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{{Infobox film
| name = Case No.18/9
| image = 2013 Kannada film Case No. 18 9 poster.jpg
| caption = Film poster
| director = [[Mahesh Rao]]
| producer = {{plainlist|
*Praveen Kumar Shetty
*Shivanand Shetty
*V. K. Mohan
*Kanthi Shetty
}}
| writer = [[Balaji Sakthivel]]
| screenplay = [[Mahesh Rao]]
| based_on = {{based on|''[[Vazhakku Enn 18/9]]'' (2012)|[[Balaji Sakthivel]]}}
| starring = {{plainlist|
*Niranjan Shetty
*[[Sindhu Lokanath]]
*Abhishek
*Shweta Pandit{{Citation needed|date=September 2020}}
}}
| narrator =
| music = [[Arjun Janya]]
| cinematography = SabhaKumar
| editing = Deepu S. Kumar
| studio = Kranthi Creations
| distributor =
| released = {{film date|2013|08|02|df=yes}}
| runtime = 134 minutes
| country = India
| language = [[Kannada language|Kannada]]
| budget =
| gross =
}}

'''''Case No.18/9''''' ({{lang-kn|ಕೇಸ್ ನಂ. ೧೮/೯}}) is a 2013 Indian [[Kannada language]] film directed by [[Mahesh Rao]], a remake of the [[Tamil language|Tamil]] film ''[[Vazhakku Enn 18/9]]'' (2012). The film stars Niranjan Shetty and [[Sindhu Lokanath]] in the lead roles. The supporting cast features Abhishek, Shweta Pandit and [[Rangayana Raghu]].

==Cast==
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* Niranjan Shetty as Mahadeva
* [[Sindhu Lokanath]] as Lakshmi
* Abhishek as Sandy
* Shweta Pandit as Kavya{{Citation needed|date=September 2020}}
* [[Rangayana Raghu]] as Revanna
* [[Girija Lokesh]]
* Kari Subbu
* Karthik Sharma
* Mico Nagaraj
* Marina Thara
* Rekha V. Kumar
* Koli Ramya
* Apoorva
* [[Kuri Prathap]]
* Victory Vasu
* Girish
* Girish Jatthi
* Gowda Kondajji
* Shailashree
* Joseph
* Master Goutham
* Manjula
* Vijay Simha
* [[Harshika Poonacha]] as an [[item number]]
{{div col end}}

==Production and marketing==
The film was announced in September 2012, as the remake of the 2012 [[Tamil cinema|Tamil film]] ''[[Vazhakku Enn 18/9]]''. Niranjan Shetty and [[Sindhu Lokanath]] were signed to play the lead roles.<ref>{{cite web |title= Case No.18/9 in Kannada |url= http://www.indiaglitz.com/case-no18-9-in-kannada-kannada-news-86287 |website= indiaglitz.com |date= 20 September 2012 |accessdate= 10 December 2014}}</ref> Shweta Pandit was signed to play the role of a school-going girl in the film, in October 2012.<ref>{{cite news |title= Shweta gets into Manisha's shoes |url= http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/article1291125.ece |newspaper= The New Indian Express |date= 9 October 2012 |accessdate= 10 December 2014}}</ref> Reports came out in March 2013, that [[Harshika Poonacha]] would be making a cameo appearance in the film, in an [[item number]]. The song was filmed at a pub in [[Bangalore]] at an estimated cost of {{INRConvert|35|k}}.<ref>{{cite web |title= Harshika Ponnacha Special Song in Case No. 18/9 |url= http://chitraloka.com/news/2654-harshika-ponnacha-special-song-in-case-no-18-9.html |website= chitraloka.com |date= 23 March 2013 |accessdate= 10 December 2014}}</ref>

The trailer of the film featuring sequences of action and romance, was released on [[YouTube]] on 30 April 2013.<ref>{{cite news |title= Case No 18/9 trailer released |url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Case-No-18/9-trailer-released/articleshow/19817213.cms |newspaper= The Times of India |date= 1 May 2013 |accessdate= 10 December 2014}}</ref> Prior to 2 weeks of the film's release, its satellite rights were secured by the TV channel Suvarna, for over {{INRConvert|1.57|c}}.<ref>{{cite web |title= Case No. 18/9 Gets Huge Satellite Rights |url= http://www.chitraloka.com/news/3603-case-no-18-9-gets-huge-satellite-rights.html |website= chitraloka.com |date= 21 July 2013 |accessdate= 10 December 2014}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name = Case No. 18/9
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Arjun Janya]]
| cover =
| border = yes
| alt =
| caption = Soundtrack cover
| released = 29 March 2013
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 27:39
| label = Jhankar Music
| producer =
| prev_title =
| prev_year =
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}}

The music for the soundtrack was composed by [[Arjun Janya]], also writing the lyrics for the track "Yakbekithappa Mobile Phonu". The other tracks had lyrics were written by Ghouse Peer, V. Nagendra Prasad, Mahesh Rao, Vikas Chandra and Hrudaya Shiva. The album consists of seven soundtracks.<ref>{{cite web |title= Case No 18/9 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |url= https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/case-no-18-9-original-motion/id684071010 |publisher= iTunes |accessdate= 10 December 2014}}</ref>

{{tracklist
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Artist(s)
| total_length = 27:39
| title1 = Ninthalle Ninthukolle
| lyrics1 = Ghouse Peer
| extra1 = [[Vijay Prakash]]
| length1 = 4:33
| title2 = Nodkond Nodkond
| lyrics2 = V. Nagendra Prasad
| extra2 = [[Tippu (singer)|Tippu]]
| length2 = 4:45
| title3 = Party Suru – Virus Mix
| lyrics3 = Mahesh Rao, Vikas Chandra
| extra3 = [[Arjun Janya]]
| length3 = 4:16
| title4 = Yakbekithappa Mobile Phonu
| lyrics4 = [[Arjun Janya]]
| extra4 = Arjun Janya
| length4 = 4:03
| title5 = Ee Beyuva Hrudhayada
| lyrics5 = Hrudaya Shiva
| extra5 = Sri Loki
| length5 = 3:05
| title6 = Party Suru
| lyrics6 = Mahesh Rao, Vikas Chandra
| extra6 = Arjun Janya
| length6 = 4:55
| title7 = Theme Music – Case No 18/9
| lyrics7 =
| extra7 = Arjun Janya
| length7 = 2:02
}}

==Critical reception==
Upon theatrical release, the film received generally positive reviews from critics. The performances Niranjan Shetty, [[Sindhu Lokanath]], Shwetha Pandit and [[Rangayana Raghu]], and the film's direction, screenplay and narration received praise from critics.

G. S. Kumar of ''[[The Times of India]]'' reviewed the film giving it a rating of 3.5/5 and wrote, "Armed with an excellent script, director Mahesh Rao has handled the sequences very well with good narration". He concluded crediting the performances of all the lead characters, and the cinematography and music.<ref>{{cite news |title= Case No. 18/9 review |url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/Case-No-18/9/movie-review/21584223.cms |newspaper= The Times of India |date= 3 August 2013 |accessdate= 10 December 2014}}</ref> ''[[Bangalore Mirror]]'', in its review called the film "a laudable effort" and praises the performances of Niranjan Shetty, Sindhu Lokanath, Shwetha Pandit and Rangayana Raghu, and credits the screenplay and music.<ref>{{cite web |title= Case No 18/9: Clipped wings |url= http://www.bangaloremirror.com/entertainment/reviews/Case-No-18/9-Clipped-wings/articleshow/22069008.cms |publisher= Bangalore Mirror |date= 2 August 2013 |accessdate= 10 December 2014}}</ref> Writing for ''[[Deccan Herald]]'', B. S. Srivani gave the film a 3-star rating and wrote, "Case no. 18/9 stands out for several reasons. Sabha Kumar’s camerawork is excellent, Arjun Janya revives spirits with his score and Deepu S Kumar is so mindful of his scissors, the impact created by the secondary leads is maximised, leading to a rather tame climax, which appears so mainly because it comes out so naturally!" and concluded writing, "Nirranjan’s lament, Sindhu’s shining eyes, Abhishek’s sneer, Shwetha’s body language and Raghu’s quiet competence linger long after the case is closed."<ref>{{cite news |title= Simple life crushed under greed |url= http://www.deccanherald.com/content/349018/simple-life-crushed-greed.html |newspaper= Deccan Herald |date= 3 August 2013 |accessdate= 10 December 2014}}</ref> ''Sify.com'' gave the film an average rating and said the film "original essence of the movie (Vazhakku Enn 18/9) has been retained from the start till the end." It also added that the performances of Raghu stand out and credited the director's "technical brilliance, grip over narration and impressive film-making."<ref>{{cite web |title= Case No 18/9 review |url= http://www.sify.com/movies/case-no-18-9-review-kannada-15035617.html |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130807211401/http://www.sify.com/movies/case-no-18-9-review-kannada-15035617.html |url-status= dead |archive-date= 7 August 2013 |website= sify.com |accessdate= 10 December 2014}}</ref>

==Award nominations==

;[[3rd South Indian International Movie Awards]]
:* Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Kannada) – [[Sindhu Lokanath]]
:* Best Male Debutant (Kannada) – Niranjan Shetty

==References==
{{reflist|30em}}

==External links==
* {{Imdb title|3099458}}

[[Category:2013 films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:2010s Kannada-language films]]
[[Category:Kannada remakes of Tamil films]]
[[Category:Films scored by Arjun Janya]]
[[Category:Films featuring an item number]]
[[Category:Films directed by Mahesh Rao]]

Case No. 18/9 - Revision history

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