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{{Infobox film<br />
| name = Royal<br />
| image = Royal film poster.jpg<br />
| alt = <br />
| caption = Theatrical release poster<br />
| native_name = <!-- {{Infobox name module|language|title}} or {{Infobox name module|title}} --><br />
| director = [[Dinakar Thoogudeepa]]<br />
| writer = Raghu Niduvalli<br />
| screenplay = Dinakar Thoogudeepa <br> Raghu Niduvalli<br />
| story = Raghu Niduvalli<br />
| based_on = <!-- {{Based on|title of the original work|creator of the original work|additional creator(s), if necessary}} --><br />
| producer = Jayanna <br> Bhogendra<br />
| starring = {{plainlist|*[[Viraat (actor, born 1995)|Viraat]] <br />
*[[Sanjana Anand]]<br />
*[[Raghu Mukherjee]]<br />
*[[Chaya Singh]]<br />
}}<br />
| narrator = <br />
| cinematography = Sanketh Mysuru<br />
| editing = K. M. Prakash<br />
| music = [[Charan Raj (composer)|Charan Raj]]<br />
| studio = [[Jayanna Combines|Jayanna Films]]<br />
| distributor = [[KRG Studios]]<br />
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2025|1|24}}<br />
| runtime = <br />
| country = India<br />
| language = Kannada<br />
| budget = <br />
}}<br />
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'''''Royal''''' is a 2025 Indian [[Kannada]]-language [[masala film]] directed by [[Dinakar Thoogudeepa]], written by Raghu Niduvalli and produced by [[Jayanna Combines|Jayanna Films]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/dinakar-thoogudeepas-comeback-film-titled-royal/articleshow/97642287.cms|title=Dinakar Thoogudeepa's comeback film titled 'Royal'|website=TimeofIndia.com|date=6 February 2023|access-date=22 January 2025|archive-date=24 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230324012130/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/dinakar-thoogudeepas-comeback-film-titled-royal/articleshow/97642287.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> The film stars [[Viraat (actor, born 1995)|Viraat]] and [[Sanjana Anand]] in lead roles, along with [[Raghu Mukherjee]], [[Chaya Singh]], [[Rangayana Raghu]] and [[Achyuth Kumar]] in supporting roles. The music was composed by [[Charan Raj (composer)|Charan Raj]], while cinematography and editing were handled by Sanketh Mysuru and KM Prakash.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2024/Dec/30/royal-truly-lives-up-to-its-name-says-dinakar-thoogudeepa|title='Royal' truly lives up to its name, says Dinakar Thoogudeepa|website=TheNewIndianExpress.com|date=30 December 2024|access-date=22 January 2025|archive-date=20 January 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250120210956/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2024/Dec/30/royal-truly-lives-up-to-its-name-says-dinakar-thoogudeepa|url-status=live}}</ref>''Royal'' is released on 24 January 2025 and Despite receiving mixed reviews, the film emerged as a commercial success at the box office, highlighting the undeniable stamina of both the hero and the director.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/darshan-shows-support-for-brother-dinakars-kannada-directorial-royal-at-a-special-screening/articleshow/117452561.cms|title=Darshan shows support for Brother Dinakar's Kannada directorial 'Royal' at a special screening|website=Times of India.com|date=22 January 2025|access-date=22 January 2025|archive-date=22 January 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250122110108/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/darshan-shows-support-for-brother-dinakars-kannada-directorial-royal-at-a-special-screening/articleshow/117452561.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
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== Plot ==<br />
The film opens with Krishna (Viraat), a charming yet cunning con artist, being escorted by police after a high-profile arrest. Through a series of flashbacks, the narrative reveals Krishna’s life as a street-smart swindler who thrives on trickery and quick money. His escapades include duping a group of girls led by Sanjana (Sanjana Anand) during a trip to Goa, where he poses as a male entertainer, steals their phones, and demands ransom. Initially furious, Sanjana gradually discovers Krishna’s softer side, learning about his troubled childhood and his dream of living a “royal life.” <br />
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Krishna’s world turns upside down when he learns that he is the estranged son of Sudarshan (Achyuth Kumar), a wealthy food-products tycoon who has been in a coma following a freak accident. Raised by his mother (Chaya Singh), who once opposed unethical practices in the family business, Krishna inherits not just a fortune but a crumbling empire on the brink of bankruptcy. The revelation forces him to abandon his conman instincts and shoulder the responsibility of saving the company, honoring his mother’s ideals. <br />
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As Krishna steps into the corporate world, he faces a formidable adversary in Raghu Mukherjee, a ruthless rival businessman determined to seize control of the food empire. What follows is a gripping battle of wits, where Krishna uses his street-smart skills to outmaneuver boardroom conspiracies, legal traps, and sabotage attempts. Amidst this chaos, his relationship with Sanjana evolves from mistrust to love, adding emotional depth to the high-stakes drama. <br />
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The climax blends family sentiment, corporate intrigue, and action, as Krishna fights to protect his mother’s legacy and restore the company’s lost glory. In doing so, he transforms from a carefree trickster into a responsible heir, proving that true royalty lies in character, not wealth.<br />
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== Cast ==<br />
{{cast listing|<br />
*[[Viraat (actor, born 1995)|Viraat]] as Krishna<br />
*[[Sanjana Anand]] as Sanjana<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2022/Jul/13/sanjana-anand-to-star-alongside-viratin-dinakars-romantic-thriller-32705.html|title=Sanjana Anand to star alongside Virat in Dinakar's romantic thriller|website=[[Cinema Express]]|date=13 July 2022|access-date=22 January 2025|archive-date=7 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221007150309/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2022/jul/13/sanjana-anand-to-star-alongside-viratin-dinakars-romantic-thriller-32705.html|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
*[[Raghu Mukherjee]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2025/Jan/16/dinakar-thoogudeepa-initially-wanted-to-cast-me-in-navagraha|title='Dinakar Thoogudeepa initially wanted to cast me in Navagraha'|website=TheNewIndianExpress.com|date=16 January 2025|access-date=22 January 2025|archive-date=19 January 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119200619/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2025/Jan/16/dinakar-thoogudeepa-initially-wanted-to-cast-me-in-navagraha|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
*[[Chaya Singh]] as Seetha<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/dinakar-thoogudeepa-on-casting-chaya-singh-in-royal-i-did-not-want-an-actor-who-does-mother-characters-regularly/d7ad121d80114|title=Dinakar Thoogudeepa on casting Chaya Singh in Royal: 'I did not want an actor who does mother characters regularly'|website=OTTPlay.com|date=18 January 2025}}</ref> <br />
*[[Achyuth Kumar]] as Sudarshan<br />
*[[Rangayana Raghu]]<br />
*[[Pramod Shetty]]<br />
*Ravi Bhat<br />
*Gopal Deshpande<br />
*Abhilash<br />
*Gourav Shetty<br />
*Master Surya Thoogudeepa<br />
}}<br />
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== Production ==<br />
''Royal'' marks director Dinakar's return to cinema after six years. The title launch was held on 6 February 2023 which was presided by [[Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar]] and producer [[Vijay Kiragandur]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2023/Feb/07/dinakar-thoogudeepas-next-film-starring-virattitled-royal-2544994.html|title=Dinakar Thoogudeepa's next film starring Virat titled 'Royal'|website=TheNewIndianExpress.com|date=7 February 2023|access-date=22 January 2025|archive-date=8 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230208170246/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2023/feb/07/dinakar-thoogudeepas-next-film-starring-virattitled-royal-2544994.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In March 2021, it was reported that Dinakar would team up with Jayanna Films and direct a film with [[Puneeth Rajkumar]] in the lead role.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2021/Mar/13/dinakar-puneeth-project-to-be-produced-by-jayanna-films-2275835.html|title=Dinakar-Puneeth project to be produced by Jayanna Films|website=TheNewIndianExpress.com|date=13 March 2021}}</ref> However, with the death of Puneeth, the project was shelved and subsequently called off by the makers. Later, with the same producers, Dinakar teamed up and cast Viraat of ''[[Kiss (2019 film)|Kiss]]'' (2019) fame upon the decision made by the producers. In July 2022, Dinakar tweeted "We are Overwhelmed to present our next vision Production 23 to be directed by me and produced by Jayanna Films’ Jayanna and Bhogendra Sir" confirming that the project would be an youthful commercial entertainer with thriller elements. He roped in ''[[Salaga (film)|Salaga]]'' actor Sanjana Anand to play the female lead. She joined the film sets in August 2022. He further confirmed that the subject he intended to do with Puneeth Rajkumar was not the same as this film's story.<br />
The [[principal photography]] of the film began in February 2023 in various parts of [[Karnataka]] and [[Goa]] states.<br />
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==Release==<br />
Slated for the theatrical release on 24 January 2025, ''Royal'' team arranged for a pre-release screening on 20 January. Actor [[Darshan (Kannada actor)|Darshan]] made his first public appearance after his legal trouble and supported the film. The special screening was also arranged for Darshan-Dinakar's mother Meena Thoogudeepa.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2025/Jan/22/for-my-mother-the-worlds-best-actor-is-darshan-and-the-best-director-is-me-dinakar-thoogudeepa|title=For my mother, the world's best actor is Darshan, and the best director is me: Dinakar Thoogudeepa |work=The New Indian Express |date=22 January 2025}}</ref> Post the screening, Dinakar revealed that "Darshan watched the film because of my son Surya, who is making his debut as a child artist with this film".<br />
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== Soundtrack ==<br />
The soundtrack consists of songs composed by [[Charan Raj (composer)|Charan Raj]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Royal strikes a chord with its catchy second song 'Tang Tang' |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2024/Oct/09/royal-strikes-a-chord-with-its-catchy-second-song-tang-tang |website=Indian Express.com |date=9 October 2024}}</ref> The audio rights were acquired by Saregama Kannada label.<br />
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{{track listing<br />
| headline = Track listing<br />
| extra_column = Singer(s)<br />
| title1 = Tang Tang<br />
| length1 = 4:09<br />
| lyrics1 = [[Kaviraj (Lyricist)|Kaviraj]]<br />
| extra1 = [[Anurag Kulkarni]]<br />
| title2 = Nooru Koti Devaru<br />
| length2 = 3:06<br />
| lyrics2 = [[V. Nagendra Prasad]]<br />
| extra2 = [[Sai Vignesh]]<br />
| title3 = Atom Bomb<br />
| length3 = 4:11<br />
| lyrics3 = Kaviraj<br />
| extra3 = [[Vijay Prakash]], Vaish Kannan<br />
| title4 = Naane Krishna Naane Shaam<br />
| length4 = 4:10<br />
| lyrics4 = V. Nagendra Prasad<br />
| extra4 = [[Sanjith Hegde]], [[M. M. Manasi]]<br />
| title5 = Title song<br />
| length5 = 4:08<br />
| lyrics5 = Kaviraj<br />
| extra5 = [[Hemanth (singer)|Hemanth]]<br />
| total_length = 21:33<br />
}}<br />
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==Reception==<br />
The movie received mixed reviews from critics, with opinions split on its commercial masala appeal and reliance on clichés. [[The Hindu]]’s Vivek M. V. wrote, “''Royal'' is a typical Dinakar Thoogudeepa entertainer with Viraat’s charisma carrying the film, but it struggles to rise above formulaic storytelling and predictable tropes.”<ref>{{cite news |last=Vivek |first=M. V. |title=Royal movie review: Viraat, Dinakar Thoogudeepa |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/royal-movie-review-viraat-dinakarthoogudeepa/article69135998.ece |access-date=8 June 2025 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> [[Times of India]]’s Sridevi S. noted, “''Royal'' delivers a vibrant commercial package with action and romance, but its over-the-top drama and uneven pacing may not appeal to all.”<ref>{{cite news |last=Sridevi |first=S. |title=Royal Movie Review |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/royal/movie-review/117529041.cms |access-date=8 June 2025 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> <br />
A. Sharadhaa of [[The New Indian Express]] offered praise, stating, “Viraat shines in Dinakar’s signature family entertainer, with emotional highs and action sequences making ''Royal'' a crowd-pleasing watch, despite some narrative flaws.”<ref>{{cite news |last=Sharadhaa |first=A. |title=Royal movie review: Viraat shines in Dinakar's signature family entertainer |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2025/Jan/27/royal-movie-review-viraat-shines-in-dinakars-signature-family-entertainer |access-date=8 June 2025 |work=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref> Shashiprasad S. M. of [[Times Now]] echoed this, writing, “Dinakar returns to form with a typical commercial masala entertainer in ''Royal'', where Viraat’s energy and the film’s vibrant execution make it engaging.”<ref>{{cite news |last=Shashiprasad |first=S. M. |title=Royal Movie Review: Dinakar returns to form with a typical commercial masala entertainer |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/royal-movie-review-dinakar-returns-to-form-with-a-typical-commercial-masala-entertainer-review-117514952 |access-date=8 June 2025 |work=[[Times Now]]}}</ref> <br />
Conversely, [[Deccan Herald]]’s Swaroop Kodur was critical, stating, “''Royal'' struggles with clichés and a lack of fresh ideas, making it a forgettable addition to Dinakar’s filmography despite Viraat’s efforts.”<ref>{{cite news |last=Kodur |first=Swaroop |title=Royal review: Dinakar Thoogudeepa's film struggles with cliches |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/royal-review-dinakar-thoogudeepa-s-film-struggles-with-cliches-3372125 |access-date=8 June 2025 |work=[[Deccan Herald]]}}</ref> Y. Maheswara Reddy of [[Bangalore Mirror]] had a more positive take, noting, “''Royal'' offers much action and more romance, with Viraat and Sanjana Anand’s chemistry elevating this commercial entertainer.”<ref>{{cite news |last=Reddy |first=Y. Maheswara |title=Kannada Movie Review: Royal - Much action, more romance |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/kannada-movie-review-royal-much-action-more-romance/articleshow/117534455.cms |access-date=8 June 2025 |work=[[Bangalore Mirror]]}}</ref> Manjunath B. Kotagunasi of [[Hindustan Times]] remarked, “''Royal'' is a formulaic yet enjoyable masala film, with Viraat’s performance and Dinakar’s direction catering well to commercial cinema fans.”<ref>{{cite news |last=Kotagunasi |first=Manjunath B. |title=Sandalwood: Dinakar Thoogudeepa directorial Viraat and Sanjana Anand starrer Royal movie review and ratings |url=https://kannada.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/sandalwood-dinakar-thoogudeepa-directorial-virat-and-sanjana-anand-starrer-royal-movie-review-and-ratings-ctn-181737728197781.html |access-date=8 June 2025 |work=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref><br />
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