Alias Janaki
| Alias Janaki | |
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 Official poster | |
| Directed by | Daya K |
| Written by | Dialogue: Vamsi Krishna Gadwala Vashishta Sharma |
| Produced by | Neelima Tirumalasetti |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Sujith Sarang |
| Edited by | Srijit Sarang |
| Music by | Shravan |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Alias Janaki is a 2013 Indian Telugu language romantic drama film directed by Daya K and starring newcomers Rahul Venkat and Anisha Ambrose.[1][2][3] The film released theatrically and online on 26 July 2013.[4][5][6]
Cast
[edit]- Rahul Venkat as Janaki Ram
- Anisha Ambrose as Chaitra
- Sri Ramya as Priyadarshini
- Naga Babu as Janaki Ram's father
- Tanikella Bharani as Janaki Ram's superior officer
- Sivannarayana Naripeddi
- Shatru as Mysa
Production
[edit]The film began production starring Rahul Venkat (Chiranjeevi's cousin)[7][8] and Nisha Aggarwal.[9][10][11] Aggarwal was later replaced with debutante Anisha Ambrose.[12]
Soundtrack
[edit]Music by newcomer Shravan.[13] Karthik Pasupulate of The Times of India gave the film a rating of thee out of five stars and said that "Debutante music director Shravan has packed in a refreshing new vibe in the album".[14] The soundtrack was released through Aditya Music.[15]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kaadhal Prema" | Swechha | Shravan | 3:16 |
| 2. | "Maarinade (Haricharan)" | Karthik Kodakadha | Haricharan | 4:40 |
| 3. | "Konchem Konchem" | Swechha | Shravan, Kavya | 3:21 |
| 4. | "Aranyamantha" | Krishna Kanth | Balaram Iyer | 3:23 |
| 5. | "Santhalo Perigina Sundari" | Surendra Krishna | Sravana Bhargavi | 3:42 |
| 6. | "Kaatuka Kannula" | Karthik Kodakadha, Ashwin | Sai Charan | 3:17 |
| 7. | "Maarinade" | Karthik Kodakadha, Ashwin | Guna | 2:48 |
| 8. | "Konchem Konchem Remix" | Swechha | Sandeep | 3:46 |
| Total length: | 28:16 | |||
Release and reception
[edit]The film was initially scheduled to release on 19 July.[16] A critic from The Times of India opined that "It’s a little too loaded and preachy, besides some shallow intensity and noble intentions it has nothing much to offer".[17] A critic from 123telugu stated that "Neelima Thirumalasetty’s intentions are worth applauding, but she needs to take better care about the execution of her future projects".[18] Deepa Garimella of Full Hyderabad wrote that "Alias Janaki does deserve a watch for its intent".[19][20]
Awards
[edit]- Best Film on National Integration
- Best Director – Daya Kodavaganti
References
[edit]- ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (15 June 2013). "The real DEAL". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- ^ "Alias Janaki". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- ^ Chowdhary, Y. Sunita (13 July 2013). "Etcetera: Good going". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- ^ "Alias Janaki releasing today". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 1 June 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- ^ "Alias Janaki censored with U/A certificate". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- ^ "ఆన్లైన్లోనూ రిలీజ్ కానున్న అలియాస్ జానకి". Sakshi. 19 July 2013. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
- ^ "Another mega hero in the making". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- ^ "Star family status has it's [sic] cons: Rahul Venkat". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- ^ "Nisha is now Alias Janaki". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- ^ "Nisha Aggarwal is now Alias Janaki". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- ^ "Nisha Aggarwal bags Alias Janaki". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- ^ "Anisha Ambrose: I never thought of being an actor". Rediff. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (23 June 2013). "Sounds of melody". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 1 June 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- ^ Pasupulate, Karthik. "Alias Janaki". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 1 June 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- ^ a b "Alias Janaki". Spotify. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
- ^ "Alias Janaki set to release on July 19". 3 July 2013. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- ^ "Alias Janaki Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of Alias Janaki by Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Review : Alias Janaki – Flawed execution". 26 July 2013. Archived from the original on 31 May 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- ^ "Alias Janaki review: Alias Janaki (Telugu) Movie Review – fullhyd.com". Archived from the original on 31 May 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- ^ Kumar, Bojja (26 July 2013). "'అలియాస్ జానకి' రివ్యూ." telugu.filmibeat.com. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- ^ "Nandi Awards 2012 and 2013: Rajamouli, Ilayaraja, Samantha and Prabhas emerge winners". The Indian Express. 1 March 2017. Archived from the original on 26 December 2018. Retrieved 31 May 2022.