Man of the Match (film) explained
| Man of the Match |
| Director: | D. Satya Prakash |
| Producer: | Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar
Manjunath D
D. Satya Prakash |
| Screenplay: | Padmanabha Bhat Shevkar
Sundar Veena
Nagendra H S
D. Satya Prakash |
| Starring: | Nataraj S. Bhat
Dharmanna Kadooru
Atharva Prakash
Mayuri Nataraj
Shridatta
Brunda Vikram
Chandrashekhar Madabhavi |
| Music: | Vasuki Vaibhav |
| Cinematography: | Madan Khatokar
Lavit |
| Editing: | B S Kemparaju |
| Studio: | PRK Productions
Satya & Mayura Pictures |
| Distributor: | Amazon Prime Video |
| Runtime: | 114 minutes |
| Country: | India |
| Language: | Kannada |
Man of the Match is a 2022 Indian Kannada-language satire black comedy written and directed by D. Satya Prakash.[1] Movie produced under PRK Productions banner.[2] The film stars Nataraj S. Bhat, Dharmanna Kadooru, Atharva Prakash, Mayuri Nataraj, Shridatta, Brunda vikram.[3] Satya Prakash uses a film-within-a-film narrative where the main actors play fictionalised versions of themselves.[4] Frustrated over the fact that his acting career not taking off, Nataraj decides to produce a film with his actor friend Dharmanna. The day of auditions in a huge studio provides more drama and surprises than expected, as Nataraj has something different on his mind.
Cast
- Nataraj S. Bhat as himself, director of the film
- Dharmanna Kadooru as himself,[5] producer of the film
- Sunder as himself
- Veena Sunder as herself
- Vasuki Vaibhav as himself,[6] Cameo appearance
- Manjunath D as Swamy, supporting actor
- Atharva Prakash as cutout Hero
- Mayuri Nataraj
- Brunda Vikram as Bhavana, Bhushan fiancée
- Sridatta as Bhushan as Software Engineer
- Sridhar Ram as Shridhar
- Santosh Hasan
- Chandrashekhar Madabhavi as Assistant director "Gandhi"
- BS Kempraju as himself, Editor
Production
D. Satya Prakash wanted to direct a film for Puneeth Rajkumar in a lead role but that did not materialize due to the latter's busy schedule. He decided to make another film with PRK Productions.[7] Director Satya Prakash wrote this story, a decade ago but was not able to make the film. During the first lockdown, he shared the story online with Puneeth Rajkumar, who agreed to produce the film.[8] The entire film was shot in Kanteerava Studios.
Satya Prakash cast Nataraj S Bhat and Dharmanna Kadur as themselves in the roles of a director and a producer respectively. Director worked with them in his debut film. Newcomer Atharva Prakash joined the main cast - he was initially selected for an extra role in the movie.[9]
Soundtrack
Vasuki Vaibhav has worked with D. Satya Prakash for the 4th time as music director. Puneeth Rajkumar has sung a song in the film.[10]
Release
Movie released on 5 May 2022 in Amazon Prime Video.[11]
Notes and References
- Web site: Man Of The Match Review: A chaotic tale that entertains and enlightens. Sunayana Suresh. Times Of India. 5 May 2022. 10 June 2022. 30 May 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220530105611/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/kannada/man-of-the-match/ottmoviereview/91259388.cms. live.
- Web site: Man of the Match' review: An efficient experimental film. A Sharadhaa. Indian Express. 7 May 2022. 10 June 2022. 15 May 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220515073326/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2022/may/07/man-of-the-match-review-an-efficient-experimental-film-2450591.html. live.
- Web site: 2022-05-05 . Man of the Match (2022) Review: Nataraj S. Bhat, Dharmanna Kadooru Star in a Deliciously Evil Ride . 2022-06-02 . en-US . 5 May 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220505040337/https://www.leisurebyte.com/man-of-the-match-2022-review-nataraj-s-bhat-dharmanna-kadooru/ . live .
- Web site: 'Man of the Match' Review: A Quirky & Unique Satire. The Quint. 6 May 2022 . 11 June 2022.
- Web site: Dharmanna on 'Man of The Match': 'The reel and real collide'. The Hindu. 4 May 2022. 11 June 2022.
- Web site: 31 July 2021 . Vasuki Vaibhav plays a cameo in 'Man of The Match' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210731081941/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2021/jul/31/vasuki-vaibhav-plays-a-cameo-in-man-of-the-match-2337850.html . 31 July 2021 . 3 August 2021 . The New Indian Express.
- Web site: Puneeth Rajkumar's production house rolls out 'Man of the Match'. A Sharadhaa. Indian Express. 28 June 2021. 11 June 2022.
- Web site: Man Of The Match is an experimental film: Satya Prakash. A Sharadhaa. Indian Express. 3 May 2022. 10 June 2022. 10 June 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220610141458/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2022/may/03/man-of-the-matchis-an-experimental-film-satya-prakash-2449005.html. live.
- Web site: Mangalurean Atharva Prakash's 'Man of the match' Kannada film to release soon. 11 June 2022.
- Web site: 'Puneeth Rajkumar Sang an Important Song in 'Man Of The Match: Vasuki Vaibhav. The Quint. 5 May 2022 . 11 June 2022.
- Web site: Man of the Match to stream worldwide on May 5 . Cinema Express. 29 April 2022 . 11 June 2022.
