Shri Balaji Photo Studio is a 2023 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed by Rajesh Dhruva starring himself in the titular role.
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| Directed by | Rajesh Dhruva |
| Written by | Abhishek Sirsi |
| Screenplay by | Pruthvikanth L. |
| Story by | Abhishek Sirsi |
| Produced by | B. Venkateshwar Rao |
| Starring | Rajesh Dhruva |
| Cinematography | Manoj Cinestudio |
| Edited by | Ganapathi Bhat |
| Music by | Songs Shriram Gandharva Score: Swasthik Kaarekaad |
Production company | Srujana Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 147 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Cast
edit- Rajesh Dhruva as Puttu
- Radhika Achuth Rao as Nethra Hakkimane
- Ravi Salian as Suresha
- Sampath J. Ram as Shankar Hakkimane
- Nakul Sharma as Maani
- Ravi Mururu as Subbanna
- Rakshith Naag as Pradeepa
- Shubhalakshmi as Yashodha
- Shishir as Shishir
Production
editIn July 2022, it was announced that television actor Rajesh Dhruva made his feature film debut through this film which he directed and acted in.[1] The film was initially titled Sri Balaji Photo Studio (Since 1979).[2] The film was shot in Honnavara, Sirsi and Yellapura, Karnataka.[3]
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by Shriram Gandharva and Swasthik Kaarekaad. Pramod Maravante wrote the lyrics for two songs.[4]
Reception
editThe film was premiered on 5 January 2023,[5] and it was theatrically released the following day.[6]
A critic from The Times of India rated the film three out of five stars and wrote that "Overall, it is a feel-good film, which takes off only in the second half".[6] A critic from OTTplay rated the film three-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote that "Shri Balaji Photo Studio is a highly enjoyable film that features many novelties - be it the enterprising plot or the physical setting that's authentic and charming".[7]
Home media
editAs of June 2023, the film is available to stream on MX Player.[8]
References
edit- ^ Kodur, Swaroop (5 July 2022). "TV actor Rajesh Dhruva to turn film director with Sri Balaji Photo Studio". OTTplay. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "Rajesh Dhruva to helm and star in Sri Balaji Photo Studio". The New Indian Express. 6 September 2022. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "TV actor Rajesh Dhruva's 'Shri Balaji Photo Studio' trailer impresses netizens". The Times of India. 29 December 2022. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "Regional Content Cinema: ಕಾಂತಾರ ಬಳಿಕ ಮತ್ತೊಂದು ಸ್ಥಳೀಯ ಕಥೆ! ಉತ್ತರ ಕನ್ನಡ ಭಾಷೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಬರ್ತಿದೆ ಶ್ರೀ ಬಾಲಾಜಿ Photo ಸ್ಡುಡಿಯೋ ಸಿನಿಮಾ!" [Regional Content Cinema: Another local story after Kantara! Sri Balaji Photo Studio movie released in Uttara Kannada language!]. News18 (in Kannada). 23 November 2022. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "Agnisakshi gang reunites at the premiere of co-star Rajesh Dhruva's debut movie". The Times of India. 6 August 2024. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ a b Poyyakanda, Dheeraj (5 January 2023). "Shri Balaji Photo Studio Movie Review : Big dreams of a small-town lad". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ Kodur, Swaroop (6 January 2023). "Shri Balaji Photo Studio Review: Rajesh Dhruva's debut is a highly enjoyable film". OTTplay. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "Shri Balaji Photo Studio: When and where to watch Rajesh Dhruva's debut directorial". OTTplay. 17 June 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2024.