Accident (2008 film)

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| name = Accident

| image = Accident (2008 film).jpg

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| director = Ramesh Aravind

| producer = {{plainlist|

  • G. Raghunath
  • C. Vanishree
  • Vagmi Yajurvedi
  • Vishishta

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| writer = Rajendra Karanth (dialogue)

| screenplay = Ramesh Aravind

| story = Ramesh Aravind

| starring = {{plainlist|

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| narrator =

| music = Ricky Kej

| cinematography = G. S. Bhaskar

| editing = P. R. Soundar Raj

| studio = Vishishta Productions

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| released = {{film date|2008|04|04|df=yes}}

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| country = India

| language = Kannada

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Accident is a 2008 Indian Kannada language Suspense Thriller film directed by Ramesh Aravind and starring himself, Rekha Vedavyas and Pooja Gandhi. Thilak Shekar and Mohan play supporting roles. The film was a box office success and ran for fifty days.{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/ramesh-on-a-new-high/articleshow/2923189.cms|title=Ramesh scores a hat-trick|work=The Times of India|date=27 May 2008}}

Synopsis

The movie is a contemporary take on the life of a couple and their journey through time and how they have to fight the eternal battle of good over evil. It's about how they win with support from a set of dear friends. The protagonist of the film is Sawanth (Ramesh Aravind), a radio jockey. His wife is a teacher and a social worker. On returning from a three-week foreign trip, he is shocked to discover that his wife and her co-worker have died in an accident. Sawanth cannot convince himself this is merely an accident and commences an investigation. It is one of the most critically acclaimed films of that decade in Kannada cinema.

Cast

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Production

Ramesh Aravind and Pooja Gandhi plays RJs while Rekha Vedavyas plays "an idealistic girl who’s very gutsy and stands up for what she believes in".{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/rekha-is-on-a-comeback-spree/articleshow/2411970.cms|title=Rekha is on a comeback spree|first=Madhu|last=Daithota|work=The Times of India|date=29 September 2007}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/media-radio-news/radio-mirchi-extensively-promotes-this-accident-30450.html|title=Radio Mirchi extensively promotes this ‘Accident’|date=5 April 2008|work= exchange4media}} According to Ramesh Aravind, "The audience will witness a very different Ramesh in Accident".{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/ramesh-on-a-new-high/articleshow/2923189.cms|title=Ramesh on a new high!|work=The Times of India|date=4 April 2008}}

Soundtrack

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| name = Accident

| type = Soundtrack

| artist = Ricky Kej

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| released = 5 March 2008

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| label = Anand Audio

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| next_title = Venkata in Sankata

| next_year = 2009

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Ricky Kej composed the film's background score and music for the soundtracks. The album consists of eight soundtracks. The music was premiered on Radio Mirchi.

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| title1 = Friendship Andre

| lyrics1 = Rajendra Karanth

| extra1 = Avinash Chebbi, Devan Ekambaram, Ben Jhonson

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| title2 = Jigidu Banthu

| lyrics2 = Kannadiga Shivu

| extra2 = Kunal Ganjawala

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| title3 = Ninade Ninade Nenapu

| lyrics3 = Rajendra Karanth

| extra3 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam

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| title4 = Baa Maleye Baa

| lyrics4 = B. R. Lakshmana Rao

| extra4 = Sonu Nigam

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| title5 = Dheem Dheem

| lyrics5 = Rajendra Karanth

| extra5 = Sonu Nigam, Mahalakshmi Iyer

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| title6 = Preethi Moodo Vele

| lyrics6 = Rajendra Karanth

| extra6 = Chaitra

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| title7 = Jigidu Banthu (Duet)

| lyrics7 = Kannadiga Shivu

| extra7 = Kunal Ganjawala, Chaitra

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| title8 = Baa Maleye Baa (Club Mix)

| lyrics8 = B. R. Lakshmana Rao

| extra8 = Sonu Nigam

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Reception

R. G. Vijayasarathy of Rediff.com rated the film three out of five stars and wrote that "All in all, Ramesh Arvind's Accident is an enjoyable thriller".{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/apr/04ssa.htm|title=Accident, an enjoyable thriller|date=4 April 2008|first=R. G.|last=Vijayasarathy|author-link=R. G. Vijayasarathy|work=Rediff.com}} A critic from Indiaglitz rated the film nine out of ten and wrote that "Right from the title card till the last frame it is a Ramesh Aravid film very well supported by Vishista productions. A right producer has caught the right actor and director. This is of course a wonderful choice of you in favorite theatres. Go watch it without fail".{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/accident-review-hindi-movie-9601|title=Accident Review|date=4 April 2008|work=Indiaglitz}}

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