| Old Monk | |
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| Directed by | M. G. Srinivas |
| Written by | Prasanna VM (dialogues) |
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| Story by | M. G. Srinivas |
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| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Bharat Parasuram |
| Edited by | Deepu S. Kumar |
| Music by | Saurabh-Vaibhav |
Production company | Siddi Enterprises |
Release date |
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Running time | 130 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
| Budget | ₹1 crore |
| Box office | est. ₹5 crore |
Old Monk[1] is a 2022 Indian Kannada-language romantic comedy film written and directed by M. G. Srinivas.[2] The film features MG Srinivas, Aditi Prabhudeva[3][4] in lead role. The film's title was inspired from the popular alcohol beverage brand, but it also means "Hale Sanyasi" in Kannada.[5] Veteran actor Rajesh, made a special cameo appearance in the film.[6] The film was released on February 25, 2022 simultaneously in the Kannada and Telugu languages.[7]
Critics praised the direction, comedy, writing, dialogue and performance of the film.[8][9] Music Director duo Saurabh and Vaibhav collaborate a second time with Srini after Birbal, and are one of the producers of the movie.[10]
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Transcription
Premise
Narada is cursed and banished to earth by Lord Krishna after he creates a quarrel between Krishna and Rukmini. The only way he can redeem himself is by marrying someone he loves on the earth. Now, Narada, christened as Appanna, is born into a family that only believes in arranged marriage and he has no chance of finding love with his father playing the villain. When he does find an interest, there are many hurdles.
Cast
- MG Srinivas as Appanna and Narada
- Aditi Prabhudeva as Abhigna
- S. Narayan as Narayan, Appanna's father
- Sujay Shastry as Ranveer Singh
- Sudev Nair as Shashank Radhakrishna
- Aruna Balraj as Aruna, Appanna's mother
- Sihi Kahi Chandru as Abhigna's father
- Ashok Hegde as Radhakrishna, ex-minister
- Bangalore Nagesh
- Kalathapasvi Rajesh LIC Shyama Raya Guest appearance
- Sunil Raoh as Krishna, extended cameo appearance
- Meghasri as Rukmini
- P. D. Sathish Chandra as Time
Soundtrack
| Old Monk | ||||
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| Released | 2022 | |||
| Recorded | 2021 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 10:11 | |||
| Label | Anand Audio | |||
| Producer | Saurabh-Vaibhav | |||
| Saurabh-Vaibhav chronology | ||||
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All songs were composed by Saurabh Vaibhav, and released under the label of Anand Audio.[11] In "Old is Goldu", a song penned and sung by Gubbi, a tribute was paid to famous cult movies, through a photoshopped poster.[12]
Track list
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Giccha Gilli Gilli" | Mudakanna Moraba | Mudakanna Moraba | 3:08 |
| 2. | "Old is Goldu" | Gubbi | Gubbi | 2:01 |
| 3. | "Color Color Chitte" | Nagarjun Sharma | Saurabh Gupta | 2:20 |
| 4. | "I.A.S Andre" | Srini, Prasanna VM | Vishak Naagalapura | 2:42 |
| Total length: | 10:11 | |||
Release
The film's release was postponed several times due the COVID-19 pandemic.
Director Srini announced the new release date for the film based on the government's decisions on post-pandamic occupation, and to avoid the release dates of other films.[13] The film was released on 25 February 2022 simultaneously in the Kannada and Telugu languages.[7]
References
- ^ "'ಓಲ್ಡ್ ಮಾಂಕ್'ನಲ್ಲಿ ಕಾಮಿಡಿ ನಶಾ". Vijaya Karnataka. Retrieved 10 April 2022.
- ^ "MG Srinivas talks about his latest Kannada film 'Old Monk'". The Hindu. 31 May 2021. Retrieved 10 April 2022.
- ^ "'ಓಲ್ಡ್ ಮಾಂಕ್'ಗಾಗಿ ಶ್ರೀನಿ ಜೊತೆ ಕೈ ಜೋಡಿಸಿದ ಅದಿತಿ ಪ್ರಭುದೇವ!". Vijaya Karnataka (in Kannada). 14 April 2017. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
- ^ "ಓಲ್ಡ್ ಮಾಂಕ್ ಗೆ ಅದಿತಿ ಪ್ರಭುದೇವ ನಾಯಕಿ!". Kannadaprabha (in Kannada). Retrieved 28 January 2020.
- ^ "Old Monk will be a stress buster". The Hindu. 24 February 2022. Retrieved 10 April 2022.
- ^ NS Sridhar Murthy (19 February 2022). "Rajesh: A master at handling complex roles". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- ^ a b "MG Srinivas-directed Old Monk's Telugu remake and dubbing rights sold". New Indian Express. Retrieved 10 April 2022.
- ^ Sunayana Suresh (25 February 2022). "Old Monk Movie Review: A clever and entertaining comedy, after a long time". Times Of India. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- ^ A Sharadhaa (26 February 2022). "Old Monk review: This comedy-drama will definitely lift our spirits". New Indian Express. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- ^ "This quirky comedy drama will give you a 'high'". Deccan Herald. 25 February 2022. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- ^ "Old Monk Songs". Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- ^ "Old Monk Song - Old Is Goldu". Times Of India. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- ^ "Old Monk Movie: ಹೇಳಿದ ಮಾತಿನಂತೆ ರಿಲೀಸ್ ಡೇಟ್ ಫೈನಲ್ ಮಾಡಿದ 'ಓಲ್ಡ್ ಮಾಂಕ್' ಶ್ರೀನಿ". Vijaya Karnataka. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
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