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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{short description|Indian Telugu-language drama film}}<br />
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{{Use Indian English|date=March 2026}}<br />
{{Infobox film<br />
| name = Nilakanta<br />
| image = Nilakanta (film).jpg<br />
| caption = Theatrical release poster<br />
| director = Rakesh Madhavan<br />
| producer = {{plainlist|<br />
* Marlapalli Srinivasulu<br />
* D. Venugopal }}<br />
| starring = {{plainlist|<br />
* [[Master Mahendran]]<br />
* Yashna Muthuluri<br />
*Anil Inamadugu }}<br />
| cinematography = Sravan G. Kumar<br />
| editing = Sravan G. Kumar<br />
| music = Mark Prashanth<br />
| studio = LS Productions<br />
| distributor = Global Cinemas<br />
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2026|01|02}}<br />
| country = India<br />
| language = Telugu<br />
}}<br />
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'''''Nilakanta''''' ''(The Essence of Karma)'' is a 2026 Indian [[Telugu-language]] [[drama film]] written and directed by Rakesh Madhavan. The film stars [[Master Mahendran]] in the titular role, with Yashna Muthuluri, Neha Pathan, [[Sneha Ullal]], [[Subhalekha Sudhakar]], [[Ramki]], and [[Babloo Prithiveeraj]] in supporting roles. It was produced by Marlapalli Srinivasulu and D. Venugopal under the banners LS Productions and Global Cinemas.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2026-01-02 |title=Nilakanta Explores Social Themes In Rural Setting |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/general/nilakanta-explores-social-themes-in-rural-setting-1927878 |access-date=2026-01-07 |website=www.deccanchronicle.com |language=en}}</ref> The film was theatrically released on 2 January 2026.<br />
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== Cast ==<br />
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* [[Mahendran (actor)|Master Mahendran]] as Nilakanta<br />
* Yashna Muthuluri as Seetha<br />
* Neha Pathan<br />
* Anil Inamadugu<br />
* [[Babu]]<br />
* [[Sneha Ullal]]<br />
* [[Subhalekha Sudhakar]]<br />
* [[Ramki]]<br />
* [[Babloo Prithiveeraj]]<br />
* Surabhi Prabhavathi<br />
* [[Kancharapalem Raju]]<br />
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== Production ==<br />
The film written and directed by Rakesh Madhavan. It was produced by Marlapalli Srinivasulu and D. Venugopal under the banners LS Productions and Global Cinemas, with Anil Inamadugu serving as executive producer.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-12-28 |title=Nilakanta: మాస్టర్ మహేంద్రన్ 'నీలకంఠ'.. చివరి 20 నిమిషాలు హైలెట్..! |url=https://zeenews.india.com/telugu/hyderabad-city-news/master-mahendran-nilakanta-movie-trailer-launch-event-in-hyderabad-276506 |access-date=2026-01-07 |website=Zee News Telugu |language=te}}</ref> The music is composed by Mark Prashanth, and cinematography is by Sravan G. Kumar.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-12-18 |title=Nilakanta Movie: పెదరాయుడు సినిమాలో బుడ్డోడు.. ఇప్పుడు హీరోగా 'నీలకంఠ' |url=https://zeenews.india.com/telugu/entertainment/master-mahendran-as-hero-with-nilakanta-movie-teaser-out-today-274393 |access-date=2026-01-07 |website=Zee News Telugu |language=te}}</ref><br />
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== Soundtrack ==<br />
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"<br />
!No.<br />
!Title<br />
!Lyrics<br />
!Singer(s)<br />
|-<br />
|1<br />
|''Ee Prema''<br />
|Anil Inamadugu<br />
|[[Haricharan]]<br />
|-<br />
|2<br />
|''Jara Saiga Chesi''<br />
|Guduru Krishna<br />
|[[Geetha Madhuri]]<br />
|-<br />
|3<br />
|''Kaalam Edho''<br />
|Anil Inamadugu<br />
|[[Vaikom Vijayalakshmi]]<br />
|-<br />
|4<br />
|''Kabaddi Theme''<br />
|Anil Inamadugu<br />
|Venky, Vinay, Maruthi, Gautham<br />
|-<br />
|5<br />
|''Vellake Vellake Sakhiya''<br />
|Anil Inamadugu<br />
|[[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]], Jayasri Pallem<br />
|-<br />
|6<br />
|''Jathara Theme''<br />
|Anil Inamadugu<br />
|Venky, Vinay, Maruthi, Gautham<br />
|-<br />
|7<br />
|''Nilakanta Title Track''<br />
|Anil Inamadugu<br />
|Mark Prashanth<br />
|-<br />
|8<br />
|''Daatipora''<br />
|Anil Inamadugu<br />
|[[Vaikom Vijayalakshmi]]<br />
|}<br />
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== Reception ==<br />
''[[The Hans India]]'' critic wrote that "A solid rural drama that strikes the right chord to begin the new year on a winning note." rated three out of five stars.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sistu |first=Suhas |date=2026-01-02 |title=Nilakanta: A rooted rural drama |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/nilakanta-a-rooted-rural-drama-1035837 |access-date=2026-01-07 |website=www.thehansindia.com |language=en}}</ref><br />
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''[[Times Now]]'' critic stated that "Overall, the movie 'Neelakantha' is a rural emotional sports drama with good commercial elements! 'Neelakantha' is a movie that gives a good break to Mahendran as an actor and hero".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-01-02 |title=Nilakanta movie Review: ‘నీలకంఠ’ మూవీ రివ్యూ, మహేంద్రన్కి హిట్టు దక్కిందా.. |url=https://telugu.timesnownews.com/entertainment/nilakanta-movie-review-master-mahendran-yashna-muthuluri-sneha-ullal-starrer-directed-by-rakesh-madhavan-article-153382780 |access-date=2026-01-07 |website=Times Now Telugu |language=te}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=మాస్టర్ మహేంద్రన్ ‘నీలకంఠ’ మూవీ రివ్యూ {{!}} Nilakanta Movie Review And Rating In Telugu {{!}} Sakshi |url=https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/movies/nilakanta-movie-review-and-rating-telugu-2667824 |access-date=2026-01-07 |website=www.sakshi.com |language=te}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Fb |last2=Tw |last3=Linkdin |last4=Whatsapp |last5=Us |first5=GNFollow |title=Nilakanta Movie Review: `నీలకంఠ` మూవీ రివ్యూ, రేటింగ్.. మాస్టర్ మహేంద్రన్ నటించిన సినిమా ఎలా ఉందంటే? |url=https://telugu.asianetnews.com/gallery/movie-reviews/nilakanta-movie-review-rating-master-mahendran-got-hit-in-telugu-k6dysxd |access-date=2026-01-07 |website=Asianet News Telugu |language=te}}</ref><br />
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''[[Zee News]]'' wrote that " 'Neelkantha'.. Commercial elements with sports content movie.. ".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-01-01 |title=Nilakanta Review:‘నీలకంఠ’ మూవీ రివ్యూ.. ఎలా ఉందంటే..! |url=https://zeenews.india.com/telugu/no-rev/nilakanta-movie-review-rating-public-talk-full-details-here-ta-277745 |access-date=2026-01-07 |website=Zee News Telugu |language=te}}</ref><br />
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== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
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== External links ==<br />
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* {{IMDb title|id=27142469}}<br />
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[[Category:2026 drama films]]<br />
[[Category:2026 Indian films]]<br />
[[Category:Indian drama films]]<br />
[[Category:2026 Telugu-language films]]</div>DongXqz408