Akka Thangi

Akka Thangi

Film poster
Directed by S. Mahendar
Produced by Ramesh Yadav
Written by S. Mahendar
Screenplay by S. Mahendar
Starring Shruti
Rashmi
Music by V. Manohar
Cinematography B. Suresh Babu
Edited by P. R. Soundar Raj
Production
company
Ramesh Yadav Movies
Release date
  • 5 December 2008 (2008-12-05)
Running time
138 minutes
Country India
Language Kannada

Akka Thangi (Kannada: ಅಕ್ಕ ತಂಗಿ) is a 2008 Indian Kannada language film written and directed by S. Mahendar. It stars Shruti and Rashmi in the lead roles. The supporting cast features Mohan, Kishore and Sharan.[1]

Cast

Soundtrack

Akka Thangi
Soundtrack album by V. Manohar
Released 2007
Genre Feature film soundtrack
Label R Music

V. Manohar composed the film's background score and music for its soundtrack. The album consists of five tracks.

Tracklist
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Dharani Mandala"S. MahendarChithra 
2."Thangaali"K. KalyanChithra 
3."Tuvvi Tuvvi"KavirajRajesh Krishnan, Nanditha 
4."Badavanadare"Satyananda PathrotaS. Mahendar 
5."Maadeva Maadeva"K. KalyanHemanth Kumar, Nanditha 

Critical reception

Upon theatrical release, the film received positive reviews from critics. R. G. Vijayasarathy of Rediff rated the film 3.5/5 and called it "an emotionally engaging film made on a reasonable budget with a strong story, good narration and pleasing music." On the acting performances he wrote, "... Shruthi makes a deep impression as the elder sister. Kishor in the role of Huliyappa who stands out with another strong performance." He added, "V Manohar's music is the other plus point of the film."[2] Newstrack India too rated the film 3.5/5 and the reviewer felt that the film "comes as a breath of fresh air" adding that it "has a strong native fervour and its highlight is its realistic narration. Besides, it gives a message promoting a value-based life where truth prevails." The reviewer further wrote, "The film stands out for excellent acting by Shruthi, Mohan and Kishore that is matched by great dialogues written by Madhu and Mohan. Mahendar's direction and Manohar's music are exceptional."[3] Sify.com called it an "above average" film and the reviewer wrote, "The beauty of this film is the narration in a convincing manner which will appeal to all. The film belongs to Shruthi as it showcases the potentiality of this talented actress."[4]

References

  1. "Akka Thangi". kannadamoviesinfo.wordpress.com. 5 November 2013. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  2. "Don't miss Akka Thangi". Rediff. 5 December 2008. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  3. "'Akka Thangi' - a breath of fresh air (Kannada Film Review)". Newstrack India. 6 December 2008. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  4. "Akka Thangi review". sify.com. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
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