Rangasamudra

Rangasamudra
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRajkumar Aski
Produced byHoysala Konanur
StarringRangayana Raghu
Raghavendra Rajkumar
Sampath Raj
Skanda Tejas
Karthik Rao
Divya Gowda
CinematographyR. Giri
Edited bySrikanth
Music byDesi Mohan
Production
company
Hoysala Creations
Release date
  • 19 January 2024 (2024-01-19)
Running time
132 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Rangasamudra is a 2024 Indian Kannada-language family action drama film directed by Rajkumar Aski and starring Rangayana Raghu, Raghavendra Rajkumar, Sampath Raj, Skanda Tejas, Karthik Rao and Divya Gowda. The film was released on 19 January 2024 to mixed reviews.

Cast

  • Rangayana Raghu as Channappa
  • Raghavendra Rajkumar as Philanthropist
  • Sampath Raj as Money lender
  • Skanda Tejas as Goobe a.k.a. Mahalinga
  • Karthik Rao as Kannada teacher
  • Divya Gowda as English teacher
  • Mohan Juneja
  • Mugur Suresh
  • Ugram Manju
  • Kokila
  • Daniel J. Kiran
  • Mimicry Gopi
  • Mahendra
  • Pratham
  • Preetham
  • Mallu
  • Sadananda

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Desi Mohan and lyrics were written by Vaghesh Channagiri.[1][2] The soundtrack features a song "Hathurina Deepa" sung by M. M. Keeravani.[3]

All lyrics are written by Vagish Channagiri.

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Kailasa"Kailash Kher, Vagish Channagiri4:16
2."Hogatlaga"Desi Mohan4:08
3."Untu Eno Untu"Vijay Prakash4:14
4."Hathurina Deepa"M. M. Keeravaani4:35
5."Aa Aa Ee Ee"Sanjith Hegde3:52
Total length:21:05

Reception

A critic from The Times of India rated the film three out of five and wrote that "Rangasamudra is recommended for a meaningful one-time watch".[4]

A critic from Bangalore Mirror rated the film 2+1⁄2 out of 5 stars and wrote that "All in all, family audiences may find it worth their while".[5]

A critic from The New Indian Express gave the film the same rating and wrote that "A blend of family drama, revenge, and a dash of action, the film, despite its occasional shortcomings, manages to captivate, making it an engaging watch".[6]

A critic from Times Now gave the film the same rating and wrote that "While the film tries to blend a heart-felt family drama and a revenge story with a splash of action, it fails to do so seamlessly. However, it's still a engaging watch".[7]

References

  1. ^ "Rangasamudra (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Songs: Rangasamudra (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) MP3 Kannada Songs by Desi Mohan Online Free on Gaana.com". Gaana. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  2. ^ "Sudeep launches 'Rangasamudra' first look poster". The Times of India. 21 January 2020. Archived from the original on 11 January 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  3. ^ Desk, South First (23 December 2023). "Oscar-winning composer MM Keeravani sings an emotional number for Kannada film 'Rangasamudra'". The South First. Archived from the original on 23 December 2023. Retrieved 9 February 2024. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  4. ^ "Rangasamudra Movie Review : Rangasamudra movie review: A tale of resilience and a grandfather's dream". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 9 February 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  5. ^ "Rangasamudra Movie Review: On the significance of being educated". Bangalore Mirror. Archived from the original on 9 February 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  6. ^ Sharadhaa, A. (20 January 2024). "'Rangasamudra' movie review: A heartfelt journey between a grandfather and a grandson". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 21 January 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  7. ^ "Rangasamudra Review: Rajkumar Aski's Film Celebrates Sweet Bond Between Grandfather-Grandson". TimesNow. 19 January 2024. Archived from the original on 19 January 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2024.