Accident is a 2008 Indian Kannada language Suspense Thriller film directed by Ramesh Aravind and starring himself, Rekha Vedavyas and Pooja Gandhi. Thilak Shekar and Mohan play supporting roles. The film was a box office success and ran for fifty days.[1]

Accident
Directed byRamesh Aravind
Written byRajendra Karanth (dialogue)
Screenplay byRamesh Aravind
Story byRamesh Aravind
Produced by
  • G. Raghunath
  • C. Vanishree
  • Vagmi Yajurvedi
  • Vishishta
Starring
CinematographyG. S. Bhaskar
Edited byP. R. Soundar Raj
Music byRicky Kej
Production
company
Vishishta Productions
Release date
  • 4 April 2008 (2008-04-04)
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Synopsis

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The movie is a contemporary take on the life of a couple and their journey through time and how they have to fight the eternal battle of good over evil and how they win with support from a set of dear friends. The protagonist of the film is Sawanth (Ramesh Aravind), a radio jockey. His wife is a teacher and a social worker. On returning from a three-week foreign trip, he is shocked to discover that his wife and her co-worker had died in an accident. Sawanth cannot convince himself this is merely an accident and commences an investigation. It is one of the most critically acclaimed films of the decade in Kannada cinema.

Cast

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Production

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Ramesh Aravind and Pooja Gandhi plays RJs while Rekha Vedavyas plays "an idealistic girl who’s very gutsy and stands up for what she believes in".[2][3] According to Ramesh Aravind, "The audience will witness a very different Ramesh in Accident".[4]

Soundtrack

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Accident
Soundtrack album by
ReleasedMarch 2008
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LabelAnand Audio
Ricky Kej chronology
Accident
(2008)
Venkata in Sankata
(2009)

Ricky Kej composed the film's background score and music for the soundtracks. The album consists of eight soundtracks. The music was premiered on Radio Mirchi.[3]

Track list
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Friendship Andre"Rajendra KaranthAvinash Chebbi, Devan Ekambaram, Ben Jhonson 
2."Jigidu Banthu"Kannadiga ShivuKunal Ganjawala 
3."Ninade Ninade Nenapu"Rajendra KaranthS. P. Balasubrahmanyam 
4."Baa Maleye Baa"B. R. Lakshmana RaoSonu Nigam 
5."Dheem Dheem"Rajendra KaranthSonu Nigam, Mahalakshmi Iyer 
6."Preethi Moodo Vele"Rajendra KaranthChaitra 
7."Jigidu Banthu (Duet)"Kannadiga ShivuKunal Ganjawala, Chaitra 
8."Baa Maleye Baa (Club Mix)"B. R. Lakshmana RaoSonu Nigam 

Reception

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R. G. Vijayasarathy of Rediff.com rated the film three out of five stars and wrote that "All in all, Ramesh Arvind's Accident is an enjoyable thriller".[5] A critic from Indiaglitz rated the film nine out of ten and wrote that "Right from the title card till the last frame it is a Ramesh Aravid film very well supported by Vishista productions. A right producer has caught the right actor and director. This is of course a wonderful choice of you in favorite theatres. Go watch it without fail".[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Ramesh scores a hat-trick". The Times of India. 27 May 2008.
  2. ^ Daithota, Madhu (29 September 2007). "Rekha is on a comeback spree". The Times of India.
  3. ^ a b "Radio Mirchi extensively promotes this 'Accident'". exchange4media. 5 April 2008.
  4. ^ "Ramesh on a new high!". The Times of India. 4 April 2008.
  5. ^ Vijayasarathy, R. G. (4 April 2008). "Accident, an enjoyable thriller". Rediff.com.
  6. ^ "Accident Review". Indiaglitz. 4 April 2008.
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