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'''''James'''''<ref>{{Cite web|title='James'|date=15 October 2020|url=https://kannada.news18.com/photogallery/entertainment/after-rajakumara-movie-once-again-priya-anand-sharing-screen-with-puneeth-rajkumar-in-james-ae-472489.html|access-date=15 October 2020|website=News18|language=kn}}</ref> is a 2022 Indian [[Kannada]]-language [[action thriller film]] written and directed by [[Chethan Kumar (director)|Chethan Kumar]].<ref name="timesofindia.com">{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/james-is-a-fresh-movie-in-kannada-film-industry-director-chethan-kumar/articleshow/74654666.cms|title='James' is a fresh movie in Kannada film industry: Director Chethan Kumar - Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=19 March 2020}}</ref> It stars [[Puneeth Rajkumar]] and [[Priya Anand]]. This is Puneeth's posthumous appearance following his death on 29 October 2021.<ref>{{cite news |title=Puneeth Rajkumar's last feature film James to release on his birth anniversary? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/puneeth-rajkumars-last-feature-film-james-to-release-on-his-birth-anniversary/articleshow/87462068.cms |access-date=5 November 2021 |work=The Times of India |date=2 November 2021}}</ref> The film marked the second collaboration between Puneeth, Priya and Sarathkumar after ''[[Raajakumara]]'' (2017).<ref name="newindianexpress">{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2020/jan/07/puneeth-rajkumar-starrer-james-to-start-rolling-from-january-19-2085909.html|title=Puneeth Rajkumar-starrer James to start rolling from January 19|website=newindianexpress|access-date=19 March 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/news/2020/puneeth-rajkumar-starrer-james-is-all-set-to-go-on-floors-from-january-19-293774.html|title=Puneeth Rajkumar-Starrer James Is All Set To Go On Floors From January 19|access-date=19 March 2020|website=Filmibeat|date=9 January 2020}}</ref> The [[film score]] and soundtrack are composed by [[V. Harikrishna]] and [[Charan Raj (composer)|Charan Raj]], respectively.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/interviews/2022/mar/02/puneeth-rajkumar-was-a-great-source-of-encouragement-30028.amp|title = 'Puneeth Rajkumar was a great source of encouragement' | Cinemaexpress}}</ref> The film had a theatrical release on 17 March 2022 on the occasion of Puneeth Rajkumar's birthday.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/puneeth-rajkumar-s-james-released-fans-celebrate-the-late-actor-on-his-birth-anniversary-news-187277/amp|title = Puneeth Rajkumar's 'James' Released: Fans Celebrate the Late Actor on His Birth Anniversary}}</ref> The film revolves around Santhosh Kumar aka James, who works as a manager in [[security agency]] named ''J - WINGS'' where he enters into a dark market and meets [[power broker|power brokers]] and businessmen who were much active in [[crime syndicate]]. |
'''''James'''''<ref>{{Cite web|title='James'|date=15 October 2020|url=https://kannada.news18.com/photogallery/entertainment/after-rajakumara-movie-once-again-priya-anand-sharing-screen-with-puneeth-rajkumar-in-james-ae-472489.html|access-date=15 October 2020|website=News18|language=kn}}</ref> is a 2022 Indian [[Kannada]]-language [[action thriller film]] written and directed by [[Chethan Kumar (director)|Chethan Kumar]].<ref name="timesofindia.com">{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/james-is-a-fresh-movie-in-kannada-film-industry-director-chethan-kumar/articleshow/74654666.cms|title='James' is a fresh movie in Kannada film industry: Director Chethan Kumar - Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=19 March 2020}}</ref> It stars [[Puneeth Rajkumar]] and [[Priya Anand]]. This is Puneeth's posthumous appearance following his death on 29 October 2021.<ref>{{cite news |title=Puneeth Rajkumar's last feature film James to release on his birth anniversary? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/puneeth-rajkumars-last-feature-film-james-to-release-on-his-birth-anniversary/articleshow/87462068.cms |access-date=5 November 2021 |work=The Times of India |date=2 November 2021}}</ref> The film marked the second collaboration between Puneeth, Priya and Sarathkumar after ''[[Raajakumara]]'' (2017).<ref name="newindianexpress">{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2020/jan/07/puneeth-rajkumar-starrer-james-to-start-rolling-from-january-19-2085909.html|title=Puneeth Rajkumar-starrer James to start rolling from January 19|website=newindianexpress|access-date=19 March 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/news/2020/puneeth-rajkumar-starrer-james-is-all-set-to-go-on-floors-from-january-19-293774.html|title=Puneeth Rajkumar-Starrer James Is All Set To Go On Floors From January 19|access-date=19 March 2020|website=Filmibeat|date=9 January 2020}}</ref> The [[film score]] and soundtrack are composed by [[V. Harikrishna]] and [[Charan Raj (composer)|Charan Raj]], respectively.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/interviews/2022/mar/02/puneeth-rajkumar-was-a-great-source-of-encouragement-30028.amp|title = 'Puneeth Rajkumar was a great source of encouragement' | Cinemaexpress}}</ref> The film had a theatrical release on 17 March 2022 on the occasion of Puneeth Rajkumar's birthday.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/puneeth-rajkumar-s-james-released-fans-celebrate-the-late-actor-on-his-birth-anniversary-news-187277/amp|title = Puneeth Rajkumar's 'James' Released: Fans Celebrate the Late Actor on His Birth Anniversary}}</ref> The film revolves around Santhosh Kumar aka James, who works as a manager in [[security agency]] named ''J - WINGS'' where he enters into a dark market and meets [[power broker|power brokers]] and businessmen who were much active in [[crime syndicate]]. |
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The film was considered it as a fitting tribute to Puneeth Rajkumar by the audience.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/amp/trending/box-office/story/james-movie-twitter-reaction-puneeth-rajkumars-fans-applaud-his-last-film-326360-2022-03-17|title=James Movie Twitter Reaction: Puneeth Rajkumar's fans applaud his last film}}</ref> and became a ''[[Blockbuster]]'' at the box office and broke the record for the biggest opening day collections for any [[Kannada film]] by grossing around ₹28 crores<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://en.janbharattimes.com/entertainment/james-box-office-collection-day-1?amp32|title = James Box Office Collection Day 1: Puneeth Rajkumar's last film to set new records|date = 18 March 2022}}</ref> to ₹32 crores on the first day.<ref>https://www.btvnewslive.com/james-movie-first-day-collection-is-32-crore/</ref> The film grossed ₹100 crores within 4 days of release <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://vijaykarnataka.com/entertainment/news/puneeth-rajkumars-james-movie-worldwide-box-office-collection-report/amp_articleshow/90366636.cms?utm_source=related_article_amp&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=article|title = ಸ್ಯಾಂಡಲ್ವುಡ್ ಬಾಕ್ಸ್ ಆಫೀಸ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ಹೊಸ ಇತಿಹಾಸ ಸೃಷ್ಟಿಸಿದ ಅಪ್ಪು; ಇದು 'ಜೇಮ್ಸ್' ಹವಾ!}}</ref> and became [[List of highest-grossing Kannada films|the second highest-grossing Kannada film]] at the time of release<ref name="indiatoday.in">{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/regional-cinema/story/james-box-office-collection-day-5-puneeth-rajkumar-s-film-rakes-in-rs-100-crore-worldwide-1927865-2022-03-22|title = James box office collection Day 5: Puneeth Rajkumar's film rakes in Rs 100 crore worldwide}}</ref> whilst also becoming the fastest Kannada film to gross ₹100 crores at the box office at that time<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/james-box-office-collection-day-6-puneeth-rajkumar-s-film-holds-steady-1928343-2022-03-23|title = James box office collection Day 6: Puneeth Rajkumar's film holds steady}}</ref> only to be surpassed by ''[[K.G.F: Chapter 2]]'' in less than a month.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/yash-s-kgf-chapter-2-grosses-rs-134-5-crore-on-its-opening-day-off-to-a-phenomenal-start-1937869-2022-04-15|title=Yash's KGF Chapter 2 grosses Rs 134.5 crore on its opening day, off to a phenomenal start}}</ref> |
The film was considered it as a fitting tribute to Puneeth Rajkumar by the audience.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/amp/trending/box-office/story/james-movie-twitter-reaction-puneeth-rajkumars-fans-applaud-his-last-film-326360-2022-03-17|title=James Movie Twitter Reaction: Puneeth Rajkumar's fans applaud his last film}}</ref> and became a ''[[Blockbuster]]'' at the box office and broke the record for the biggest opening day collections for any [[Kannada film]] by grossing around ₹28 crores<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://en.janbharattimes.com/entertainment/james-box-office-collection-day-1?amp32|title = James Box Office Collection Day 1: Puneeth Rajkumar's last film to set new records|date = 18 March 2022}}</ref> to ₹32 crores on the first day.<ref>https://www.btvnewslive.com/james-movie-first-day-collection-is-32-crore/</ref> The film grossed ₹100 crores within 4 days of release <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://vijaykarnataka.com/entertainment/news/puneeth-rajkumars-james-movie-worldwide-box-office-collection-report/amp_articleshow/90366636.cms?utm_source=related_article_amp&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=article|title = ಸ್ಯಾಂಡಲ್ವುಡ್ ಬಾಕ್ಸ್ ಆಫೀಸ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ಹೊಸ ಇತಿಹಾಸ ಸೃಷ್ಟಿಸಿದ ಅಪ್ಪು; ಇದು 'ಜೇಮ್ಸ್' ಹವಾ!}}</ref> and became [[List of highest-grossing Kannada films|the second highest-grossing Kannada film]] at the time of release<ref name="indiatoday.in">{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/regional-cinema/story/james-box-office-collection-day-5-puneeth-rajkumar-s-film-rakes-in-rs-100-crore-worldwide-1927865-2022-03-22|title = James box office collection Day 5: Puneeth Rajkumar's film rakes in Rs 100 crore worldwide}}</ref> whilst also becoming the fastest Kannada film to gross ₹100 crores at the box office at that time<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/james-box-office-collection-day-6-puneeth-rajkumar-s-film-holds-steady-1928343-2022-03-23|title = James box office collection Day 6: Puneeth Rajkumar's film holds steady}}</ref> only to be surpassed by ''[[K.G.F: Chapter 2]]'' in less than a month.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/yash-s-kgf-chapter-2-grosses-rs-134-5-crore-on-its-opening-day-off-to-a-phenomenal-start-1937869-2022-04-15|title=Yash's KGF Chapter 2 grosses Rs 134.5 crore on its opening day, off to a phenomenal start}}</ref>. Finally on 38th day James collected 200 crores became the second Kannada movie to achieve this feat<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://youtube.com/q5xg8MBpyYo|title = - YouTube|website = [[YouTube]]}}</ref>. |
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== Plot == |
== Plot == |
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{{Infobox film | name = James | image = James (2022 film) poster.png | caption = Theatrical Release Poster | director = Chethan Kumar | producer = Kishore Pathikonda | writer = Chethan Kumar | screenplay = | story = | based_on =
| starring =
| narrator =
| music = Songs:
Charan Raj
Score:
V. Harikrishna
| cinematography = Swamy J. Gowda
| editing = Deepu S. Kumar
| studio = Kishore Productions
| distributor =
| released =
- 17 March 2022
| runtime = 149 minutes | country = India | language = Kannada | budget = ₹50-70 crore[1] | gross = 200 crores[2].
James[3] is a 2022 Indian Kannada-language action thriller film written and directed by Chethan Kumar.[4] It stars Puneeth Rajkumar and Priya Anand. This is Puneeth's posthumous appearance following his death on 29 October 2021.[5] The film marked the second collaboration between Puneeth, Priya and Sarathkumar after Raajakumara (2017).[6][7] The film score and soundtrack are composed by V. Harikrishna and Charan Raj, respectively.[8] The film had a theatrical release on 17 March 2022 on the occasion of Puneeth Rajkumar's birthday.[9] The film revolves around Santhosh Kumar aka James, who works as a manager in security agency named J - WINGS where he enters into a dark market and meets power brokers and businessmen who were much active in crime syndicate.
The film was considered it as a fitting tribute to Puneeth Rajkumar by the audience.[10] and became a Blockbuster at the box office and broke the record for the biggest opening day collections for any Kannada film by grossing around ₹28 crores[11] to ₹32 crores on the first day.[12] The film grossed ₹100 crores within 4 days of release [13] and became the second highest-grossing Kannada film at the time of release[14] whilst also becoming the fastest Kannada film to gross ₹100 crores at the box office at that time[15] only to be surpassed by K.G.F: Chapter 2 in less than a month.[16]. Finally on 38th day James collected 200 crores became the second Kannada movie to achieve this feat[17].
Plot
The crime syndicate which is operating in Bangalore is divided into three groups namely Golden Horse syndicate owned by Joseph Anthony who is operating from Miami, Scorpion syndicate owned by Rathanlal is operating from West Bengal and Gayakwad Syndicate owned by Jayadev Gayakwad and his son Vijay Gayakwad are operating in Bangalore.
Vijay Gayakwad is embroiled into a life-threatening situation when Jayadev Gayakwad is murdered by unknown assailants. After realizing that his family is also in danger, he appoints Santhosh Kumar, who is the manager in J-Wings security agency, as his bodyguard due to his skills and tactics in handling his assignments. Santhosh helps Vijay in his business dealings, while also having Rathanlal killed, when he tries to conquer the Gayakwad Syndicate. He also protects Vijay's family from all sort of dangers. Vijay then requests Santhosh to protect his sister Nisha Gayakwad, who has returned to India after completing her medical studies from Singapore. After an attack, Santhosh and Nisha escape to a village in Madikeri, where Nisha falls in love with Santhosh. She requests her brother to accept their relationship. Vijay reluctantly accepts.
At a party where Vijay announces his decision to handover his business dealings to Nisha, Vijay also introduces Santhosh to everyone. At this point of time, Santhosh asks Vijay whether he fears anything in his life, only to start a shootout where he kills his other bodyguards and reveals that he was the one who had Jayadev assassinated so that Vijay could hire him. At the same time, Joseph's hitmen barge into the party and are shocked to find Santhosh, who they recognize as JAMES, their nemesis who was presumed dead. One of them informs this to Joseph, before getting beheaded by Santhosh. Santhosh kidnaps Vijay along with Nisha and brings them to the security agency's interrogation room. When Nisha insults Santhosh, Santhosh's colleague Rakesh Kumar Pirangi reveals Santhosh's past to Nisha.
Santhosh was an Indian Army Major in Kashmir, who arrived to Pondicherry with his friend/colleague Rakesh Kumar Pirangi for his IAS officer friend, Ekanth's wedding. Another flashback reveals that Jagan, Amar, Madan, Ekanth and Santhosh (JAMES) were friends from their childhood at Nammane Shakthidhaama orphanage and were working in various Government departments in later stages of their life.
Two days before the wedding, Jagan reveals to Santhosh that when he took charge as ATS officer, he had arrested John, Robin and Peter for drugs and arms smuggling led by the Golden Horse Syndicate. Santhosh also reveals that Golden Horse was also operating in Kashmir when they were in a mission to rescue their colonel from terrorists. It is revealed that John, Peter, and Robin were actually Joseph's brothers and were also associated with Gayakwad Syndicate for the operation. During Ekanth's wedding in Pondicherry, Joseph's brothers barge in and kill everyone present at the wedding. Santhosh, who survives due to Rakesh's help, leaves for Miami as JAMES.
Santhosh aka JAMES drags Robin from his birthday bash and kills him. Later, he tracks Peter at his Miami island where he decapitates him and lures John into his drug lab and brutually finishes him. after which he returns to India by faking his death and is detained by his higher officer where Santhosh seeks his higher official's approval to destroy the syndicates, to which they agree and their secret mission - MISSION NORC is launched where he arrives at Bangalore and started planning to bring down the syndicate with the help of his squad officers by opening J-Wings agency. In the present, Vijay, with Joseph's help escape from the agency. Santhosh, with Nisha's help lures Joseph, Vijay and his gang into Sangihe Islands where he, along with his squad officers arrest the syndicate members. After their arrest, the film ends with Santhosh saluting the Indian flag with the satisfaction of having accomplished his friend's mission.
Cast
- Puneeth Rajkumar as Santhosh Kumar aka James[18]
- Priya Anand as Nisha Gayakwad[19]
- Anu Prabhakar as Vijay Gayakwad's wife
- Srikanth as Vijay Gayakwad
- R. Sarathkumar as Joseph Antony
- Madhusudhan Rao as Jayadev Gakaywad, Vijay Gayakwad's father
- Mukesh Rishi as Rathanlal, supporter of Joseph Antony
- Aditya Menon as Prathap Aras, associate of Vijay Gayakwad
- Rangayana Raghu as Rakesh Kumar Pirangi, Santhosh's colleague
- Avinash as Higher army officer of Santosh
- Sadhu Kokila as Santhosh's assistant
- Tilak Shekar as Jagan, ATS officer
- Gajapade Harsha as ACP Amar,
- Chikkanna as Madan, chief editor of Janadani newspaper
- Shine Shetty as Ekanth, IAS officer
- Suchendra Prasad as Jessie's father
- Padmaja Rao as Mary, Jessie's mother
- Ketan Karande as gang member of Joseph Antony's mafia syndicate
- Mohan Juneja as a rich person in hospital
- Girish as a fake rich person
- Prasanna Baagin as Rathanlal's son
- Vajragiri as Rathanlal's son
- John Kokken as John, Joseph's brother
- Taarak Ponnappa as Peter, Joseph's brother
- Yash Shetty as Robin, Joseph's brother
- Vajrang Shetty as Prathap Aras' Son
- Kavya Shastry as Jagan's wife
- Hamsa as Amar's wife
- Nayana Gowda as Madan's wife
- Sameeksha as Jessie , Ekanth's fiancee
- Shivamani as Joseph's associate
- Anil as Vijay Gaikwad's associate
- Krishna Hebbale as a police offficer
- K S Shreedhar as orphanage head
- Amit as Santhosh's associate in the agency
- Baby Aradhya Chandra as Amar's daughter
- Master Anoop as Jagan's son
- Govindegowda as marriage broker
- Swapna as Dechamma
- Sillilalli Anand as the guy at ashram
- All Ok as the rich kid at the bar
- Dattanna as Chowdhury (cameo)
- Shiva Rajkumar in a cameo appearance as Anandraj , a soldier
- Raghavendra Rajkumar in a cameo appearance as Santhosh's orphanage head[20]
Additionally, Charanraj , Chandan Shetty,[21] Rachita Ram,[21] Ashika Ranganath[21] and Sreeleela[21] appears as themselves in a cameo appearance in the Trademark song.
Production
Prior to his demise, Puneeth had finished most part of the shoot except one song and voice dubbing. The movie team tried it's best to retain Puneeth's voice captured during shoot but when it seemed difficult, Shiva Rajkumar, the eldest brother of Puneeth, dubbed for his brother's character in the Kannada version.[22]
Casting
Priya Anand was signed for the female lead role.[23][24][25] The makers also announced that Srikanth, Hareesh Peradi, Mukesh Rishi and Anu Prabhakar would be seen in prominent roles.[26][27][28] In 2021, R. Sarathkumar,[29] Tilak Shekar, Shine Shetty, Chikkanna joined the film's cast.[30]
Filming
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The film is produced by Kishore Pathikonda under the banner Kishore Productions.[6] The first schedule of the shoot started from 19 January 2020 in Bengaluru.[31] The second schedule of the film started from 14 October 2020 in Hampi.[32] A quick schedule was also wrapped in February 2021 in Kashmir featuring important action sequences of Puneeth Rajkumar.[33] After returning from Kashmir, Puneeth became busy in the promotional activities of his other film, Yuvarathnaa which released on 1 April amidst the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. The James team resumed shoot once again from 5 July at a brisk pace after the Government of Karnataka gave nod to restart filming activities.[34]
Music
Charan Raj composed the music for the film. The theme music, "Bolo Bolo James", was composed by Vijeth Krishna.[4]
James | ||||
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Soundtrack album by | ||||
Released | March 2022 | |||
Recorded | 2021–2022 | |||
Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
Language | Kannada | |||
Label | PRK Audio Divo | |||
Producer | Charan Raj | |||
Charan Raj chronology | ||||
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Singles from James | ||||
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No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Bolo Bolo James" | Chethan Kumar | Chandan Shetty, Shashank Sheshagiri, Impana Jayaraj, Vijeth Krishna | 1:59 |
2. | "Trademark" | Chethan Kumar | MC Vickey, Aditi Sagar, Chandan Shetty, Sharmila, Yuva Rajkumar | 3:59 |
3. | "Salaam Soldier" | Chethan Kumar | Sanjith Hegde, Charan Raj | 3:16 |
4. | "Dhikkara Ninage Devare" | Chethan Kumar | Charan Raj | 3:33 |
Release
Theatrical
The film released in theatres on 17 March 2022 in Kannada alongside dubbed versions in Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu.[18] It released in 4000 screens on the first day including 400 single screen theaters in Karnataka alone [1] and 900 shows in multiplexes [35] making it the biggest release at that time in Karnataka.[36][37] The Telugu film RRR had postponed its release by one week due to release of this film.[38][39]
OTT
The movie released on SonyLIV on 14 April 2022 in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi.[40]
Re-release
On 18 April 2022, Chethan Kumar announced that a Hyderabad-based team was able to recreate Puneeth's voice using Shivrajkumar's modulation and Puneeth's voice samples from his previous films and hosting endeavors. Kumar announced that consequently James will be re-released in theaters with the new voice on 22 April 2022.[41]
Reception
Box office
The movie was estimated to have grossed ₹27 to ₹30 crores on its first day which was the highest opening day domestic box office collections for a Kannada film at that time.[42][43] It was reported to have grossed ₹6 crores from Bengaluru alone - marking it the first time a movie has grossed above ₹4 crores in the city on its opening day.[44] The net collections at the end of the first day was reported to be around ₹18 crores [45] to ₹22.5 crores.[46]
It was reported to have grossed ₹10 crores on the second day [47] with the total gross around ₹37 crores to ₹45 crores in 2 days.[48][49][50] It was speculated that the gross theatrical collections for 3 days to be around ₹54 crores[51] to ₹57 crores[52] with a net collections of ₹38 crores for the same period.[53] The net collections for 4 days was reported to be around ₹50 crores.[54] Multiple media outlets reported that the movie had grossed ₹100 crores within 4 days[55][56][14] based on the official announcement by the makers on the twitter page of the movie.[57][58] The movie grossed more than ₹125 crores at the box office within 6 days of its release.[59] The theatrical collections of the movie crossed ₹150 crores in 13 days.[60]
Critical response
The film received positive reviews from critics and audience.[61] It was praised for its the visuas, stylish execution, production values, action sequences, background score and cast performances.
Times Of India gave the movie 4/5 rating and praised the movie for its stylish presentation.[62] Deccan Herald praised the movie for its high octane slick action sequences.[63] Firstpost said the movie is "impressively shot and edited" and praised the production values and noted that the sets are "classy and pristine".[64] The News Minute praised the "visual effects and smart camera angles".[65] India Today gave the film a rating of 3/5 and praised Puneeth's performance "from enacting emotional sequences to nailing difficult dance steps ".[66] The Hans India noted that gave a rating of 2.5/5 "Director Chetan Kumar has done a passable job with the film. Though he chooses a routine story, he packed it with good mass elements and showcased Puneeth Raj Kumar in the best way possible. Music by Charan Raj is very good but his BGM was even more effective. The production values are top-notch and the rich visuals impress. The action part needs a special mention as all the fights are done superbly".[67] The Indian Express noted that "one cannot escape the strong sense of melancholy that comes with the knowledge of the fact that it will be the last time one would see Puneeth on-screen".[68]
See also
References
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- ^ "- YouTube". YouTube.
- ^ "'James'". News18 (in Kannada). 15 October 2020. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
- ^ a b "'James' is a fresh movie in Kannada film industry: Director Chethan Kumar - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
- ^ "Puneeth Rajkumar's last feature film James to release on his birth anniversary?". The Times of India. 2 November 2021. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
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