Alone (2015 Kannada film)
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{{Short description|2015 Indian film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Alone
| image = Alone_Kannada.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster in Kannada
| director = JKS
| producer =
| writer = JKS
| starring = Simran
Nikesha Patel
Ineya
Vasishta N. Simha
Ganesh
Radha Ravi
| music = Sujith Shetty
| cinematography = Jai Anand
| editing = Srikanth
| studio = RJ Combainess
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|2015|11|27|Kannada|2016|01|1|Tamil|df=yes}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Kannada
Tamil
| budget =
| gross =
}}
Alone is a 2015 Indian romantic thriller film directed by JKS. The film was simultaneously shot in Kannada and Tamil with the latter version titled Karaioram. The film stars Simran, Nikesha Patel, Vasishta N. Simha, Ganesh, Ineya and Radha Ravi in lead roles. The Kannada version of the film was released in November 2015, while the Tamil film was released in January 2016.{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/nikesha-in-a-trilingual/article7099605.ece|title=Nikesha in a trilingual|author=|date=14 April 2015|work=The Hindu}}
Cast
{{cast listing|
- Simran as Police Inspector Anjali (guest appearance)
- Nikesha Patel as Priya
- Ineya as Ramya
- Vasistha as Lighthouse John and Sriram (double role)
- Arun as Arun
- Radharavi as Ramya's father
- Ganesh Prasad
- Shanthamma
}}
; Kannada version
{{cast listing|
- Tabla Nani
- Dileep
- Avinash
- Bullet Prakash
- Mangaluru Suresh
}}
; Tamil version
{{cast listing|
- Manobala as Inspector
- Singampuli as Vettukili
- Bullet Prakash as Siluvai
}}
Production
The film was announced in September 2014 to be a Kannada horror film titled Alone, but subsequently developed into a multilingual venture. Nikesha Patel was signed to play the lead role, while Kamna Jethmalani was considered for another role. Kamna was later replaced by Ineya for the second leading female role by the launch ceremony of the film.{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Nikeshas-next-is-a-horror-thriller/articleshow/41597759.cms|title=Nikesha's next is a horror thriller|author=|date=4 September 2014|work=The Times of India|access-date=28 June 2015|archive-date=4 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140904190452/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Nikeshas-next-is-a-horror-thriller/articleshow/41597759.cms|url-status=live}} Vasishta N. Simha was revealed to be playing a leading role, while M. S. Bhaskar and Singampuli were also noted to be a part of the cast.{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2014/11/24/Bracing-for-a-Curve-with-a-New-Role/article2537519.ece|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141127180740/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2014/11/24/Bracing-for-a-Curve-with-a-New-Role/article2537519.ece|url-status=dead|archive-date=27 November 2014|title=Bracing for a Curve with a New Role|author=|date=|work=The New Indian Express}}
In April 2015, Simran was signed on to portray a police officer in the film, and was revealed to be making a guest appearance.{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Simran-to-do-a-cameo-in-Nikeshas-next/articleshow/46837557.cms|title=Simran to do a cameo in Nikesha's next|author=|date=|work=The Times of India}} Sunil Shetty also reportedly worked on the film, making a special appearance as a CBI officer, but later pulled out of the commitment. Reports also emerged of a rift between actresses Nikesha Patel and Ineya during the making of the film.{{cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/ineya-nikesha-fight-on-sets-karaioram-tamil-news-132325.html|title=Ineya, Nikesha fight on sets?|author=|date=9 May 2015|work=indiaglitz.com|access-date=24 December 2024|archive-date=31 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230731080733/https://www.indiaglitz.com/ineya-nikesha-fight-on-sets-karaioram-tamil-news-132325.html|url-status=live}} The Telugu version titled Leela is yet to release.{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/ineya-does-a-fight-scene-with-simran/articleshow/47162205.cms | title=Ineya does a fight scene with Simran | work=The Times of India | date=6 May 2015 }}https://x.com/NikeshaPatel/status/632250965144416256?mx=2
Soundtrack
Songs by Sujith Shetty.
- "Nille Nille Nee Nille" - Sujeet Shetty, Kushboo Jain
- "Hey Mayajala Mayajalavo" - Tanya
- "Hathira Hathira" - Kushboo Jain
- "Padhe Padhe" - Kusboo Jain
Release and reception
The Kannada version of the film, Alone, had a theatrical release during November 2015 and won mixed reviews. A critic from Indiaglitz.com noted "the first half is sickening" and "one would feel bored", "but the second half is such a magnificent handling from the director".{{cite web| url = https://www.indiaglitz.com/alone-kannada-movie-review-19219.html| title = Alone review. Alone Kannada movie review, story, rating - IndiaGlitz.com}} The Tamil film was released on 1 January 2016 and garnered similar reviews to the Kannada version with a critic noting, "Karaioram has a great look. If only the screenplay had been more exciting and the performances convincing".{{cite web | url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2016/jan/11/karaioram-an-inspiration-from-half-light-867426.html | title=Karaioram: An Inspiration from Half Light | date=11 January 2016 | access-date=24 December 2024 | archive-date=31 July 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230731080736/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2016/jan/11/Karaioram-An-Inspiration-From-Half-Light-867426.html | url-status=live }}
References
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External links
- {{IMDb title|6262728}}
Category:2010s Tamil-language films
Category:2010s Kannada-language films
Category:Indian multilingual films
Category:Indian thriller films
Category:2015 multilingual films
Category:Tamil-language Indian films
Category:Unreleased Telugu-language films
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