''Alias Janaki'' is a 2013 Indian Telugu language romantic drama film directed by Daya K and starring newcomers Rahul Venkat and

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. The film released theatrically and online on 26 July 2013.

Cast

*Rahul Venkat as Janaki Ram *

as Chaitra *

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as Priyadarshini *

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as Janaki Ram's father *

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as Janaki Ram's superior officer *

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as Mysa

Production

The film began production starring Rahul Venkat (

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's cousin) and

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. Aggarwal was later replaced with debutante

Soundtrack

Music by newcomer Shravan. Karthik Pasupulate of ''

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'' 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". The soundtrack was released through

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Release and reception

The film was initially scheduled to release on 19 July. A critic from ''

'' opined that "It’s a little too loaded and preachy, besides some shallow intensity and noble intentions it has nothing much to offer". A critic from ''

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'' stated that "Neelima Thirumalasetty’s intentions are worth applauding, but she needs to take better care about the execution of her future projects". Deepa Garimella of ''Full Hyderabad'' wrote that "''Alias Janaki'' does deserve a watch for its intent".

Awards

;

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* Best Film on National Integration * Best Director – Daya Kodavaganti

References

{{Reflist 2010s Telugu-language films 2013 films