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{{ | {{Short description|2017 film directed by K. M. Chaitanya}} | ||
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| caption = Official poster | | caption = Official poster | ||
| director = [[K. M. Chaitanya]] | | director = [[K. M. Chaitanya]] | ||
| producer = Sunanda Murali Manohar<br />Kalai<br />Surya | | producer = [[Sunanda Murali Manohar]]<br />Kalai<br />Surya | ||
| writer = Sunanda Murali Manohar<br>Carl Austin | | writer = Sunanda Murali Manohar<br />Carl Austin<br />[[Rohit Padaki]] (dialogues) | ||
| story = Ashwin Saravanan | | story = [[Ashwin Saravanan]] | ||
| based_on = {{Based on|''[[Maya (2015 Tamil film)|Maya]]'' | Ashwin Saravanan}} | | based_on = {{Based on|''[[Maya (2015 Tamil film)|Maya]]'' | Ashwin Saravanan}} | ||
| starring = [[ | | starring = [[Chiranjeevi Sarja]]<br />[[Sharmiela Mandre]] | ||
| music = [[Gurukiran]] | | music = [[Gurukiran]] | ||
| editing = Haridoss KGF | | editing = Haridoss KGF | ||
| studio = Nakshatra Production | | studio = Nakshatra Production | ||
| distributor = [[Eros International]] <br /> Mysore Talkies | | distributor = [[Eros International]] <br /> Mysore Talkies | ||
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2017|06|30 | | released = {{Film date|df=yes|2017|06|30}} | ||
| runtime = | | runtime = 132 minutes | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = | | language = Kannada | ||
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'''''Aake''''' is a 2017 Indian [[Kannada]] language [[neo noir]] [[horror film]] directed by [[K. M. Chaitanya]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bfirst.in/category/cinema/aake-187335|title=KM Chaitanya hopes to recreate 'Aa Dinagalu' magic with 'Aake'|publisher=Bfirst.in|accessdate=20 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170826234632/http://www.bfirst.in/category/cinema/aake-187335|archive-date=26 August 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> It features [[Chiranjeevi Sarja]] and [[Sharmiela Mandre]] in the lead.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.chitraloka.com/news/13136-sharmila-mandre-joins-mystery-film.html|title=Sharmila Mandre Joins Mystery Film|publisher=Chitraloka|date=4 May 2016|access-date=20 May 2017|archive-date=22 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180522112204/https://www.chitraloka.com/news/13136-sharmila-mandre-joins-mystery-film.html|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Achyuth Kumar]] and [[Prakash Belawadi]] play the supporting roles. The screenplay was written by Sunanda and Carl Austin. The movie is an official remake of the 2015 Tamil movie ''[[Maya (2015 Tamil film)|Maya]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/aake-is-a-remake/articleshow/56571194.cms|title='Aake' is a remake|website=Bangalore Mirror|access-date=10 October 2020|archive-date=17 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201017161332/https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/aake-is-a-remake/articleshow/56571194.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Aake-is-a-remake/articleshow/56592364.cms|title='Aake' is a remake|website=The Times of India|access-date=10 October 2020|archive-date=25 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190325155435/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Aake-is-a-remake/articleshow/56592364.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
==Plot== | |||
== Plot == | |||
The film runs on two seemingly separate plots simultaneously. In one, a single mother in Bengaluru is trying to make a living out of her floundering acting career. In the second, an artist is in London assigned to draw illustrations for a book about a ghost that haunts a locked out mental asylum. | The film runs on two seemingly separate plots simultaneously. In one, a single mother in Bengaluru is trying to make a living out of her floundering acting career. In the second, an artist is in London assigned to draw illustrations for a book about a ghost that haunts a locked out mental asylum. | ||
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==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
* [[Chiranjeevi Sarja]] as Arjun/Shiva | |||
* [[Sharmiela Mandre]] as Sharmila | * [[Sharmiela Mandre]] as Sharmila | ||
* [[Achyuth Kumar]] as Madan | * [[Achyuth Kumar]] as Madan | ||
* [[Prakash Belawadi]] as PK | * [[Prakash Belawadi]] as PK | ||
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* Balaji Manohar | * Balaji Manohar | ||
== | == Production == | ||
The project marks the Hindi production and distribution company [[Eros International]]'s entry into Kannada cinema.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/news/2017/eros-ventures-into-kannada-film-industry-with-aake-251091.html|title=Eros Ventures into Kannada Film Industry With Aake|publisher=Filmibeat|date=7 January 2017|access-date=20 May 2017|archive-date=9 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170509051521/http://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/news/2017/eros-ventures-into-kannada-film-industry-with-aake-251091.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The film is produced by Nakshatra Productions, United Kingdom for KS films.The original score and soundtrack for the film was composed by Gurukiran in London. The cinematography was done by UK based Ian Howes. | |||
The film is a British production, made with technicians from United Kingdom and Karnataka.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newskarnataka.com/sandalwood/chiranjeevi-sarjas-aake-is-completed|title=Chiranjeevi Sarja's "Aake" is completed|publisher=News Karnataka|date=24 December 2016|access-date=20 May 2017|archive-date=8 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170908153845/http://www.newskarnataka.com/sandalwood/chiranjeevi-sarjas-aake-is-completed|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
It is the second collaboration of executive producer Yogish Dwarakish, director Chaitanya, and hero Chiranjeevi trio after ''[[Aatagara]]''. The movie marked the entry of [[Eros International]] in Kannada film industry.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/chiru-loves-roles-with-shades-of-grey/articleshow/59375163.cms|title=Chiru loves roles with shades of grey|website=Bangalore Mirror|access-date=10 October 2020|archive-date=13 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201013100610/https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/chiru-loves-roles-with-shades-of-grey/articleshow/59375163.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> This was also the last Kannada movie to be released before the implementation of [[Goods and Services Tax (India)|GST]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/gst-jitters-for-three-films/articleshow/59375071.cms|title=GST jitters for three films|website=Bangalore Mirror|access-date=10 October 2020|archive-date=5 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190105085538/https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/gst-jitters-for-three-films/articleshow/59375071.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
==Soundtrack== | ==Soundtrack== | ||
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| studio = | | studio = | ||
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]] | | genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]] | ||
| length = | | length = | ||
| language = | | language = Kannada | ||
| label = | | label = | ||
| producer = Gurukiran | | producer = Gurukiran | ||
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The film's | The music was composed by [[Gurukiran]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Watch Aake Title Song (Kannada) Full Music Video Song online {{!}} Sun NXT |url=https://www.sunnxt.com/kannada-music-aake-title-song-song/detail/64967/musicvideo/0 |website=[[Sun NXT]] |access-date=29 July 2025 |language=en}}</ref> | ||
{{track listing | |||
| headline = Track listing | |||
| extra_column = Singer(s) | |||
| title1 = Aake | |||
| length1 = 5:00 | |||
| lyrics1 = | |||
| extra1 = [[Chandan Shetty]] | |||
}} | |||
==Reception== | |||
The movie received positive reviews. A critic from ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave the movie 3.5 stars and praised its script saying "The biggest victory for ''Aake'' is the script, which lingers on in one's mind, in which you try to join the dots even much after the film's ended.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/aake/movie-review/59381595.cms|title=Aake Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of Aake by Times of India|via=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref> A critic from ''[[Deccan Chronicle]]'' gave the movie 3 stars. Praising its technical brilliance, it said "Aake has an imaginary and suspense elements to builds the tension till her real face is revealed. It is the making and the technical work capturing the London's nearby creepy forest area in the dark which makes it an interesting watch".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/300617/aake-movie-review-watch-her-she-is-a-bit-scary.html|title=Aake movie review: Watch 'Her,' she is a bit scary|first=Shashiprasad|last=SM|date=30 June 2017|website=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=10 October 2020|archive-date=23 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023042505/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/300617/aake-movie-review-watch-her-she-is-a-bit-scary.html|url-status=live}}</ref> A critic from ''[[The News Minute]]'' wrote, "What works for ''Aake'' is that the fundamentals are all done right. So, the camera stays close-in and tightly focused, keeping an almost claustrophobic view on the film’s protagonists and antagonists. This helps ratchet the tension higher, as you’re constantly wondering what's lingering just outside the frame.The film’s soundscape is also sharply focused for the most part, staying away from the kind of cacophonous excess that turns many horror films into unintentional comedies.".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/aake-review-plenty-chills-and-thrills-and-strong-story-tell-too-64440|title='Aake' Review: Plenty of chills and thrills, and a strong story to tell too|date=30 June 2017|website=The News Minute|access-date=10 October 2020|archive-date=10 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201010195035/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/aake-review-plenty-chills-and-thrills-and-strong-story-tell-too-64440|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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== External links == | ==External links== | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:48, 4 March 2026
| Aake | |
|---|---|
 Official poster | |
| Directed by | K. M. Chaitanya |
| Produced by | Sunanda Murali Manohar Kalai Surya |
| Written by | Sunanda Murali Manohar Carl Austin Rohit Padaki (dialogues) |
| Story by | Ashwin Saravanan |
| Based on | Maya by Ashwin Saravanan |
| Starring | Chiranjeevi Sarja Sharmiela Mandre |
| Music by | Gurukiran |
| Edited by | Haridoss KGF |
Production company | Nakshatra Production |
| Distributed by | Eros International Mysore Talkies |
Release date |
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Running time | 132 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Aake is a 2017 Indian Kannada language neo noir horror film directed by K. M. Chaitanya.[1] It features Chiranjeevi Sarja and Sharmiela Mandre in the lead.[2] Achyuth Kumar and Prakash Belawadi play the supporting roles. The screenplay was written by Sunanda and Carl Austin. The movie is an official remake of the 2015 Tamil movie Maya.[3][4]
Plot[edit | edit source]
The film runs on two seemingly separate plots simultaneously. In one, a single mother in Bengaluru is trying to make a living out of her floundering acting career. In the second, an artist is in London assigned to draw illustrations for a book about a ghost that haunts a locked out mental asylum.
It is only towards the end that the two plots merge and the audience gets to understand the suspense and the missing blocks.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Chiranjeevi Sarja as Arjun/Shiva
- Sharmiela Mandre as Sharmila
- Achyuth Kumar as Madan
- Prakash Belawadi as PK
- Sneha Acharya as Swathi
- Balaji Manohar
Production[edit | edit source]
The project marks the Hindi production and distribution company Eros International's entry into Kannada cinema.[5] The film is produced by Nakshatra Productions, United Kingdom for KS films.The original score and soundtrack for the film was composed by Gurukiran in London. The cinematography was done by UK based Ian Howes.
The film is a British production, made with technicians from United Kingdom and Karnataka.[6]
It is the second collaboration of executive producer Yogish Dwarakish, director Chaitanya, and hero Chiranjeevi trio after Aatagara. The movie marked the entry of Eros International in Kannada film industry.[7] This was also the last Kannada movie to be released before the implementation of GST.[8]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
| Aake | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | ||||
| Released | 2017 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Language | Kannada | |||
| Producer | Gurukiran | |||
| Gurukiran chronology | ||||
| ||||
The music was composed by Gurukiran.[9]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Aake" | Chandan Shetty | 5:00 |
Reception[edit | edit source]
The movie received positive reviews. A critic from The Times of India gave the movie 3.5 stars and praised its script saying "The biggest victory for Aake is the script, which lingers on in one's mind, in which you try to join the dots even much after the film's ended.[10] A critic from Deccan Chronicle gave the movie 3 stars. Praising its technical brilliance, it said "Aake has an imaginary and suspense elements to builds the tension till her real face is revealed. It is the making and the technical work capturing the London's nearby creepy forest area in the dark which makes it an interesting watch".[11] A critic from The News Minute wrote, "What works for Aake is that the fundamentals are all done right. So, the camera stays close-in and tightly focused, keeping an almost claustrophobic view on the film’s protagonists and antagonists. This helps ratchet the tension higher, as you’re constantly wondering what's lingering just outside the frame.The film’s soundscape is also sharply focused for the most part, staying away from the kind of cacophonous excess that turns many horror films into unintentional comedies.".[12]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "KM Chaitanya hopes to recreate 'Aa Dinagalu' magic with 'Aake'". Bfirst.in. Archived from the original on 26 August 2017. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
- ↑ "Sharmila Mandre Joins Mystery Film". Chitraloka. 4 May 2016. Archived from the original on 22 May 2018. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
- ↑ "'Aake' is a remake". Bangalore Mirror. Archived from the original on 17 October 2020. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
- ↑ "'Aake' is a remake". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 25 March 2019. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
- ↑ "Eros Ventures into Kannada Film Industry With Aake". Filmibeat. 7 January 2017. Archived from the original on 9 May 2017. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
- ↑ "Chiranjeevi Sarja's "Aake" is completed". News Karnataka. 24 December 2016. Archived from the original on 8 September 2017. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
- ↑ "Chiru loves roles with shades of grey". Bangalore Mirror. Archived from the original on 13 October 2020. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
- ↑ "GST jitters for three films". Bangalore Mirror. Archived from the original on 5 January 2019. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
- ↑ "Watch Aake Title Song (Kannada) Full Music Video Song online | Sun NXT". Sun NXT. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
- ↑ "Aake Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of Aake by Times of India" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ↑ SM, Shashiprasad (30 June 2017). "Aake movie review: Watch 'Her,' she is a bit scary". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 23 October 2020. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
- ↑ "'Aake' Review: Plenty of chills and thrills, and a strong story to tell too". The News Minute. 30 June 2017. Archived from the original on 10 October 2020. Retrieved 10 October 2020.