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{{Infobox film
| name = Yuva
| image = Yuva (2024 film).jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| native_name =
| director = [[Santhosh Ananddram]]
| producer = [[Vijay Kiragandur]]
| writer = Santhosh Ananddram
| starring = {{ubl|[[Yuva Rajkumar]]|[[Sapthami Gowda]]}}
| music = [[B. Ajaneesh Loknath]]
| cinematography = [[Shreesha Kuduvalli]]
| editing = Ashish Kusugolli
| studio = [[Hombale Films]]
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2024|3|29|}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Kannada
| budget =
| gross = {{INR|19.40 crore}}<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-12-08 |title=Kannada Highest Grossing Movies 2024: ಈ ವರ್ಷ ತೆರೆಕಂಡ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಿನಿಮಾಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಅವುಗಳ ಕಲೆಕ್ಷನ್‌ ವಿವರ ಇಲ್ಲಿದೆ |url=https://kannada.timesnownews.com/entertainment/kannada-highest-grossing-movies-2024-sandalwood-films-and-its-collection-photo-gallery-116098981 |access-date=2025-02-11 |website=Times Now Kannada |language=kn}}</ref>
}}

'''''Yuva''''' is a 2024 Indian [[Kannada]]-language [[action drama film]] directed by [[Santhosh Ananddram]] and produced by [[Vijay Kiragandur]] under [[Hombale Films]]. The film, which marks the fourth collaboration of Ananddram and Hombale Films, stars [[Yuva Rajkumar]] in his lead acting debut, while [[Sapthami Gowda]], [[Achyuth Kumar]], Gopal Krishna Deshpande, [[Sudharani]] and [[Kishore (actor, born 1974)|Kishore]] appear in supporting roles.

''Yuva'' was released on 29 March 2024 and received mixed to positive reviews from critics.<ref name="auto1">{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/debut-film-of-rajkumars-grandson-to-be-out-on-december-22/articleshow/98406277.cms |title=Debut film of Rajkumar's grandson to be out on December 22 |website=The Times of India |date=4 March 2023 |access-date=21 April 2024 |archive-date=2 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231202052615/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/debut-film-of-rajkumars-grandson-to-be-out-on-december-22/articleshow/98406277.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="auto">{{cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/hombale-films-sets-a-new-release-date-for-yuva/article67466584.ece |title=Hombale Films sets a new release date for 'Yuva' |website=The Hindu |date=27 October 2023 |access-date=6 December 2023 |archive-date=23 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240323051210/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/hombale-films-sets-a-new-release-date-for-yuva/article67466584.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> It was the [[List of Kannada films of 2024|eighth highest-grossing Kannada film of 2024]].<ref name="Bo">{{Cite web |last=Sharadhaa |first=A. |date=2024-11-19 |title=Bhairathi Ranagal crosses Rs 10 Crore gross at the box office in four days |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2024/Nov/19/bhairathi-ranagal-crosses-rs-10-crore-gross-at-the-box-office-in-four-days |access-date=2025-01-07 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>

== Plot ==
Yuva, a national-level wrestler, lives in [[Bangalore]] with his father Shankar, mother Girija and elder sister Shwetha. One day, Yuva gets banned from the sport due to allegations of [[matchfixing]] scam against him and his coach Veeranna Doddamani, where Shankar strains his relationship with Yuva. Unable to follow his passion, Yuva joins an engineering college in [[Mangalore]] and soon picks up fights with local students. After graduating from college, Yuva returns home and learns that Shankar has fled from home after Shwetha's marriage. Yuva also learns that Shankar took hefty loans from his friends, colleagues and loan sharks for the family. He begins to work as a food delivery boy, as his past deeds in college hindered his job prospects. Yuva also realize his responsibilities to take care of the family. Yuva soon finds Shankar in [[Gokarna, Karnataka|Gokarna]] and learns that Shankar invested the money in the [[stock market]], but got cheated as the money was not invested in shares by the marketeers. Yuva recovers the money from the marketeers and solves the loan problems. Doddamani also rescinds his and Yuva's ban by capturing the real culprit behind the matchfixing scam. Yuva soon begins training in the championship and finally wins the championship. Despite being a wrestling champion, Yuva continues to work as a delivery boy and Shankar sees Yuva with respect.

== Cast ==
* [[Yuva Rajkumar]] as Yuva<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/yuva-rajkumars-debut-film-titled-yuva/articleshow/98395287.cms |title=Yuva Rajkumar's debut film titled Yuva |website=The Times of India |date=3 March 2023 |access-date=21 April 2024 |archive-date=24 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240424082312/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/yuva-rajkumars-debut-film-titled-yuva/articleshow/98395287.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Sapthami Gowda]] as Siri<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/yuva-sapthami-gowda-joins-the-hombale-films-production-to-star-opposite-yuva-rajkumar/54527b6727696 |title=Yuva: Sapthami Gowda joins the Hombale Films production; to star opposite Yuva Rajkumar |website=OTTplay |access-date=2 September 2023 |archive-date=2 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230902160232/https://www.ottplay.com/news/yuva-sapthami-gowda-joins-the-hombale-films-production-to-star-opposite-yuva-rajkumar/54527b6727696 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Achyuth Kumar]] as Shankar, Yuva's father
* [[Sudharani]] as Girija, Yuva's mother
* [[Hitha Chandrashekar]] as Shwetha, Yuva's sister
* Gopal Krishna Deshpande as College Principal
* [[Sundeep Malani]]
* [[Kishore (actor, born 1974)|Kishore]] as Veeranna Doddamani
* Harshith. K as Harshith, Yuva's Friend

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Yuva
| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[B. Ajaneesh Loknath]]
| cover =
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| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| length =
| language = [[Kannada]]
| label = [[Anand Audio]]
| producer = B. Ajaneesh Loknath, C. R. Bobby
| prev_title =
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| misc = {{Singles
| name = Yuva
| type = soundtrack
| single1 = Obbane Shiva Obbane Yuva
| single1date = 2 March 2024
| single2 = Kavithe Kavithe
| single2date = 9 March 2024
| single3 = Appuge
| single3date = 15 March 2024
| single4 = Baduku Ondu Ranaranga
| single4date = 3 April 2024
| single5 = Baanadari
| single5date = 11 April 2024
}}
}}

[[B. Ajaneesh Loknath]] composed the soundtrack album for the film.<ref>https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/yuva/4EE3nq6Mz-4_</ref>

{{Track listing
| all_writing =
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Obbane Shiva Obbane Yuva
| length1 = 3:55
| lyrics1 = [[Santhosh Ananddram]]
| extra1 = [[Nakash Aziz]], [[Shashank Sheshagiri]]
| title2 = Kavithe Kavithe
| length2 = 3:35
| lyrics2 = Pramod Maravanthe
| extra2 = [[Sanjith Hegde]]
| title3 = Appuge
| length3 = 3:01
| lyrics3 = Santhosh Ananddram
| extra3 = [[Vijay Prakash]]
| title4 = Baduku Ondu Ranaranga
| length4 = 4:27
| lyrics4 = Santhosh Ananddram
| extra4 = Vyasaraj Sosale
| title5 = Baanadari
| length5 = 3:29
| lyrics5 = Pramod Maravanthe
| extra5 = Siddhartha Belmannu
| title6 = Yuva Title Teaser Theme
| length6 = 1:12
| lyrics6 = -
| extra6 = -
| total_length =
}}

== Release ==
''Yuva'' was initially scheduled to be released on 22 December 2023, but was postponed to 29 March 2024 for unknown reasons.<ref name="auto1"/><ref name="auto"/> It was released in over 350 theatres across the state.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://newskarnataka.com/south-cinema/sandalwood/dr-rajkumars-legacy-continues-as-yuva-hits-350-theaters/29032024 |title=Dr. Rajkumar's Legacy Continues as 'Yuva' Hits 350 Theaters |date=29 March 2024 |website=News Karnataka}}</ref>

== Reception ==
===Critical response ===
SM Shashiprasad of ''[[Times Now]]'' gave 3/5 stars and wrote "''Yuva'' works on some counts. However, it lacks the punch required to make it a more powerful venture than just being another run-of-the-mill entertainer."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/kannada/yuva-review-yuva-rajkumars-debut-flick-is-a-reasonably-good-entertainer-review-108873755/amp |title=Yuva Review: Yuva Rajkumar's Debut Flick Is A Reasonably Good Entertainer |website=Times Now |date=29 March 2024 |access-date=30 March 2024 |archive-date=30 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240330165445/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/kannada/yuva-review-yuva-rajkumars-debut-flick-is-a-reasonably-good-entertainer-review-108873755/amp |url-status=live }}</ref> S. Sridevi of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave 3/5 stars and wrote "Yuva is a power-packed family entertainer that can be enjoyed in theatres by all kinds of film buffs as it offers something for everyone."<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/yuva/movie-review/108876836.cms |title=Yuva Movie Review: Yuva Review: A Power-Packed Debut |website=The Times of India |access-date=21 April 2024 |archive-date=9 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240409121615/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/yuva/movie-review/108876836.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> A. Sharadhaa of ''[[The New Indian Express]]'' gave 3/5 stars and wrote "Yuva serves as a gritty exploration of a young man's journey. While it may slightly falter in its execution in parts, the film's sincerity and earnestness ultimately shine through."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2024/Mar/30/an-angst-fuelled-action-film-with-familial-bonds-at-its-core |title=An angst-fuelled action film with familial bonds at its core |website=The New Indian Express |date=30 March 2024 |access-date=30 March 2024 |archive-date=30 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240330065317/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2024/Mar/30/an-angst-fuelled-action-film-with-familial-bonds-at-its-core |url-status=live }}</ref>

A. S. Pranati of ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' gave 2/5 stars and wrote "Yuva is an action-packed entertainer, but is let down by too many elements."<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/yuva-movie-review-action-packed-debut-of-yuva-rajkumar-let-down-by-too-many-elements-2958053 |title='Yuva' movie review: Action-packed debut of Yuva Rajkumar let down by too many elements |newspaper=[[Deccan Herald]] |access-date=30 March 2024 |archive-date=30 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240330065317/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/yuva-movie-review-action-packed-debut-of-yuva-rajkumar-let-down-by-too-many-elements-2958053 |url-status=live }}</ref> Prathiba Joy of ''[[OTTplay]]'' gave 1.5/5 stars and wrote "The story of director Santhosh Ananddram's debut vehicle for Yuva Rajkumar only picks up in the second half, and doesn't have much meat to chew on."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/yuva-movie-review-yuva-rajkumars-debut-film-is-all-mass-and-no-material/3e6605c266430 |title=Yuva movie review: Yuva Rajkumar's debut film is all mass and no material |website=OTTplay |access-date=30 March 2024 |archive-date=30 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240330065317/https://www.ottplay.com/review/yuva-movie-review-yuva-rajkumars-debut-film-is-all-mass-and-no-material/3e6605c266430 |url-status=live }}</ref>

Vivek M. V. of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote "The debutant actor is dashing in action sequences, but director Santhosh Ananddram's routine story stops this film from being an all-out entertainer."<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/yuva-movie-review-yuva-rajkumar-debuts-in-an-utterly-formulaic-film/article68006011.ece |title='Yuva' movie review: Yuva Rajkumar debuts in an utterly formulaic film |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=30 March 2024 |archive-date=30 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240330065317/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/yuva-movie-review-yuva-rajkumar-debuts-in-an-utterly-formulaic-film/article68006011.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> Swaroop Kodur of ''[[Film Companion]]'' wrote "Yuva is an interesting film and has many memorable moments to its name, but the film is definitely not greater than the sum of its parts."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/kannada-review/yuva-review-a-cluttered-entertainer-thats-engaging-only-in-parts-kannada-movie-sapthami-yuva-rajkumar-hombale |title=Yuva Review: A Cluttered Entertainer That's Engaging Only In Parts |website=Film Companion|date=29 March 2024 }}</ref>

===Box office===
The first day worldwide gross was speculated to be around ₹4–5 crore.<ref>{{Cite web |script-title=kn:ಯುವ ಚಿತ್ರದ ಮೊದಲ ದಿನದ ಕಲೆಕ್ಷನ್‌ ಎಷ್ಟು ಕೋಟಿ? |trans-title=How many crores is the first day collection of Yuva film? |url=https://kannada.hindustantimes.com/web-stories/sandalwood-news-yuva-rajkumar-starrer-yuva-movie-first-day-box-office-collection-report-mnk-181711786328372.html |access-date=2024-03-31 |website=kannada.hindustantimes.com |language=kn}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=31 March 2024 |title=Debutant Yuva Rajkumar's 'Yuva' scores big on day 1, collects Rs 4.5 crore |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/debutant-yuva-rajkumars-yuva-scores-big-on-day-1-collects-rs-45-crore-2959196 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240408112508/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/debutant-yuva-rajkumars-yuva-scores-big-on-day-1-collects-rs-45-crore-2959196 |archive-date=8 April 2024 |access-date=8 April 2024 |website=Deccan Herald}}</ref> However, the tracked figures estimate the first weekend net collections to be ₹6 crores.<ref name=":Day3">{{Cite web |url=https://kannada.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/sandalwood-news-yuva-box-office-collection-day-3-yuva-rajukumar-movie-mints-total-6-crore-in-india-hombale-films-pcp-181711956669615.html |script-title=kn:Yuva: ಬಾಕ್ಸ್‌ ಆಫೀಸ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ 3 ದಿನದಲ್ಲಿ ಯುವ ಗಳಿಕೆ ಎಷ್ಟು? ವೀಕೆಂಡ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ಕಲೆಕ್ಷನ್‌ ಹೆಚ್ಚಿಸಿಕೊಂಡ ಯುವ ರಾಜ್‌ಕುಮಾರ್‌ ಸಿನಿಮಾ |trans-title=How much did Yuva earn in 3 days at the box office? Yuva Rajkumar's movie has increased its collection in the weekend |language=kn |first=Praveen Chandra |last=B |website=Kannada [[Hindustan Times]] |access-date=8 April 2024 |archive-date=8 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240408112508/https://kannada.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/sandalwood-news-yuva-box-office-collection-day-3-yuva-rajukumar-movie-mints-total-6-crore-in-india-hombale-films-pcp-181711956669615.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/wish-you-a-fantastic-career-nagarjuna-praises-yuva-rajkumar-after-watching-yuva-8837077.html |title='Wish You A Fantastic Career': Nagarjuna Praises Yuva Rajkumar After Watching Yuva |date=2 April 2024 |website=News18 |access-date=8 April 2024 |archive-date=8 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240408112507/https://www.news18.com/movies/wish-you-a-fantastic-career-nagarjuna-praises-yuva-rajkumar-after-watching-yuva-8837077.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The net collection of the film was reported to be ₹10.81 crores for the first two weeks.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/box-office/kannada/yuva-box-office-collection-yuva-rajkumars-debut-venture-yuva-crosses-the-10-crore-mark-at-the-boxoffice-article-109265540/amp | title=Yuva Box Office Collection: Yuva Rajkumar's Debut Venture Yuva Crosses the 10 Crore Mark at the BoxOffice | date=13 April 2024 | access-date=26 April 2024 | archive-date=26 April 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240426071859/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/box-office/kannada/yuva-box-office-collection-yuva-rajkumars-debut-venture-yuva-crosses-the-10-crore-mark-at-the-boxoffice-article-109265540/amp | url-status=live }}</ref> The final collections were reported to be ₹19.40 crores.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-08 |title=Kannada Highest Grossing Movies 2024: ಈ ವರ್ಷ ತೆರೆಕಂಡ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಿನಿಮಾಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಅವುಗಳ ಕಲೆಕ್ಷನ್‌ ವಿವರ ಇಲ್ಲಿದೆ |url=https://kannada.timesnownews.com/entertainment/kannada-highest-grossing-movies-2024-sandalwood-films-and-its-collection-photo-gallery-116098981 |access-date=2025-02-11 |website=Times Now Kannada |language=kn}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
{{IMDb title|tt24225188}}

[[Category:Films directed by Santhosh Ananddram]]
[[Category:2024 Kannada-language films]]
[[Category:2024 action drama films]]
[[Category:Indian action drama films]]
[[Category:Films set in Bengaluru]]
[[Category:Films shot in Bengaluru]]
[[Category:Films scored by B. Ajaneesh Loknath]]

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