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{{Short description|2023 Kannada film}} | {{Short description|2023 Kannada film}} | ||
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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| image = | | image = Kousalya Supraja Rama (2023 film).jpg | ||
| caption = Official theatrical poster | | caption = Official theatrical poster | ||
| director = [[Shashank (director)|Shashank]] | | director = [[Shashank (director)|Shashank]] | ||
| producer = Shashank <br/>[[B. C. Patil]] | | producer = Shashank <br/>[[B. C. Patil]] | ||
| writer = | | writer = Yadunandan | ||
| starring = [[Darling Krishna]]<br/>[[Brinda Acharya]]<br/>[[Milana Nagaraj]] | | starring = [[Darling Krishna]]<br/>[[Brinda Acharya]]<br/>[[Milana Nagaraj]] | ||
| cinematography = | | cinematography = Sugnaan | ||
| editing = Giri Mahesh | | editing = Giri Mahesh | ||
| music = [[Arjun Janya]] | | music = [[Arjun Janya]] | ||
| studio = {{Plainlist| | | studio = {{Plainlist| | ||
*Kourava Production House | *Kourava Production House | ||
*Shashank | *Shashank Cinemas | ||
}} | }} | ||
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2023|07|28}} | | released = {{Film date|df=yes|2023|07|28}} | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = [[Kannada]] | | language = [[Kannada]] | ||
| budget = | | budget = | ||
| runtime = 147 minutes | | runtime = 147 minutes | ||
| gross = | | gross = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Kousalya Supraja Rama''''' is a 2023 [[Kannada]]-language [[ | '''''Kousalya Supraja Rama''''' is a 2023 [[Kannada]]-language realistic [[Drama (film and television)|drama]] film written by Yadunandan, directed by [[Shashank (director)|Shashank]], who co-produced the film with [[B. C. Patil]]. The film stars [[Krishna (Kannada actor)|Darling Krishna]], [[Brinda Acharya]] and [[Milana Nagaraj]] in the lead roles.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://kannada.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/darling-krishna-and-shashank-new-movie-announced-title-kousalya-supraja-rama-181665928875443.html |title=Kousalya Supraja Rama: 'ಇಂಗ್ಲಿಷ್ ಸಾಕಾಗಿತ್ತು 'ಕೌಸಲ್ಯಾ ಸುಪ್ರಜಾ ರಾಮ'ದಿಂದ ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಿಕ್ತು'; ಶಶಾಂಕ್ ಜತೆ ಕೈ ಜೋಡಿಸಿದ ಕೃಷ್ಣ.. |work=Hindustan Times Kannada |access-date=16 January 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Kousalya Supraja Rama about film talked Director Shashank |url=https://vijaykarnataka.com/entertainment/news/director-shashank-speaks-about-kousalya-supraja-rama-kannada-movie-release-date/articleshow/101774390.cms |date=15 July 2023 |accessdate=22 July 2023 |author=Prathibha Bhat |website=vijayakarnataka.com}}</ref> | ||
''Kousalya Supraja Rama'' was released on 28 July 2023, where it received positive reviews from critics and audiences | ''Kousalya Supraja Rama'' was released on 28 July 2023, where it received positive reviews from critics and audiences. The film became a commercial success.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hostel Hudugaru, Kousalya Supraja Rama & Aachar & Co: Encouraging box office weekend for Kannada cinema |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/hostel-hudugaru-kousalya-supraja-rama-aachar-co-encouraging-box-office-weekend-for-kannada-cinema/789db29eba520 |access-date=12 November 2023 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title='Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare’ & ‘Kousalya Supraja Rama’ rekindle Sandalwood’s BO success |url=https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/hostel-hudugaru-bekagiddare-kousalya-supraja-rama-rekindle-sandalwoods-bo-success/ |access-date=29 November 2023 |website=The South First |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=31 January 2024 |title=After a record 2022, Kannada cinema saw a STEEP decline in box office numbers in 2023; not a SINGLE film crossed even the Rs. 70 cr. mark; footfalls down from 8.1 cr. to 3.2 cr. |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/record-2022-kannada-cinema-saw-steep-decline-box-office-numbers-2023-not-single-film-crossed-even-rs-70-cr-mark-footfalls-8-1-cr-3-2-cr/ |access-date=22 March 2024 |language=en}}</ref> | ||
== | == Plot == | ||
Santhu and his in-laws are buying jewelry for their marriage when he gets a call that his cousin Rama is unconscious and has been hospitalized after his wife threw a glass bottle at him. When his father-in-law threatens to cancel the engagement, claiming the matter will bring dishonour to his family, Santhu challenges his narrow view of masculinity and narrates Rama's story. | |||
As a child, Rama's father, Siddegowda, abuses his long-suffering mother, Kousalya, and instills [[toxic masculinity]] and chauvinistic values into him. As he grows up, he consistently chides and degrades women to maintain his macho image, but in college he meets and falls in love with a naive and shy fresher, Shivani. However, Rama tries to control her behavior and social life, culminating in an outburst where Shivani leaves him after he raises her hand against him. In response, Rama refuses to apologize and drinks his sorrows away over several months. Santhu calls Kousalya to help him but he refuses to listen to her; Kousalya dies shortly after to Rama's shock. | |||
Upon going home for Kousalya's funeral, Rama is surprised to see Shivani participate in the burial rituals. She reveals that Kousalya met her to convince her to take him back, but she had challenged Kousalya, saying her father and son had constantly suppressed her desires to enable their own recklessness. This spurs reflection in Rama of his view of masculinity, and he tries to ask Shivani for forgiveness and another chance; she reveals that she got engaged with another man. To fulfill Kousalya's wishes for once, Rama decides to wed Muthulakshmi, who Kousalya had previously wanted to arrange his marriage to, without any hesitation or even knowledge of her. | |||
During the marriage ceremony, Santhu discovers that Muthulakshmi is an alcoholic and tries to stop the wedding to no avail. Rama reveals that he had found out as well but continued with the marriage. Muthulakshmi reverses the gender roles on Rama in ironic ways to Siddegowda's chagrin. She discloses that she started drinking after her parents forced her to go to medical school and her friend group, led by Nishan, encouraged her to drink in parties and to get over her fear of corpses, leading to her addiction and rustication from school. Her parents tried to marry her off to force her to change, but all their attempts failed until Rama agreed to marry her. | |||
Rama, now supportive and less macho, readmits Muthulakshmi and cares for her as she studies and recovers, despite her rebukes of him and continued alcohol abuse. One night, Muthulakshmi leaves for a party with her old friends, where Rama also arrives. She goads him by saying she had loved Nishan and wanted to divorce Rama. Rama finds that Nishan was mixing drugs in Muthulakshmi's drink, causing her alcoholism. A scuffle ensues and a drunk Muthulakshmi, thinking that Rama was jealous, throws a glass bottle at Rama, knocking him out. | |||
In the present, Santhu's father-in-law, inspired by Rama's change, agrees to continue with the marriage. Enraged about the attack, Siddegowda files a complaint against her. Meanwhile, Muthulakshmi finds out the truth the next morning, but Nishan encourages Muthulakshmi to file a counter complaint accusing Rama of abuse to save them from jail time. Muthulakshmi, however, rips up her complaint after realizing how Rama's affection. Rama also withdraws Siddegowda's complaint, pointing out his father's similar mistakes and saying that men should also take care and support the women in their lives. Rama offers Muthulakshmi a divorce, but she admits her love and askes for him back, which he agrees to. With Rama, Muthulakshmi and Siddegowda all having reformed, the family poses for a picture together on Rama's birthday, making space for Kousalya to be added in as the film ends. | |||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
*[[Darling Krishna]] as Ram | *[[Darling Krishna]] as Ram | ||
*Brinda Acharya as Shivani, Ram's former love interest | *[[Brinda Acharya]] as Shivani, Ram's former love interest | ||
*[[Milana Nagaraj]] as Muthulakshmi, Ram's wife | *[[Milana Nagaraj]] as Muthulakshmi, Ram's wife | ||
*[[Rangayana Raghu]] as Siddegowda, Ram's father | *[[Rangayana Raghu]] as Siddegowda, Ram's father | ||
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== Production == | == Production == | ||
The film was announced by [[Darling Krishna]] and Shashank.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Darling | The film was announced by [[Darling Krishna]] and Shashank.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Darling Krishna's 'Golden Opportunity' For New Talents To Star In Kousalya Supraja Rama |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/darling-krishnas-golden-opportunity-for-new-talents-to-star-in-kousalya-supraja-rama-6651715.html |access-date=19 December 2022 |website=News18 India |date=19 December 2022 |language=en}}</ref> The film is produced by Krishna. Brinda Acharya was cast as the lead opposite him. While [[Milana Nagaraj]] was cast as the other lead, marking their sixth onscreen pairing.<ref>{{cite web |title=Brinda Acharya's upcoming film is all about woman power |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/brinda-acharyas-upcoming-film-is-all-about-woman-power/articleshow/98094828.cms |date=21 February 2023 |access-date=22 July 2023 |author=Vinay Lokesh |website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Milana Nagaraj reunites with Krishna for Kousalya Supraja Rama |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/darling-krishnas-golden-opportunity-for-new-talents-to-star-in-kousalya-supraja-rama-6651715.html |date=11 July 2023 |access-date=26 July 2023 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> | ||
== Soundtrack == | == Soundtrack == | ||
{{Infobox album | {{Infobox album | ||
| name = Kousalya Supraja Rama | | name = Kousalya Supraja Rama | ||
| type = Soundtrack | | type = Soundtrack | ||
| artist = Arjun Janya | | artist = Arjun Janya | ||
| released = 2023 | | released = 2023 | ||
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]] | | genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]] | ||
| language = Kannada | | language = Kannada | ||
| label = Saregama India Limited | | label = Saregama India Limited | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Track listing | {{Track listing | ||
| title1 | | title1 = Shivani | ||
| length1 | | length1 = {{Duration|m=4|s=1}} | ||
| total_length | | lyrics1 = Shashank | ||
| headline | | total_length = {{Duration|m=18|s=41}} | ||
| headline = Track list | |||
| extra_column = Singer (s) | | extra_column = Singer (s) | ||
| extra1 | | extra1 = Nishan Rai | ||
| title2 = Preethisuve | | title2 = Preethisuve | ||
| length2 = {{Duration|m=4|s=9}} | | length2 = {{Duration|m=4|s=9}} | ||
| lyrics2 = [[Jayanth Kaikini]] | |||
| extra2 = [[Sonu Nigam]] | | extra2 = [[Sonu Nigam]] | ||
| title3 = 90 Haaku | | title3 = 90 Haaku | ||
| length3 = {{Duration|m=2|s=54}} | | length3 = {{Duration|m=2|s=54}} | ||
| lyrics3 = Shashank | |||
| extra3 = Aishwarya Rangarajan | | extra3 = Aishwarya Rangarajan | ||
| title4 = Kousalya Supraja Rama | |||
| length4 = {{Duration|m=3|s=54}} | |||
| lyrics4 = Shashank | |||
| extra4 = Prithwi Bhat, Pooja Rao | |||
| title5 = Marali Baa | |||
| length5 = {{Duration|m=3|s=27}} | |||
| lyrics5 = Shashank | |||
| extra5 = [[Vijay Prakash]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
== Release == | == Release == | ||
The film was released on 28 July 2023.<ref>{{cite news|title= Darling Krishna's 'Kousalya Supraja Rama' gets a release date|url=https://thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/darling-krishnas-kousalya-supraja-rama-gets-a-release-date/article67030785.ece|date= 1 July 2023|accessdate= 22 July 2023|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref> | The film was released on 28 July 2023.<ref>{{cite news |title=Darling Krishna's 'Kousalya Supraja Rama' gets a release date |url=https://thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/darling-krishnas-kousalya-supraja-rama-gets-a-release-date/article67030785.ece |date=1 July 2023 |accessdate=22 July 2023 |newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref> The movie ran for over 50 days in few theatres across Karnataka.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kannada |first=TV9 |date=13 September 2023 |title='ಕೌಸಲ್ಯ ಸುಪ್ರಜಾ ರಾಮ' ಚಿತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ 50 ದಿನದ ಸಂಭ್ರಮ; ಪ್ರೇಕ್ಷಕರಿಗೆ ಸಿಹಿ ಹಂಚಲಿರುವ ಮಿಲನಾ-ಕೃಷ್ಣ |url=https://tv9kannada.com/entertainment/sandalwood/kousalya-supraja-rama-movie-team-to-celebrate-50-days-success-with-audiance-in-veeresh-theatre-mdn-669514.html |access-date=26 January 2024 |website=TV9 Kannada |language=kn}}</ref> The Digital rights of the movie was bagged by [[Amazon Prime]] and premiered on 15 September 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kousalya Supraja Rama gets OTT premiere |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2023/sep/15/kousalya-supraja-rama-gets-ott-premiere-47652.html |access-date=26 January 2024 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |date=15 September 2023 |language=en}}</ref> While the television premiere was on 7 October 2023 in [[Zee Kannada]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=ಟಿವಿಯಲ್ಲಿ 'ಕೌಸಲ್ಯಾ ಸುಪ್ರಜಾ ರಾಮ' ಪ್ರಸಾರ ಯಾವಾಗ? ಯಾವ ವಾಹಿನಿ? |url=https://vijaykarnataka.com/tv/news/kousalya-supraja-rama-movie-premiere-on-zee-kannada-2023-october-7/articleshow/104234685.cms |access-date=26 January 2024 |website=Vijay Karnataka |language=kn}}</ref> | ||
== Reception == | == Reception == | ||
''Kousalya Supraja Rama'' received unanimously positive reviews from the critics, who lauded the writing, direction, performances and music in the cinema. | ''Kousalya Supraja Rama'' received unanimously positive reviews from the critics, who lauded the writing, direction, performances and music in the cinema. | ||
Harish Basavarajaiah of ''[[The Times of India]]'' | Harish Basavarajaiah of ''[[The Times of India]]'' wrote "the movie has the potential to cater to every class of audience, with a resonating message, which is emotionally connecting too."<ref>{{Cite news |title=Kousalya Supraja Rama Movie Review: An Ode To Mothers And Their Sacrifices |work=The Times of India |accessdate=2 August 2023 |date=28 July 2023 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/kousalya-supraja-rama/movie-review/102144147.cms}}</ref> Y Maheswara Reddy of ''[[Bangalore Mirror]]'' wrote "All in all, ''Kousalya Supraja Rama'' is worth a watch by all, especially those who want to know the value of a mother."<ref>{{Cite news |title=Kousalya Supraja Rama movie review: A tribute to mother |work=Bangalore Mirror |accessdate=3 August 2023 |date=28 July 2023 |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/kausalya-supraja-rama-movie-review-a-tribute-to-mother/articleshow/102213623.cms}}</ref> | ||
Vivek M. V. of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote "''Kousalya Supraja Rama'' is thoroughly watchable because the writing is mostly focused on the film’s central theme. An important subject has been dealt with sensitivity."<ref>{{Cite news |title=Kousalya Supraja Rama movie review: An engaging take on the perils of male ego |work=The Hindu |accessdate=2 August 2023 |date=28 July 2023 |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kousalya-supraja-rama-movie-review-an-engaging-take-on-the-perils-of-male-ego/article67131519.ece/}}</ref> A. Sharadhaa of ''[[The New Indian Express]]'' wrote "The cinema breaks away from the typical style, presenting a fresh and unique storyline. In an industry frequently criticised for promoting male chauvinism, the director takes a distinctive perspective by portraying the idea of a 'real man' from a woman’s viewpoint."<ref>{{Cite news |title='Kousalya Supraja Rama' review: A refreshing take on 'real men' and women's Resilience |work=The New Indian Express |access-date=2 August 2023 |date=28 July 2023 |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2023/Jul/29/kousalya-supraja-rama-review-a-refreshing-take-onreal-men-and-womensresilience-2599668.html}}</ref> | |||
== Awards and nominations == | |||
{|class="wikitable" | |||
|- | |||
! Award | |||
! Date of ceremony | |||
! Category | |||
! Recipient | |||
! Result | |||
! Ref. | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan="7"|[[Filmfare Awards South]] | |||
| rowspan="7"|[[69th Filmfare Awards South|3 August 2024]] | |||
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Film – Kannada|Best Film – Kannada]] | |||
| ''Kousalya Supraja Rama'' | |||
|{{nom}} | |||
|rowspan="7"|<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/nominations-for-filmfare-awards-kannada-2024-are-out-67265.amp |title=Nominations for the 69th Filmfare Awards (Kannada) 2024 |website=Filmfare |date=16 July 2024 |access-date=17 July 2024}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada|Best Actress – Kannada]] | |||
| [[Milana Nagaraj]] | |||
|{{nom}} | |||
|- | |||
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Kannada|Best Supporting Actor – Kannada]] | |||
| [[Nagabhushana]] | |||
|{{nom}} | |||
|- | |||
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Kannada|Best Supporting Actress – Kannada]] | |||
| [[Sudha Belawadi]] | |||
|{{won}} | |||
|- | |||
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Kannada|Best Music Director – Kannada]] | |||
| [[Arjun Janya]] | |||
|{{nom}} | |||
|- | |||
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Kannada|Best Lyricist – Kannada]] | |||
| [[Jayanth Kaikini]] (for "Preethisuve") | |||
|{{nom}} | |||
|- | |||
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Kannada|Female Playback Singer – Kannada]] | |||
| Prithwi Bhat (for "Kousalya Supraja Rama") | |||
|{{nom}} | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan="2"|[[South Indian International Movie Awards]] | |||
| rowspan="2"|14-15 September 2024 | |||
| [[SIIMA Award for Best Film – Kannada|Best Film – Kannada]] | |||
| ''Kousalya Supraja Rama'' | |||
|{{pending}} | |||
|rowspan="2"|<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/south-cinema/siima-2024-dasara-jailer-2018-lead-the-nominations-check-out-the-details-inside |title=SIIMA 2024: 'Dasara', 'Jailer', 'Kantara', '2018' lead the nominations - Check out the details inside |website=Outlook India |date=17 July 2024 |access-date=17 July 2024}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| [[SIIMA Award for Best Director – Kannada|Best Director – Kannada]] | |||
| [[Shashank (director)|Shashank]] | |||
|{{pending}} | |||
|} | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
*{{IMDb title|27205444}} | *{{IMDb title|27205444}} | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:2023 Kannada-language films]] | ||
[[Category:2023 Indian films]] | |||
[[Category:2023 films]] | [[Category:2023 films]] | ||
[[Category:Films directed by Shashank]] | |||
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| Directed by | Shashank |
| Produced by | Shashank B. C. Patil |
| Written by | Yadunandan |
| Starring | Darling Krishna Brinda Acharya Milana Nagaraj |
| Music by | Arjun Janya |
| Cinematography | Sugnaan |
| Edited by | Giri Mahesh |
Production company |
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Release date |
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Running time | 147 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
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Kousalya Supraja Rama is a 2023 Kannada-language realistic drama film written by Yadunandan, directed by Shashank, who co-produced the film with B. C. Patil. The film stars Darling Krishna, Brinda Acharya and Milana Nagaraj in the lead roles.[1][2]
Kousalya Supraja Rama was released on 28 July 2023, where it received positive reviews from critics and audiences. The film became a commercial success.[3][4][5]
Plot[edit | edit source]
Santhu and his in-laws are buying jewelry for their marriage when he gets a call that his cousin Rama is unconscious and has been hospitalized after his wife threw a glass bottle at him. When his father-in-law threatens to cancel the engagement, claiming the matter will bring dishonour to his family, Santhu challenges his narrow view of masculinity and narrates Rama's story.
As a child, Rama's father, Siddegowda, abuses his long-suffering mother, Kousalya, and instills toxic masculinity and chauvinistic values into him. As he grows up, he consistently chides and degrades women to maintain his macho image, but in college he meets and falls in love with a naive and shy fresher, Shivani. However, Rama tries to control her behavior and social life, culminating in an outburst where Shivani leaves him after he raises her hand against him. In response, Rama refuses to apologize and drinks his sorrows away over several months. Santhu calls Kousalya to help him but he refuses to listen to her; Kousalya dies shortly after to Rama's shock.
Upon going home for Kousalya's funeral, Rama is surprised to see Shivani participate in the burial rituals. She reveals that Kousalya met her to convince her to take him back, but she had challenged Kousalya, saying her father and son had constantly suppressed her desires to enable their own recklessness. This spurs reflection in Rama of his view of masculinity, and he tries to ask Shivani for forgiveness and another chance; she reveals that she got engaged with another man. To fulfill Kousalya's wishes for once, Rama decides to wed Muthulakshmi, who Kousalya had previously wanted to arrange his marriage to, without any hesitation or even knowledge of her.
During the marriage ceremony, Santhu discovers that Muthulakshmi is an alcoholic and tries to stop the wedding to no avail. Rama reveals that he had found out as well but continued with the marriage. Muthulakshmi reverses the gender roles on Rama in ironic ways to Siddegowda's chagrin. She discloses that she started drinking after her parents forced her to go to medical school and her friend group, led by Nishan, encouraged her to drink in parties and to get over her fear of corpses, leading to her addiction and rustication from school. Her parents tried to marry her off to force her to change, but all their attempts failed until Rama agreed to marry her.
Rama, now supportive and less macho, readmits Muthulakshmi and cares for her as she studies and recovers, despite her rebukes of him and continued alcohol abuse. One night, Muthulakshmi leaves for a party with her old friends, where Rama also arrives. She goads him by saying she had loved Nishan and wanted to divorce Rama. Rama finds that Nishan was mixing drugs in Muthulakshmi's drink, causing her alcoholism. A scuffle ensues and a drunk Muthulakshmi, thinking that Rama was jealous, throws a glass bottle at Rama, knocking him out.
In the present, Santhu's father-in-law, inspired by Rama's change, agrees to continue with the marriage. Enraged about the attack, Siddegowda files a complaint against her. Meanwhile, Muthulakshmi finds out the truth the next morning, but Nishan encourages Muthulakshmi to file a counter complaint accusing Rama of abuse to save them from jail time. Muthulakshmi, however, rips up her complaint after realizing how Rama's affection. Rama also withdraws Siddegowda's complaint, pointing out his father's similar mistakes and saying that men should also take care and support the women in their lives. Rama offers Muthulakshmi a divorce, but she admits her love and askes for him back, which he agrees to. With Rama, Muthulakshmi and Siddegowda all having reformed, the family poses for a picture together on Rama's birthday, making space for Kousalya to be added in as the film ends.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Darling Krishna as Ram
- Brinda Acharya as Shivani, Ram's former love interest
- Milana Nagaraj as Muthulakshmi, Ram's wife
- Rangayana Raghu as Siddegowda, Ram's father
- Sudha Belawadi as Kousalya, Ram's mother
- Achyuth Kumar as Sathyanath
- Nagabhushana as Santhu
Production[edit | edit source]
The film was announced by Darling Krishna and Shashank.[6] The film is produced by Krishna. Brinda Acharya was cast as the lead opposite him. While Milana Nagaraj was cast as the other lead, marking their sixth onscreen pairing.[7][8]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
| Kousalya Supraja Rama | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Arjun Janya | |
| Released | 2023 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Language | Kannada |
| Label | Saregama India Limited |
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer (s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Shivani" | Shashank | Nishan Rai | 4:01 |
| 2. | "Preethisuve" | Jayanth Kaikini | Sonu Nigam | 4:09 |
| 3. | "90 Haaku" | Shashank | Aishwarya Rangarajan | 2:54 |
| 4. | "Kousalya Supraja Rama" | Shashank | Prithwi Bhat, Pooja Rao | 3:54 |
| 5. | "Marali Baa" | Shashank | Vijay Prakash | 3:27 |
| Total length: | 18:41 | |||
Release[edit | edit source]
The film was released on 28 July 2023.[9] The movie ran for over 50 days in few theatres across Karnataka.[10] The Digital rights of the movie was bagged by Amazon Prime and premiered on 15 September 2023.[11] While the television premiere was on 7 October 2023 in Zee Kannada.[12]
Reception[edit | edit source]
Kousalya Supraja Rama received unanimously positive reviews from the critics, who lauded the writing, direction, performances and music in the cinema.
Harish Basavarajaiah of The Times of India wrote "the movie has the potential to cater to every class of audience, with a resonating message, which is emotionally connecting too."[13] Y Maheswara Reddy of Bangalore Mirror wrote "All in all, Kousalya Supraja Rama is worth a watch by all, especially those who want to know the value of a mother."[14]
Vivek M. V. of The Hindu wrote "Kousalya Supraja Rama is thoroughly watchable because the writing is mostly focused on the film’s central theme. An important subject has been dealt with sensitivity."[15] A. Sharadhaa of The New Indian Express wrote "The cinema breaks away from the typical style, presenting a fresh and unique storyline. In an industry frequently criticised for promoting male chauvinism, the director takes a distinctive perspective by portraying the idea of a 'real man' from a woman’s viewpoint."[16]
Awards and nominations[edit | edit source]
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filmfare Awards South | 3 August 2024 | Best Film – Kannada | Kousalya Supraja Rama | Nominated | [17] |
| Best Actress – Kannada | Milana Nagaraj | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actor – Kannada | Nagabhushana | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actress – Kannada | Sudha Belawadi | Won | |||
| Best Music Director – Kannada | Arjun Janya | Nominated | |||
| Best Lyricist – Kannada | Jayanth Kaikini (for "Preethisuve") | Nominated | |||
| Female Playback Singer – Kannada | Prithwi Bhat (for "Kousalya Supraja Rama") | Nominated | |||
| South Indian International Movie Awards | 14-15 September 2024 | Best Film – Kannada | Kousalya Supraja Rama | Pending | [18] |
| Best Director – Kannada | Shashank | Pending |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Kousalya Supraja Rama: 'ಇಂಗ್ಲಿಷ್ ಸಾಕಾಗಿತ್ತು 'ಕೌಸಲ್ಯಾ ಸುಪ್ರಜಾ ರಾಮ'ದಿಂದ ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಿಕ್ತು'; ಶಶಾಂಕ್ ಜತೆ ಕೈ ಜೋಡಿಸಿದ ಕೃಷ್ಣ." Hindustan Times Kannada. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
- ↑ Prathibha Bhat (15 July 2023). "Kousalya Supraja Rama about film talked Director Shashank". vijayakarnataka.com. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ↑ "Hostel Hudugaru, Kousalya Supraja Rama & Aachar & Co: Encouraging box office weekend for Kannada cinema". OTTPlay. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ↑ "'Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare' & 'Kousalya Supraja Rama' rekindle Sandalwood's BO success". The South First. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
- ↑ Hungama, Bollywood (31 January 2024). "After a record 2022, Kannada cinema saw a STEEP decline in box office numbers in 2023; not a SINGLE film crossed even the Rs. 70 cr. mark; footfalls down from 8.1 cr. to 3.2 cr". Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ↑ "Darling Krishna's 'Golden Opportunity' For New Talents To Star In Kousalya Supraja Rama". News18 India. 19 December 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ↑ Vinay Lokesh (21 February 2023). "Brinda Acharya's upcoming film is all about woman power". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ↑ "Milana Nagaraj reunites with Krishna for Kousalya Supraja Rama". The New Indian Express. 11 July 2023. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
- ↑ "Darling Krishna's 'Kousalya Supraja Rama' gets a release date". The Hindu. 1 July 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ↑ Kannada, TV9 (13 September 2023). "'ಕೌಸಲ್ಯ ಸುಪ್ರಜಾ ರಾಮ' ಚಿತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ 50 ದಿನದ ಸಂಭ್ರಮ; ಪ್ರೇಕ್ಷಕರಿಗೆ ಸಿಹಿ ಹಂಚಲಿರುವ ಮಿಲನಾ-ಕೃಷ್ಣ". TV9 Kannada (in ಕನ್ನಡ). Retrieved 26 January 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ "Kousalya Supraja Rama gets OTT premiere". Cinema Express. 15 September 2023. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ↑ "ಟಿವಿಯಲ್ಲಿ 'ಕೌಸಲ್ಯಾ ಸುಪ್ರಜಾ ರಾಮ' ಪ್ರಸಾರ ಯಾವಾಗ? ಯಾವ ವಾಹಿನಿ?". Vijay Karnataka (in ಕನ್ನಡ). Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ↑ "Kousalya Supraja Rama Movie Review: An Ode To Mothers And Their Sacrifices". The Times of India. 28 July 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
- ↑ "Kousalya Supraja Rama movie review: A tribute to mother". Bangalore Mirror. 28 July 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
- ↑ "Kousalya Supraja Rama movie review: An engaging take on the perils of male ego". The Hindu. 28 July 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
- ↑ "'Kousalya Supraja Rama' review: A refreshing take on 'real men' and women's Resilience". The New Indian Express. 28 July 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
- ↑ "Nominations for the 69th Filmfare Awards (Kannada) 2024". Filmfare. 16 July 2024. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ↑ "SIIMA 2024: 'Dasara', 'Jailer', 'Kantara', '2018' lead the nominations - Check out the details inside". Outlook India. 17 July 2024. Retrieved 17 July 2024.