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A: Film by Upendra

  • 1998
  • 2h 30m
IMDb RATING
8.7/10
2.8K
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A: Film by Upendra (1998)
Drama

An unusual love story between a film director and an actress narrated through multiple flashbacks within flashbacks and reverse screenplay. The film deals with the dark truths of cinema like... Read allAn unusual love story between a film director and an actress narrated through multiple flashbacks within flashbacks and reverse screenplay. The film deals with the dark truths of cinema like the casting couch.An unusual love story between a film director and an actress narrated through multiple flashbacks within flashbacks and reverse screenplay. The film deals with the dark truths of cinema like the casting couch.

  • Directors
    • Gurukiran
    • R Raghunath
    • Rajaram
  • Writers
    • Agnidivya
    • Upendra
  • Stars
    • Upendra
    • Chandini
    • Archana
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.7/10
    2.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Gurukiran
      • R Raghunath
      • Rajaram
    • Writers
      • Agnidivya
      • Upendra
    • Stars
      • Upendra
      • Chandini
      • Archana
    • 12User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Upendra
    Upendra
    • Surya
    Chandini
    Archana
    • A novice actress
    Vaijanath Biradar
    Michael Madhu
    • Michael
    Aiyappa Mandapanda
    • Business Man Teja
    Kote Prabhakar
    • A film producer
    Vijaya Sarathi
    Vijaya Sarathi
    Saroja Srishaila
    • Mother of Surya (Upendra)
    Suchithra
    • Sister of Surya
    • Directors
      • Gurukiran
      • R Raghunath
      • Rajaram
    • Writers
      • Agnidivya
      • Upendra
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews12

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    10kulalvishwas

    Review

    Still couldn't able to believe that upendra managed to make a film like this that too in 1998.

    This film is still fresh and as unique as it could be!

    A shattered filmmaker who deteriorated mentally decides to make a film where he have to face the consequences of his past. That's how it goes but when you reach the climax it's not what you thought it would be.. What a performance by Uppi and other cast.

    Screenplay was just fire from the beginning till the end there was no lag that I could notice since I was awestruck by the pace of screenplay.

    Now I'm convinced that he's one of a kind. An artist like upendra is a perfect blessing to any industry.

    Special mention to the music director of the movie. His Songs and BGM work were easily noticeable in this film.
    10prateekbhatkerehonda

    Meaning of love, life, and money

    I am hardly understood why the greatest directors are fans of Upendra.

    No word to say anymore. UPPI is the Asset.

    You can understand that all of uppi 's directed movies are still above 8.5 IMDB. Even recent kgf also not .

    One dialogue inspired me that men who have nothing, he only focuses on life, not in love.

    In this movie, we can understand how a man suffers after love failure and lost his gratitude, and position.

    He also summarised about women's protection from prostitution, what political members' inner phase.

    How society should be.

    And also explored the great heritage of Indian culture etc .pls don't miss.
    10prajwalbs-69756

    Real life

    "Ee preeti Ee prema ella pustakada badanekayi" Duddiddare ella, money making everything,
    10harishbbbb

    Thriller in True sense

    It wouldn't be an exaggeration if I refer director Upendra as Karnataka's very own christopher nolan. The way screenplay is presented we would need minimum 2 watches to get it right. Every bit of this movie is engaging and inspiring to all movie enthusiasts. The movie keeps you guessing and throws a bouncer in the climax. Dialogues are the essence of this movie to feel/ understand the downfall and rise of each characters. There are so many twists and turns you would be amazed how the director put this all together in one movie; a THRILLER in true sense.
    10suggriv

    Super crazy movie ever!!!!

    Amazing A class love story.............. Must watch this movie. It is very meaningful

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      The movie earned high praises from Bollywood personalities like Amitabh Bachchan and Anil Kapoor.
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    • Release date
      • February 12, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Language
      • Kannada
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      • ₹13,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 30m(150 min)
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