Common Man is a 2026 Indian Kannada-language political drama film directed by Om Sai Prakash and produced by N. Narasimha Murthy under the banner of Surabhi Films. The film stars Gowrishankar SRG, Shona Ladva, Sabby Suri, N. Narasimha Murthy, Ashok and Ramesh Bhat.[1]
Plot[edit | edit source]
The film follows an ordinary man who unexpectedly becomes the Chief Minister of Karnataka without contesting an election. After assuming office, he attempts to address the problems faced by ordinary citizens while confronting political opposition, conspiracies and powerful interests.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Gowrishankar SRG as Kumar Kamsale
- Shona Ladva
- Sabby Suri
- N. Narasimha Murthy
- Ashok
- Ramesh Bhat
- Bala Rajwadi
- Prakash Thuminad
- Nagendra Urs
- P. D. Satish Chandra
Production[edit | edit source]
The film was directed by Om Sai Prakash, with N. Narasimha Murthy and Om Sai Prakash credited with the story.[2] Om Sai Prakash wrote the screenplay. The cinematography was handled by J. G. Krishna and Deepak Kumar J. K., while M. Muniraju edited the film.[3]
Music[edit | edit source]
The film's soundtrack was composed by Vinay Chandra, with lyrics written by V. Nagendra Prasad and Sai Sarvesh.[4] The soundtrack features four songs sung by Kailash Kher, Baba Sehgal, Javed Ali, Shruthi Prahlad, Chaithra J. Achar and Vinay Chandra. The songs were released in September 2026 ahead of the film's theatrical release.[5]
| Song | Singer(s) | Lyricist(s) |
|---|---|---|
| "Betona Betona" | Baba Sehgal, Ankita Kundu | V. Nagendra Prasad |
| "Ede Moole Moole" | Javed Ali, Shruthi Prahlad | Sai Sarvesh |
| "Nan Hesaru Saniya" | Chaithra J. Achar, Vinay Chandra | Sai Sarvesh |
| "Khakhi Khadi" | Kailash Kher | V. Nagendra Prasad |
"Betona Betona" was released in September 2026 and features vocals by Baba Sehgal and Ankita Kundu.[6] "Nan Hesaru Saniya" was released on 20 September 2026, featuring Chaithra J. Achar and Vinay Chandra.[7] "Khakhi Khadi", sung by Kailash Kher, was released on 23 September 2026. Its lyrics were written by V. Nagendra Prasad, and the song was composed by Vinay Chandra.[8]
Release[edit | edit source]
Common Man was released theatrically in India on 25 September 2026.[9]
Reception[edit | edit source]
Common Man received mixed reviews from critics. TV9 Kannada appreciated the film's political satire but criticised its conventional narration and lack of originality in the storyline. It gave the film a rating of 3 out of 5.[10] Vijayavani praised the film's premise but noted that its screenplay and execution could have been improved. It also appreciated Gowrishankar's performance and the film's commercial elements.[11]
The New Indian Express praised the film's political storyline and Gowrishankar's performance. It noted that the film presented its political themes in an accessible manner for general audiences, while criticising its use of subplots and dialogue to explain certain aspects of the story.[12]Bangalore Mirror criticised the film's direction and screenplay, stating that the narrative could have been more natural and concise. However, it praised Gowrishankar's performance, his dialogue delivery, Vinay Chandra's music and the cinematography.[13]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Sharadhaa (6 September 2026). "Sai Prakash-Gowrishankar led Common Man locks release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 25 September 2026.
- ↑ "ಕಾಮನ್ ಮ್ಯಾನ್ ಟು ಸಿಎಂ! ಗೌರಿ ಶಂಕರ್ ಹೀರೋ, ನರಸಿಂಹ ಮೂರ್ತಿ ನಿರ್ಮಾಣ". Udayavani (in ಕನ್ನಡ). 22 September 2026. Retrieved 25 September 2026.
- ↑ "ಕುತೂಹಲ ಮೂಡಿಸುವ ಗೌರಿ ಶಂಕರ್ ನಟನೆಯ ಕಾಮನ್ ಮ್ಯಾನ್ ಟ್ರೈಲರ್". Public TV (in ಕನ್ನಡ). 21 September 2026. Retrieved 25 September 2026.
- ↑ "Bigg Boss ಮನೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾತ್ರವಲ್ಲ, ಸಿನಿಮಾದಲ್ಲೂ 'ಕಾಮನ್ ಮ್ಯಾನ್' ಸದ್ದು". TV9 Kannada. 7 September 2026. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
- ↑ "ಕೈಲಾಶ್ ಖೇರ್ ಹಾಡಿರುವ ಕಾಮನ್ ಮ್ಯಾನ್ ಸಿನಿಮಾ 'ಖಾಕಿ ಕಾವಿ ಖಾದಿ' ಸಾಂಗ್ ರಿಲೀಸ್". Public TV. 23 September 2026. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
- ↑ "Common Man | Song - Betona Betona". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
- ↑ "Common Man | Song - Nan Hesaru Saniya". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
- ↑ "Common Man | Song - Khakhi Khadi". The Times of India. 23 September 2026. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
- ↑ Reddy, Y. Maheswara (23 September 2026). "Common Man and Partner". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 25 September 2026.
- ↑ "Common Man Review: A political satire featuring Gowrishankar SRG". TV9 Kannada. 25 September 2026. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
- ↑ "Commonman Review: A common man's extraordinary journey". Vijayavani. 26 September 2026. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
- ↑ "Common Man Movie Review: An audacious story wrapped in a straightforward political drama". The New Indian Express. 26 September 2026. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
- ↑ "Kannada Movie Review–Common Man: A common flick for common people". Bangalore Mirror. 26 September 2026. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Common Man on IMDb