Karki (film)

Karki
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Pavithran
Written by	Pavithran
Story by	Mari Selvaraj
Based on	Pariyerum Perumal by Mari Selvaraj
Produced by	Prakash Palani
Starring	Jai Prakash Reddy Meenakshi Dinesh
Cinematography	Rishikesh
Edited by	Sri Crazy Mindz
Music by	Arjun Janya Abhay Anand
Production company	Third Eye Media
Release date	20 September 2024 (2024-09-20)
Country	India
Language	Kannada

Karki is a 2024 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed by Pavithran and produced by Prakash Palani under the banner of Third Eye Media. It is a remake of the 2018 Tamil film Pariyerum Perumal. It features Jai Prakash Reddy and Meenakshi Dinesh (in her Kannada debut) in lead roles, alongside Sadhu Kokila, Bala Rajwadi, Yathiraj, and Mimicry Gopi in supporting roles.

Cast

• Jai Prakash Reddy as Muthathi Mutturaj (Muttu)
• Meenakshi Dinesh as Jyothi Lakshmi (Jo)
• Sadhu Kokila
• Bala Rajwadi
• Yathiraj
• Mimicry Gopi

Production

Initially, the team considered a local Kannada director, but ultimately chose Pavithran, marking his debut in the Kannada film industry. Jai Prakash Reddy who is known for his performance in Whatsapp Love (2019), was cast alongside Meenakshi Dinesh, who is known for her works in Journey of Love 18+ and Iratta marks her debut in Kannada cinema. Kyasinakere village was chosen as the filming location for scenes featuring dogs, after the crew identified it as a suitable site with local dog owners. The film was shot across various locations in Karnataka, including Shimoga, Davanagere, Hubli, Bangarapet, Kolar Gold Fields, Bangalore, Channapatna, Kolar, and Bagalkote. Additionally, scenes featuring dogs were filmed in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. The cinematography was by Rishikesh, while the editing was handled by Sri Crazy Mindz. The film received a U/A certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification.

Soundtrack

Karki
Soundtrack album by Arjun Janya, Abhay Anand
Released	2024
Genre	Feature film soundtrack
Length	20:57
Language	Kannada
Label	Saregama
Arjun Janya chronology
Krishnam Pranaya Sakhi (2024) Karki (2024)
External audio Karki – Jukebox on YouTube

The soundtrack was composed by Arjun Janya and Abhay Anand.

Track listing

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Karki Karki"	Kaviraj	Arjun Janya	Nishaan Rai	3:02
2.	"Dun Dun Nakkadi"	Kaviraj	Arjun Janya	Aniruddha Sastry	3:29
3.	"Kannale (Duet Song)"	Kaviraj	Arjun Janya	Shreenidhi G Shastry, Ananya Bhat	3:28
4.	"Naan Yaar"	Kaviraj	Arjun Janya	Aniruddha Sastry	4:15
5.	"Vale Jummki"	Kaviraj	Abhay Anand	Aniruddha Sastry, Mookuthi Murugan, Parthiban	3:57
6.	"Hidithu Kaiyanu"	Kaviraj	Arjun Janya	Aarna Shetty	2:46
Total length:					20:57

Release

The film was released theatrically on 20 September 2024.

Reception

Sridevi S of The Times of India rated the film three out of five stars and wrote that "The movie is a powerful, level-headed drama about a youth from an oppressed class making way for himself in a casteist society. If you haven’t seen the original, do not miss this film that skilfully mirrors the harsh realities of the society we live in." Shashiprasad SM of Times Now gave it three out of five stars and wrote, "Despite its flaws, Karki succeeds in delivering an important message, leaving viewers to reflect on the realities of caste discrimination and resilience."

A. Sharadhaa of The New Indian Express rated the film three out of five stars and wrote that "Karki emerges as a thoughtful adaptation that captures essential social themes while keeping the audience invested in the characters' journeys. It invites viewers to reflect on the harsh realities of caste discrimination while celebrating resilience and aspiration." A critic from Udayavani gave the film a positive review.

External links

• Karki at IMDb