Mandahasa

Mandahasa 
Directed byRajesh R Nair
Written byManju Mandavya (dialogue)
Screenplay byRajesh R Nair
Story byRajesh R Nair
Produced byS Basava Reddy
Starring
CinematographySanthosh Rai Pathaaje
Edited byK M Prakash
Music byVeer Samarth
Production
company
Advik Motion Picture Company Pvt Ltd
Release date
  • 30 August 2013 (2013-08-30)
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Mandahasa is a 2013 Indian Kannada-language film directed by Rajesh R Nair, starring Rakesh Adiga, Nikki Das and Chethan in lead roles. The film released on 30 August 2013.

Cast

Production

The film began production with a principal photography on 15 December 2009.

In February 2010, news reports falsely claimed that Asha Bhosle made her Kannada debut through this film for the item song "Jotegaaranilla" written by Raghavendra Kamath. The song was never released after producer Prathap Gowda claimed the rights of the song from for the film Manikya, which was later dropped.

Music

Mandahasa 
Soundtrack album by
Veer Samarth
Released2013
Recorded2013
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length34:12
LanguageKannada
Official audio
Mandahasa - Full Album on YouTube
Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Kannanchinalli"Shreya Ghoshal4:43
2."Manase Manase"Vijay Prakash4:58
3."Modala Chaddi"Tippu4:42
4."Modala Cheddi"Chetan Sosca4:47
5."Naada Omkara"Shankar Mahadevan5:04
6."Sariyenu Ninna"Veer Samarth5:40
7."Yarigoo Kanada"Mahalakshmi Iyer, Karthik5:38
Total length:34:12

Reception

Critical response

A critic from The Times of India scored the film at 2.5 out of 5 stars and says "While Chethan has done a splendid job as the first hero, Rakesh Adiga shows amazing talent in the climax with powerful dialogue delivery and body language. Nikki Das has done justice to her role. Srinath as heroine’s father is gracious". A critic from The New Indian Express wrote "The music by Veer Samarth is fresh. All said and done, Mandahasa is definitely a must watch with a hatke (offbeat) love story. The Verdict: This light-hearted musical drama is in top order". B S Srivani from Deccan Herald wrote "Many may not like the close-to-reality climax but looks like ghostly intervention in love matters is making a strong comeback after Shravana Bantu! Music and camerawork are the highlights of Mandahaasa and little else". A critic from Bangalore Mirror wrote  "Not bad, but the actors are too immature to pull it off. It would be a spoiler to reveal the only turning point in the film. But we cannot help, but say that Mandahasa is a humbler version of Shravana Bantu".

References

  1. ↑ "Mandahasa replaces Tony in Triveni theatre". The Times of India. 27 August 2013.
  2. ↑ "Will 'Mandahaasa' bring smile on their faces?". Deccan Herald. 18 January 2011. Archived from the original on 22 September 2022. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
  3. ↑ "Nikki high on her debut release". The New Indian Express. 28 August 2013. Archived from the original on 22 September 2022. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
  4. ↑ "Governor's blessings". Bangalore Mirror. 15 December 2009. Archived from the original on 22 September 2022. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
  5. ↑ "A scenic shoot". Bangalore Mirror. 21 December 2009. Archived from the original on 22 September 2022. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
  6. ↑ "Misremembered debut and unused song: Asha Bhosle's Kannada story". The Times of India. 13 April 2026.
  7. ↑ "MANDAHASA MOVIE REVIEW". The Times of India. 14 May 2016. Archived from the original on 22 September 2022. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
  8. ↑ "Mandahasa: A musical in top order". The New Indian Express. 31 August 2013. Archived from the original on 22 September 2022. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
  9. ↑ "Drunken driving brings ghosts to the party". Deccan Herald. 31 August 2013. Archived from the original on 22 September 2022. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
  10. ↑ "Mandahasa: The last resort". Bangalore Mirror. 29 August 2013. Archived from the original on 22 September 2022. Retrieved 21 September 2022.