Alias Janaki
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]
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Directed by | Daya K |
Written by | Dialogue: Vamsi Krishna Gadwala Vashishta Sharma |
Produced by | Neelima Tirumalasetti |
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Cinematography | Sujith Sarang |
Edited by | Srijit Sarang |
Music by | Shravan |
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Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
Cast
- Rahul Venkat as Janaki Ram
- Anisha Ambrose as Chaitra
- Sri Ramya as Priyadarshini
- Naga Babu as Janaki Ram's father
- Tanikella Bharani as Janaki Ram's superior officer
- Sivannarayana Naripeddi
- Shatru as Mysa
Production
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
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]
- "Maarindhe" sung by Haricharan
- "Koncham Koncham" sung by Shravan and Kavya
- "Aranyamantha" sung by Balaram Iyyer
- "Santhalo Perigina Sundari" sung by Shravan Bhargavi
- "Kaatuka Kannula" sung by Sai Charan
- "Kaadhal Prema" sung by Shravan
Release and reception
The film was initially scheduled to release on 19 July.[15] 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".[16] 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".[17] Deepa Garimella of Full Hyderabad wrote that "Alias Janaki does deserve a watch for its intent".[18][19]
References
- Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (15 June 2013). "The real DEAL". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- "Alias Janaki". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- Chowdhary, Y. Sunita (13 July 2013). "Etcetera: Good going". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- "Alias Janaki releasing today". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 1 June 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- "Alias Janaki censored with U/A certificate". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- "ఆన్లైన్లోనూ రిలీజ్ కానున్న అలియాస్ జానకి". Sakshi. 19 July 2013. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
- "Another mega hero in the making". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- "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.
- "Nisha is now Alias Janaki". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- "Nisha Aggarwal is now Alias Janaki". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- "Nisha Aggarwal bags Alias Janaki". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- "Anisha Ambrose: I never thought of being an actor". Rediff. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (23 June 2013). "Sounds of melody". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 1 June 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- Pasupulate, Karthik. "Alias Janaki". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 1 June 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- "Alias Janaki set to release on July 19". 3 July 2013. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- "Alias Janaki Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of Alias Janaki by Times of India". The Times of India.
- "Review : Alias Janaki – Flawed execution". 26 July 2013. Archived from the original on 31 May 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- "Alias Janaki review: Alias Janaki (Telugu) Movie Review – fullhyd.com". Archived from the original on 31 May 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- Kumar, Bojja (26 July 2013). "'అలియాస్ జానకి' రివ్యూ." telugu.filmibeat.com. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- "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.