Silk Sakkath Hot is a 2013 Indian Kannada-language biographical film written and directed by Trishul. The film was produced by Venkatappa and stars Veena Malik, making her debut in South India, in the lead role. The supporting cast consists of Akshay, Sana,[1] Anitha Bhat [2] and Srinivasa Murthy.[3] Jassie Gift composed the music.[4] The film was originally titled Dirty Picture before it was changed to Silk Sakkath Hot Maga and shortened to Silk Sakkath Hot.[2][5][6]
The film portrays the story of an aspiring actress who is ready to go to any extent to make it big in the cinema industry. It was inspired by the life of Silk Smitha, a South Indian actress noted for her erotic roles.[5]Silk Sakkath Hot released to mixed reviews and was financially successful.[7] It was also film was dubbed in Tamil as Kick and in Telugu as Red Mirchi.
Silk Sakkath Hot opened across 150 theaters in Karnataka.[9]Silk Sakkath Hot "is touted to be the biggest Blockbuster in Sandalwood raising the bar of film making in the region. It's been going housefull all over Karnataka."[10] It completed a 100 days run in Bangalore's Kailash theatre.[11]
Critical reception
A critic from The Times of India wrote that "A Veena Malik show all the way. Be it a sentimental or a bold and beautiful sequence, Veena scores over others with excellent portrayal of her character".[6] A critic from Bollywood Life wrote that "It’s not a remake of The Dirty Picture at all. Much of it is a skin show by Veena Malik and little else".[12] A critic from Filmibeat wrote that "Silk Sakkath Hot has a strong message. The climax brings tears and raises many questions. Veena Malik's skin shows and decent storyline are the highlights of the movie".[13]