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| writer        = H. M. Srinandan
| writer        = H. M. Srinandan
| starring      = [[Sumanth Shailendra]]<br/>[[Nabha Natesh]]<br/>Sneha Namdhani
| starring      = [[Sumanth Shailendra]]<br/>[[Nabha Natesh]]<br/>Sneha Namdhani
| music          = '''Songs:'''<br>Anand Rajavikraman<br>'''Background Score:'''<br>[[Gurukiran]]   
| music          = [[Gurukiran]]   
| cinematography = M. U. Nandakumar
| cinematography = M. U. Nandakumar
| editing        =  
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| distributor    = Jayanna Films
| distributor    = Jayanna Films
| released      = {{film date|2017|1|13|df=yes}}
| released      = {{film date|2017|1|13|df=yes}}
| runtime        = 134 Minutes
| runtime        = 134 minutes
| country        = India
| country        = India
| language      = [[Kannada language|Kannada]]
| language      = Kannada
| budget        =  
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'''''Lee''''' is a 2017 Indian-[[Kannada language|Kannada]] [[action film|action]] film written by H. M. Srinandan.<ref>{{cite web |title= Lee trailer released on high note |url= http://www.ytalkies.com/sandalwood-film-news/lee-trailer-released-on-high-note |publisher= YTalkies |date= 3 November 2016 |accessdate= 31 December 2016}}</ref> It was produced by Sarathy Sathish for Vivid Dreams Entertainment, with cinematography by Nandakumar. Its lead actors include [[Sumanth Shailendra]] and [[Nabha Natesh]]. Sneha Namdhani debuts as the second lead.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Sumanths-new-film-is-called-Lee/articleshow/54359666.cms|title=Nabha and Sneha for Sumanth's Lee|work=[[The Times of India]]|accessdate=16 September 2016}}</ref>
'''''Lee''''' is a 2017 Indian-[[Kannada]]-language [[action film]] written by H. M. Srinandan.<ref>{{cite web |title= Lee trailer released on high note |url= http://www.ytalkies.com/sandalwood-film-news/lee-trailer-released-on-high-note |publisher= YTalkies |date= 3 November 2016 |accessdate= 31 December 2016}}</ref> It was produced by Sarathy Sathish for Vivid Dreams Entertainment, with cinematography by Nandakumar. Its lead actors include [[Sumanth Shailendra]] and [[Nabha Natesh]].<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.asianage.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/140117/lee-movie-review-the-movie-will-surely-drive-you-insane.html | title=Lee movie review: The movie will surely drive you insane | date=14 January 2017 }}</ref> Sneha Namdhani debuts as the second lead.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Sumanths-new-film-is-called-Lee/articleshow/54359666.cms|title=Nabha and Sneha for Sumanth's Lee|work=[[The Times of India]]|accessdate=16 September 2016}}</ref>


The [[film score]] was composed by [[Gurukiran]] while the soundtrack was composed by Anand Rajavikraman. The filming began in January 2016 and it was launched at the [[Kanteerava Indoor Stadium]] in [[Bangalore]], [[India]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chitraloka.com/news/12784-sumanth-s-lee-to-be-launched-on-sunday.html|title=Sumanth's Lee to be Launched on Sunday|publisher=Chitraloka|date=20 January 2016}}</ref>
The [[film score]] was composed by [[Gurukiran]] while the soundtrack was composed by Anand Rajavikraman. The filming began in January 2016 and it was launched at the [[Kanteerava Indoor Stadium]] in [[Bangalore]], [[India]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chitraloka.com/news/12784-sumanth-s-lee-to-be-launched-on-sunday.html|title=Sumanth's Lee to be Launched on Sunday|publisher=Chitraloka|date=20 January 2016|access-date=31 December 2016|archive-date=26 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230326034800/https://www.chitraloka.com/news/12784-sumanth-s-lee-to-be-launched-on-sunday.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
 
An [[Action video game|action mobile video game]], ''Lee Movie Game'', was released as a [[tie-in]] for the film by Mobi2Fun.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-11-11 |title=Lee Movie Game |url=https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lee-movie-game/id1172762782 |access-date=2024-04-30 |website=App Store |language=en-US}}</ref>


==Cast==
==Cast==
* [[Sumanth Shailendra]]  
* [[Sumanth Shailendra]] as Charlee
* [[Nabha Natesh]]  
* [[Nabha Natesh]] as Leela
* Sneha Namdhani
* Sneha Namdhani
* [[Sadhu Kokila]]
* [[Sadhu Kokila]]
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* [[Chikkanna]]
* [[Chikkanna]]
* [[Tabla Nani]]
* [[Tabla Nani]]
* [[Jayashankar]]
* Master OM
* Sanil


==Soundtrack==
==Soundtrack==
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Newcomer Anand Rajavikraman composed the soundtrack music.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2016/nov/27/engineer-packs-a-punch-with-lee-1543283.html|title=Engineer packs a punch with lee|publisher=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=27 November 2016}}</ref>
Newcomer Anand Rajavikraman composed the soundtrack music.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2016/nov/27/engineer-packs-a-punch-with-lee-1543283.html|title=Engineer packs a punch with lee|publisher=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=27 November 2016}}</ref>


{{Track listing
{{Track listing
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==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
 
The Kannada movie Lee, which came out in 2017, got a proper bashing from critics. [[Deccan Chronicle]] said it’s so bad that "it will drive you mad" because it’s all over the place and has zero charm.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/130117/lee-movie-review-it-will-drive-you-mad.html|title=Lee Movie Review: It Will Drive You Mad|publisher=Deccan Chronicle|date=13 January 2017|access-date=4 March 2025}}</ref> [[The New Indian Express]] also gave it a thumbs down, calling it "sans any glee"—basically, no fun, no joy, nothing to keep you hooked.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2017/Jan/14/review-this-lee-is-sans-any-glee-1559373.html|title=Review: This Lee is Sans Any Glee|publisher=The New Indian Express|date=14 January 2017|access-date=4 March 2025}}</ref> [[Deccan Herald]] didn’t hold back either, saying it’s "a mindless mish-mash"—like someone threw random stuff together and called it a film.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/591539/a-mindless-mish-mash-movie.html|title=A Mindless Mish-Mash Movie|publisher=Deccan Herald|date=14 January 2017|access-date=4 March 2025}}</ref> [[The Times of India]] was a bit kinder but still gave it low marks, saying the idea was okay but the making was all wrong.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/lee/movie-review/56518711.cms|title=Lee Movie Review|publisher=The Times of India|date=13 January 2017|access-date=4 March 2025}}</ref> Even [[Vijaya Karnataka]] joined the party, slamming it for a weak story that doesn’t hit you anywhere.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://vijaykarnataka.com/entertainment/review/lee-kannada-movie-review/moviereview/56520757.cms|title=Lee Kannada Movie Review|publisher=Vijay Karnataka|date=13 January 2017|access-date=4 March 2025}}</ref>
The film received 2.5 out of 5 stars from Sunayana Suresh of ''[[Times Of India]],'' who mentioned: "It can be watched once by those who like mass stories mixed with romance and drama."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/Lee/movie-review/56518711.cms|title=Lee Kannada Movie Review|work=[[Times Of India]]|author=Sunayana Suresh|accessdate=13 January 2017|date=13 January 2017}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsAgwpiBkVw 'Lee' official teaser]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsAgwpiBkVw 'Lee' official teaser]


[[Category:Kannada-language films]]
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[[Category:2017 films]]
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[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Indian action films]]
[[Category:Indian action films]]
[[Category:Films scored by Gurukiran]]
[[Category:Films scored by Gurukiran]]
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[[Category:Indian romantic action films]]
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Latest revision as of 02:57, 4 March 2026

Lee
Directed byH. M. Srinandan
Produced bySarathy Sathish
Darshan Krishna
Vinay S. B.
Written byH. M. Srinandan
StarringSumanth Shailendra
Nabha Natesh
Sneha Namdhani
Music byGurukiran
CinematographyM. U. Nandakumar
Production
company
Vivid Dreams Entertainment
Distributed byJayanna Films
Release date
  • 13 January 2017 (2017-01-13)
Running time
134 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Lee is a 2017 Indian-Kannada-language action film written by H. M. Srinandan.[1] It was produced by Sarathy Sathish for Vivid Dreams Entertainment, with cinematography by Nandakumar. Its lead actors include Sumanth Shailendra and Nabha Natesh.[2] Sneha Namdhani debuts as the second lead.[3]

The film score was composed by Gurukiran while the soundtrack was composed by Anand Rajavikraman. The filming began in January 2016 and it was launched at the Kanteerava Indoor Stadium in Bangalore, India.[4]

An action mobile video game, Lee Movie Game, was released as a tie-in for the film by Mobi2Fun.[5]

Cast[edit | edit source]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

Lee
Soundtrack album by
Anand Rajavikraman
ReleasedDecember 2016 (2016-12)
Recorded2016
GenreFeature film soundtrack

Newcomer Anand Rajavikraman composed the soundtrack music.[6]

All lyrics are written by Vachan Sriram.

No.TitlePerformer(s)Length
1."Shuruvayitu"Chetan Gandharva, Ananya Bhat 
2."Shaliwahna Case"Raja Gopalan, Manasa Holla 
3."Edi Jagavidu"Santhosh Venky, Sivani Saraswathalu 
4."Thaliru Thoranadi"Santhosh Venky, Anuradha Bhat 
5."Bungha Bungha"Mohana Bhogaraju, Raja Gopalan 

Critical reception[edit | edit source]

The Kannada movie Lee, which came out in 2017, got a proper bashing from critics. Deccan Chronicle said it’s so bad that "it will drive you mad" because it’s all over the place and has zero charm.[7] The New Indian Express also gave it a thumbs down, calling it "sans any glee"—basically, no fun, no joy, nothing to keep you hooked.[8] Deccan Herald didn’t hold back either, saying it’s "a mindless mish-mash"—like someone threw random stuff together and called it a film.[9] The Times of India was a bit kinder but still gave it low marks, saying the idea was okay but the making was all wrong.[10] Even Vijaya Karnataka joined the party, slamming it for a weak story that doesn’t hit you anywhere.[11]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "Lee trailer released on high note". YTalkies. 3 November 2016. Retrieved 31 December 2016.
  2. "Lee movie review: The movie will surely drive you insane". 14 January 2017.
  3. "Nabha and Sneha for Sumanth's Lee". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
  4. "Sumanth's Lee to be Launched on Sunday". Chitraloka. 20 January 2016. Archived from the original on 26 March 2023. Retrieved 31 December 2016.
  5. "Lee Movie Game". App Store. 11 November 2016. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  6. "Engineer packs a punch with lee". The New Indian Express. 27 November 2016.
  7. "Lee Movie Review: It Will Drive You Mad". Deccan Chronicle. 13 January 2017. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
  8. "Review: This Lee is Sans Any Glee". The New Indian Express. 14 January 2017. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
  9. "A Mindless Mish-Mash Movie". Deccan Herald. 14 January 2017. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
  10. "Lee Movie Review". The Times of India. 13 January 2017. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
  11. "Lee Kannada Movie Review". Vijay Karnataka. 13 January 2017. Retrieved 4 March 2025.

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