RangiTaranga

Movie Details:

Country	India
Language	Kannada
Genres	Mystery, Thriller
Release date	3 July 2015 (India)
Running time	2hr 29min
Starring	Nirup Bhandari Radhika Chetan Avantika Shetty Saikumar
Directed by	Anup Bhandari
Written by	Anup Bhandari
Produced by	H. K. Prakash
Cinematography by	Lance Kaplan William David
Edited by	Praveen Joyappa
Music by	Songs: Anup Bhandari Score: B. Ajaneesh Loknath
Production Company	Shree Devi Entertainers
Distributor	Jayanna Films

Cast & Characters:

• Nirup Bhandari as Gautham Suvarna / Siddarth
• Radhika Chetan as Indu Suvarna / Harini Ranganath
• Avantika Shetty as Sandhya Bhargav
• Saikumar as Thenkabail Ravindra “Kalinga” Bhat
• Pramod Shetty as Manohar Alva
• Ananth Velu as Shankar
• Shilpa Singh as Shilpa Rao
• Arvind Rao as Inspector Basavaraj Haadimani
• William David as Naarnu
• Chetan Raj as Garnal Babu
• Siddu Moolimani as Nilesh Gowda aka Pandu
• Roshni Kore as Panchami aka Panchali
• Dinesh Siriyara as Angaara
• Shanker Ashwath as Mahabala Hegde
• Anup Bhandari as Gautham Suvarna
• Srinath Vasistha
• Swapna Raj
• Renuka
• Karthik Rao Kordale as Rafique

Storyline:

Set in the fictional village of Kamarottu in coastal Karnataka, the story follows Indu and her husband Gautham Suvarna as they return to her ancestral home. They perform a ritual to ward off evil spirits, but things take a dark turn when Indu goes missing. Gautham teams up with a journalist named Sandhya to investigate the mysterious disappearances of pregnant women in the area, uncovering secrets tied to his past.

About Movie:

RangiTaranga is a Kannada mystery thriller film written and directed by Anup Bhandari in his directorial debut. Produced by H. K. Prakash under Shree Devi Entertainers, the film features debutantes Nirup Bhandari, Radhika Chetan, and Avantika Shetty in lead roles, alongside veteran actor Saikumar.

Upon its release, RangiTaranga received overwhelmingly positive reviews from both critics and audiences. It was praised for its engaging storyline, strong performances, especially from the lead cast, and its technical aspects, including cinematography and music. The film’s unique blend of mystery and folklore resonated well with viewers.

The film also made it onto the list of productions eligible for the 88th Academy Awards but did not secure a nomination.

RangiTaranga was a commercial success, grossing approximately ₹43 crores against a budget of ₹1.5 crores. Its popularity helped it maintain a strong presence in theaters for several weeks following its release.

The film is notable for revitalizing interest in Kannada cinema’s thriller genre and has been credited with paving the way for future films in this category. Anup Bhandari’s direction and storytelling have been particularly highlighted as key factors in the film’s success.

Overall, RangiTaranga stands out as an important work in contemporary Kannada cinema, showcasing a compelling narrative that combines elements of mystery, folklore, and psychological intrigue.

Budget & Box Office Collection:

Budget	₹1.5 crore
Worldwide Collection	₹43 crore