Shivaji Surathkal Explained
Shivaji Surathkal: The Case of Ranagiri Rahasya |
Director: | Akash Srivatsa |
Producer: | Anup Hanumanthe Gowda Rekha KN |
Starring: | |
Music: | Judah Sandhy |
Distributor: | KRG Studios |
Cinematography: | Guruprasad MG |
Editing: | Srikanth Akash Srivatsa |
Studio: | Anjandri Cine Combines |
Country: | India |
Language: | Kannada |
Runtime: | 125 minutes [1] |
Shivaji Surathkal: The Case of Ranagiri Rahasya is a 2020 Indian Kannada-language mystery thriller film written and directed by Akash Srivatsa, who also co-wrote the film with Abhijith YR, and produced by Anup Hanumanthe Gowda. It stars Ramesh Aravind (in his 101st film) and Radhika Narayan in lead roles.[2]
Shivaji Surathkal: The Case of Ranagiri Rahasya was released on 21 February 2020 where it received positive reviews from critics .Inspired by Murder on the Orient Express, the film went on to become the highest-grossing Kannada film of 2020. The success of the film, led the makers to create a franchise and a sequel of the film titled which released on 14 April 2023.[3] [4] [5]
Premise
Detective Shivaji Surathkal leaves to an eerie resort in Ranagiri to investigate the death of Roshan Ravi, the son of Home Minister Rajiv Ravi. While searching for clues, Shivaji must deal his own trauma of losing his wife Janani and analyse the 11 suspects behind Roshan's death.
Soundtrack
Reception
Critical response
Sunayana Suresh of The Times of India gave 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Akash Srivatsa surely seems to have redeemed himself as a storyteller after his debut outing Badmaash. A sequel to a film like this that has the potential to become a franchise would be welcome, so watch this one and stay on track."[6] A. Sharaadha of The New Indian Express gave 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Ramesh Aravind sheds his regular image, and this transformation was possible only because of the director and writer’s imagination, and the actor’s versatility."[7] Baradwaj Rangan of Film Companion South wrote "Despite an interesting premise, the film is an underwhelming murder mystery".[8]
Box office
The film was reported to have collected ₹2 crore in the first week of its run.[9]
Awards and nominations
Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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2nd Chandanavana Film Critics Academy Awards 2021 | Best Screenplay | Akash Srivatasa Abhijith | | [10] [11] [12] |
Best Actor | Ramesh Aravind | |
Best Editing | Srikanth Akash Srivatsa | |
Best VFx | | |
10th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Anvita Sagar | | |
Best Actor in a Negative Role | Ramesh Pandit | | |
Best Debut Producer | Anjandri Cine Combines | | |
Best Female Playback Singer | Shreya Sundar Iyer | | |
67th Filmfare Awards South | Best Film | Anup Gowda, Rekha KN | | [13] |
Best Director | Akash Srivasta | |
Best Actor | Ramesh Aravind | |
Best Supporting Actress | Aarohi Narayan | |
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Sequel
On September 10, 2021, Akash Srivatsa announce the film's sequel titled as and also revealed that the titular character will be seen in three different shades.[14] [15]
Notes and References
- Web site: SHIVAJI SURATHKAL MOVIE REVIEW: A KILLER 125 MINUTES. 21 February 2020. Bangalore Mirror. 29 February 2020. 26 February 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200226100408/https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/shivaji-surathkal-movie-review-a-killer-125-minutes/articleshow/74250164.cms. live.
- Web site: Shivaji Surathkal Trailer: ರಮೇಶ್ ಅರವಿಂದ್ ಜೀವನದಲ್ಲಿ 101 ಸಂಖ್ಯೆ ಏಕೆ ಮುಖ್ಯ ಗೊತ್ತಾ..?. 7 February 2020. Kannada News18. 29 February 2020. 29 February 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200229114213/https://kannada.news18.com/news/entertainment/ramesh-aravind-starrer-shivaji-surathkal-movie-trailer-is-out-to-watch-ae-331863.html. live.
- Web site: 'ಶಿವಾಜಿ ಸುರತ್ಕಲ್' ಯಶಸ್ವಿ ಪ್ರದರ್ಶನ, ಭಾಗ 2 ಬರುತ್ತೆ ಎಂದ ರಮೇಶ್ ಅರವಿಂದ್!. 26 February 2020. kannadaprabha. 29 February 2020. 29 February 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200229114213/https://www.kannadaprabha.com/cinema/news/2020/feb/26/shivaji-surathkal-part-2-will-come-says-ramesh-arvind-412961.html. live.
- Web site: Desi Sherlock Holmes? Kannada film Shivaji Surathkal has the potential to turn into a successful franchise. 26 February 2020. Firstpost. 29 February 2020. 26 February 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200226234359/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/desi-sherlock-holmes-kannada-film-shivaji-surathkal-has-the-potential-to-turn-into-a-successful-franchise-8088451.html. live.
- Web site: Shivaji Surathkal 2 trailer is out; Ramesh Aravind is back as the ace detective. Cinemaexpress. 5 April 2023. 5 April 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230405101955/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2023/apr/03/shivaji-surathkal-2-trailer-is-out-ramesh-aravind-is-back-as-the-ace-detective-41844.html. live.
- News: Shivaji Surathkal: The Case Of Ranagiri Rahasya Movie Review : A smart whodunnit that's worth a watch . The Times of India . 2023-04-02 . 0971-8257 . 2 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230402205359/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/shivaji-surathkal-the-case-of-ranagiri-rahasya/movie-review/74219424.cms?from=mdr . live .
- Web site: Shivaji Surathkal movie review: The tense whodunit thriller has potential to be turned into franchise. Indian Express. 22 February 2020. A Sharadhaa. 14 August 2020. 29 February 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200229152557/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2020/feb/22/shivaji-surathkal-movie-review-the-tense-whodunit-thriller-has-potential-to-be-turned-into-franchise-2106696.html. live.
- Web site: Shivaji Surathkal On ZEE5, With Ramesh Aravind: Despite An Interesting Premise, An Underwhelming Murder Mystery. FilmCompanion.. 10 August 2020. 18 January 2021. 22 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210122062158/https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/kannada-review/kannada-movies-shivaji-surathkal-zee5-review-ramesh-aravind-despite-an-interesting-premise-an-underwhelming-murder-mystery-akash-srivatsa-baradwaj-rangan/. live.
- Web site: Happy Birthday Radhika Pandit: Top FIVE movies of the actress as she turns 36 . . 7 March 2020 . 17 April 2022 . 5 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230405074017/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/happy-birthday-radhika-pandit-top-five-movies-of-the-actress-as-she-turns-36/photostory/74513935.cms . live .
- Web site: Chandanavana Film Critics Academy Awards: Love Mocktail, Dia, Gentleman Dominate Nomination List. 13 February 2021. ibtimes. 12 June 2021. 27 February 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210227154616/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/chandanavana-film-critics-academy-awards-love-mocktail-dia-gentleman-dominate-nomination-list-833168. live.
- Web site: Winners: Chandanavana Film Critics Academy 2020: Dia, Popcorn Monkey Tiger, Gentleman Walk Away with Maximum Honours. ibtimes. 23 February 2021. 12 June 2021. 26 April 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210426144612/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/chandanavana-film-critics-academy-2020-dia-popcorn-monkey-tiger-gentleman-walk-away-maximum-833452. live.
- Web site: CFCA Awards 2021 – Dhananjaya and Kushee win Best Actors award in lead role. cinimirror. 22 February 2021. 12 June 2021. 26 February 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210226214810/http://cinimirror.com/cfca-awards-2021-dhananjaya-and-kushee-win-best-actors-award-in-lead-role/. live.
- Web site: 67th Parle Filmfare Awards South 2022 with Kamar Film Factory. Filmfare. 18 October 2022. 9 October 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221009173254/https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards-south-2022/kannada/nominations. live.
- Web site: Ramesh Aravind returns with 3 avatars across 3 different timelines in Shivaji Surathkal 2. 10 September 2021. Times of India. 10 September 2021. 4 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230804020048/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/ramesh-aravind-returns-with-3-avatars-across-3-different-timelines-in-shivaji-surathkal-2/articleshow/86061806.cms. live.
- Web site: ರಮೇಶ್ ಅರವಿಂದ್ ನಟನೆಯ 'ಶಿವಾಜಿ ಸುರತ್ಕಲ್; ದಿ ಮಿಸ್ಟೀರಿಯಸ್ ಕೇಸ್ ಆಫ್ ಮಾಯಾವಿ'. 10 September 2021. Vijaya Karnataka. 10 September 2021. 10 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210910110850/https://vijaykarnataka.com/entertainment/news/actor-ramesh-aravind-starrer-shivaji-surathkal-movie-part-2-first-look-released/articleshow/86087749.cms. live.