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{{Short description|2024 Indian romantic drama film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2024}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2024}}
{{Infobox film
| name = KTM
| image = KTM (film).jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Aruna
| producer = {{Ubl| Vinay Kumar H
| Rakshay SV}}
| writer = Aruna
| screenplay =
| story =
| based_on =
| starring = {{plainlist| * [[Dheekshith Shetty]]
* Sanjana Doss
* Kaajal Kunder
}}
| narrator =
| music = Chetan Rao
| cinematography = Naveen Kumar Challa
| editing = Arjun Kittu
| studio = Mahasimha Movies
| distributor =
| released = {{film date|2024|2|16|df=yes}}
| runtime = 149 minutes<ref name=":2" />
| country = India
| language = Kannada
| budget = 
| gross =
}}
'''''KTM''''' is a 2024 Indian [[Kannada]]-language [[romantic drama film]] directed by Aruna and produced by Mahasimha Studios. The film stars [[Dheekshith Shetty]], Sanjana Doss, and Kaajal Kunder.<ref>{{cite news |title=KTM brings out actor Dheekshith's versatility: Filmmaker Rakshay SV |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/ktm-a-family-movie-starring-dheekshith-shetty-sanjana-doss-and-kaajal-kunder/articleshow/107726535.cms |access-date=11 August 2024 |work=The Times of India |date=16 February 2024 |archive-date=11 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240811203948/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/ktm-a-family-movie-starring-dheekshith-shetty-sanjana-doss-and-kaajal-kunder/articleshow/107726535.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> The title of the film ''KTM'' is abbreviated from the main characters names Karthik-Tanya-Mercy.<ref name=":1" />

''KTM'' was released theatrically on 16 February 2024 to mixed reviews from critics.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Service |first1=Express News |title=Release date locked for Deekshit Shetty starrer 'KTM' |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2024/Jan/31/release-date-locked-for-deekshit-shetty-starrer-ktm |access-date=11 August 2024 |work=The New Indian Express |date=9 January 2024 |language=en |archive-date=13 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240213053553/https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/entertainment/kannada/2024/Jan/31/release-date-locked-for-deekshit-shetty-starrer-ktm |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Cast ==
* [[Dheekshith Shetty]] as Karthik Bhat
* Sanjana Doss as Mercy
* Kaajal Kunder as Tanya Bhat

== Production ==
In April 2020, it was announced that [[Dheekshith Shetty]] signed the film titled ''KTM''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Dheekshith Shetty signs two new movies |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/dheekshith-shetty-signs-two-new-movies/articleshow/75293213.cms |access-date=11 August 2024 |work=The Times of India |date=22 April 2020}}</ref> He wrapped up the second schedule of the filming in September 2020.<ref>{{cite news |title=Dheekshith Shetty wraps up shoot for second schedule of KTM |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/dheekshith-shetty-wraps-up-shoot-for-second-schedule-of-ktm/articleshow/78387950.cms |access-date=11 August 2024 |work=The Times of India |date=29 September 2020}}</ref> The third schedule was supposed to happen in the following months of 2020 but halted due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. In February 2021, the filming of the third schedule resumed with Sanjana Doss playing the female lead of the film.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Features |first1=C. E. |title=Sanjana Doss, Deekshith Shetty pair up for KTM |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/Feb/23/sanjana-doss-deekshith-shetty-pair-up-for-ktm-23000.html |access-date=11 August 2024 |work=Cinema Express |date=1 February 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Sanjana Doss paired opposite Deekshith Shetty, in KTM - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/sanjana-doss-paired-opposite-deekshith-shetty-in-ktm/articleshow/81267888.cms |access-date=11 August 2024 |work=The Times of India |language=en |archive-date=11 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240811203949/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/sanjana-doss-paired-opposite-deekshith-shetty-in-ktm/amp_articleshow/81267888.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> To play the teenage version of the lead character Dheekshith lost seven kilogrammes of weight.<ref>{{cite news |title=Dheekshith Shetty's next sees him in four different avatars |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/dheekshith-shettys-next-sees-him-in-four-different-avatars/articleshow/79803357.cms |access-date=11 August 2024 |work=The Times of India |date=19 December 2020 |archive-date=19 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201219035541/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/dheekshith-shettys-next-sees-him-in-four-different-avatars/articleshow/79803357.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> Later, he gained weight to play the depressed state of the lead character.<ref>{{cite news |title=KTM was all about transformations: Dheeksith Shetty |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/dheeksith-shetty-undergoes-dramatic-transformations-for-love-story-ktm/articleshow/107663467.cms |access-date=11 August 2024 |work=The Times of India |date=14 February 2024 |archive-date=15 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240215003355/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/dheeksith-shetty-undergoes-dramatic-transformations-for-love-story-ktm/articleshow/107663467.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=KTM is based on a real-life love story, shares Director Aruna |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/ktm-is-based-on-a-real-life-love-story-shares-director-aruna/articleshow/107692880.cms |access-date=11 August 2024 |work=The Times of India |date=15 February 2024 |archive-date=26 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240226085236/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/ktm-is-based-on-a-real-life-love-story-shares-director-aruna/articleshow/107692880.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=2020 has been about fitness for Sandalwood hotties like Dheekshith, Shine and Bhuvann |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/2020-has-been-about-fitness-for-sandalwood-hotties-like-dheekshith-shine-and-bhuvann/articleshow/81763317.cms |access-date=11 August 2024 |work=The Times of India |date=31 March 2021}}</ref> The film was shot in [[Kundapur]], [[Bangalore]] and [[Udupi]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Second Poster of Dheekshith Shetty's Next Film KTM Out; Check Here |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/second-poster-of-dheekshith-shettys-next-film-ktm-out-check-here-6621679.html |access-date=11 August 2024 |work=News18 |date=15 December 2022 |language=en}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
The soundtrack of the film was composed by Chetan Rao.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ella Neenene (From "KTM") (Full Song) - Dhananjay Niranjan, Chetan Rao, Sanjith Hegde - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/song/ella-neenene-from-ktm/GhAMRD4Ic0M |website=[[JioSaavn]] |access-date=11 August 2024 |date=1 February 2024 |archive-date=11 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240811224949/https://www.jiosaavn.com/song/ella-neenene-from-ktm/GhAMRD4Ic0M |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Nannusiru (From "KTM") (Full Song) - Abhinandan Deshpriya, Chetan Rao - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/song/nannusiru-from-ktm/Og0yWD5YBgs |website=[[JioSaavn]] |access-date=11 August 2024 |date=26 February 2024 |archive-date=11 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240811224951/https://www.jiosaavn.com/song/nannusiru-from-ktm/Og0yWD5YBgs |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Sojiga Sojiga (From "KTM") (Full Song) - Chetan Rao, Sanjith Hegde, Arasu Anthare - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/song/sojiga-sojiga-from-ktm/PAI9VjVqVQE |website=[[JioSaavn]] |access-date=11 August 2024 |date=19 January 2024 |archive-date=11 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240811224950/https://www.jiosaavn.com/song/sojiga-sojiga-from-ktm/PAI9VjVqVQE |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Ayayyo (From "KTM") - - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/ayayyo-from-ktm/YCuWqauHZLk_ |website=[[JioSaavn]] |access-date=11 August 2024 |date=26 January 2024 |archive-date=11 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240811224949/https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/ayayyo-from-ktm/YCuWqauHZLk_ |url-status=live }}</ref>
{{track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Ella Neenene
| length1 = 3:51
| lyrics1 = Dhananjay Ranjan
| extra1 = [[Sanjith Hegde]], Chetan Rao
| title2 = Nannusiru
| length2 = 4:24
| lyrics2 = Abhinandan Deshpriya
| extra2 = Chetan Rao
| title3 = Sojiga Sojiga
| length3 = 3:17
| lyrics3 = Arasu Anthare
| extra3 = Sanjith Hegde
| title4 = Oorakaayuva Dyaavarange
| length4 =
| lyrics4 = Abhinandan Deshpriya
| extra4 = B. Jayshree Devi
| title5 = Ayayyo
| length5 = 3:04
| lyrics5 = Abhinandan Deshpriya
| extra5 = [[Anthony Daasan]], Aarav Joshi, Chetan Rao
| total_length =
}}

== Reception ==
A critic from ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave the film three-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote, "Love is the central theme of ''KTM'', which portrays different emotions of youngsters, especially college-goers. The movie has been made keeping in mind both college students and their parents and can be enjoyed by both in theatres."<ref>{{cite news |title=KTM Movie Review : KTM review: A youthful entertainer |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/ktm-review-a-youthful-entertainer/movie-review/107746552.cms |access-date=11 August 2024 |work=The Times of India |archive-date=11 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240811205205/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/ktm-review-a-youthful-entertainer/movie-review/107746552.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> Pranati A S of ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' gave it one out of five stars and wrote, "The film starts off as a feel-good coming-of-age romantic drama set in [[Udupi]]. But, the focus shifts to the protagonist who develops severe anger issues after the death of his best friend. And that's where it remains."<ref>{{cite news |last1=S |first1=Pranati A. |title='KTM' movie review: No good reason to watch this shoddy movie |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/ktm-movie-review-no-good-reason-to-watch-this-shoddy-movie-2896825 |access-date=11 August 2024 |work=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref>

A critic from ''[[Times Now]]'' gave the film three out of five stars and wrote, "''KTM'' embarks on a journey through the life of Karthik, portrayed with depth and sincerity by Dheekshith Shetty."<ref>{{cite news |title=KTM Movie Review: Dheekshith Shetty Starrer Is Journey Through Love, Career And Family Bonds |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/kannada/ktm-movie-review-dheekshith-shetty-starrer-is-journey-through-love-career-and-family-bonds-review-107728046 |access-date=11 August 2024 |work=Times Now |date=16 February 2024 |language=en |archive-date=11 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240811210021/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/kannada/ktm-movie-review-dheekshith-shetty-starrer-is-journey-through-love-career-and-family-bonds-review-107728046 |url-status=live }}</ref> A Sharadhaa of ''[[Cinema Express]]'' gave it three out of five stars and wrote, "Like every love story, real or reel, ''KTM'' has its strengths and drawbacks. However, Karthik’s journey, his crush on Tanya, and his love for Mercy bring a fresh perspective to the actors’ performances."<ref name=":1">{{cite news |last1=Sharadhaa |first1=A. |title=Genius Muttha Movie Review: A heartfelt throwback to old children's films |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/review/2024/Aug/10/genius-muttha-delivers-a-heartfelt-throwback-to-old-childrens-films |access-date=11 August 2024 |work=Cinema Express |date=10 August 2024 |language=en |archive-date=11 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240811210020/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/review/2024/Aug/10/genius-muttha-delivers-a-heartfelt-throwback-to-old-childrens-films |url-status=live }}</ref>

Prathibha Joy of ''[[OTTplay]]'' gave it two-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote, "''KTM'' is desperately attempts to masquerade as an intense love story, but falls woefully short. The lead cast tries valiantly to salvage it, which, in the absence of a strong plot and narrative, doesn’t do much good."<ref>{{cite news |title=KTM movie review – Dheekshith Shetty shines in this messy love story |url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/ktm-movie-review-dheekshith-shetty-shines-in-this-messy-love-story/91936b9585343 |access-date=11 August 2024 |work=OTTPlay |language=en |archive-date=11 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240811211331/https://www.ottplay.com/review/ktm-movie-review-dheekshith-shetty-shines-in-this-messy-love-story/91936b9585343 |url-status=live }}</ref> Shashiprasad S M of ''The South First'' gave it two-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote, "The base of the love story is universal, with some fresh presentation. Watch ''KTM'' for Dheekshith Shetty and Sanaja Doss."<ref>{{cite news |last1=M |first1=Shashiprasad S. |title=KTM review: Dheekshith Shetty and Sanjana Doss ride high on a patchy road |url=https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/ktm-kannada-movie-review/ |access-date=11 August 2024 |work=The South First |date=16 February 2024 |language=en |archive-date=11 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240811211331/https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/ktm-kannada-movie-review/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

Vivek M.V. of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote, "This coming-of-age Kannada film, starring Dheekshith Shetty and Sanjana Doss, is riddled with stereotypes, and even the fine performances cannot save it".<ref name=":2">{{cite news |last1=M.V |first1=Vivek |title='KTM' movie review: Dheekshith Shetty gives his all in a film stuck in a time warp |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/ktm-movie-review-dheekshith-shetty-gives-his-all-in-a-film-stuck-in-a-time-warp/article67853404.ece |access-date=11 August 2024 |work=The Hindu |date=16 February 2024 |language=en-IN |archive-date=17 February 2024 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240217102445/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/ktm-movie-review-dheekshith-shetty-gives-his-all-in-a-film-stuck-in-a-time-warp/article67853404.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Home media ==
The satellite rights of the film were acquired by [[Star Suvarna]] and premiered on 21 April 2024.<ref>{{cite news |title=Dheekshith Shetty's KTM will be on television on THIS date |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/dheekshith-shettys-ktm-will-be-on-television-on-this-date/90fc13c33442 |access-date=11 August 2024 |work=OTTPlay |language=en |archive-date=11 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240811213758/https://www.ottplay.com/news/dheekshith-shettys-ktm-will-be-on-television-on-this-date/90fc13c33442 |url-status=live }}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|tt14045080}}

[[Category:2024 Indian films]]
[[Category:2024 Kannada-language films]]
[[Category:2024 romantic drama films]]
[[Category:Films about alcoholism]]
[[Category:Films about depression]]
[[Category:Films about domestic violence]]
[[Category:Indian coming-of-age films]]
[[Category:Indian romantic drama films]]

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