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 |
| Distributed by | KRG Studios |
Release date |
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Running time | 170 Minutes |
| 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, and background score by Nobin Paul.[3][4]
The film is set to be released on 14 June 2024.[needs update]
Plot
In his quest for an honest fortune to provide for his sister's marriage and a future in the corrupt Janatha city, a truthful common man- Kotee defies the powerful gang leader Dinoo Saavkaar. When Kotee's defiance leads to mounting debts, he faces a life-altering choice to Eliminate Or be Eliminated.[2]
Cast
- 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
Production
In April 2023, it was reported that Param, renowned for his path breaking work in Kannada television as the business head for Viacom18 Kannada cluster,[5] was set to make his entry into silver screen.[6] He joined hands with Jio Studios for the same and Dhanajaya[7][8][9] was chosen to headline the project. Though the title was initially kept under wraps, Dhananjaya had accidently revealed the name of the movie in one of his interviews. Moksha Kushal was roped into play the female lead and Ramesh Indira who had impressed audiences in the 2023 Kannada romantic drama Sapta Sagaradaache Ello was cast as the antagonist in the movie.
The film was shot in Bengaluru and Mysuru.[10][11]
Soundtrack
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| Released | 2024 | ||||
| Recorded | 2024 | ||||
| Genre | Soundtrack | ||||
| Length | 18:00 | ||||
| Label | Saregama | ||||
| Producer | Jyoti Deshpande | ||||
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The songs of the film are composed by Vasuki Vaibhav while the background score is by Nobin Paul. The music rights of the film were acquired by Saregama.[12]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Maathu Sothu" | Yogaraj Bhat | Armaan Malik | 03:23 |
| 2. | "Janatha City" | Vasuki Vaibhav | Sanjith Hegde | 03:23 |
| 3. | "Sobaane" | Yogaraj Bhat | Vasuki Vaibhav, Madhuri Seshadri | 03:52 |
| 4. | "Mana Mana" | Yogaraj Bhat | Ananya Bhat, Siddarth Belmannu | 03:25 |
| 5. | "Madhava Mamava" | Narayana Theertha | Madhuri Seshadri | 03:57 |
| Total length: | 18:00 | |||
Release
Theatrical
The film is set for theatrical release on 14 June 2024.[13][14]
References
- ^ "'ಕೋಟಿ' ಟೀಸರ್ ರಿಲೀಸ್ ಜೊತೆ ಬಿಡುಗಡೆ ದಿನಾಂಕವೂ ಘೋಷಣೆ; ಪರಮ್ ಕನಸಿನ ಚಿತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಪಾತ್ರವೇ ಆದ ಧನಂಜಯ". Vijay Karnataka (in Kannada). Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ a b "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.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Bureau, The Hindu (9 April 2024). "Dhananjaya's next is 'Kotee', directed by Parameshwar Gundkal". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Sharadhaa, A. (29 May 2023). "'Fortunate to collaborate with Dhananjay in just my second film'". Cinema Express. Retrieved 7 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.
- ^ "Dhananjaya – Kotee represents every common man and that's what fascinated me". OTTPlay. 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.
- ^ Service, Express News (6 May 2024). "Ramesh Indira to play the antagonist in 'Kotee'". The New Indian Express. 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.
- ^ B, Praveen Chandra. "Kotee Movie: ಡಾಲಿ ಧನಂಜಯ್‌ ನಟನೆಯ ಕೋಟಿ ಸಿನಿಮಾ ಜೂ 14ಕ್ಕೆ ಬಿಡುಗಡೆ; ಇಲ್ಲಿದೆ ನೋಡಿ ಕೌತುಕ ಹೆಚ್ಚಿಸೋ ಟೀಸರ್". Kannada Hindustan Times (in Kannada). Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ "Daali Dhananjaya's Kotee To Release On June 14". Times Now. 15 April 2024. Retrieved 7 May 2024.