- Achyuth Kumar as Sudhakar
- Mandeep Rai as Doctor Ashok
- Vijay Kaundinya as Newspaper Editor
- Manjunath Hegde as Shruti's Father
- Rekha Sagar as Shruti's Mother
- Chandu Gowda as Shruti's fiance
- Nagabhushan as Ganapathi's Friend
Soundtrack
| Sankashta Kara Ganapathi | |
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| Soundtrack album by Rithvik Murlidhar | |
| Released | 2018 |
| Recorded | 2018 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 21:04 |
| Language | kannada |
| Label | PRK Audio |
Rithvik Muralidhar composed the score and songs for the film.[6]
All music is composed by Ritvik Muralidhar.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sankashta Kara Ganapathi" | Nischal S Dambekodi | Raghu Dixit | 3:31 |
| 2. | "Nooru Choorina" | Nischal S Dambekodi | Sanjith Hegde, Rakshitha Rao | 4:24 |
| 3. | "Modamodalaagiye" | Nischal S Dambekodi and Madan Bellisalu | Deepak Doddera, Eesha Suchi | 4:01 |
| 4. | "Jeevanada" | Nithin Jai | Mehboob Saab | 4:57 |
| 5. | "Nanaghelade" | Nischal S Dambekodi | Gurukiran, Ananya Bhat | 4:14 |
Reception
The Times of India rated the film 3.5 out of 5 and stated: "Go ahead, watch Sankashta Kara Ganapathi, it is definitely that one-time watch and the laughs and novelty factor are the added bonus".[7] The new Indian Express rated the film 3.5 out of 5 and commented: "Debutant director, Arjun Kumar’s Sankashta Kara Ganapathi, a romantic comedy, steers itself with ease into the minuscule league of watchable movies. This, while keeping the entertainment quotient high throughout.".[8] Kannada prabha rated the film 3 out of 5.
References
- "ಸಂಕಷ್ಟಕರ ಗಣಪತಿ ಹಿಂದೆ ಹೊರಟ ಅರ್ಜುನ್ - Vijaykarnataka". Vijaykarnataka (in Kannada). 11 August 2017. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
- "Likhit Shetty - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
- "Vijaya Karnataka , Theater List published as on 27th". www.vijaykarnatakaepaper.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
- "Sankashta Kara Ganapathi to be remade in Telugu". The Times of India. 30 July 2018. Retrieved 8 January 2020.
- "Meet Mangalorean Likith Shetty who Designed this Beautiful Lounge in Bengaluru! Story of Actor turned Interior designer". olpa.in. Archived from the original on 17 September 2017. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
- PRK Audio (11 June 2018), Sankashta Kara Ganapathi - Jukebox | Likith Shetty, Shruti | Arjun Kumar S | Ritvik Muralidhar, retrieved 4 August 2018
- Sankashta Kara Ganapathi Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of Sankashta Kara Ganapathi by Times of India, retrieved 4 August 2018
- "'Sankashta Kara Ganapathi' movie review: A romcom with a unique premise that gets most things right". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 4 August 2018.