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| screenplay    = Preetham Gubbi
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| starring      = [[Ganesh (actor)|Ganesh]]<br />[[Reeshma Nanaiah]]<br />[[Rukmini Vasanth]]
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| music          = [[Arjun Janya]]
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| editing        = Deepu S. Kumar
| studio        = Sri Vaare Talkies
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'''''Baanadariyalli''''' is an upcoming Indian [[Kannada]]-language [[romantic drama film]] directed by [[Preetham Gubbi]] and produced by Sri Vaare Talkies. The film stars [[Ganesh (actor)|Ganesh]], [[Reeshma Nanaiah]] and [[Rukmini Vasanth]] in lead roles. While Ganesh plays the role of a cricketer, Reeshma plays a Wild-life photographer role and Rukmini plays a surfer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/golden-star-ganesh-starts-shooting-on-the-lanes-of-kenya-for-baana-daariyalli/articleshow/94448023.cms|title=Golden Star Ganesh starts shooting on the lanes of Kenya for Baanadaariyalli|website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>. The film is the first Kannada project to have shot in [[Kenya]]'s [[Maasai Mara|Maasai Mara National Reserve]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/baanadariyalli-is-an-adventure-for-love-says-director-preetham-gubbi/articleshow/103402330.cms|title=Baanadariyalli is an adventure for love, says director Preetham Gubbi|website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>.
'''''Baanadariyalli''''' ({{audio|Kn-ಬಾನದಾರಿಯಲಿ.ogg|pronunciation}} {{Translation|On the path to the sky}})<ref name="H"/> is a 2023 Indian [[Kannada]]-language [[romantic drama film]] directed by [[Preetham Gubbi]] and produced by Sri Vaare Talkies. The film stars [[Ganesh (actor)|Ganesh]], [[Rukmini Vasanth]] and [[Reeshma Nanaiah]] in lead roles. The film is the first Kannada project to have shot in [[Kenya]]'s [[Maasai Mara|Maasai Mara National Reserve]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/golden-star-ganesh-starts-shooting-on-the-lanes-of-kenya-for-baana-daariyalli/articleshow/94448023.cms|title=Golden Star Ganesh starts shooting on the lanes of Kenya for Baanadaariyalli|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=26 September 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/baanadariyalli-is-an-adventure-for-love-says-director-preetham-gubbi/articleshow/103402330.cms|title=Baanadariyalli is an adventure for love, says director Preetham Gubbi|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=5 September 2023 }}</ref> The film marks the fourth collaboration of Ganesh and Preetham Gubbi.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2022/apr/02/ganesh-preetham-gubbis-film-titled-baanadariyalli-2436872.html|title=Ganesh-Preetham Gubbi's film titled 'Baanadariyalli'|website=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=2 April 2022 }}</ref> ''Baanadariyalli'' was released on 28 September 2023.
 
The film marks the fourth collaboration of Ganesh and Preetham<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2022/apr/02/ganesh-preetham-gubbis-film-titled-baanadariyalli-2436872.html|title=Ganesh-Preetham Gubbi’s film titled 'Baanadariyalli'|website=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref>. Principal photography began in mid May 2022 and after several postponements, the film  finally marked its release on 28th September 2023.


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
*[[Ganesh (actor)|Ganesh]]  
* [[Ganesh (actor)|Ganesh]] as Siddharth a.k.a. Siddu
*[[Reeshma Nanaiah]]  
* [[Rukmini Vasanth]] as Leela
*[[Rukmini Vasanth]]  
* [[Reeshma Nanaiah]] as Kadambari
*[[Rangayana Raghu]]
* [[Rangayana Raghu]] as Leela's father
* Ashok Sharma
* Alaknanda Srinivas as Jayaraj C.
* Aaradhya N. Chandra as young Leala


== Production ==
== Production ==
In March 2022, it was reported that director-writer [[Preetham Gubbi]] would team up with actor [[Ganesh (actor)|Ganesh]] again for the fourth time after their successful ventures, ''[[Maleyali Jotheyali]]'', ''[[Dil Rangeela]]'' and ''[[99 (2019 film)|99]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2022/mar/23/ganesh-and-preetham-gubbi-to-team-up-again-2433079.html|title=Ganesh and Preetham Gubbi to team up again|website=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref>. Following this, the title was revealed in April 2022 and the story was reported to be an adventure love drama written by cinematographer Preetha Jayaram. Preetham revealed that the script took two years to finalize. During the preproduction stage, it was reported that [[V. Harikrishna]] would compose the music for the film. The film went on the floors in Mid May  and the first schedule was completed in [[Mangalore]]. Actress [[Rukmini Vasanth]] shot her scenes in this schedule which lasted for 30 days. Later, the team flew to [[Kenya]], [[Africa]] where they shot some scenes in the wild forest range of [[Maasai Mara]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2022/sep/13/ganesh-and-team-baanadariyalli-head-to-kenya-2497562.html|title=Ganesh and team Baanadariyalli head to Kenya|website=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref>.
In March 2022, it was reported that director-writer [[Preetham Gubbi]] would team up with actor [[Ganesh (actor)|Ganesh]] again for the fourth time. It was reported that [[V. Harikrishna]] would compose the music for the film, but was replaced by [[Arjun Janya]]. A 30-day filming schedule was finished in September 2022, the filming moved to [[Kenya]], [[Africa]] where they shot some scenes in the wild forest range of [[Maasai Mara]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2022/mar/23/ganesh-and-preetham-gubbi-to-team-up-again-2433079.html|title=Ganesh and Preetham Gubbi to team up again|website=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=23 March 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2022/sep/13/ganesh-and-team-baanadariyalli-head-to-kenya-2497562.html|title=Ganesh and team Baanadariyalli head to Kenya|website=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=13 September 2022 }}</ref> The film's title is based on the song of the same name from ''[[Bhagyavantha]]'' (1981).<ref name="H"/>


== Soundtrack ==
== Soundtrack ==
The music of the film is composed by  [[Arjun Janya]] and released under [[Anand Audio]].
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The soundtrack is composed by [[Arjun Janya]].
{{Track listing
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| title1 = Ninnanu Nodida
| title1 = Baanadariyalli Hode Yelli
| extra1 = [[Sonu Nigam]]
| lyrics1 = [[Kaviraj (lyricist)|Kaviraj]]
| length1 = 5:08
| extra1 = [[Rajesh Krishnan]]
| all_lyrics = [[Kaviraj (lyricist)|Kaviraj]]
| title2 = Ninnanu Nodida
| title2 = Gold Fish
| lyrics2 = Kaviraj
| extra2 = Aishwarya Rangarajan
| extra2 = [[Sonu Nigam]]
| length2 = 3:15
| title3 = Maathella Haage Ide
| title3 = Baanadariyalli Hode Yelli
| lyrics3 = [[Jayanth Kaikini]]
| length3 = 4:33
| extra3 = [[Armaan Malik]]
| extra3 = [[Rajesh Krishnan]]
| title4 = Gold Fish
| title4 = Maathella Haage Ide
| lyrics4 = Kaviraj
| length4 = 4:20
| extra4 = Aishwarya Rangarajan<br/>Nishan Rai
| extra4 = [[Armaan Malik]]
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== Reception ==
=== Critical response ===
Vinay Lokesh of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave 3/5 stars and wrote "While the film could have done with a tighter screenplay, this is definitely a film to catch at the theatres this week. Again, the story is emotional, enough to keep you misty eyed, do be prepared."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/baana-daariyalli/movie-review/103997628.cms|title=Baana Daariyalli Movie Review: A Emotional Love Story That's All About Fulfilling Dreams|website=The Times of India}}</ref> Vivek M. V. of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote "‘Baanadariyalli’ is a missed opportunity as director-writer Preetham Gubbi makes a mess of an interesting premise."<ref name="H">{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/baanadariyalli-movie-review-this-ganesh-rukmini-vasanth-romance-fails-to-hit-the-heights/article67355876.ece|title='Baanadariyalli' movie review: This Ganesh, Rukmini Vasanth romance fails to hit the heights|website=The Hindu|date=28 September 2023 |last1=m. v |first1=Vivek }}</ref>
A Sharadhaa reviewing for ''[[The New Indian Express]]'' rated 3 out of 5 stars. 'Baanadariyalli' is a unique love story that transcends boundaries and linguistic barriers, offering a fusion of suspense, pain, and adventure. The film explores the unusual bond between Vasu, his daughter Leela, and Siddhu, with heartfelt performances by the cast, especially Ganesh and Rangayana Raghu. While the second half could have been faster, the emotional journey in the last 30 minutes resonates with the audience. The film's picturesque settings and diverse songs add to its charm, making it a family-friendly movie that delves into the complexities of love and relationships."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2023/sep/30/baanadariyalli-movie-reviewa-unique-love-journeythat-explores-unusual-bonds-2619423.html|title='Baanadariyalli' movie review: A unique love journey that explores unusual bonds|website=newindianexpress|date=30 September 2023 }}</ref>
Shashiprasad S. M. of ''The South First'' gave 2/5 stars and wrote "'Baanadariyalli' is shallow in almost every aspect of entertainment, just like Leela is seen surfing on shallow waters in the film."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/baanadariyalli-movie-review/|title=Baanadariyalli review: It hardly scores apart from the title taken from Puneeth Rajkumar's song|website=The South First|date=28 September 2023 }}</ref> Subha. J. Rao of ''[[The News Minute]]'' wrote "The film [Baanadariyalli], on paper, is about acceptance, moving on, and living life again. That sounds good enough, but the path to get there is laden with cliches galore."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/baanadariyalli-review-this-ganesh-rukmini-vasanth-romance-is-laden-with-cliches|title=Baanadariyalli review: This Ganesh, Rukmini Vasanth romance is laden with cliches|website=The News Minute|date=28 September 2023 }}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:2020s Kannada-language films]]
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Baanadariyalli
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Directed byPreetham Gubbi
Produced bySri Vaare Talkies
Screenplay byPreetham Gubbi
Story byPreetha Jayaraman
StarringGanesh
Rukmini Vasanth
Reeshma Nanaiah
Music byArjun Janya
CinematographyAbhilash Kalathi
Edited byDeepu S. Kumar
Production
company
Sri Vaare Talkies
Distributed byKRG Studios
Release date
  • 28 September 2023 (2023-09-28)
Running time
149 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Baanadariyalli (Error creating thumbnail: File missingpronunciation  transl. On the path to the sky)[1] is a 2023 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by Preetham Gubbi and produced by Sri Vaare Talkies. The film stars Ganesh, Rukmini Vasanth and Reeshma Nanaiah in lead roles. The film is the first Kannada project to have shot in Kenya's Maasai Mara National Reserve.[2][3] The film marks the fourth collaboration of Ganesh and Preetham Gubbi.[4] Baanadariyalli was released on 28 September 2023.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Production[edit | edit source]

In March 2022, it was reported that director-writer Preetham Gubbi would team up with actor Ganesh again for the fourth time. It was reported that V. Harikrishna would compose the music for the film, but was replaced by Arjun Janya. A 30-day filming schedule was finished in September 2022, the filming moved to Kenya, Africa where they shot some scenes in the wild forest range of Maasai Mara.[5][6] The film's title is based on the song of the same name from Bhagyavantha (1981).[1]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

The music of the film is composed by Arjun Janya and released under Anand Audio.

Baanadariyalli
Soundtrack album by
Arjun Janya
Released2023
Recorded2023
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LanguageKannada
LabelAnand Audio
Official audio
Baanadariyalli - Album at YouTube
Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Baanadariyalli Hode Yelli"KavirajRajesh Krishnan 
2."Ninnanu Nodida"KavirajSonu Nigam 
3."Maathella Haage Ide"Jayanth KaikiniArmaan Malik 
4."Gold Fish"KavirajAishwarya Rangarajan
Nishan Rai
 

Reception[edit | edit source]

Critical response[edit | edit source]

Vinay Lokesh of The Times of India gave 3/5 stars and wrote "While the film could have done with a tighter screenplay, this is definitely a film to catch at the theatres this week. Again, the story is emotional, enough to keep you misty eyed, do be prepared."[7] Vivek M. V. of The Hindu wrote "‘Baanadariyalli’ is a missed opportunity as director-writer Preetham Gubbi makes a mess of an interesting premise."[1]

A Sharadhaa reviewing for The New Indian Express rated 3 out of 5 stars. 'Baanadariyalli' is a unique love story that transcends boundaries and linguistic barriers, offering a fusion of suspense, pain, and adventure. The film explores the unusual bond between Vasu, his daughter Leela, and Siddhu, with heartfelt performances by the cast, especially Ganesh and Rangayana Raghu. While the second half could have been faster, the emotional journey in the last 30 minutes resonates with the audience. The film's picturesque settings and diverse songs add to its charm, making it a family-friendly movie that delves into the complexities of love and relationships."[8]

Shashiprasad S. M. of The South First gave 2/5 stars and wrote "'Baanadariyalli' is shallow in almost every aspect of entertainment, just like Leela is seen surfing on shallow waters in the film."[9] Subha. J. Rao of The News Minute wrote "The film [Baanadariyalli], on paper, is about acceptance, moving on, and living life again. That sounds good enough, but the path to get there is laden with cliches galore."[10]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 m. v, Vivek (28 September 2023). "'Baanadariyalli' movie review: This Ganesh, Rukmini Vasanth romance fails to hit the heights". The Hindu.
  2. "Golden Star Ganesh starts shooting on the lanes of Kenya for Baanadaariyalli". The Times of India. 26 September 2022.
  3. "Baanadariyalli is an adventure for love, says director Preetham Gubbi". The Times of India. 5 September 2023.
  4. "Ganesh-Preetham Gubbi's film titled 'Baanadariyalli'". The New Indian Express. 2 April 2022.
  5. "Ganesh and Preetham Gubbi to team up again". The New Indian Express. 23 March 2022.
  6. "Ganesh and team Baanadariyalli head to Kenya". The New Indian Express. 13 September 2022.
  7. "Baana Daariyalli Movie Review: A Emotional Love Story That's All About Fulfilling Dreams". The Times of India.
  8. "'Baanadariyalli' movie review: A unique love journey that explores unusual bonds". newindianexpress. 30 September 2023.
  9. "Baanadariyalli review: It hardly scores apart from the title taken from Puneeth Rajkumar's song". The South First. 28 September 2023.
  10. "Baanadariyalli review: This Ganesh, Rukmini Vasanth romance is laden with cliches". The News Minute. 28 September 2023.

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