Bad Manners (2023 film)

{{short description|2023 Kannada film directed by Duniya Suri}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2025}}

{{Use Indian English|date=November 2023}}

{{Infobox film

| name = Bad Manners

| image = BadManners.jpg

| caption =

| director = Duniya Suri

| producer = Sudhir K. M.

| story = Amri
Surendranath

| screenplay = Amri
Duniya Suri
Maasthi Upparahalli{{Cite web |title='Bad Manners' will introduce Abishek as a commercially viable hero: Suri |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2023/mar/09/bad-manners-will-introduce-abishek-as-a-commercially-viable-hero-suri-2554408.html |access-date=27 October 2023 |website=The New Indian Express}}

| starring = Abhishek Ambareesh
Rachita Ram

| music = Charan Raj

| cinematography = Shekar S.

| editing = Deepu S. Kumar

| studio = Studio 18

| distributor = Jayanna Films

| released = {{Film date|df=y|2023|11|24}}

| runtime =

| country = India

| language = Kannada

| budget =

| gross =

}}

Bad Manners is a 2023 Indian Kannada-language action crime film directed by Duniya Suri.{{Cite web |title=Release of Abishek Ambareesh's 'Bad Manners' postponed to July |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2023/jun/20/release-of-abishek-ambareeshs-bad-manners-postponedto-july-2586597.html |access-date=27 October 2023 |website=The New Indian Express}} The film stars Abhishek Ambareesh, Rachita Ram, Tara, Sharath Lohithaswa, H. G. Dattatreya, Trivikram and Rochit Shetty.{{Cite news |date=23 February 2023 |title=Abishek Ambareesh, Rachita Ram starrer Bad Manners shoot completed |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/abishek-ambareesh-rachita-ram-starrer-bad-manners-shoot-completed/articleshow/98170548.cms?from=mdr |access-date=27 October 2023 |issn=0971-8257}} The soundtrack and background score is composed by Charan Raj, while the cinematography and editing are handled by Shekhar S. and Deepu. S. Kumar.{{Cite web |title='Bad Manners' will introduce Abishek as a commercially viable hero: Suri |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2023/mar/09/bad-manners-will-introduce-abishek-as-a-commercially-viable-hero-suri-2554408.html |access-date=27 October 2023 |website=The New Indian Express}}

Bad Manners was released on 24 November 2023 to mixed reviews from critics.{{Cite news |last=Bureau |first=The Hindu |date=27 October 2023 |title=Abhishek Ambareesh’s ‘Bad Manners’ gets a release date |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/abhishek-ambareeshs-bad-manners-gets-a-release-date/article67465917.ece |access-date=28 October 2023 |issn=0971-751X}}{{Cite web |title=Bad Manners, distributed by Jayanna Films, gets a release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2023/may/31/bad-manners-distributed-by-jayanna-films-gets-a-release-date-44063.html |access-date=27 October 2023 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}

Premise

Rudhra, a cop, loses his service revolver 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

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Production

=Development=

Duniya Soori announced the film with Abhishek Ambareesh, Rachita Ram 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.{{Cite web |last=Native |first=Digital |date=11 February 2021 |title=Rachita and Priyanka to star opposite Abhishek Ambareesh in ‘Bad Manners’ |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/rachita-and-priyanka-star-opposite-abhishek-ambareesh-bad-manners-143243 |access-date=14 November 2023 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}

=Filming=

The filming begun in January 2021 at the Mandya Sugar Factory. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 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 Maha Shivaratri.{{Cite web |title=Suri-Abishek’s "Bad Manners" back on track |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2022/feb/14/suri-abisheks-bad-manners-back-on-track-2419010.html |access-date=14 November 2023 |website=The New Indian Express}}{{Cite news |date=23 February 2023 |title=Abishek Ambareesh, Rachita Ram starrer Bad Manners shoot completed |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/abishek-ambareesh-rachita-ram-starrer-bad-manners-shoot-completed/articleshow/98170548.cms?from=mdr |access-date=14 November 2023 |issn=0971-8257}}

Soundtrack

{{Infobox album

| name = Bad Manners

| type = soundtrack

| artist = Charan Raj

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| released = 2023

| recorded = 2023

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| genre = Feature film soundtrack

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| label = Anand Audio

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| prev_title = Sapta Saagaradaache Ello - Side B

| prev_year = 2023

| next_title = Bheema

| next_year = 2023

| misc =

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Charan Raj composed the background score and soundtrack for the film. The soundtrack album comprises four tracks and audio rights were secured by Anand Audio.{{Cite news |date=24 August 2022 |title=Bad Manners audio rights sold for a whopping price |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/bad-manners-audio-rights-sold-for-a-whopping-price/articleshow/93745084.cms |access-date=27 October 2023 |issn=0971-8257}}{{Cite web |title=Music rights of Suri-Abishek’s Bad Manners sold for a good price |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2022/aug/24/music-rights-of-suri-abisheks-bad-manners-sold-for-a-good-price-34033.html |access-date=27 October 2023 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=bad manners: Bad Manners - Title Track (Lyrical) {{!}} Kannada Video Songs - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/kannada/bad-manners-title-track-lyrical/videoshow/98902221.cms |access-date=27 October 2023 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}

{{Track listing

| headline = Track listing

| extra_column = Singer(s)

| total_length = 15:46

| title1 = Bad Manners Title Track

| extra1 = Usha Uthup

| length1 = 3:30

| title2 = Saraayi Kududre Jhum Anthade

| extra2 = M. S. Umesh

| length2 = 3:10

| title3 = Oga Oga

| extra3 = Kapil Kapilan
Narayan Sharma

| length3 = 3:29

| title4 = I'm in Love

| extra4 = Charanraj

| length4 = 2:30

| title5 = Jeeva

| extra5 = Siddhant Sundar
Charanraj

| length5 = 3:07

}}

Marketing

The teaser of the film was released on 4 October 2022, while the trailer was unveiled on 12 November 2023 by Darshan.{{Cite web |title=Actor Abishek Ambareesh to star as police officer Rudra in 'Bad Manners' |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2022/oct/04/actor-abishek-ambareesh-to-star-aspolice-officer-rudra-in-bad-manners-2504581.html |access-date=14 November 2023 |website=The New Indian Express}}{{Cite web |last=Desk |first=South First |date=13 November 2023 |title='Bad Manners' talks about guns, says Challenging Star Darshan at the trailer launch |url=https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/bad-manners-talks-about-guns-says-challenging-star-darshan-at-the-trailer-launch/ |access-date=14 November 2023 |website=The South First |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |title=Bad Manners, distributed by Jayanna Films, gets a release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2023/may/31/bad-manners-distributed-by-jayanna-films-gets-a-release-date-44063.html |access-date=28 October 2023 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Darshan to grace the trailer launch of Abishek Ambareesh’s Bad Manners |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2023/nov/09/darshan-to-grace-the-trailer-launch-of-abishek-ambareeshs-bad-manners-2631305.html |access-date=10 November 2023 |website=The New Indian Express}}{{Cite web |title=ಅಭಿಷೇಕ್ ಅಂಬರೀಶ್‌ ನಟನೆಯ 'ಬ್ಯಾಡ್ ಮ್ಯಾನರ್ಸ್' ಟ್ರೇಲರ್ ಬಿಡುಗಡೆ ಮಾಡಲಿದ್ದಾರೆ ಚಾಲೆಂಜಿಂಗ್ ಸ್ಟಾರ್ ದರ್ಶನ್ |url=https://www.kannadaprabha.com/cinema/news/2023/nov/09/darshan-thoogudeepa-to-grace-the-trailer-launch-of-abishek-ambareeshs-bad-manners-505963.html |access-date=10 November 2023 |website=Kannadaprabha |language=kn}}{{Cite web |date=14 November 2023 |title=Actor Darshan Launches Trailer Of Abishek Ambareesh-starrer Bad Manners |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/actor-darshan-launches-trailer-of-abishek-ambareesh-starrer-bad-manners-8661815.html |access-date=14 November 2023 |website=News18 |language=en}}

Release

Bad Manners was released on 24 November 2023.{{Cite web |title=Bad Manners all set for a grand release in around 400 theatres across Karnataka |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2023/oct/28/bad-manners-all-set-for-a-grand-release-in-around-400-theatres-across-karnataka-2627627.html |access-date=28 October 2023 |website=The New Indian Express}}

Reception

= Critical response =

Sridevi. S of The Times of India gave 3/5 stars and wrote "Bad Manners is raw, rugged and an absolute mix-masala one can only expect from Suri!."{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/bad-manners/movie-review/105478933.cms#google_vignette |title=Bad Manners Movie Review: Bad Manners movie review: Suri serves his signature, tasty mix masala |website=The Times of India}} 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."{{cite web |url=https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/bad-manners-kannada-movie-review/ |title=Bad Manners review: Abhishek Ambareesh shines in this neither-too-good-nor-too-bad venture |website=The South First}}

A. Sharadhaa of The New Indian Express 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."{{cite web |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2023/nov/25/bad-manners-movie-review-an-actioner-with-suris-mix-masala-all-over-2635921.html |title='Bad Manners' movie review: An actioner with Suri’s mix masala all over |website=The New Indian Express}} Swaroop Kodur of OTTplay 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."{{cite web |url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/bad-manners-movie-review-duniya-suris-film-works-sporadically/8ed885229f419 |title=Bad Manners movie review: Duniya Suri's film works sporadically |website=OTTplay}}

Vivek M. V. of The Hindu 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."{{cite web |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/bad-manners-movie-review-suri-and-abhishek-ambareeshs-crime-drama-loses-its-zing-after-a-promising-start/article67569743.ece |title=‘Bad Manners’ movie review: Suri and Abhishek Ambareesh’s crime drama loses its zing after a promising start |website=The Hindu}}

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