Vidyapati (2025 film)
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| Produced by | Dhananjaya |
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| Cinematography | Lavith |
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| Music by | Dossmode |
Production company | Daali Pictures |
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Running time | 126 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Vidyapati (transl. Vidya's husband) is a 2025 Indian Kannada-language comedy drama film written, directed and edited by Haseen Khan and Esham Khan. The film stars Nagabhushana and Malaika T. Vasupal.[2]
Plot
Cast
Source[3]
- Nagabhushana as Siddu aka Vidyapati
- Malaika Vasupal as Vidaya
- Karthik Rao
- Ramachandra Raju as Jaggu
- Srivatsa Shyam as Kumara
- Rangayana Raghu (Cameo appearance)
- Dhananjaya as Anaconda (Cameo appearance)
Production
In January 2024, it was reported that Nagabhushana would collaborate with director duo Haseen Khan and Esham Khan on their second collaboration, Vidyapati,[4] after Ikkat.[5][6] Malaika T. Vasupal was announced to play the female lead in the film in February 2024.[7] In March 2024, it was reported that Rangayana Raghu would be part of the film, playing a Kung-fu master character.[8] The film was produced by Dhananjaya under his banner Daali Pictures.[9] Ramachandra Raju was chosen to portray the antagonist role after the duo Haseen Khan and Esham Khan received a suggestion from Dhananjaya to cast him as the antagonist.[10]
Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by Dossmode.[11][12]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Madanaari" | Sujith Venkataramaiah | Vasuki Vaibhav, Supriyaa Ram | 2:49 |
| 2. | "Ayyo Vidhiye" | Sujith Venkataramaiah | Jaggesh | 4:13 |
| Total length: | 7:02 | |||
Release
Vidyapati was released theatrically on 10 April 2025.[13][14]
Reception
Sridevi S. of The Times of India rated the film three out of five stars and wrote, "The film is an entertainment package filled with little fun and lot of drama. If you like clean comedy, and family dramas that doesn’t really tug the heart’s strings but still impacts emotionally, Vidyapati delivers it."[15] Y. Maheswara Reddy of Bangalore Mirror wrote, "Vidyapati is the second movie for Esham and Hasheen after the film Ikkat. Though they made Nagabhushana to play the lead in this movie, it was the incongruous script that failed to connect with the audiences."[3]
Pranati A. S. of Deccan Herald gave the film three out of five stars and wrote, "Vidyapati is an enjoyable film despite its shortcomings–it picks broadstroke storytelling over manipulative storytelling."[16] Prathibha Joy of OTTplay gave it three out of five stars and wrote, "Nagabhushana is firmly in the spotlight and the actor holds it together well, with a good blend of humour, emotions and some action too."[17] Vivek M. V. of The Hindu wrote, "Vidyapati offers something for everyone without being an overdose of themes."[1]
Sanjay Ponnappa of India Today gave it two-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote, "The writer-director duo Esham and Haseen seem to have developed an entire screenplay based on an interesting one-liner but chose the most orthodox pattern to pen their proceedings. There is a lack of innovation in the presentation, which acts as a major drawback."[18] A. Sharadhaa of The New Indian Express wrote, "Vidyapati offers quirky misadventures and light-hearted fun—with just enough bite to keep things meaningful. However, it is messy in parts, melodramatic, and sometimes bizarre—but that’s its charm."[19]
References
- ^ a b M. V., Vivek (11 April 2025). "'Vidyapati' movie review: Nagabhushana gives his all in this simple underdog tale of resilience and self-discovery". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 12 April 2025. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
- ^ "'Vidyapati': Nagabhushan's comedy drama, produced by Dhananjaya, gets a release date". The Hindu. 14 January 2025. Archived from the original on 7 February 2025. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
- ^ a b "Kannada Movie Review–Vidyapati (Kannada): It's all on Nagabhushana's shoulders - Bangalore Mirror". Bangalore Mirror. 11 April 2025. Archived from the original on 11 April 2025. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
- ^ "Nagabhushana to team up with Ikkat filmmakers again". The Times of India. 19 January 2024.
- ^ A., Sharadhaa (10 January 2024). "Nagabushan takes centre stage as 'Vidyapati'". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Karate chops - Bangalore Mirror". Bangalore Mirror. 19 January 2024.
- ^ "Upadhyaksha actor Malaika Vasupal bags next project Vidyapati". Cinema Express. 10 February 2024.
- ^ "Actor Rangayana Raghu To Play Kung Fu Master In Vidyapati? What We know". News18. 22 March 2024.
- ^ "Nagabhushana's next is 'Vidyapati' with 'Ikkat' filmmakers". The Hindu. 17 January 2024. Archived from the original on 3 March 2024. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
- ^ A., Sharadhaa (10 April 2025). "Haseen Khan: Nagabhushan channels a young Anant Nag in his comic timing". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Madanaari (From "Vidyapati") (Full Song)". JioSaavn. 3 March 2025.
- ^ "Ayyo Vidhiye (From "Vidyapati") (Full Song)". JioSaavn. 7 November 2024.
- ^ "Comedic Actor Nagabhushana's Next As Hero, Vidyapati, Gets A Release Date". Times Now. 16 January 2025. Archived from the original on 23 January 2025. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
- ^ "'Vidyapati' trailer: Nagabhushana's comedy drama promises a quirky David vs Goliath story". The Hindu. 19 March 2025. Archived from the original on 6 April 2025. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
- ^ "Vidyapati Movie Review : This slapstick comedy works better as an emotional family drama". The Times of India. 11 April 2025.
- ^ "Vidyapati Movie Review: A Martial Arts Drama with a Heartfelt Message Under Dhananjaya's Banner". Deccan Herald. 10 April 2025. Archived from the original on 11 April 2025. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
- ^ "Vidyapati review: Dhananjaya has fun as Miyagi to Nagabhushana's Karate Kid". OTTPlay. 10 April 2025. Archived from the original on 10 April 2025. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
- ^ "Vidyapati review: Nagabhushana carries a shaky screenplay banking on emotions". India Today. 10 April 2025. Archived from the original on 10 April 2025. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
- ^ A., Sharadhaa (6 April 2025). "Vidyapati movie review: A bizarre, biting rom-com with a beating heart". The New Indian Express.