Alias Janaki Explained
Alias Janaki is a 2013 Indian Telugu language romantic drama film directed by Daya K and starring newcomers Rahul Venkat and Anisha Ambrose.[1] [2] [3] The film released theatrically and online on 26 July 2013.[4] [5] [6]
Cast
Production
The film began production starring Rahul Venkat (Chiranjeevi's cousin)[7] [8] and Nisha Aggarwal.[9] [10] [11] Aggarwal was later replaced with debutante Anisha Ambrose.[12]
Soundtrack
Music by newcomer Shravan.[13] Karthik Pasupulate of The Times of India gave the film a rating of thee out of five stars and said that "Debutante music director Shravan has packed in a refreshing new vibe in the album".[14] The soundtrack was released through Aditya Music.[15]
Release and reception
The film was initially scheduled to release on 19 July.[16] A critic from The Times of India opined that "It’s a little too loaded and preachy, besides some shallow intensity and noble intentions it has nothing much to offer".[17] A critic from 123telugu stated that "Neelima Thirumalasetty’s intentions are worth applauding, but she needs to take better care about the execution of her future projects".[18] Deepa Garimella of Full Hyderabad wrote that "Alias Janaki does deserve a watch for its intent".[19] [20]
Awards
- Nandi Awards[21]
Notes and References
- Web site: Dundoo . Sangeetha Devi . 15 June 2013 . The real DEAL . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220824090236/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-columns/the-real-deal/article4817307.ece . 24 August 2022 . 1 June 2022 . The Hindu.
- News: Alias Janaki . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220824090149/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/previews/alias-janaki/articleshow/21483250.cms . 24 August 2022 . 1 June 2022 . The Times of India.
- Web site: Chowdhary . Y. Sunita . 13 July 2013 . Etcetera: Good going . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220824095231/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-columns/etcetera-good-going/article4911874.ece . 24 August 2022 . 1 June 2022 . The Hindu.
- News: Alias Janaki releasing today . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220601042704/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/alias-janaki-releasing-today/articleshow/21360457.cms . 1 June 2022 . 1 June 2022 . The Times of India.
- News: Alias Janaki censored with U/A certificate . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220824090150/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/alias-janaki-censored-with-u/a-certificate/articleshow/21117686.cms . 24 August 2022 . 1 June 2022 . The Times of India.
- Web site: 19 July 2013 . ఆన్లైన్లోనూ రిలీజ్ కానున్న అలియాస్ జానకి . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220824090234/https://www.sakshi.com/news/movies/alias-janaki-to-be-released-online-2350 . 24 August 2022 . 14 June 2022 . Sakshi.
- News: Another mega hero in the making . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220824090151/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/another-mega-hero-in-the-making/articleshow/20760992.cms . 24 August 2022 . 1 June 2022 . The Times of India.
- News: Star family status has }} cons: Rahul Venkat ]. live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220824095232/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/star-family-status-has-its-cons-rahul-venkat/articleshow/20785413.cms . 24 August 2022 . 1 June 2022 . The Times of India.
- News: Nisha is now Alias Janaki . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220824090313/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nisha-is-now-alias-janaki/articleshow/12981685.cms . 24 August 2022 . 1 June 2022 . The Times of India.
- News: Nisha Aggarwal is now Alias Janaki . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220824095147/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nisha-aggarwal-is-now-alias-janaki/articleshow/12964036.cms . 24 August 2022 . 1 June 2022 . The Times of India.
- News: Nisha Aggarwal bags Alias Janaki . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220824095156/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nisha-aggarwal-bags-alias-janaki/articleshow/12901886.cms . 24 August 2022 . 1 June 2022 . The Times of India.
- Web site: Anisha Ambrose: I never thought of being an actor . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220824090233/https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/slide-show-1-anisha-ambrose-i-never-thought-of-being-an-actor/20130724.htm . 24 August 2022 . 1 June 2022 . Rediff.
- Web site: Dundoo . Sangeetha Devi . 23 June 2013 . Sounds of melody . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220601043214/https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/sounds-of-melody/article4840592.ece . 1 June 2022 . 1 June 2022 . The Hindu.
- News: Alias Janaki . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220601042525/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/music-reviews/alias-janaki/articleshow/21159871.cms . 1 June 2022 . 1 June 2022 . The Times of India . Pasupulate . Karthik .
- Web site: Alias Janaki . . 18 June 2023 .
- Web site: 3 July 2013 . Alias Janaki set to release on July 19 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220824090223/https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/alias-janaki-set-to-release-on-july-19-hm.html . 24 August 2022 . 1 June 2022.
- News: Alias Janaki Movie Review : Critic Review of Alias Janaki by Times of India . The Times of India.
- Web site: 26 July 2013 . Review : Alias Janaki – Flawed execution . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220531042102/https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/review-alias-janaki-flawed-execution.html . 31 May 2022 . 1 June 2022.
- Web site: Alias Janaki review: Alias Janaki (Telugu) Movie Review – fullhyd.com . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220531042100/https://movies.fullhyderabad.com/alias-janaki/telugu/alias-janaki-movie-reviews-5553-2.html . 31 May 2022 . 1 June 2022.
- Web site: Kumar . Bojja . 26 July 2013 . 'అలియాస్ జానకి' రివ్యూ.. . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220824090235/https://telugu.filmibeat.com/reviews/alias-janaki-movie-review-119996.html . 24 August 2022 . 1 June 2022 . telugu.filmibeat.com.
- Web site: 1 March 2017 . Nandi Awards 2012 and 2013: Rajamouli, Ilayaraja, Samantha and Prabhas emerge winners . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20181226060508/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/nandi-awards-2012-and-2013-rajamouli-ilayaraja-samantha-and-prabhas-emerge-winners-4549659/ . 26 December 2018 . 31 May 2022 . The Indian Express.