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Wikipedia article
'Alias Janaki' is a 2013 Indian Telugu language romantic drama film directed by Daya K and starring newcomers Rahul Venkat and Anisha Ambrose. The film released theatrically and online on 26 July 2013.
Cast
*Rahul Venkat as Janaki Ram
*Anisha Ambrose as Chaitra
*Sri Ramya as Priyadarshini
*Naga Babu as Janaki Ram's father
*Tanikella Bharani as Janaki Ram's superior officer
*Sivannarayana Naripeddi
*Shatru as Mysa
Production
The film began production starring Rahul Venkat (Chiranjeevi's cousin) and Nisha Aggarwal. Aggarwal was later replaced with debutante Anisha Ambrose.
Soundtrack
Music by newcomer Shravan. Karthik Pasupulate of 'The Times of India' gave the film a rating of thee out of five stars and said that "Debutante music director Shravan has packed in a refreshing new vibe in the album".
*"Maarindhe" sung by Haricharan
*"Koncham Koncham" sung by Shravan and Kavya
*"Aranyamantha" sung by Balaram Iyyer
*"Santhalo Perigina Sundari" sung by Shravan Bhargavi
*"Kaatuka Kannula" sung by Sai Charan
*"Kaadhal Prema" sung by Shravan
Release and reception
The film was initially scheduled to release on 19 July. A critic from 'The Times of India' opined that "Its a little too loaded and preachy, besides some shallow intensity and noble intentions it has nothing much to offer". A critic from '123telugu' stated that "Neelima Thirumalasettys intentions are worth applauding, but she needs to take better care about the execution of her future projects". Deepa Garimella of 'Full Hyderabad' wrote that "'Alias Janaki' does deserve a watch for its intent".
Awards
;Nandi Awards
*Best Film on National Integration
*Best Director Daya Kodavaganti
References
Category:2010s Telugu-language films
Category:2013 films
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