Game (2016 film)
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Directed by | A. M. R. Ramesh |
Written by | A. M. R. Ramesh |
Produced by | A. M. R. Ramesh Roopa Deshraj |
Starring | Arjun Shaam Manisha Koirala |
Cinematography | Krishna Sriram |
Edited by | K. V. Krishna Reddy C. M. Selvakumar |
Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Akshaya Creations |
Distributed by | Sapphire Movies |
Release dates |
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Running time | 125 minutes |
Country | India |
Languages | Kannada Tamil |
Game is a 2016 Indian
Plot
A man runs away in fear, looking over his shoulder, where he is admitted to the hospital after an accident, and is in a
In a series of clues and flashbacks, Akshay is made to believe that Maya is still alive and is out for vengeance. He keeps in contact with Bhoomi, until Sharat Chandra/Shakthivel receives evidence that can allow him to arrest Akshay, in the form of a toxin
Akshay confesses everything to Sharat Chandra/Shakthivel and repeatedly requests him to save Bhoomi. Sharat Chandra/Shakthivel gets a call from Deva, who tells that they found a body, revealed to be Maya. Sharat Chandra/Shakthivel further confirms that there was no one called Bhoomi in the university and flat as mentioned by Akshay, and that Bhoomi was non-existent. Akshay tries to escape, tailed by Sharat Chandra/Shakthivel. Sharat Chandra/Shakthivel then reveals that the car accident in which Sharat Chandra/Shakthivel's wife had died was caused by a drunken Akshay and Maya. Although Sharat Chandra/Shakthivel's daughter Amritha repeatedly calls for help, Maya tells Akshay to leave them, due to which his wife dies.
Amritha had been in a coma for two years and when she woke up, she remembers the car
Cast
- Arjun Sarja as Sharat Chandra (Kannada) / Shakthi Vel (Tamil)
- Shaam as Akshay
- Manisha Koirala as Maya
- Aqsa Bhatt as Bhoomika
- Seetha as Dr. Brinda
- Neha Saxena as Sandhya
- A. M. R. Ramesh as Deva
Production
Ramesh had narrated the story to Arjun who agreed to work on the film and helped contact Manisha Koirala about playing the film's leading female role. Shaam was selected to play the film's main antagonist, a role initially planned to be played by the director himself.[3] Arjun also helped the makers get in touch with composer Ilaiyaraaja to compose two songs for the film.[4] The team shot in Chennai in February 2015, with Oru Melliya Kodu, a dialogue taken from Gautham Vasudev Menon's Yennai Arindhaal (2015), adapted as the film's Tamil title.[5]
In April 2015, actress
Soundtrack
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Film soundtrack | ||||
Length | 12:50 | |||
Label | Trend Music | |||
Producer | Ilaiyaraaja | |||
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- Kannada track listing
All lyrics are written by V. Nagendra Prasad
No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Hoovinda Hoovige Kavana" | Karthik, Priya Himesh | 5:35 |
2. | "Ondu Manjina Bindu" | Karthik, Ramya NSK | 5:50 |
3. | "Sogasu Sogasu" | Ilaiyaraaja | 1:25 |
Total length: | 12:50 |
Tamil track listing
All lyrics are written by Pa. Vijay
No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Yaar Indha Velvettu" | Karthik, Priya Himesh | 5:35 |
2. | "Oru Melliya Kodu" | Karthik, Ramya NSK | 5:50 |
3. | "Parandhu Parandhu" | Ilaiyaraaja | 1:25 |
Total length: | 12:50 |
Release
The film was dubbed and released in Telugu as Notuku Potu in 2017.[9]
- Kannada version
A critic from The Times of India wrote that "the film is engaging and makes for a good watch" and "This non-linear narrative holds the viewer gripped."[10] A critic from The Hindu wrote "The slow paced narration, which is unusual for Kannada audience, uses sound and visuals to get the needed effect, with Ilayaraja's music score succeeding in creating the mood".[11] A critic from Deccan Herald said that "The film, which boasts of a surprising twist in the climax and a subtle message, has all trademark Ramesh’s style of film making".[12]
- Tamil version
A critic from The Times of India wrote that "It is a pity that the film fails to cross that melliya kodu [thin line] between being 'not boring' and 'compelling enough'".[13] A critic from Deccan Chronicle gave the film a rating of two-and-a-half stars and wrote that "Despite few glitches, OMK is worth a watch for its gripping making".[14] A critic from The New Indian Express said that "Though not one of the best scripts to come out in the suspense-crime format, the film could be a one-time watch for lovers of the genre".[15]
References
- ^ "A BODY OF EVIDENCE". Bangalore Mirror. Archived from the original on 20 August 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ "Game movie review: A game around 'the body'". Deccan Chronicle. 27 February 2016. Archived from the original on 12 May 2016. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
- ^ "Arjun Sarja's Next Game with Manisha". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 6 February 2015.
- ^ "Chowta out, Ilaiyaraaja in for Game". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 10 July 2015. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
- ^ "Arjun draws Oru Melliya Kodu". indiaglitz.com. 21 February 2015. Archived from the original on 20 August 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
- ^ Muralidhara Khajane (28 April 2015). "Film based on life of Sunanda Pushkar?". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 24 December 2019. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
- ^ "AMR Ramesh's Game Puts Pressure on Khushboo?". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 3 July 2015.
- ^ Nikhil Raghavan (19 December 2015). "Cinema Snippets". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 21 March 2024. Retrieved 19 December 2015.
- ^ "Notuku Potu Review {3/5}: This medical thriller is well worth that outing, because of the plot and the performances". The Times of India.
- ^ "Game Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 2 July 2016. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
- from the original on 21 March 2024. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
- ^ Vishwanath, S (28 February 2016). "A suave taut thriller". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 3 November 2021. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
- ^ "Oru Melliya Kodu Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of Oru Melliya Kodu by Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ Subramanian, Anupama (2 July 2016). "Oru Melliya Kodu movie review: Despite glitches, worth a watch". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 23 April 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
- ^ "Watch only if you like thrillers". Archived from the original on 20 August 2023. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
External links
- Game at IMDb