Shri Balaji Photo Studio
| Shri Balaji Photo Studio | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Rajesh Dhruva |
| Written by | Abhishek Sirsi |
| Screenplay by | Pruthvikanth L. |
| Story by | Abhishek Sirsi |
| Produced by | B. Venkateshwar Rao |
| Starring | Rajesh Dhruva |
| Cinematography | Manoj Cinestudio |
| Edited by | Ganapathi Bhat |
| Music by | Songs Shriram Gandharva Score: Swasthik Kaarekaad |
Production company | Srujana Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 147 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Shri Balaji Photo Studio is a 2023 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed by Rajesh Dhruva starring himself in the titular role.
Cast
- Rajesh Dhruva as Puttu
- Radhika Achuth Rao as Nethra Hakkimane
- Ravi Salian as Suresha
- Sampath J. Ram as Shankar Hakkimane
- Nakul Sharma as Maani
- Ravi Mururu as Subbanna
- Rakshith Naag as Pradeepa
- Shubhalakshmi as Yashodha
- Shishir as Shishir
Production
In July 2022, it was announced that television actor Rajesh Dhruva made his feature film debut through this film which he directed and acted in. The film was initially titled Sri Balaji Photo Studio (Since 1979).[1] The film was shot in Honnavara, Sirsi and Yellapura, Karnataka.[2]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Shriram Gandharva and Swasthik Kaarekaad. Pramod Maravante wrote the lyrics for two songs.[3]
Reception
The film was premiered on 5 January 2023,[4] and it was theatrically released the following day.[5]
A critic from The Times of India rated the film three out of five stars and wrote that "Overall, it is a feel-good film, which takes off only in the second half".[5]
References
- ^ "Rajesh Dhruva to helm and star in Sri Balaji Photo Studio". The New Indian Express. 6 September 2022. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "TV actor Rajesh Dhruva's 'Shri Balaji Photo Studio' trailer impresses netizens". The Times of India. 29 December 2022. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "Regional Content Cinema: ಕಾಂತಾರ ಬಳಿಕ ಮತ್ತೊಂದು ಸ್ಥಳೀಯ ಕಥೆ! ಉತ್ತರ ಕನ್ನಡ ಭಾಷೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಬರ್ತಿದೆ ಶ್ರೀ ಬಾಲಾಜಿ Photo ಸ್ಡುಡಿಯೋ ಸಿನಿಮಾ!" [Regional Content Cinema: Another local story after Kantara! Sri Balaji Photo Studio movie released in Uttara Kannada language!]. News18 (in Kannada). 23 November 2022. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "Agnisakshi gang reunites at the premiere of co-star Rajesh Dhruva's debut movie". The Times of India. 6 August 2024. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ a b Poyyakanda, Dheeraj (5 January 2023). "Shri Balaji Photo Studio Movie Review : Big dreams of a small-town lad". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 August 2024.