Aug. 23, 2019|India|118 Min.|R
Genre: Crime;Drama;Mystery;South;Indian;Thriller
Description: “Nanna Prakara” is a 2019 Indian Kannada-language mystery thriller film, marking the directorial debut of Vinay Balaji. Produced by Gururaj S under the banner G.V.K Combines, and co-produced by Kiran Talasila, Jagdeesh, Venkatesh, Govind S, and Krishnamurthy, the film features Kishore, Priyamani, and Mayuri Kyatari in lead roles. The supporting cast includes Arjun Yogi, Niranjan Deshpande, Pramod Shetty, and Girija Lokesh. The film’s music is composed by Arjun Ramu, with cinematography by Manohar Joshi and editing by Satish Chandraiya.
Kishore, one of the lead actors, commented on the experience of working with a first-time director, noting the fresh perspective and youthful energy it brought to the set. Priyamani, who plays a doctor in the film, shared that she put significant effort into portraying her role convincingly.
The story revolves around a murder mystery investigated by Inspector Ashok, played by Kishore. The body of a young woman is discovered in a burned car on the outskirts of the city. Just as the investigation seems to narrow down the suspect and motive, a shocking revelation emerges, raising questions about the true identity of the victim.
“Nanna Prakara” is recognized as a solid attempt in the crime thriller genre, with a unique narrative style. However, some viewers feel the mystery may have been oversimplified by the time the story reaches its climax. This film reflects the growing popularity of crime thrillers among Kannada audiences.
Cast director: Vinay Balaji
Cast actor: Kishore, Priyamani, Mayuri Kyatari, Vaishnavi Chandran, Niranjan Deshpande, Honnavalli Krishna, Girija Lokesh, Pramod Shetty, Arjun Yogesh
Original name: Nanna Prakara