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Akka Thangi

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Akka Thangi
DVD cover
Directed byS. Mahendar
Written byS. Mahendar
Screenplay byS. Mahendar
Produced byRamesh Yadav
StarringShruti
Rashmi
CinematographyB. Suresh Babu
Edited byP. R. Soundar Raj
Music byV. Manohar
Production
company
Ramesh Yadav Movies
Release date
  • 5 December 2008 (2008-12-05)
Running time
138 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Akka Thangi (transl. Elder sister, younger sister) is a 2008 Indian Kannada language film written and directed by S. Mahendar. It stars Shruti and Rashmi in the lead roles. The supporting cast features Mohan, Kishore and Sharan.

Cast

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Soundtrack

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Akka Thangi
Soundtrack album by
Released2007
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LabelR Music

V. Manohar composed the film's background score and music for its soundtrack. The album consists of five tracks.

Tracklist
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Dharani Mandala"S. MahendarChithra 
2."Thangaali"K. KalyanChithra 
3."Tuvvi Tuvvi"KavirajRajesh Krishnan, Nanditha 
4."Badavanadare"Satyananda PathrotaS. Mahendar 
5."Maadeva Maadeva"K. KalyanHemanth Kumar, Nanditha 

Critical reception

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Upon theatrical release, the film received positive reviews from critics. R. G. Vijayasarathy of Rediff rated the film 3.5/5 and called it "an emotionally engaging film made on a reasonable budget with a strong story, good narration and pleasing music." On the acting performances he wrote, "... Shruti makes a deep impression as the elder sister. Kishore in the role of Huliyappa who stands out with another strong performance." He added, "V Manohar's music is the other plus point of the film."[1] Newstrack India too rated the film 3.5/5 and the reviewer felt that the film "comes as a breath of fresh air" adding that it "has a strong native fervour and its highlight is its realistic narration. Besides, it gives a message promoting a value-based life where truth prevails." The reviewer further wrote, "The film stands out for excellent acting by Shruti, Mohan and Kishore that is matched by great dialogues written by Madhu and Mohan. Mahendar's direction and Manohar's music are exceptional."[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Don't miss Akka Thangi". Rediff. 5 December 2008. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  2. ^ "'Akka Thangi' - a breath of fresh air (Kannada Film Review)". Newstrack India. 6 December 2008. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
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