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Naanu Kusuma
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| Naanu Kusuma | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Krishne Gowda |
| Story by | Besagarahalli Ramanna |
| Starring | Krishne Gowda, Cauvery Sridhar, Sanatani, Vijay Siddaraj, Greeshma Sridhar |
Production company | Sapthagiri creations |
Release date | 30 June 2023 |
Running time | 1h 49 m |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Naanu Kusuma is a 2023 Kannada language tragedy drama written and directed by Krishnegowda.[1][2] It stars Krishne Gowda, Greeshma Sridhar, Cauvery Sridhar, and Sanatani Joshi in the lead roles.[3]
The film is based on a short tale written by Kannada novelist Dr Besagarahalli Ramanna, who based the story on a true story.[4] The film was released on 30 June 2023.[5]
Plot[edit]
The story of Nanu Kusuma is about Kusuma, the daughter of a loving and caring father who has high expectations for his daughter. But fate has other ideas for her, and her father dies in an accident, throwing her life into disarray. Kusuma, who intended to be a doctor, withdraws from medical school due to financial difficulties. She is given her father's government job as a form of compensation. However, Kusuma's life takes a dramatic change when she is sexually attacked.[4]
Cast[edit]
- Greeshma Sridhar as Kusuma
- Krishne Gowda as Rajappa
- Cauvery Sridhar as Dr.Shiva Nanjappa
- Sanatani as Anita
- Vijay Siddaraj as Karthik
Awards and accolades[edit]
The film was screened at International Film Festival of India. The Film was awarded as best Kannada movie in 14th Bengaluru International Film Festival.[6][4]
Reception[edit]
The Kannada Newspaper Prajavani gives a mixed critical response.[7] The Times Group's newspaper Vijaya Karnataka gave it 3 stars out of 5.[8]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Naanu Kusuma - Official Trailer". The Times of India.
- ↑ Kotagunasi, Manjunath B. "Nanu Kusuma: ನರ್ಸ್ ಕುಸುಮಾ ಬಾಳಿನ ಕರಾಳ ಮುಖ ಅನಾವರಣ; ಚಿತ್ರೋತ್ಸವದಲ್ಲಿ ಹಲವು ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ ಪಡೆದ ಸಿನಿಮಾ ಶೀಘ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ತೆರೆಗೆ". Kannada Hindustan Times (in ಕನ್ನಡ).
- ↑ "Naanu Kusuma". The Times of India.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Kannada Movie 'Nanu Kusuma' Draws Attention To Women's Safety & Empowerment". Outlook.
- ↑ "ಅಂತಾರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಚಿತ್ರೋತ್ಸವದಲ್ಲಿ ಕನ್ನಡದ 'ನಾನು ಕುಸುಮ' ಪ್ರದರ್ಶನ". ETV Bharat News (in ಕನ್ನಡ).
- ↑ "BIFFes: Controversy mars best Kannada film". Deccan Herald. 1 April 2023.
- ↑ "Naanu Kusuma Movie Review | ಈ 'ಕುಸುಮಾ' ಹೆಣ್ಣಿನ ನೋವಿನ ಧ್ವನಿ" (in ಕನ್ನಡ). Prajavani.
- ↑ "Naanu Kusuma Review: ಮಹಿಳೆಯರ ಮೇಲಿನ ದೌರ್ಜನ್ಯದ ವಿರುದ್ಧ ದನಿ ಎತ್ತುವ 'ನಾನು ಕುಸುಮ'". Vijay Karnataka (in ಕನ್ನಡ).