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Drama
Directed byYogaraj Bhat
Screenplay byVikas
Yogaraj Bhat
Story byYogaraj Bhat
Produced by
  • Jayanna
  • Bhogendra
Starring
CinematographyKrishna
Edited bySanath Kumar
Suresh
Music byV. Harikrishna
Production
companies
Yogaraj Movies
Jayanna Combines
Distributed byJayanna Combines
Release date
  • 23 November 2012 (2012-11-23)
Running time
149 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada
Box officeest. ₹20 crore (US$2.4 million)[1][better source needed]

Drama is a 2012 Indian Kannada romantic comedy thriller written, directed and co-produced by Yogaraj Bhat under the banner Yogaraj Movies and Jayanna Combines. It stars Yash, Radhika Pandit, Sathish Ninasam and Sindhu Lokanath in leading roles and veteran actor Ambareesh in an extended cameo appearance.

Music for the film was scored by V. Harikrishna while lyrics for the soundtrack were written by the successful combination of Jayanth Kaikini and Yogaraj Bhat. Krishna was roped in as the cinematographer for the film, who had previously worked with Bhat in the massively successful film, Mungaru Male.

Cast

Production

After the moderate success of Paramathma, the last venture of Yogaraj Bhat, this was the second project for the production house, Jayanna Combines.[2] Hindi and Marathi cinema actor Atul Kulkarni was picked for the negative role after Prakash Rai, who was the original choice for the role.[3] He was again replaced by Tamil actor Sampath Raj.[4] V Harikrishna scored the music and background score. S Krishna, who previously worked on Mungaru Male, conducted camera work. Drama is produced by Jayanna and Bhogendra.

Soundtrack

The music of the film was composed by V. Harikrishna. The audio album was released in the end of September, 2012 and was well received. "Thundh Haikla Sahavasa" was a huge hit.[5]

Drama
Soundtrack cover
Soundtrack album by
V. Harikrishna
ReleasedSeptember 2012 (2012-09)
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LabelAnand Audio
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Thund Haikla Sahavasa"Vijay Prakash4:02
2."Chendutiya Pakkadali"Sonu Nigam5:30
3."Drama Hitavachana"Tippu4:25
4."Bombe Adsonu"V. Harikrishna4:36
5."Hambalada Hoovannu"Sunitha Gopraju3:58
6."Bombe Adsonu - Bit"V. Harikrishna2:43

Awards

Critical reception

Drama received generally positive reviews from film critics upon its release. DNA gave the film three and a half star rating praising the acting and the technical departments.[17] Rediff gave the film 3/5 rating and concluded saying, "(the film) is worth a watch for all the entertainment the young team gives us."[18] Prakash Upadhyaya of Oneindia gave the film three out of five stars and commented, "Hilarious one-liners, romantic songs and a little bit of philosophy. Last but not least, there is a message in the film."[19] IBN live reported 'Drama' is a film that genuine Kannada film audience can not miss.[20] Bharatstudent reviewed as Passable entertainer, can be watched once.[21] Chitraloka rated as spicy taste of masala.[22] Times of India gave 3.5 star rating.[23] Indiaglitz rated it 7/10.[24]

Box office

Drama got a good opening upon release. The film went on to become one of the highest grossers of 2012 by completing 100 days of run[25] and grossing ₹20 Crore against its ₹4 Crore budget and was declared as a Blockbuster.[26]

Accolades

Ceremony Category Nominee Result
2nd South Indian International Movie Awards Best Director Yogaraj Bhat Nominated
Best Actor in a Supporting Role Ambareesh Nominated
Best Actress in a Supporting Role Sindhu Lokanath Nominated
Best Comedian Sathish Ninasam Nominated
Best Lyricist Yogaraj Bhat for "Bombe Aadsonu" Nominated
Best Male Playback Singer Vijay Prakash for "Thund Haikla Sahavasa" Nominated

Overseas release

Drama was premiered in USA.[27][28][29][30] Drama was also premiered in UAE.[31] Drama was also screened in Germany. [32] [33]

References

  1. ^ "Jaggesh Laud Bhat". indiaglitz.com. 13 December 2014. Retrieved 15 December 2014.
  2. ^ "Yogaraj Bhat's Drama begins on Jan 18". filmbeat.com. 2 January 2012.
  3. ^ supergoodmovies.com. "Atul comes in place of Raj!". www.supergoodmovies.com. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  4. ^ "Sampath Raj joins Yogaraj Bhat's Drama". www.filmibeat.com. 20 June 2012. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  5. ^ "Kannada Music - MusicIndiaOnline - Indian Music for Free!". mio.to. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  6. ^ "Filmfare Awards (South): The complete list of winners". News18. 21 July 2013. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  7. ^ "Filmfare Awards (South): The complete list of winners". News18. 21 July 2013. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  8. ^ "Bangalore Times Film Awards 2012 goes to... - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  9. ^ "Bangalore Times Film Awards 2012 goes to... - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  10. ^ "60th Idea Filmfare Awards 2013 (South) Nominations". filmfare.com. Archived from the original on 6 April 2016. Retrieved 2016-10-16.
  11. ^ "60th Idea Filmfare Awards 2013 (South) Nominations". filmfare.com. Archived from the original on 6 April 2016. Retrieved 2016-10-16.
  12. ^ "60th Idea Filmfare Awards 2013 (South) Nominations". filmfare.com. Archived from the original on 6 April 2016. Retrieved 2016-10-16.
  13. ^ "60th Idea Filmfare Awards 2013 (South) Nominations". filmfare.com. Archived from the original on 6 April 2016. Retrieved 2016-10-16.
  14. ^ "The Bangalore Times Film Awards 2012 Nominations - The Times of India". articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  15. ^ "The Bangalore Times Film Awards 2012 Nominations - The Times of India". articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  16. ^ "The Bangalore Times Film Awards 2012 Nominations - The Times of India". articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  17. ^ "Review: Drama is full on entertainment". Dnaindia.com. 24 November 2012. Retrieved 25 November 2012.
  18. ^ "Review: Drama is entertaining". Rediff.com. 23 November 2012. Retrieved 25 November 2012.
  19. ^ "Review: Drama". Oneindia.com. 23 November 2012. Retrieved 25 November 2012.
  20. ^ "'Drama' Review: An entertaining dramatic affair". News18. 25 November 2012. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  21. ^ http://www.bharatstudent.com/. "Drama Movie Review| Drama Movie Review Rating| Kannada Movie Reviews". Bharatstudent. Retrieved 16 October 2016. {{cite web}}: External link in |last= (help)
  22. ^ "Drama Movie Review - chitraloka.com | Kannada Movie News, Reviews | Image". www.chitraloka.com. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  23. ^ "Drama Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  24. ^ "Drama review. Drama Kannada movie review, story, rating - IndiaGlitz.com". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  25. ^ Drama completes 100 days
  26. ^ "IndiaGlitz - It is over flow for DRAMA - Kannada Movie News". Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  27. ^ "IndiaGlitz - DRAMA Release in Abroad Confirmed - Kannada Movie News". Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  28. ^ "Yogaraj Bhat's Drama in US". www.filmibeat.com. 3 January 2013. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  29. ^ "Drama To Be Premiered in USA - chitraloka.com | Kannada Movie News, Reviews | Image". www.chitraloka.com. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  30. ^ "India News, Latest Sports, Bollywood, World, Business & Politics News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  31. ^ "UAE: 'Drama' Kannada movie hit theatres on Feb 21". www.daijiworld.com. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  32. ^ "India News, Latest Sports, Bollywood, World, Business & Politics News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  33. ^ http://www.bharatstudent.com/. "'Drama' team in Germany - Kannada Movie News". Bharatstudent. Retrieved 16 October 2016. {{cite web}}: External link in |last= (help)
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