Uttarakaanda (film)

Upcoming Kannada-language film

Uttarakaanda

Promotional poster

Directed by| Rohit Padaki
Written by| Rohit Padaki
Sharath Manjunath
Produced by| Yogi G Raj
Karthik Gowda
Starring| Shiva Rajkumar
Diganth
Dhananjaya
Aishwarya Rajesh
Bhavana Menon
Vijay Babu
Rangayana Raghu
Yogaraj Bhat
Chaithra J Achar
Umashree
Gopal Krishna Deshpande
Cinematography| Advaitha Gurumurthy
Edited by| Anil Anirudh
Music by| Songs:
Amit Trivedi
Score:
Charan Raj

Production
company

KRG Studios

Country| India
Language| Kannada

Uttarakaanda is an upcoming Indian Kannada-language action drama film written and directed by Rohit Padaki. It stars Shiva Rajkumar, Diganth, Dhananjaya, Aishwarya Rajesh and Bhavana Menon in lead roles. Vijay Babu, Yogaraj Bhat, Rangayana Raghu, Chaithra J. Achar, Umashree and Gopal Krishna Deshpande play supporting roles.[1][2][3][4] The music has been composed by Amit Trivedi in his Kannada debut, while Advaitha Gurumurthy handles the cinematography.[5] The film is set in North Karnataka.[6]

## Cast

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* Shiva Rajkumar as Maalika
* Diganth as Mallige
* Dhananjaya as Gabru Satya
* Aishwarya Rajesh as Durgi
* Bhavana as Veeravva
* Chaithra J. Achar[2]
* Vijay Babu
* Yogaraj Bhat
* Rangayana Raghu
* Umashree[7]
* Gopal Krishna Deshpande

## Production

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### Pre Production

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After their successful collaboration in the film Rathnan Prapancha, Rohit Padaki and KRG Studios announced their next film titled "Uttarakaanda" on 16 June 2022. However, only a technical team was announced with Charanraj, Swamy, Deepu S Kumar, and Vishwas handling the music, cinematography, editing, and artwork, respectively.[8] Most of the team was changed before the filming began.[citation needed]

### Casting

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It was rumored that Dhananjaya or Shivarajkumar would headline the project with the former having more chances for leading the project.[9] All the rumors were laid to rest when the team released the first look on the occasion of Dhananjaya's birthday in 2022.[10][11] Later, in November of the same year, there were many reports of Shivarajkumar and Ramya also being part of the cast.[12][13] The team then officially confirmed their presence for the former and the actress' presence was confirmed through a social media post.[14] But the actress later announced that she would not be part of the film owing to date issues.[15] It was also reported that Atul Kulkarni was roped in to play a role in the film.[16] The team also conducted an audition for the supporting and other background actors in and around North Karnataka.[6][17]

After the filming began in April 2024, further cast details were revealed over the following days with their first-look posters. Chaithra Achar who has proved her mettle in the movies Saptha Sagaradache Ello, Toby, Gilky was roped in to play Lacchi.[18] Malayalam filmmaker Vijay Babu was cast in the role of Torrino.[19] Diganth was chosen to play Mallige, a character distinct from his previous roles.[20] Director Yograj Bhat as Patil, and veteran and accomplished actors Rangayana Raghu and Gopal Krishna Deshpande were cast as Bande Kaaka and Dharma, respectively.[21][22] National award-winning actress Umashree was on-boarded to play the role of Pandari Bai. The movie marked her second collaboration with the director after their successful film Rathnan Prapancha.[23][24] Finally, Aishwarya Rajesh was announced as the female lead owing to the vacancy as Ramya backed out of the project. The film marks her debut in Kannada cinema who has worked in various roles in the South Indian films.[25][26] It is also reported that actress Bhavana Menon is also included in the cast and is said to be paired opposite Shivarajkumar as they have proved to be a successful onscreen pair.[27]

### Filming

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The shooting of the film began in mid-April 2024.[28] It is said to take place majorly in North Karnataka and in real locations were the story is set.[29]

## Soundtrack

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Initially, Charanraj was said to compose the music for the film. He also composed the background score for the first look teaser which also received positive feedback from the audience.[30][31] Later, Amit Trivedi was brought on board to compose the music, thereby making his Kannada debut.[5]

## Marketing

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The first look of the film was released on 23 August 2022 on the occasion of the lead actor's birthday. A year later on the actor's birthday, the first look teaser was released which was well received.[32][33]

## References

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1. ^ Desk, DH Web. "Shiva Rajkumar & Daali Dhananjaya's 'Uttarakaanda' goes on the floor!". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 25 April 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2024. `{{cite web}}`: `|last=` has generic name (help)
2. ^ a b "Diganth, Chaithra J Achar join the cast of 'Uttarakaanda'". The Hindu. 18 April 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 1 October 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
3. ^ "Kannada Film Uttarakaanda Creates Buzz With Rumoured Addition Of Diganth Manchale". News18. 29 July 2023. Archived from the original on 1 October 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
4. ^ Sharadhaa, A. (18 April 2024). "Aishwarya Rajesh to make her Kannada debut with 'Uttarakaanda' ?". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 1 October 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
5. ^ a b S, Pranati A. "Amit Trivedi to compose music for Kannada film 'Uttarakaanda'". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 25 April 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
6. ^ a b "Audition For Additional Cast Of Dhananjay-starrer Kannada Film Uttarakaanda Starts". News18. 16 October 2023. Archived from the original on 25 April 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
7. ^ "Versatile Actress Umashree Joins The Cast of Uttarakaanda". Times Now. 22 April 2024. Archived from the original on 1 October 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
8. ^ Service, Express News (18 June 2022). "Rohit Padaki collaborates with KRG Studios for a gangster drama". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
9. ^ "KRG Studios announces new film with Rathnan Prapancha maker Rohit Padaki, Uttarakaanda". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 28 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
10. ^ Sharadhaa, A. (24 August 2022). "Dhananjay to headline rohit padaki's Uttarakaanda". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 28 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
11. ^ "Exclusive: Dhananjaya's gangster drama Uttarakaanda sets sail". The Times of India. 25 August 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 1 October 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
12. ^ Staff, T. N. M. (7 November 2022). "Actor Ramya set to return to Kannada cinema with Dhananjaya starrer Uttarakaanda". The News Minute. Archived from the original on 28 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
13. ^ "Shivarajkumar to be seen in an extended cameo in Dhananjaya's Uttarakaanda". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 1 October 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
14. ^ Sharadhaa, A. (5 November 2022). "Ramya to make her comeback with Rohit Padaki's 'Uttarakaanda'?". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
15. ^ "Ramya opts out of Dhananjaya's Uttarakaanda". Times Now. 27 March 2024. Archived from the original on 1 October 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
16. ^ "Atul Kulkarni To Play Lead Role In The Rohith Padaki's Kannada Film Uttarakaanda". News18. 9 November 2023. Archived from the original on 1 October 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
17. ^ "Dhananjaya-starrer Uttarakaanda Team Concludes Auditions For Additional Cast Members". News18. 29 March 2024. Archived from the original on 28 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
18. ^ "Actress Chaithra Achar's First Look From Uttarakaanda Unveiled". News18. 17 April 2024. Archived from the original on 18 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
19. ^ "Malayalam actor-producer Vijay Babu forays into Kannada cinema with Uttarakaanda". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 1 October 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
20. ^ "Diganth, Chaithra J Achar join the cast of 'Uttarakaanda'". The Hindu. 18 April 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 25 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
21. ^ "Uttarakaanda Movie: 'ಬಂಡೆ ಕಾಕಾ' ನಾಗಿ 'ಉತ್ತರಕಾಂಡ'ದಲ್ಲಿ ಕಾಣಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲಿದ್ದಾರೆ ರಂಗಾಯಣ ರಘು - Vistara News" (in Kannada). 20 April 2024. Archived from the original on 28 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
22. ^ "Yogaraj Bhat: ಡಾಲಿ ಉತ್ತರಕಾಂಡಕ್ಕೆ ಎಂಟ್ರಿಕೊಟ್ಟ ಯೋಗರಾಜ್ ಭಟ್! ಪಾಟೀಲನಾಗಿ ಎಡಗೈಯಲ್ಲಿ ಸೆಲ್ಯೂಟ್". News18 ಕನ್ನಡ (in Kannada). 19 April 2024. Archived from the original on 26 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
23. ^ "Dhananjay: ಉತ್ತರಕಾಂಡ ಚಿತ್ರದ ಪಂಡರಿಬಾಯಿ ಇವರೇ!". News18 ಕನ್ನಡ (in Kannada). 22 April 2024. Archived from the original on 1 October 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
24. ^ "Versatile Actress Umashree Joins The Cast of Uttarakaanda". Times Now. 22 April 2024. Archived from the original on 1 October 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
25. ^ "Aishwarya Rajesh to make Kannada debut with 'Uttarakaanda'". The Hindu. 23 April 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 1 October 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
26. ^ "It's Official! Aishwarya Rajesh To Make Her Kannada debut with Dhananjaya's Uttarakaanda". Times Now. 23 April 2024. Archived from the original on 1 October 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
27. ^ Service, Express News (23 April 2024). "Bhavana Menon to collaborate with Shivarajkumar again within 'Uttarakaanda'". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 28 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
28. ^ "Daali Dhananjaya And Dr Shivarajkumar's Uttarakaanda Goes On Floor". News18. 16 April 2024. Archived from the original on 1 October 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
29. ^ Desk, DH Web. "Shiva Rajkumar & Daali Dhananjaya's 'Uttarakaanda' goes on the floor!". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 1 October 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024. `{{cite web}}`: `|last=` has generic name (help)
30. ^ "Uttarakaanda teaser: Rishab, Rakshit Shetty & others heap praise on Dhananjaya's macho intro". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 28 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
31. ^ "Uttarakaanda Teaser: Dhananjaya, Rohit Padaki promise a vibrant gangster tale". OTTPlay. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
32. ^ "ಧನಂಜಯ್ ಹುಟ್ಟುಹಬ್ಬಕ್ಕೆ ಸಿಕ್ತು ಭರ್ಜರಿ ಗಿಫ್ಟ್‌; 'ಡಾಲಿ' ಲುಕ್ ನೋಡಿ ಫ್ಯಾನ್ಸ್ ಅಚ್ಚರಿ!". Vijay Karnataka (in Kannada). Archived from the original on 28 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
33. ^ "Uttarakaanda teaser Twitter response: Dhananjaya's Gabru Sathya is raw, rustic and full psych, say netizens". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 28 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.

## External links

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* Uttarakaanda at IMDb