Saramsha

Saramsha
Directed bySurya Vasishta
Screenplay bySurya Vasishta
Produced by
  • Ravi Kashyap
  • RK Nallam
Starring
  • Deepak Subramanya
  • Surya Vasishta
  • Sruthi Hariharan
  • Shweta Gupta
  • Aasif Kshatriya
  • Ravi Bhat
CinematographyAnanth Bharadwaj
Edited byPradeep Nayak
Music bySongs:
Udit Haritas
Score:
Aparajith Sris
Production
companies
  • Vibha Kashyap Productions
  • Klapboard Productions
Distributed byAmeyukti Studios
Release date
  • 15 February 2024 (2024-Feb-15)
Running time
132 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Saramsha is a 2024 Indian Kannada language drama film written and directed by Surya Vasishta. The film is produced by Ravi Kashyap and RK Nallam.[1][2] The film stars Deepak Subramanya, Surya Vasishta, Sruthi Hariharan, Shweta Gupta, Aasif Kshatriya and Ravi Bhat in lead roles. Cinematography was handled by Ananth Bharadwaj. The songs were composed by Udit Haritas and Aparajith Sris scored the background score.[3][4]

Plot

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Does a writer write the story? Or does the story choose its writer?

When life opens doors, do we know what's behind it? Before entering another door, we should contemplate if it is leading us to where we want to go or where life wants to take us. But, is it even a choice?

Tejas is a C.A. (chartered accountant), who wants to be a writer. One evening, his world collides with Abhay’s. A story begins to unfold in front of him. He is faced with a character of his story. In the realm of magical realism, an emotional drama unfolds.

Saramsha is much like reading a novel - laden with metaphors and pop culture references within its rollercoaster of emotions.[5]

Cast

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  • Deepak Subramanya as Tejaswi Pandit
  • Surya Vasishta as Abhay
  • Sruthi Hariharan as Maya
  • Shweta Gupta as Raksha
  • Aasif Kshatriya as Narayan Pandit
  • Ravi Bhat as Rajeev, Abhay’s dad
  • Rramprasadd Banavara as Gundu
  • Satish Kumar Saccha as Soundu
  • Pruthvi Banwasi as Suresh
  • Shruthi Pradeep as Aishwarya Pandit
  • Namith Gowda as young Abhay
  • Pranit as Abhay in his childhood
  • Bhargava Raju as young Tejaswi
  • Anish as Tejaswi in his childhood
  • Prathima Vajra as English teacher

Soundtrack

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The songs are composed by Udit Haritas. Two tracks have been sung by Madhuri Seshadri and one by Pancham Jeeva. Udit Haritas has voiced a promotional song. Lyrics were penned by Pramod Maravanthe and Surya Vasishta.[6][7]

Tracklist
No.TitleLyricsArtist(s)Length
1."Aparichitha"Surya VasishtaMadhuri Seshadri, Pancham Jeeva3:14
2."Nasheyo Nakasheyo"Pramod MaravantheMadhuri Seshadri, Udit Haritas4:26
3."Teeradache"Surya VasishtaPancham Jeeva4:01
4."Saramsha"Surya VasishtaUdit Haritas2:59
Total length:14:40

Reception

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A critic from The Times of India rated the film four out of five stars and wrote that "Overall, the film leaves you with a haunting feeling that you end up getting after reading a good book or watching a great play or even having a pleasant conversation with a dear one!"[8][9]

References

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  1. ^ Kotagunasi, Manjunath B. "Saramsha: ಮ್ಯಾಜಿಕಲ್ ರಿಯಲಿಸಂ ಅನ್ನೋ ವಿರಳ ಶೈಲಿಯ 'ಸಾರಾಂಶ' ಚಿತ್ರ ಬಿಡುಗಡೆಗೆ ಸಿದ್ಧ; ಶ್ರುತಿ ಹರಿಹರನ್‌ಗಿಲ್ಲಿ ವಿಶೇಷ ಪಾತ್ರ". Kannada Hindustan Times (in Kannada).
  2. ^ S, Pranati A. "Sruthi Hariharan in a new avatar". Deccan Herald.
  3. ^ "Surya Vasishta, Shruthi Hariharan's Saramsha gets release date". The New Indian Express.
  4. ^ "ವೀಡಿಯೋ ಸಾಂಗ್ 'ಸಾರಾಂಶ'ದ ನಕಾಶೆ ನಶೆ; ಡಾನ್ಸ್ ಮೂಲಕ ಚಮಕ್‌ ಕೊಟ್ಟ ಶ್ರುತಿ ಹರಿಹರನ್!". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd (in Kannada).
  5. ^ "Sruthi Hariharan: 'ಸಾರಾಂಶ' ಸಿನಿಮಾಗೆ ಶ್ರುತಿ ಹರಿಹರನ್ ನಾಯಕಿ: ವಿಭಿನ್ನ ಪಾತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ನಟನೆ". Vijaya Karnataka (in Kannada).
  6. ^ "Unfamiliar lyrical song Increased curiosity about the film 'Saaransh'". TV9 Kannada (in Kannada). 21 January 2024.
  7. ^ Kotagunasi, Manjunath B. "ಸಾರಾಂಶ ಚಿತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಮೂಡಿತು ಒನ್ ಟೇಕ್ ಸಾಂಗ್ ಪರಿಕಲ್ಪನೆ; ನಶೆಯ ನಕಾಶೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ನಲಿದ ಶ್ರುತಿ ಹರಿಹರನ್‌". Kannada Hindustan Times (in Kannada).
  8. ^ "Saramsha Movie Review : Saramsha review: Magical realism, life, dreams and everything in between". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
  9. ^ M.V, Vivek (17 February 2024). "'Saramsha' movie review: Surya Vasishta presents a gentle, interesting take on life and ambitions". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
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