Bhootayyana Mommaga Ayyu
Bhootayyana Mommaga Ayyu (transl. Ayyu, grandson of Bhootayyana) is a 2018 Indian Kannada-language comedy film written and directed by Nagaraj Peenya.[1] Produced by R. Varaprasad Shetty under the banner of Sri Vaishnavi Cine Creations, the film released across Karnataka state on 4 May 2018. Starring Chikkanna as Ayyu, the film also features Bullet Prakash, Sruthi Hariharan, Prashanth Siddhi and Tabla Nani in principal roles. The film marks the 1000th acting assignment of the comedy actor Honnavalli Krishna.[2] The film score and soundtrack is composed by Ravi Basrur and the cinematography is by Nandakumar.
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Directed by | Nagaraj Peenya |
Produced by | R. Varaprasad Shetty Ravishanker Anil |
Written by | Nagaraj Peenya |
Starring | Chikkanna Sruthi Hariharan Bullet Prakash Tabla Nani |
Narrated by | Srujan Lokesh |
Music by | Ravi Basrur |
Cinematography | Nandakumar |
Edited by | Srinivas P. Babu |
Production company | Sri Vaishnavi Cine Creations |
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Country | India |
Language | Kannada |
Although the title is borrowed from the 1974 film Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu directed by Siddalingaiah, the film's plot makes no connection with it. Actor Lokesh's son Srujan Lokesh is roped in as a narrator for this film. Upon release, the film met with negative response from the critics.[3][4]
Cast
- Chikkanna as Ayyu
- Sruthi Hariharan as Sruthi
- Tabla Nani
- Bullet Prakash
- P. Ravishankar
- Prashanth Siddi
- Rockline Sudhakar
- Honnavalli Krishna
- M. S. Umesh
- Girija Lokesh
Soundtrack
Ravi Basrur has composed the songs for the film. The lyrics for the songs are written by Peenya Nagaraj. The song "Bhootayyana Mommaga" was performed by Basrur and Ananya Bhat.
References
- "Nagaraj Peenya's New Film Is Bhootayyana Mommaga Ayyu". Chitraloka. 20 October 2016.
- "Puneeth Releases The Songs Of 'Bhootayyana Mommaga Ayyu'". Chitraloka. 15 October 2017.
- "Bhootayyana Mommaga Ayyu: an inane, insipid flick". Deccan Herald. 4 May 2018.
- "Bhootayyana Mommaga Ayyu Movie Review". The Times of India. 4 May 2018.