Dr. 56
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2022}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2022}}
{{No plot|date=March 2023}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Dr. 56
| image = Dr 56 poster.jpg
| caption = Release poster
| native_name =
| director = Rajesh Anandleela
| story = Praveen Reddy
| producer = Praveen Reddy
| starring = Priyamani
Praveen Reddy
Raj Deepak Shetty
Ramesh Bhat
| cinematography = Rakesh C. Thilak
| editing = Vishwa N. M.
| music = Nobin Paul
| studio = Hari Hara Pictures
Sri Lakshmi Jyothi Creations
| distributor =
| released = {{film date|2022|12|09|df=y}}
| country = India
| language = Kannada
Tamil
| budget =
| gross =
}}
Dr. 56 is an Indian bilingual thriller film directed by Rajesh Anandleela. Shot in Kannada and Tamil, the film was produced by the studios, Hari Hara Pictures and Sri Lakshmi Jyothi Creations. The film stars Priyamani, Praveen Reddy, Raj Deepak Shetty and Ramesh Bhat in leading roles. The film was released in theatres on 9 December 2022.{{Cite web |date=17 October 2022 |title=Priyamani's Dr.56 first look out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/oct/17/priyamanis-dr56-first-look-out-35732.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221215011426/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/oct/17/priyamanis-dr56-first-look-out-35732.html |archive-date=15 December 2022 |access-date=15 December 2022 |website=Cinema Express}}{{Cite web |last=Subramanian |first=Anupama |date=7 November 2019 |title=Priya Mani turns CBI sleuth |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/061119/priya-mani-turns-cbi-sleuth.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221215011429/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/061119/priya-mani-turns-cbi-sleuth.html |archive-date=15 December 2022 |access-date=15 December 2022 |website=Deccan Chronicle}} It also marks Priyamani's return to Tamil cinema after 11 years since Chaarulatha (2012).
Cast
{{Cast listing|
- Priyamani as Priya Krishna IPS/Priya Krishnan IPS
- Praveen Reddy T. as Arjun
- Raj Deepak Shetty as Aswath
- Veena Ponnappa as Nandhini
- Manjunath Hegde
- Yathiraj as Rajeev
}}
Production
Priyamani signed on to work on the project during June 2019, and the shoot was largely completed by August 2019.{{Cite web |date=13 June 2019 |title=Priyamani's next will be the Kannada 'Doctor 56' |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/priyamani-s-next-will-be-kannada-doctor-56-103560 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221215011431/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/priyamani-s-next-will-be-kannada-doctor-56-103560 |archive-date=15 December 2022 |access-date=15 December 2022 |website=The News Minute}} The film was simultaneously shot in Kannada and Tamil, with the actress revealing that she would portray a CBI officer. The film marked Priyamani's return to Tamil cinema after 10 years.{{Cite web |date=21 August 2019 |title=I have become busier after marriage, says Priyamani |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/metrolife/metrolife-lifestyle/i-have-become-busier-after-marriage-says-priyamani-755972.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221215011430/https://www.deccanherald.com/metrolife/metrolife-lifestyle/i-have-become-busier-after-marriage-says-priyamani-755972.html |archive-date=15 December 2022 |access-date=15 December 2022 |website=Deccan Herald}}{{Cite web |date=7 November 2019 |title=Priyamani returns to Tamil cinema |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2019/nov/07/priyamani-returns-to-tamil-cinema-2058049.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221215011427/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2019/nov/07/priyamani-returns-to-tamil-cinema-2058049.html |archive-date=15 December 2022 |access-date=15 December 2022 |website=The New Indian Express}}{{Cite web |date=9 November 2019 |title=Priya Mani roped in to play CBI officer in bilingual |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/priya-mani-roped-play-cbi-officer-bilingual-112027 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221215011428/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/priya-mani-roped-play-cbi-officer-bilingual-112027 |archive-date=15 December 2022 |access-date=15 December 2022 |website=The News Minute}}
Release
The film had a theatrical release on 9 December 2022. A reviewer from The New Indian Express noted "excluding the inclusion of certain commercial elements, DR 56 is quite an enjoyable murder mystery that will find welcome among the faithful of that genre".{{Cite web |date=12 December 2022 |title='DR. 56' review: An intriguing medico crime thriller |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2022/dec/12/dr-56-review-an-intriguing-medico-crime-thriller-2527220.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221215011426/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2022/dec/12/dr-56-review-an-intriguing-medico-crime-thriller-2527220.html |archive-date=15 December 2022 |access-date=15 December 2022 |website=The New Indian Express}} A critic from Bangalore Mirror noted "catch this film if you crave for an action thriller".{{Cite web |title=Dr 56 Movie Review: Thrilling side-effects of clinical trials |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/dr-56-movie-review-thrilling-side-effects-of-clinical-trials/articleshow/96139071.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221215011428/https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/dr-56-movie-review-thrilling-side-effects-of-clinical-trials/articleshow/96139071.cms |archive-date=15 December 2022 |access-date=15 December 2022 |website=Bangalore Mirror}} The film is streaming on Amazon Prime Video from 26 February 2023.
References
{{reflist}}
External links
- {{IMDb title|15465194}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Doctor 56}}
Category:Indian multilingual films
Category:2020s Kannada-language films