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]

Alias Janaki
Official poster
Directed byDaya K
Written byDialogue:
Vamsi Krishna Gadwala
Vashishta Sharma
Produced byNeelima Tirumalasetti
Starring
CinematographySujith Sarang
Edited bySrijit Sarang
Music byShravan
Release date
  • 26 July 2013 (2013-07-26)
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Cast

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Production

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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

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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]

Track list[15]
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Kaadhal Prema"SwechhaShravan3:16
2."Maarinade (Haricharan)"Karthik KodakadhaHaricharan4:40
3."Konchem Konchem"SwechhaShravan, Kavya3:21
4."Aranyamantha"Krishna KanthBalaram Iyer3:23
5."Santhalo Perigina Sundari"Surendra KrishnaSravana Bhargavi3:42
6."Kaatuka Kannula"Karthik Kodakadha, AshwinSai Charan3:17
7."Maarinade"Karthik Kodakadha, AshwinGuna2:48
8."Konchem Konchem Remix"SwechhaSandeep3:46
Total length:28:16

Release and reception

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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

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Nandi Awards[21]

References

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  1. ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (15 June 2013). "The real DEAL". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  2. ^ "Alias Janaki". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  3. ^ Chowdhary, Y. Sunita (13 July 2013). "Etcetera: Good going". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  4. ^ "Alias Janaki releasing today". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 1 June 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  5. ^ "Alias Janaki censored with U/A certificate". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  6. ^ "ఆన్‌లైన్‌లోనూ రిలీజ్ కానున్న అలియాస్ జానకి". Sakshi. 19 July 2013. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
  7. ^ "Another mega hero in the making". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ "Nisha is now Alias Janaki". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  10. ^ "Nisha Aggarwal is now Alias Janaki". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  11. ^ "Nisha Aggarwal bags Alias Janaki". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  12. ^ "Anisha Ambrose: I never thought of being an actor". Rediff. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  13. ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (23 June 2013). "Sounds of melody". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 1 June 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  14. ^ Pasupulate, Karthik. "Alias Janaki". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 1 June 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  15. ^ a b "Alias Janaki". Spotify. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
  16. ^ "Alias Janaki set to release on July 19". 3 July 2013. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  17. ^ "Alias Janaki Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of Alias Janaki by Times of India". The Times of India.
  18. ^ "Review : Alias Janaki – Flawed execution". 26 July 2013. Archived from the original on 31 May 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  19. ^ "Alias Janaki review: Alias Janaki (Telugu) Movie Review – fullhyd.com". Archived from the original on 31 May 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  20. ^ Kumar, Bojja (26 July 2013). "'అలియాస్ జానకి' రివ్యూ." telugu.filmibeat.com. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  21. ^ "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.