Bad Manners (2023 Film)
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''Bad Manners'' is a 2023 Indian
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-language
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directed by Duniya Suri. The film stars
Abhishek Ambareesh Abhishek Ambareesh (born 3 October 1992) is an Indian actor who has worked predominantly in Kannada language films. The son of actors-politicians Ambareesh and Sumalatha, Abhishek made his debut as a lead actor in the romantic action film, '' A ...
,
Rachita Ram Rachita Ram (born Bindhya Ram; 3 October), is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Kannada films, Kannada films. Considered among the leading Kannada actresses, Rachita is a recipient of various accolades including one Filmfare Awards ...
, Tara, Sharath Lohithaswa, H. G. Dattatreya, Trivikram and Rochit Shetty. The soundtrack and background score is composed by
Charan Raj Charan Rajkumar is an Indian actor, director, film producer, and writer who works in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Odia and Hindi films. Career Charan Raj is a versatile actor who is popular for his villainy and character roles in South ...
, while the cinematography and editing are handled by Shekhar S. and Deepu. S. Kumar. ''Bad Manners'' was released on 24 November 2023 to mixed reviews from critics.


Premise

Rudhra, a cop, loses his
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at a crime scene and sets out to retrieve the gun to avoid suspension. Rudhra goes to Govardhana Ghada, a place known for making illegal weaponry, in order to retrieve his revolver, but he soon creates serious problems with the gangsters due to his behaviour.


Cast


Production


Development

Duniya Soori Duniya Suri, credited onscreen as Suri, is an Indian movie director. He became known as Duniya Suri in the wake of the success of his debut movie '' Duniya'', for which he won the 2006–2007 Karnataka State Film Awards in the Best Screenpl ...
announced the film with
Abhishek Ambareesh Abhishek Ambareesh (born 3 October 1992) is an Indian actor who has worked predominantly in Kannada language films. The son of actors-politicians Ambareesh and Sumalatha, Abhishek made his debut as a lead actor in the romantic action film, '' A ...
,
Rachita Ram Rachita Ram (born Bindhya Ram; 3 October), is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Kannada films, Kannada films. Considered among the leading Kannada actresses, Rachita is a recipient of various accolades including one Filmfare Awards ...
and Priyanka titled ''Bad Manners''. The film will be produced by Sudhir K. M. under Studio 18 banner. The film began its shooting in January 2021.


Filming

The filming begun in January 2021 at the
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Sugar Factory. Due to the
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, filming was delayed for approximately a year. The production later resumed on 14 February 2022 and filming was completed on 22 February 2023, coinciding with
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.


Soundtrack

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composed the background score and soundtrack for the film. The soundtrack album comprises four tracks and audio rights were secured by
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.


Marketing

The teaser of the film was released on 4 October 2022, while the trailer was unveiled on 12 November 2023 by
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.


Release

''Bad Manners'' was released on 24 November 2023.


Reception


Critical response

Sridevi. S of ''
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'' gave 3/5 stars and wrote "''Bad Manners'' is raw, rugged and an absolute mix-masala one can only expect from Suri!." Shashiprasad S. M. of ''The South First'' gave 3/5 stars and wrote "Though there are no “wow… so elegant, and beautiful” moments in Bad Manners, Suri’s style of making and the renewed version of Abhishek Ambareesh as an actor makes this a worthy watch." A. Sharadhaa of ''
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'' gave 3/5 stars and wrote "For fans of Suri’s distinctive style and those open to witnessing Abhishek Ambareesh in a different light, this film is a must-watch for action enthusiasts. However, a disclaimer about the portrayal of country-made guns in Bad Manners is essential. Approach it purely as a film experience." Swaroop Kodur of ''
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'' gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote "Bad Manners is a Suri film, no doubt, but this one's far from his best work. As pointed out, the lack of emotional depth in the narrative defeats the film and the filmmaker tries his best to salvage it with the help of some slick action sequences and his unique worldview and making." Vivek M. V. of ''
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'' wrote "Suri’s ‘Bad Manners,’ begins with a gripping portrayal of a town known for making guns, but the actioner soon fizzles out owing to shoddy writing."


References


External links

* {{Duniya Soori Indian crime films 2020s Kannada-language films Indian gangster films Films directed by Duniya Soori