Breaking News (2012 film)

Breaking News is a 2012 Kannada satirical comedy film directed, written and produced by Nagathihalli Chandrashekar. It stars Ajay Rao and Radhika Pandit in the lead roles while actor Ananth Nag makes a special appearance. Stephen Prayog is the music director and Krishna Kumar is the cinematographer of the film.[1] The film got its theatrical release on 18 May 2012.

Breaking News
Film poster
Directed byNagathihalli Chandrashekar
Produced byNagathihalli Chandrashekar
Written byNagathihalli Chandrashekar
StarringAjay Rao
Radhika Pandit
Music byStephen Prayog
CinematographyKrishna Kumar
Production
company
Nagathihalli Creations
Release date
  • 18 May 2012 (2012-05-18)
Country India
LanguageKannada

Plot

The film was well appreciated by the censor board members who said that the director has been able to craft a healthy romantic love story in the backdrop of the contemporary political and the television media channels where fight for TRP’s has blinded a level of objectivity in reportage.[2]

Cast

Soundtrack
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Muddege Saaru"Yogaraj BhatTippu 
2."Sambandha"Nagathihalli ChandrashekarRajesh Krishnan, Anuradha Bhat 
3."Hudugi Baare"Nagathihalli ChandrashekarV. Harikrishna, Chaitra H. G. 
4."Sundari Sura Sundari"Nagathihalli ChandrashekarChinmayi 
5."Haalu Kaanada"Damodar ShettyHemanth Kumar 
6."Nanage Banthu"Nagathihalli ChandrashekarAnuradha Bhat, Sadhu Kokila, Srinivas, Chetan Sosca, Vijay Urs, Shantala Vattam, Mohan 

Reception

Critical Response

Breaking News opened to a mixed - negative reviews from critics all over. Bollywoodlife.com reviewed the movie as "one time watchable" and lauded the performances of the lead actors while criticizing on the director's work and screenplay.[3] DNA India also came up with negative review saying, "The film contrary to its title brings nothing new with it nor does it make an impact. If anything it leaves you disappointed, more so as it comes from someone like Chandrashekar. We’d rather you watch the 'Breaking News’ on TV!".[4]

However, Times of India came up with an average review rating saying, "The latest movie by director Nagathihalli Chandrasekhar is a complete deviation from his earlier movies which focused on romance and drama. Armed with a good script and neat narration, the director takes you to the world of visual media and their function" [5]

References
  1. http://www.filmglitz.com/kannada/make-or-break-for-nagathihalli-chandrasekhar/
  2. http://chitraloka.com/2012/04/27/breaking-news-censored/
  3. http://www.bollywoodlife.com/south-gossip/breaking-news-review-watch-it-for-radhika-and-ajays-performance/
  4. http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review_review-breaking-news-kannada_1690952
  5. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/kannada/movie-reviews/Breaking-News/movie-review/13268443.cms
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