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| director      = [[P. Vasu]]
| director      = [[P. Vasu]]
| producer      = Krishna Prajwal
| producer      = Krishna Prajwal
| writer        = V. R. Bhaskar
| writer        = V. R. Bhaskar<br/>Upendra  
Upendra  
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| screenplay    = P. Vasu
| screenplay    = P. Vasu
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| studio        = Udayaravi Films
| studio        = Udayaravi Films
| distributor    = Udaya Ravi Films
| distributor    = Udaya Ravi Films
| released      = {{Film date|df=y|2012|01|26}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://popcorn.oneindia.in/title/10526/arakshaka.html |title=Arakshaka - Movie Reviews, Videos, Wallpapers, Photos, Cast & Crew, Story & Synopsis on |publisher=Popcorn.oneindia.in |accessdate=2012-01-29 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111106224217/http://popcorn.oneindia.in/title/10526/arakshaka.html |archivedate=6 November 2011 }}</ref>
| released      = {{Film date|df=y|2012|01|26}}
| runtime        = 2 hours 40 minutes
| runtime        = 2 hours 40 minutes
| country        = India
| country        = India
| language      = Kannada
| language      = Kannada
| budget        = {{INR}}4 Crore<ref name="Upendra's Aarakshaka on Suvarna">{{cite web|author= |url=http://kannada.oneindia.in/movies/tv/2012/09/upendra-ragini-aarakshaka-on-suvarna-channel-067924.html |title=Upendra's Aarakshaka on Suvarna |publisher= |date= |accessdate=}}</ref>
| budget        = {{INR}}4 Crore<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2012-07-03 |title=Sandalwood progress report of first half of 2012 |url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/sandalwood-progress-report-of-first-half-of-2012-485642.html |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref>
| gross          = {{INR}}4.92 Crore<ref name="Upendra's Aarakshaka on Suvarna"/>
| gross          = {{INR}}0.80 Crore<ref name=":0" />
}}
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'''''Arakshaka''''' is a 2012 Indian [[Kannada film|Kannada]] [[psychological thriller]] [[mystery film|mystery]] film starring [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]], [[Sadha]] and [[Ragini Dwivedi]] in the lead roles. The film is directed by [[P. Vasu]]. Krishna Prajwal has produced the film under Udaya Ravi Films. [[Gurukiran]] is the music director of the film.<ref name="oneindia1">{{cite web|author=Prakash |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/kannada/reviews/2012/arakshaka-movie-review-260112.html |title=Arakshaka Movie Review &#124; Actor Upendra &#124; Director P Vasu &#124; Kannada Movie Reviews |publisher=Entertainment.oneindia.in |date= |accessdate=2012-01-29}}</ref> [[Karnataka]]`s former CM and State Janata Dal President, [[H. D. Kumaraswamy]] released the audio of the film. The film is loosely inspired by the 2010 Hollywood film ''[[Shutter Island (film)|Shutter Island]]''.<ref>{{cite web|author=Sriram |url=http://kannada.oneindia.in/movies/review/2012/01/26-real-star-upendra-movie-arakshaka-review-aid0172.html |title=Arakshaka Movie Review &#124; Real Star Upendra &#124; P Vasu Direction &#124; ಆರಕ್ಷಕ ಚಿತ್ರವಿಮರ್ಶೆ &#124; ರಿಯಲ್ ಸ್ಟಾರ್ ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ &#124; ಪಿ ವಾಸು ನಿರ್ದೆಶನ - Oneindia Kannada |publisher=Kannada.oneindia.in |date=2012-01-25 |accessdate=2012-01-29}}</ref>
'''''Arakshaka''''' is a 2012 Indian [[Kannada]]-language [[psychological thriller]] [[mystery film|mystery]] film starring [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]], [[Sadha]] and [[Ragini Dwivedi]] in the lead roles.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2012/Jan/25/upendra-in-an-all-new-avatar-333672.html|title=Upendra in an all new avatar|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=25 January 2012|access-date=24 September 2022|archive-date=24 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220924093808/https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2012/jan/25/upendra-in-an-all-new-avatar-333672.amp|url-status=live}}</ref> The film is directed by [[P. Vasu]]. Krishna Prajwal has produced the film under Udaya Ravi Films. [[Gurukiran]] is the music director of the film. [[Karnataka]]'s former CM and State Janata Dal President, [[H. D. Kumaraswamy]] released the audio of the film. The film is loosely inspired by the 2010 Hollywood film ''[[Shutter Island (film)|Shutter Island]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/bypassing-copycats-sandalwood-style/articleshow/21434657.cms|title=Bypassing copycats, Sandalwood style|work=[[Bangalore Mirror]]|date=29 January 2012|access-date=17 April 2022|archive-date=29 March 2019|archive-url=https://archive.today/20190329083728/https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/Bypassing-copycats-Sandalwood-style/articleshow/21434657.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>


Upendra has played a psychological role after a brief gap. He had last played such type of roles in his earlier psychological films like ''[[A (1998 Kannada film)|A]]'' (1998), ''[[Upendra (Kannada film)|Upendra]]'' (1999) which were directed by himself, and ''[[Preethse]]'' (2000).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.supergoodmovies.com/27896/sandalwood/upendra-plays-psychic-in-arakshaka-news-details |title=Upendra Plays Psychic in Arakshaka |publisher=Supergoodmovies.com |accessdate=2012-01-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120123093740/http://www.supergoodmovies.com/27896/sandalwood/Upendra-Plays-Psychic-in-Arakshaka-News-Details |archive-date=23 January 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Upendra has played a psychological role after a brief gap. He had last played such type of roles in his earlier psychological films like ''[[A (1998 Kannada film)|A]]'' (1998), ''[[Upendra (Kannada film)|Upendra]]'' (1999) which were directed by himself, and ''[[Preethse]]'' (2000).


The film was released on 26 January 2012 and opened to positive reviews.<ref>{{cite web|author=Prakash |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/kannada/news/2012/upendra-arakshaka-box-office-270112.html |title=Actor Upendra &#124; Arakshaka Box Office &#124; Movie Collections |publisher=Entertainment.oneindia.in |date= |accessdate=2012-01-29}}</ref> It turned out to be an average grosser but went on to achieve cult status later on.<ref name="oneindia3">{{cite web|author=Prakash |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/kannada/news/2012/sandalwood-kannada-films-half-yearly-report-097069.html |title=Sandalwood Half Yearly Report: Anna Bond biggest hit so far |publisher=Entertainment.oneindia.in |date=2012-07-03 |accessdate=2012-07-23}}</ref>
The film was released on 26 January 2012 and opened to positive reviews.


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
{{Cast listing|
* [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]] as Arun and  Vishnu, twin brothers  
* [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]] as Arun and  Vishnu, twin brothers  
* [[Ragini Dwivedi]] as Dr. Nandini  
* [[Ragini Dwivedi]] as Dr. Nandini  
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* [[Seetha (actress)|Seetha]]
* [[Seetha (actress)|Seetha]]
* [[Shayaji Shinde]]
* [[Shayaji Shinde]]
* Sharan
* [[Sharan (actor)|Sharan]]
*Arasu Maharaj  
*Arasu Maharaj  
*Mysore Ramanand  
*Mysore Ramanand  
*Joe Simon  
*[[Joe Simon (director)|Joe Simon]]
*Venkata Rao  
*Venkata Rao  
*Cool Chinna  
*Cool Chinna  
*Rajesh Nataranga  
*[[Rajesh Nataranga]]
* Jyothi Muroor
*Jyothi Muroor
* Adi Lokesh
*[[Adi Lokesh]]
*Vijaya Sarathi
*[[R. G. Vijayasarathy]]
}}


==Critical reception==
==Soundtrack==
Oneindia gave a very positive review to the movie saying, "Arakshaka is the best suspense-thriller made in the Kannada film industry in the recent years. P Vasu's script is the hero of the film, as it successfully creates suspense, sets authentic mood and makes you sit on the edge of the seat for the most part of the movie. Arakshaka is a psychological-murder mystery that keeps you guessing till the end".<ref>[http://entertainment.oneindia.in/kannada/reviews/2012/arakshaka-movie-review-260112.html Arakshaka - Movie Review<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Rediff also gave the movie a positive review by giving 3 stars out of 5 and said, "Aarakshaka is worth a watch. It will surely make people think a lot, but leave them confused. Director Vasu has succeeded in playing a mind game with viewers. Aarakshaka needs a lot of thinking and reasoning. Go for it with your thinking cap on".<ref>[http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-aarakshaka-is-worth-a-watch/20120127.htm Review: Aarakshaka is worth a watch - Rediff.com Movies<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Nowrunning.com also gave it a positive review by giving 3.5 stars out of 5 and said, "Aarakshaka boasts of out of the box story, watch it!".<ref>[http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/9643/kannada/aarakshaka/3539/review.htm Aarakshaka Review - Kannada Movie Review by V.S. Rajapur<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
 
==Box office==
''Aarakshaka'' witnessed an average of 80% occupancy in single screens and around 60% in multiplexes. In rural places the film got 65% occupancy on opening day. The movie made good collections during its four-day weekend. The film’s first week gross was {{INR}}3.42 Crore despite little publicity.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cinejwala.com/2012/02/arakshaka-rs25-crore-net-in.html |title=Arakshaka Rs.2.5 Crore Net in 8Days:Cinejwala: - Cinejwala.com .::No.1 Total Entertainment Portal:: |publisher=Cinejwala.com . |date=2012-02-05 |accessdate=2012-07-23 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203002921/http://www.cinejwala.com/2012/02/arakshaka-rs25-crore-net-in.html |archivedate=3 February 2016 }}</ref>  However, the collections fell during the second week mainly due to the release of [[Darshan (actor)|Darshan]] starrer [[Chingari (2012 film)|Chingari]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Prakash |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/kannada/news/2012/darshan-chingari-upendra-arakshaka-100212.html |title=Darshan starrer Chingari overpowers Upendra's Arakshaka |publisher=Entertainment.oneindia.in |date=2012-02-10 |accessdate=2012-07-23}}</ref> The film’s second week gross was {{INR}}1.5 Crore, bringing its two weeks total gross to {{INR}}4.92 Crore, thus returning investment within two weeks.<ref name="Upendra's Aarakshaka on Suvarna"/> The film turned out to be just a moderate success.<ref>[http://news.taaza.com/source/885345-p-vasu-to-direct-puneet-rajkumar.html P Vasu to direct Puneet Rajkumar | Original Story | Taaza News<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140426214540/http://news.taaza.com/source/885345-p-vasu-to-direct-puneet-rajkumar.html |date=26 April 2014 }}</ref> ''Aarakshaka'' was declared as an Above Average Grosser by [[Oneindia.in|Oneindia]] [[Kannada cinema|Sandalwood]] Half Yearly Box Office Reports.<ref name="oneindia3"/><ref name="oneindia2">[http://kannada.oneindia.in/movies/news/2012/07/kannada-movies-first-half-2012-066346.html ಕನ್ನಡ ಚಿತ್ರಗಳು: ಅರ್ಧವಾರ್ಷಿಕ ಸೀಳುನೋಟ - kannada movies first half 2012 - Oneindia Kannada<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
 
==Sound Track==
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== Reception ==
=== Critical response ===
A critic from ''[[The Times of India]]'' scored the film at 3 out of 5 stars and says "While Upendra is super as a police officer, it's Ragini who steals the show with her brilliant emoting and body language. Sharana's comedy track is silly. Music by Gurukiran is okay. Cinematography by P K H Das is the highlight of the movie".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/aarakshaka/movie-review/11661661.cms?from=mdr|title=AARAKSHAKA MOVIE REVIEW|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=14 May 2016|access-date=24 September 2022|archive-date=24 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220924090948/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/aarakshaka/movie-review/11661661.cms?from=mdr|url-status=live}}</ref> A critic from [[The New Indian Express]] wrote "Gurukiran has done a neat job. The songs are melodious. VERDICT: Watch the movie, if you are ready to watch it twice. Else, it will be difficult for you to follow the plot line".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2012/Jan/28/arakshaka-334543.html|title=Arakshaka|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=28 January 2012|access-date=24 September 2022|archive-date=24 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220924090947/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2012/jan/28/arakshaka-334543.amp|url-status=live}}</ref> Srikanth Srinivasa from [[Rediff.com]] scored the film at 3 out of 5 stars and says "Gurukiran's music is nothing to write about. But the songs are choreographed well with Upendra doing some unusual dance steps. There is a song in praise of Anna Hazare. P K H Dass has captured the locales of Kannur in all its glory. The film has been shot in Thailand as well".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-aarakshaka-is-worth-a-watch/20120127.htm|title=Review: Aarakshaka is worth a watch|work=[[Rediff.com]]|date=27 January 2022|access-date=24 September 2022|archive-date=24 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220924090947/https://m.rediff.com/amp/movies/review/south-aarakshaka-is-worth-a-watch/20120127.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> Shruti Gautham from [[DNA (newspaper)|DNA]] wrote "Vasu this time even seems to have run out of the luck that the letter ‘Aa’ had brought him in the case of Aapthamitra and Aaptharakshaka. Aarakshaka is not a film that is beyond your imagination more so if you have watched Shutter Island! ".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review-review-aarakshaka-kannada-1642991/amp|title=Review: 'Aarakshaka' (Kannada)|work=[[DNA (newspaper)|DNA]]|date=28 January 2012|access-date=24 September 2022|archive-date=24 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220924090947/https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review-review-aarakshaka-kannada-1642991/amp|url-status=live}}</ref> A critic from [[Bangalore Mirror]] wrote  "Upendra gets a flattering makeover, resembling the composer.  P Vasu, who has been busy with various versions of Manichitrathazhu in the last few years, has not come out of that hangover yet. By choosing a somewhat similar 'mental disease' to cure, he has only fed the audience too much of a problem".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/aarakshaka-stuttering-island/articleshow/21435006.cms|title=Aarakshaka : Stuttering island|work=[[Bangalore Mirror]]|date=27 January 2012|access-date=24 September 2022|archive-date=24 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220924090947/https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/aarakshaka-stuttering-island/articleshow/21435006.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> B S Srivani from [[Deccan Herald]] wrote "The climax drags a bit but panders to the hero’s image. According to Upendra, even the intelligent will require repeated viewing to understand the entire film. But then, the viewer is not a fool either".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/amp/content/222542/aarakshaka.html|title=Aarakshaka|work=[[Deccan Herald]]|date=27 January 2012|access-date=24 September 2022|archive-date=24 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220924090947/https://www.deccanherald.com/amp/content/222542/aarakshaka.html|url-status=live}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 02:50, 4 March 2026

Arakshaka
Arakshaka Poster
Directed byP. Vasu
Produced byKrishna Prajwal
Written byV. R. Bhaskar
Upendra (Dialogues)
Screenplay byP. Vasu
Story byP. Vasu
StarringUpendra
Ragini Dwivedi
Sadha
Music byGurukiran
CinematographyP. K. H. Das
Edited bySuresh Urs
Production
company
Udayaravi Films
Distributed byUdaya Ravi Films
Release date
  • 26 January 2012 (2012-01-26)
Running time
2 hours 40 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada
Budget₹4 Crore[1]
Box office₹0.80 Crore[1]

Arakshaka is a 2012 Indian Kannada-language psychological thriller mystery film starring Upendra, Sadha and Ragini Dwivedi in the lead roles.[2] The film is directed by P. Vasu. Krishna Prajwal has produced the film under Udaya Ravi Films. Gurukiran is the music director of the film. Karnataka's former CM and State Janata Dal President, H. D. Kumaraswamy released the audio of the film. The film is loosely inspired by the 2010 Hollywood film Shutter Island.[3]

Upendra has played a psychological role after a brief gap. He had last played such type of roles in his earlier psychological films like A (1998), Upendra (1999) which were directed by himself, and Preethse (2000).

The film was released on 26 January 2012 and opened to positive reviews.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

Aarakshaka
Soundtrack album by
Gurukiran
ReleasedDecember 2011 (2011-12)
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LabelAshwini Media Networks

Gurukiran has composed 5 songs set to the lyrics of Kaviraj, Upendra and Hamsalekha[4]

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."I'm a Barbie Girl"KavirajChaitra H. G. 
2."Kalli Kalli"UpendraSrinivas, Shruti Tumkur 
3."Kuch Kuch"KavirajK. S. Chithra, Vijay Yesudas 
4."Rathri Yella"HamsalekhaGurukiran, Akansha Badami 
5."Thu Nan Makla"UpendraKailash Kher 

Reception[edit | edit source]

Critical response[edit | edit source]

A critic from The Times of India scored the film at 3 out of 5 stars and says "While Upendra is super as a police officer, it's Ragini who steals the show with her brilliant emoting and body language. Sharana's comedy track is silly. Music by Gurukiran is okay. Cinematography by P K H Das is the highlight of the movie".[5] A critic from The New Indian Express wrote "Gurukiran has done a neat job. The songs are melodious. VERDICT: Watch the movie, if you are ready to watch it twice. Else, it will be difficult for you to follow the plot line".[6] Srikanth Srinivasa from Rediff.com scored the film at 3 out of 5 stars and says "Gurukiran's music is nothing to write about. But the songs are choreographed well with Upendra doing some unusual dance steps. There is a song in praise of Anna Hazare. P K H Dass has captured the locales of Kannur in all its glory. The film has been shot in Thailand as well".[7] Shruti Gautham from DNA wrote "Vasu this time even seems to have run out of the luck that the letter ‘Aa’ had brought him in the case of Aapthamitra and Aaptharakshaka. Aarakshaka is not a film that is beyond your imagination more so if you have watched Shutter Island! ".[8] A critic from Bangalore Mirror wrote  "Upendra gets a flattering makeover, resembling the composer.  P Vasu, who has been busy with various versions of Manichitrathazhu in the last few years, has not come out of that hangover yet. By choosing a somewhat similar 'mental disease' to cure, he has only fed the audience too much of a problem".[9] B S Srivani from Deccan Herald wrote "The climax drags a bit but panders to the hero’s image. According to Upendra, even the intelligent will require repeated viewing to understand the entire film. But then, the viewer is not a fool either".[10]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Sandalwood progress report of first half of 2012". News18. 3 July 2012. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
  2. ↑ "Upendra in an all new avatar". The New Indian Express. 25 January 2012. Archived from the original on 24 September 2022. Retrieved 24 September 2022.
  3. ↑ "Bypassing copycats, Sandalwood style". Bangalore Mirror. 29 January 2012. Retrieved 17 April 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  4. ↑ "Aarakshaka". Ksongs.in. 28 December 2011. Archived from the original on 10 January 2012. Retrieved 29 January 2012.
  5. ↑ "AARAKSHAKA MOVIE REVIEW". The Times of India. 14 May 2016. Archived from the original on 24 September 2022. Retrieved 24 September 2022.
  6. ↑ "Arakshaka". The New Indian Express. 28 January 2012. Archived from the original on 24 September 2022. Retrieved 24 September 2022.
  7. ↑ "Review: Aarakshaka is worth a watch". Rediff.com. 27 January 2022. Archived from the original on 24 September 2022. Retrieved 24 September 2022.
  8. ↑ "Review: 'Aarakshaka' (Kannada)". DNA. 28 January 2012. Archived from the original on 24 September 2022. Retrieved 24 September 2022.
  9. ↑ "Aarakshaka : Stuttering island". Bangalore Mirror. 27 January 2012. Archived from the original on 24 September 2022. Retrieved 24 September 2022.
  10. ↑ "Aarakshaka". Deccan Herald. 27 January 2012. Archived from the original on 24 September 2022. Retrieved 24 September 2022.

External links[edit | edit source]

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