Case of Kondana
| Case of Kondana | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Devi Prasad Shetty |
| Written by | Devi Prasad Shetty |
| Screenplay by | Devi Prasad Shetty |
| Produced by | Devi Prasad Shetty Sathwik Hebbar |
| Starring | Vijay Raghavendra Bhavana Menon |
| Cinematography | Vishwajith Rao |
| Music by | Gagan Baderiya |
Production company | Flying Elephant Story Tellers |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Case of Kondana is a 2024 Indian Kannada-language thriller film directed by Devi Prasad Shetty, starring Vijay Raghavendra and Bhavana Menon in lead roles. The movie marked second collaboration between Vijay Raghavendra and Devi Prasad Shetty after Seetharam Benoy Case No.18. The movie has cinematography by Vishwajith Rao and Music by Gagan Baderiya.
The movie was released on 26 January 2024 coinciding with Republic day to Positive reviews.
Plot[edit]
In the outskirts of Bangalore, a fiery ASI clashes with a gangster in a fictional outpost named Kondana. His love life faces hurdles while ACP Lakshmi hunts a criminal and Raju tries to save his ill son.
Cast[edit]
- Vijay Raghavendra as ASI Wilson
- Bhavana Menon as ACP Lakshmi
- Kushee Ravi as Dr. Sahana
- Rangayana Raghu as ASI Tyagaraj
- Bala Rajwadi
- Sundar Raj as George, ASI Wilson's Father
- Saajan Kataria as Raju
- Sathwik Hebbar
Production[edit]
Devi Prasad Shetty, who worked on Vijay Raghavendra's 50th film Seetharam Benoy Case No. 18 (2021), collaborated again with him for this film.[1][2] The story takes place over one night and is set in a make believe place called Kondana in Bengaluru.[3][4]
Soundtrack[edit]
| Case of Kondana | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Gagan Baderiya | |
| Released | 2024 |
| Recorded | 2023 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 4:55 |
| Label | Anand Audio |
Gagan Baderiya who previously scored for Seetharam Benoy (2021), composed the film's background and scored for its soundtrack. The Background was one of the highlights of the movie.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Artist(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Neene Neene Ee Yedeyalli" | Pramod Marvante | Ashok shetty, Madhuri Sheshadri | 1:35 |
| 2. | "Naa Geechida" | Vishwajith Rao | Venkatesh D C | 3:20 |
Release[edit]
Theatrical[edit]
The film was released across Karnataka on 26 February 2024 in limited screens across Karnataka.[5][6] The film had a slow start at the box office and had a decent run at the box office but could not make a mark.
Home Media[edit]
The movie made its digital debut on 28 March 2024 on Amazon Prime in Kannada and Malayalam languages.[7] The movie had more than 1 crore streaming minutes within four days of its digital premiere.[8]
Reception[edit]
The film opened to positive reviews with praise towards direction, music and cinematography. A critic from The Times of India rated the film 3 1⁄2 and wrote that "Case of Kondana is a finely crafted suspense thriller, executed to near perfection. The movie sure has its flaws, but this multi-dimensional story with interesting intercuts sure evokes intrigue".[9]
A critic from Bangalore Mirror rated the film three out of five stars and wrote that "All in all, it is worth a watch for all audiences".[10]
A critic from The New Indian Express wrote that "Devi Prasad Shetty excels in creating a gripping atmosphere, seamlessly intertwining multiple storylines within the plot contributing to the complexity of the case; Despite a few predictable moments, the overall strength of the film shines through in its robust performances".[11]
A critic from Times Now wrote that "Devi Prasad Shetty's direction is commendable, creating a visually engaging experience with crisp cinematography that captures the essence of Kondana".[12]
A critic from Deccan Herald wrote that "Case of Kondana is intense and realistic and handles a thriller with aplomb. Watch it for a fresh experience".[13]
A critic from The Hindu wrote that "Case of Kondana may not become a classic, but you don’t mind as the pluses outweigh the minuses".[14]
References[edit]
- ^ "Deviprasad Shetty, Vijay Raghavendra reunite for Case of Kondana". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 6 September 2022. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ^ "Director Deviprasad Shetty to team up with Vijay Raghavendra for 'Case of Kondana'". The Times of India. 6 September 2022. Archived from the original on 19 January 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ^ "Case of Kondana proves a lot can happen in one night: Devi Prasad". The Times of India. 26 January 2024. Archived from the original on 28 January 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ^ Service, Express News (2 January 2024). "'Case of Kondana' sets a release date". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 17 January 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ^ "Devi Prasad Shetty's directorial 'Case of Kondana' to release on Jan 26". www.daijiworld.com. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ "Case of Kondana's Vijay Raghavendra says that he still doesn't have the luxury to be picky about roles". OTTPlay. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ "Case of Kondana streaming date - Vijay Raghavendra and Bhavana's crime thriller streaming now". OTTPlay. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- ^ "Case Of Kondana Movie Review : Case of Kondana: A gripping thriller". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 8 February 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ^ "Case of Kondana Movie Review: Nail-biting thriller". Bangalore Mirror. Archived from the original on 28 January 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ^ Sharadhaa, A. (27 January 2024). "'Case of Kondana' review: An intriguing crime mystery that keeps you guessing". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 30 January 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ^ "Case Of Kondana Movie Review: A Riveting Tale of Crime, Love And Intrigue In Heart Of Mystery". TimesNow. 26 January 2024. Archived from the original on 3 February 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ^ M, Sujay B. "Case of Kondana review: Gripping thriller with intense performances". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 4 February 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ^ M.V, Vivek (26 January 2024). "'Case of Kondana' movie review: Vijay Raghavendra anchors a gripping thriller". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 27 January 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
