Banthi Poola Janaki
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''Banthi Poola Janaki'' is a 2016 Indian
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film directed by Nellutla Praveen Chander. It was produced by Kalyani-Ram under Ujwala Creations. The film features Dhanraj and
Diksha Panth Diksha Panth is an Indian actress, known for her works predominantly in Telugu cinema Telugu cinema, also known as Tollywood, is the segment of Cinema of India, Indian cinema dedicated to the production of Film, motion pictures in the Te ...
in the lead roles and supported by actors from the popular comedy show Jabardasth.


Plot

Janaki is an actress who gets a national award for her latest film Banthipoola Janaki. To celebrate her award, the film's hero Akash, writer Miriyalu, producer Bangarayya and director Ahamkaram plan to surprise Janaki. They gang up at a bungalow and begin their celebrations. In a shocking twist, they all die accidentally in the hands of Janaki. The rest of the story is all about how Janaki escapes from these murders with the help of her friend and manager Shyam.


Cast

* Dhanraj as Shyam, Janaki's Manager *
Diksha Panth Diksha Panth is an Indian actress, known for her works predominantly in Telugu cinema Telugu cinema, also known as Tollywood, is the segment of Cinema of India, Indian cinema dedicated to the production of Film, motion pictures in the Te ...
as Janaki, Film Actress *
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as Ahamkaram, Film Director *
Sudigali Sudheer Sudheer Anand Bayana, professionally known as Sudigali Sudheer, is an Indian actor, comedian, and television presenter who works in Telugu films and television. He has appeared in TV shows '' Jabardasth'', '' Extra Jabardasth, Pove Pora'' and ...
as Akash, An actor (Hero) * Rocket Raghava as Miriyalu, Film Writer *
Shakalaka Shankar Seshu Shankar, better known by his stage name Shakalaka Shankar, is an Indian actor who works in Telugu films. Known for his comic roles, Shankar is one of the highest paid Telugu film comedians in 2017. Career Shankar dropped out of schoo ...
* Bharath Reddy *
Raghu Karumanchi Raghu Karumanchi is an Indian actor who appears in Telugu films. He acted in more than 150 films. He also appeared in several television shows, including ''Jabardasth''. Life He was born and brought up in Hyderabad. His family hails from Te ...
as Bangarayya, Film Producer


Production


Casting

The majority of the actors are from the popular TV show Jabardasth.


Filming

The film was formally launched in Hyderabad on 10 February 2016. The entire film was completed in single schedule.


Release

After clearing the censor it was awarded 'U/A' Certificate from the CBFC and was released on 26 August 2016.


Marketing

Title logo of the film was launched on 18 January 2016 by Malayalam Super star
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. The film's theatrical trailer was released on 21 May 2016.


Soundtrack

The music was composed by Bhole and all the songs were written by Kasarla Shyam. Music released on Mango Music Company. Audio launch event of the movie was held at
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, Hyderabad on 29 July 2016. Actor
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attended the audio launch function as chief guest and released the audio CD. Regina,
Sampoornesh Babu Narasimha Chary, popularly known by his screen name Sampoornesh Babu, is an Indian actor known for his works in the spoof comedy genre in Telugu cinema. He made his acting debut as the lead role in the 2014 film, '' Hrudaya Kaleyam'', for whic ...
,
Tanish Tanish is an Indian actor and television personality known for his lead roles in very Low budget, small Telugu films. He has starred in films such as ''Nachavule'', ''Ride'', '' Telugabbai'', ''Pandavulu Pandavulu Thummeda'', and '' Nakshatram ...
,
Nandini Reddy B. V. Nandini Reddy is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Telugu cinema and television. She debuted with 2011 Telugu film, '' Ala Modalaindi''. Early life Nandini Reddy was born in Hyderabad. Her father Bharath. V. Reddy wa ...
and other prominent cast and crew of the film graced the event .


Reception

''123telugu.com'' gave the film 2.25 stars out of 5 and called it a "boring thriller". ''Indiaglitz.com'' gave the film 1.5 stars out of 5.


References


External links

* {{IMDb title, 6001966 2016 films 2010s Telugu-language films Films shot in Telangana