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Directed by | Shivamani |
Written by | Shivamani B. A. Madhu (dialogue) |
Produced by | S. Sanjay Babu |
Starring | Rakesh Adiga Poorna Nithya Menen |
Cinematography | Santhosh Rai Pathaje |
Edited by | K. M. Prakash |
Music by | Vardhan |
Production company | SVP Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 165 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Kannada |
Josh (Kannada: ಜೋಶ್) (also known as Jhossh) is a 2009 Indian Kannada language romantic film directed and written by Shivamani. Produced by Sanjay Babu under SVP pictures, the film mainly stars debutants Rakesh Adiga, Poorna and Nithya Menen whilst Akshay, Vishnu Prasanna, Dwarakish, Achyuth Kumar, Tulasi Shivamani and Sihi Kahi Chandru feature in supporting roles. The music is composed by Vardhan, making his debut.
The film released on 10 April 2009 across Karnataka and went on to become one of the highest grossers at the box-collection for the year. The film had a run over a hundred days at cinema halls.[1] The film was remade in Telugu and Tamil as Keratam and Yuvan, respectively.[2][3]
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Soundtrack album by Vardhan | |
Released | 22 March 2009 |
Genre | Film soundtrack |
Label | Anand Audio |
Producer | Vardhan |
All the songs are composed by Vardhan teaming up with the director and producer for the first time with Shivamani. The songs were well received.
All music is composed by Vardhan
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Hey Maga" | V. Nagendra Prasad | Ranjith | |
2. | "Thanthane Thananthane" | Kaviraj | Karthik | 4:54 |
3. | "Jothe Jotheyali" | Kaviraj | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki, Anuradha Bhat, Harsha | |
4. | "Namaskara Sir" | Kaviraj | Anoop, Harsha, Chinmayi | |
5. | "Shakalaka Rock N Roll" | Kaviraj | Vardhan, Bhargavi Pillai | |
6. | "Yeh Mera Bharat Mahan" | Kaviraj | Vardhan, Harsha, Chaitra H. G., Anuradha Bhat |
A critic from Sify opined that "Student and parents should watch this film without fail".[4] R. G. Vijayasarathy of Rediff.com wrote that "Jhossh is a technically brilliant film with absolutely top class performances and good narration. This is film that needs to be encouraged".[5] A critic from The Times of India wrote that "It is a must-see for teenagers, with the director excellently combining ragging, drag-racing, fighting, love, hatred, sentiment and family problems with a lively message".[6]
Year | Award | Category | Recipient / Nominee | Result | Ref. |
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2008–09 | Karnataka State Film Awards | Second Best Film | S. Sanjay Babu | Won | [7] |
2009 | 57th Filmfare Awards South | Best Supporting Actor | Achyuth Kumar | Won | [citation needed] |
Best Supporting Actress | Tulasi Shivamani | ||||
Best Film | Josh | Nominated | [citation needed] | ||
Best Director | Shivamani | ||||
Best Supporting Actor | Sharan | ||||
Best Supporting Actress | Nithya Menen | ||||
Best Lyricist | Kaviraj | ||||
2010 | Suvarna Film Awards | Best Director | Shivamani | Won | [citation needed] |
Best Film | Josh | ||||
Best Debut Actor | Rakesh Adiga |