Kotee | |
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Directed by | Param |
Written by | Param |
Produced by | Jyoti Deshpande |
Starring |
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Cinematography | Arun Bhrama |
Edited by | Pratheek Shetty |
Music by | Songs: Vasuki Vaibhav Background Score: Nobin Paul |
Production companies | Jio Studios Vaishno Studios |
Release date |
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Language | Kannada |
Kotee[1] (transl. A Crore) is a 2024 Indian Kannada-language Thriller drama film directed by debutant Param and produced by Jyothi Deshpande under Jio Studios Banner. The film stars Dhananjaya, Moksha Kushal, Ramesh Indira, Rangayana Raghu, and Tara. It marks Jio Studios entry into Kannada cinema.[2] The film has cinematography by Arun Bhrama, editing by Pratheek Shetty of Kantara and 777 Charlie, music by Vasuki Vaibhav, and background score by Nobin Paul of 777 Charlie and 2018 fame.[3][4]
The film is set to be released on 14 June 2024.
Cast and crew
- Dhananjaya as Kotee
- Moksha Kushal as Navami
- Ramesh Indira as Dinoo Saavkar
- Tara as Kotee's Mother
- Rangayana Raghu as Ramanna
- Pruthvi Shananur as Nachchi
- Thanuja Venkatesh as Kotee's Sister
- Sardar Satya as Prabhakar
- Abhishek Shrikanth as Shiva
- Nobin Paul as Background Score
- Yograj Bhat as Lyricist
- Gunakaran
Production
In April 2023, it was reported that Param, who is known in television circuits for directing serials and reality shows and rose to fame with Bigg Boss Kannada, was set to make his entry into the silver screen.[5] He joined hands with Jio Studios for the same and Dhanajaya was chose to headline the project.[6][7][8]However, Later Moksha Kushal was roped into play the female lead.[9] Though the title was initially kept under wraps, Dhananjaya had accidentally revealed the name of the movie in one of his interviews. Ramesh Indira who had impressed the audience in the 2023 Kannada romantic drama film Sapta Sagaradaache Ello was cast as the antagonist.[10]
The film was majorly shot in and around Mysore.[11]
Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by Vasuki Vaibhav while the background score was composed by Nobin Paul. The film has five songs composed by Vasuki Vaibhav for which Yogaraj Bhat has penned the lyrics for three songs and one by Vasuki himself.[12] The audio rights of the movie were bagged by Saregama.
Kotee | |
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Soundtrack album by | |
Released | 2024 |
Recorded | 2024 |
Genre | Soundtrack |
Length | 3:39 |
Label | Saregama |
Producer | Jyoti Deshpande |
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Maathu Sothu" | Yogaraj Bhat | Armaan Malik | 03:39 |
Total length: | 03:39 |
Release
Marketing
The first look poster of the film was released on 09 April 2024 on the occasion of Ugadi.[13] A few days later the first look of the female lead Moksha Kushal was revealed.[14][15] The teaser was released on 13 April 2024.[16][17] A few days later, the first look of the antagonist, Ramesh Indira, was released.[18] A special video of the film featuring Tara was released celebrating Mother's day on 12 May 2024.[19] The first single of the movie "Maathu Sothu" was released on 13 May 2024.[20]
Theatrical
The film is set for theatrical release on 14 June 2024.[21][22]
References
- ^ "'ಕೋಟಿ' ಟೀಸರ್ ರಿಲೀಸ್ ಜೊತೆ ಬಿಡುಗಡೆ ದಿನಾಂಕವೂ ಘೋಷಣೆ; ಪರಮ್ ಕನಸಿನ ಚಿತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಪಾತ್ರವೇ ಆದ ಧನಂಜಯ". Vijay Karnataka (in Kannada). Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ "Kotee: Dhananjaya's next is with Jio Studios". The South First. 9 April 2024. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ "ನಟ ಧನಂಜಯ ಜೊತೆ ಸಿನಿಮಾ; ಯುಗಾದಿಗೆ 'ಕೋಟಿ' ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳನ್ನು ತಿಳಿಸಿದ ಪರಮೇಶ್ವರ್ ಗುಂಡ್ಕಲ್". Vijay Karnataka (in Kannada). Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ Bureau, The Hindu (9 April 2024). "Dhananjaya's next is 'Kotee', directed by Parameshwar Gundkal". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ shruthi.gk. "ಕಲರ್ಸ್ ಕನ್ನಡದಿಂದ ಹೊರ ಬಂದ ಬಳಿಕ ನಿರ್ದೇಶನಕ್ಕೆ ಇಳಿದ ಪರಮ್; ಸ್ಟಾರ್ ಹೀರೋ ಜೊತೆ ಸಿನಿಮಾ". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd (in Kannada). Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ Sharadhaa, A. (11 April 2023). "Param joins hands with Jio Studios to bankroll a series of projects". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ Bureau, The Hindu (9 April 2024). "Dhananjaya's next is 'Kotee', directed by Parameshwar Gundkal". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ GN, Ramyashree (11 April 2023). "ಕಿರುತೆರೆಯಿಂದ ಬೆಳ್ಳಿತೆರೆಗೆ ಪರಮೇಶ್ವರ್ ಗುಂಡ್ಕಲ್; ಜಿಯೋ ಸ್ಟುಡಿಯೋಸ್ ಮೂಲಕ ಸಿನಿಮಾ ನಿರ್ದೇಶನ". Kannada Prabha (in Kannada). Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ Sharadhaa, A. (29 May 2023). "'Fortunate to collaborate with Dhananjay in just my second film'". Cinema Express. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ Service, Express News (6 May 2024). "Ramesh Indira to play the antagonist in 'Kotee'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ "Dhananjaya – Kotee represents every common man and that's what fascinated me". OTTPlay. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (13 April 2024). "I want all to discover the 'Kotee' in you: Dhananjay". Cinema Express. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ "Kotee – Teaser of Dhananjaya's film with Parameshwar Gundkal on THIS date". OTTPlay. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ Kannada, TV9 (15 April 2024). "Moksha Kushal: 'ಕೋಟಿ'ಗೆ ಜೊತೆಯಾದ ಮೋಕ್ಷಾ; ನಟಿಯ ಹಿನ್ನಲೆ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಇಲ್ಲಿದೆ ವಿವರ". TV9 Kannada (in Kannada). Retrieved 7 May 2024.
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