Venkya
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| Directed by | Sagar Purannik |
| Written by | Sagar Puranik |
| Screenplay by | Shreenidhi DS |
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| Starring | Sagar Puranik Rupali Sood |
| Cinematography | Pranav Mulay |
| Music by | Hemanth Jois |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Venkya is a 2024 Indian Kannada-language film directed and written by Sagar Puranik.[1][2][3] It is produced by Wadeyar Films along with Pawan Wadeyar, Avinash V Rai and Mohan Lal Menon.[4][5] The film stars Sagar Puranik and Rupali Sood.[6][4][5] The film was officially selected for the Indian Panorama Feature Film category and premiered at the 55th International Film Festival.[7][8][9]
Cast
- Sagar Puranik
- Rupali Sood
- Yash Raj Soni
Plot
Venkya's Journey follows a struggling goon from Hubballi as he searches for his estranged brother, Ganya, to secure property rights and escape financial ruin.[2] Using social media, Venkya embarks on a cross-India journey, encountering diverse cultures, scams, and kind strangers.[6] Along the way, he undergoes personal growth, embracing humility and family values, in a tale of redemption and self-discovery.[2]
Shooting
The shooting of the film started on 15 March 2024, in Hubbali.[3] The film was shot across 12 states of India, showcasing the country's cultural diversity.[2]
References
- ^ Service, Express News (11 October 2024). "'Kerebete' and 'Venkya' to be screened at 55th IFFI 2024". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 13 January 2025. Retrieved 12 January 2025.
- ^ a b c d "55th IFFI showcases powerful stories through movies 'Venkya,' 'Bhootpori,' and 'Article 370'". PIB Gov. Archived from the original on 14 December 2024. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
- ^ a b Features, C. E. (11 March 2024). "Sagar Puranik to debut as a lead in his upcoming directorial Venkya". Cinema Express. Retrieved 12 January 2025.
- ^ a b Service, Express News (1 April 2024). "Rupali Sood set to make acting debut with Sagar Puranik's 'Venkya'". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 13 January 2025. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
- ^ a b "Model Rupali Sood To Debut As Lead With Kannada Film Titled Venkya". News18. Archived from the original on 13 January 2025. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
- ^ a b "I auditioned for a role in my own directorial: Sagar Puranik". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 13 January 2025. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
- ^ "IFFI Festival 2024 Feature film". Iffi. Archived from the original on 8 February 2025. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
- ^ "'Venkya', 'Bhootpori', and 'Article 370' shine in Indian Panorama at IFFI". The Goan EveryDay. Archived from the original on 13 January 2025. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
- ^ Sowmya, Rakshitha. "ಅಂತಾರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಗೋವಾ ಫಿಲ್ಮ್ ಫೆಸ್ಟಿವಲ್ಗೆ ಆಯ್ಕೆಯಾದ ಸಾಗರ್ ಪುರಾಣಿಕ್ 'ವೆಂಕ್ಯಾ' ಸಿನಿಮಾ: ನ.20 ರಿಂದ ಚಿತ್ರೋತ್ಸವ ಆರಂಭ". Kannada Hindustan Times (in Kannada). Retrieved 13 January 2025.
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