John Jani Janardhan (2016 film)

John Jani Janardhan is a 2016 Kannada comedy drama film directed by Guru Deshpande.[2] It features Ajay Rao, Yogesh and Krishna in the lead roles, while the debutant Kamna Ranawat feature as the female lead.[3] It also features actress Malashri in an important role. The film is the official remake of the successful Malayalam film Amar Akbar Anthony (2015) which was directed by Nadirshah.[4] The film's musical score and songs are by Arjun Janya.

John Jani Janardhan
Directed byGuru Deshpande
Written byBibin George, Vishnu Unnikrishnan
Produced byL. Padmanabh
K. Girish
C.N.Shashikiran
Starring
CinematographySanthosh Rai Pathaje
Edited byK. M. Prakash
Music byArjun Janya
Production
company
M. R. Pictures
Release date
  • 9 December 2016 (2016-12-09)
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CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

The film released on 9 December 2016 across Karnataka.

Cast

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Production

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In early April 2016, the film was announced by Guru Deshpande who was working simultaneously on other two scripts. It was announced that he is gearing up for a third film which was a multi-starrer comedy. Earlier it was reported that the reformed don Muthappa Rai would produce the film under his home banner. Later it was revealed that he would only be presenting the film and not producing. After having roped in the three male lead roles, the makers browsed through many profiles to select the female lead. The search ended with the makers signing in Mumbai based model Kamna Ranawat to make her debut through this film. Although skeptical about Malashri's consent to star in the film for an important character role, the producers were surprised to have got her nod to play the role. Actress Aindrita Ray was roped in to dance for a special song alongside all the three male leads.[5]

The film was officially launched in May 2016 and the shoot was completed by 30 July 2016.[6]

Soundtrack

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John Jani Janardhan
Soundtrack album by
Released3 October 2016
Recorded2016
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length19:19
LabelJhankar Music

The film's score and soundtrack was composed by Arjun Janya. The soundtrack album consists of five tracks.[7] Lyrics for the tracks were penned by Chandan Shetty, Guru Deshpande, Alemari Santhu, A. P. Arjun, K. Kalyan and Chethan. A rap number was included in the album titled "Kannada Kaliyale" ("A Aa E Ee"), which the team hoped could encourage youngsters to speak Kannada language.[8] The song, written by Chandan Shetty, features all the three male leads on screen. The distribution rights of the album were given to Jhankar Music.

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."A Aa E Ee"Chandan Shetty, Guru DeshpandeChandan Shetty2:33
2."Hudugeer Hudugeer"Alemari SanthuVijay Prakash4:16
3."Roomige Ondhu"A. P. ArjunVijay Prakash, Hemanth Kumar3:59
4."Onde Thayi Makkalu"K. KalyanShreya Jaydeep4:23
5."John Jani Janardhan"ChethanBenny Dayal4:08
6."Preetiya Paarivala" (not included in album)   
Total length:19:19

References

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  1. ^ "John Jaani Janardhan Release Postponed". Chitraloka. 9 November 2016.
  2. ^ Joy, Pratibha (7 April 2016). "Meet John Jani Janardhan..." The Times of India. Retrieved 28 March 2019.
  3. ^ "Kamna Ranawat the Face of John Jani Janardhan". The New Indian Express. 4 May 2016. Archived from the original on 4 May 2016.
  4. ^ "John Jani Janardhan : Amar Akbar Anthony Kannada remake starts rolling". On Lookers Media. 12 June 2016.
  5. ^ "Aindrita romances three men". The Times of India. 14 August 2016.
  6. ^ "John Jani Janardhan shooting completed". City Today. 30 July 2016.
  7. ^ "John Jani Janardhan (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - EP". iTunes. 3 October 2016. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
  8. ^ "Learn Kannada says John Jani Janardhan". The New Indian Express. 17 May 2016. Archived from the original on 17 May 2016.
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