Karmais a 2010 IndianTelugu-languagesupernatural thrillerfilm directed by newcomerAdivi Sesh,who stars opposite American actressJade Tailor.
| Karma | |
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| Directed by | Adivi Sesh |
| Written by | Adivi Sesh |
| Produced by | Bhavani Adivi Harsh Singh |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | James Laxton |
| Edited by | Arjun Shastri Harsh Singh |
| Music by | Pete Wonder Leland Thunes Justin R. Durban |
Production company | Thousand Lights Inc. |
Release date |
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Running time | 145 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Cast
edit- Adivi Seshas Dev
- Jade Tailoras Padma
- Sher Ali as Raj
- Ramakrishna as Padma's father
- Ria as young Padma
- Rashmi as Padma's mother's friend
Production
editThe film marks the directorial and lead acting debut of Adivi Sesh, an Indian who grew up inSan Francisco.[1]Hollywood actressJade Tailorauditioned for the film after seeing the film's synopsis on an advertisement.[2]The film was shot inBig Sur,Carmel,andPacifica.[3][1]The film was shot in a single schedule of fifty-eight days with a crew of Hollywood and Indian technicians.[2][3][1]James Laxtonshot the film using aRed4K camera.[3]Telugu tutors helped Jade Tailor learn the Telugu language.[2]The film was based on a car crash that Adivi Sesh had survived in San Francisco.[1]This film was reportedly the first Telugu film to be completely shot in theUnited Statesand the first to release in the United States with subtitles.[1]
Soundtrack
editThe songs are composed by Hollywood musicians Pete Wonder, Leland Thunes, and Justin Durban.[1]The soundtrack consists of six songs, two of which are background songs.[3]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kalale" | 1:35 |
| 2. | "Evari Manishi" | 1:58 |
| 3. | "Prathi Shknamunaa" | 1:44 |
| 4. | "Idi Thana Jeevitam" | 3:35 |
Release
editA critic fromRediffwrote that "Karma is a tale told in a modern way, weaving inHindu mythology.This perhaps stemmed from the fact that the director-cum-actor Sesh Adivi had a miraculous escape on a US freeway which set him thinking. That was the germ of Karma ".[4]A critic fromFull Hyderabadwrote that "You might want to give Karma a try to look at the little offbeat activity that goes on in Telugu cinema, but we wouldn't recommend it for good entertainment at all".[5]
References
edit- ^abcdefRajamani, Radhika (23 November 2010)."'I am no Mahesh Babu or Pavan Kalyan'".Rediff.Retrieved1 January2022.
- ^abcRajamani, Radhika (24 November 2010)."Meet the American in a Telugu film".Rediff.Retrieved1 January2022.
- ^abcdNarasimham, M. L. (4 June 2010)."Caught in the web of mystery".The Hindu.
- ^"Karma is for a niche audience".Rediff.
- ^"Karma review: Karma (Telugu) Movie Review - fullhyd.com".Full Hyderabad.
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