Krishnam

2018 Indian film

Krishnam

Theatrical release poster

Directed by| Dinesh Baboo
Written by| Dinesh Baboo
Story by| P. N. Balaram
Produced by| P. N. Balaram
Starring|

* Akshay Krishnan
* Ashwarya Ullas
* Mamitha Baiju
* Sai Kumar
* Shanthi Krishna

Cinematography| Dinesh Baboo
Edited by| Abhilash Balachandran (Malayalam)
Rajeev Ramachandran (Telugu)
Music by| Hariprasad R

Production
company

PNB Cinemas

Distributed by| PNB Cinemas

Release date

* May 18, 2018 (2018-05-18) (India)

Running time

| 131 minutes (Telugu)[1]
Country| India
Languages| Malayalam
Telugu

Krishnam is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language family drama thriller film written, directed and filmed by Dinesh Baboo from a story by P. N. Balaram, who also produced the film. The film features Akshay Krishnan and Aishwarya Ullas with Mamitha Baiju, Sai Kumar, and Shanthi Krishna in important roles. The film was released in India on 18 May 2018.[2]

The film was subsequently partially reshot in Telugu as Dear Krishna with Avinash replacing Sai Kumar,[3][4] which was released on 25 January 2025.

## Cast

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* Akshay Krishnan as himself
* Hrishikesh as Abhi
* Aishwarya Ullas as Radhika
* Mamitha Baiju as Chithra
* Ankit Harikrishnan as Akshay's friend
* Sai Kumar as Balakrishnan: Akshay's father
* Shanthi Krishna as Akshay's mother
* Sharon Thomas as Akshay's friend
* Renji Panicker as Dr. Sunil
* V. K. Prakash
* Mukundan
* Anjali Nair
* Vineeth Kumar

Telugu version

* Avinash as Balakrishna: Akshay's father
* Sameer as Dr. Sunil

## Production

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The film was planned as a multilingual film in Malayalam, Telugu and Tamil and although the Tamil version were dropped in favour of a dubbed version.[5] Krishnam is based on a real-life incident that started when Akshay Krishnan from Thrissur faced an accident during a dance contest. He was diagnosed with a hernia during the incident. However, that was not the only issue as his entire stomach cavity and body was filled with water. His kidney, liver, lungs and spleen was damaged. Several overseas doctors couldn't find the root cause of his problem but a doctor from Thrissur checked out his heart and realized that he had a rare heart condition. The film's relationship to Krishnan is that his father is a devotee of Guruvayurappan and after the incident, Akshay Krishnan's devotion in god increased.[5] After shooting was complete for Krishnam, the film was partially reshot in Telugu as Dear Krishna, which began production in 2018.[4]

## Soundtrack

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The film's music is by Hariprasad R.

Malayalam

1. "Mazha Megham"- Vijay Yesudas
2. "Thoo Manju" - Vineeth Sreenivasan
3. "Madthu Madthu" - Tippu

All lyrics are written by Giri Patla.

TeluguNo.| Title| Singer(s)| Length

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1.| "Chiru Prayam"| S. P. Balasubrahmanyam| 5:03
2.| "Tholisari Bhadulichinave"| Kaala Bhairava| 3:54
3.| "Classullo Patallo"| Kaala Bhairava| 3:42

Tamil[6]

* "Oli Sindhum" - Karthik
* "Poruthu Poruthu" - Sathyaprakash
* "Manam Thedum" - Madhu Balakrishnan
* "Vennaipol" - Usha Jayakrishnan

## Release

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Krishnam was released in India on 18 May 2018 and was released straight online overseas. After a seven year delay, Dear Krishna was released on 24 January 2025.[7]

## Reception

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Regarding the Tamil dubbed version, which was released in 2019, a critic from News Today wrote, "What is a major eye sore is Krishnam was dramatic towards the end. And the second half was tedious too".[8]

Regarding the Telugu version, Kausalya Rachavelpula of The Hans India gave a rating of 2.75 out of 5 and wrote that, "The emotional performances, gripping narrative, and impactful music make it a memorable watch".[9] Regarding the Telugu version, Sakshi Post also gave the same rating and appreciated the performance of lead cast, and storyline.[10]

## References

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1. ^ "Dear Krishna". Central Board of Film Certification. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
2. ^ "Four new Malayalam releases today (May 18)". Sify. 18 May 2018. Archived from the original on 19 May 2018. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
3. ^ "Blockbuster Movie Premalu Heroine Mamitha Baiju's Next Telugu Release Is 'Dear Krishna'". Times Now. 14 October 2024. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
4. ^ a b ജേക്കബ്, ജീന (6 May 2018). "കൃഷ്ണം നിര്‍മിച്ചത് എന്റെ കഥ പറയാനല്ല, ആ രഹസ്യം അറിയുന്നത് ലാലേട്ടന് മാത്രം : അക്ഷയ് കൃഷ്ണ". Samakalika Malayalam (in Malayalam). Retrieved 12 May 2025.
5. ^ a b Sreekumar, Priya (22 March 2018). "Krishnam, my story: Akshay Krishnan". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
6. ^ "Krishnam - Full Movie Audio Jukebox | Akshay Krishnan & Ashwaria Ullas | Hari Prasad R". 10 January 2019 - via YouTube.
7. ^ "10 New Movies in Theaters to watch this week: From Akshay Kumar-led Sky Force to Mark Wahlberg's Flight Risk and more". Pinkvilla. 20 January 2025. Archived from the original on 24 January 2025. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
8. ^ Kumar, M. Bharat (17 March 2019). "Review: Krishnam - Real on reel". News Today. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
9. ^ Rachavelpula, Kausalya (24 January 2025). "'Dear Krishna' Review: A Moving Tale of Love, Faith, and Family". The Hans India. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
10. ^ "Dear Krishna Movie Review, Rating". Sakshi Post. 24 January 2025. Retrieved 3 February 2025.

## External links

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* Krishnam at IMDb
* Dear Krishna at IMDb

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Films directed by Dinesh Baboo

* Ananda Aradhanai (1987) (Tamil)
* Suprabhatha (1988)
* Idu Saadhya (1989)
* Inspector Vikram (1989)
* Hendthighelbedi (1989)
* Maheshwara (1990)
* Papa Kosam (1992) (Telugu)
* Amruthavarshini (1997)
* Laali (1997)
* Nishabdha (1998)
* Hendthige Helthini (1998)
* Premotsava (1999)
* Naanenu Madilla (1999)
* Mazhavillu (1999)
* Deepavali (2000)
* Nan Hendthi Chennagidale (2000)
* Chitra (2001)
* Chitte (2001)
* Hollywood (2002)
* Balagalittu Olage Baa (2002)
* Abhi (2003)
* Panchali (2003)
* Kanakambari (2004)
* Magic Ajji (2005)
* Pandu Ranga Vittala (2005)
* Neenello Naanalle (2006)
* Ganesha (2007)
* Mr. Garagasa (2008)
* Akasha Gange (2008)
* Janumada Gelathi (2008)
* Mr. Painter (2009)
* Bellary Naga (2009)
* Mooru Guttu Ondu Sullu Ondu Nija (2009)
* School Master (2010)
* Eradane Maduve (2010)
* Bhale Mogudu Bhale Pellam (2011) (Telugu)
* Mathond Madhuvena (2011)
* Naanalla (2011)
* Ondu Kshanadalli (2012)
* Golmaal Gayathri (2012)
* Athi Aparoopa (2014)
* Priyanka (2016)
* Nanagista (2018)
* Krishnam (2018) (Malayalam)
* Preethi Keli Sneha Kaledukollabedi (2018)
* Nanagista (2018)
* Hagalu Kanasu (2019)
* Kasthuri Mahal (2022)

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