Alias Janaki

Alias Janaki is a 2013 Indian Telugu language romantic drama film directed by Daya K and starring newcomers Rahul Venkat and Anisha Ambrose.[1][2][3] The film released theatrically and online on 26 July 2013.[4][5][6]

Alias Janaki
Official poster
Directed byDaya K
Written byDialogue:
Vamsi Krishna Gadwala
Vashishta Sharma
Produced byNeelima Tirumalasetti
Starring
CinematographySujith Sarang
Edited bySrijit Sarang
Music byShravan
Release date
  • 26 July 2013 (2013-07-26)
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Cast

Production

The film began production starring Rahul Venkat (Chiranjeevi's cousin)[7][8] and Nisha Aggarwal.[9][10][11] Aggarwal was later replaced with debutante Anisha Ambrose.[12]

Soundtrack

Music by newcomer Shravan.[13] Karthik Pasupulate of The Times of India gave the film a rating of thee out of five stars and said that "Debutante music director Shravan has packed in a refreshing new vibe in the album".[14] The soundtrack was released through Aditya Music.[15]

Track list[15]
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Kaadhal Prema"SwechhaShravan3:16
2."Maarinade (Haricharan)"Karthik KodakadhaHaricharan4:40
3."Konchem Konchem"SwechhaShravan, Kavya3:21
4."Aranyamantha"Krishna KanthBalaram Iyer3:23
5."Santhalo Perigina Sundari"Surendra KrishnaSravana Bhargavi3:42
6."Kaatuka Kannula"Karthik Kodakadha, AshwinSai Charan3:17
7."Maarinade"Karthik Kodakadha, AshwinGuna2:48
8."Konchem Konchem Remix"SwechhaSandeep3:46
Total length:28:16

Release and reception

The film was initially scheduled to release on 19 July.[16] A critic from The Times of India opined that "It’s a little too loaded and preachy, besides some shallow intensity and noble intentions it has nothing much to offer".[17] A critic from 123telugu stated that "Neelima Thirumalasetty’s intentions are worth applauding, but she needs to take better care about the execution of her future projects".[18] Deepa Garimella of Full Hyderabad wrote that "Alias Janaki does deserve a watch for its intent".[19][20]

Awards
Nandi Awards[21]

References
  1. Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (15 June 2013). "The real DEAL". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  2. "Alias Janaki". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  3. Chowdhary, Y. Sunita (13 July 2013). "Etcetera: Good going". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  4. "Alias Janaki releasing today". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 1 June 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  5. "Alias Janaki censored with U/A certificate". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  6. "ఆన్‌లైన్‌లోనూ రిలీజ్ కానున్న అలియాస్ జానకి". Sakshi. 19 July 2013. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
  7. "Another mega hero in the making". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  8. "Star family status has it's [sic] cons: Rahul Venkat". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  9. "Nisha is now Alias Janaki". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  10. "Nisha Aggarwal is now Alias Janaki". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  11. "Nisha Aggarwal bags Alias Janaki". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  12. "Anisha Ambrose: I never thought of being an actor". Rediff. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  13. Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (23 June 2013). "Sounds of melody". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 1 June 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  14. Pasupulate, Karthik. "Alias Janaki". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 1 June 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  15. "Alias Janaki". Spotify. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
  16. "Alias Janaki set to release on July 19". 3 July 2013. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  17. "Alias Janaki Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of Alias Janaki by Times of India". The Times of India.
  18. "Review : Alias Janaki – Flawed execution". 26 July 2013. Archived from the original on 31 May 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  19. "Alias Janaki review: Alias Janaki (Telugu) Movie Review – fullhyd.com". Archived from the original on 31 May 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  20. Kumar, Bojja (26 July 2013). "'అలియాస్ జానకి' రివ్యూ." telugu.filmibeat.com. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  21. "Nandi Awards 2012 and 2013: Rajamouli, Ilayaraja, Samantha and Prabhas emerge winners". The Indian Express. 1 March 2017. Archived from the original on 26 December 2018. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
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