Venkya

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Directed by	Sagar Purannik
Written by	Sagar Puranik
Screenplay by	Shreenidhi DS
Produced by	Pawan Wadeyar Avinash V Rai Mohan Lal Menon
Starring	Sagar Puranik Rupali Sood
Cinematography	Pranav Mulay
Music by	Hemanth Jois
Release date	November 2024 (2024-11) (IFFI)
Country	India
Language	Kannada

Venkya is a 2024 Indian Kannada-language film directed and written by Sagar Puranik.[1][2][3] It is produced by Wadeyar Films along with Pawan Wadeyar, Avinash V Rai and Mohan Lal Menon.[4][5] The film stars Sagar Puranik and Rupali Sood.[6][4][5] The film was officially selected for the Indian Panorama Feature Film category and premiered at the 55th International Film Festival.[7][8][9]

Cast

• Sagar Puranik
• Rupali Sood

Plot

Venkya's Journey follows a struggling goon from Hubballi as he searches for his estranged brother, Ganya, to secure property rights and escape financial ruin.[2] Using social media, Venkya embarks on a cross-India journey, encountering diverse cultures, scams, and kind strangers.[6] Along the way, he undergoes personal growth, embracing humility and family values, in a tale of redemption and self-discovery.[2]

Shooting

The shooting of the film started on March 15, 2024, in Hubbali.[3] The film was shot across 12 states of India, showcasing the country's cultural diversity.[2]

References

1. Service, Express News (2024-10-11). "'Kerebete' and 'Venkya' to be screened at 55th IFFI 2024". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
2. "55th IFFI showcases powerful stories through movies 'Venkya,' 'Bhootpori,' and 'Article 370'". PIB Gov.
3. Features, C. E. (2024-03-11). "Sagar Puranik to debut as a lead in his upcoming directorial Venkya". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
4. Service, Express News (2024-04-01). "Rupali Sood set to make acting debut with Sagar Puranik's 'Venkya'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
5. "Model Rupali Sood To Debut As Lead With Kannada Film Titled Venkya". News18. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
6. "I auditioned for a role in my own directorial: Sagar Puranik". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
7. "IFFI Festival 2024 Feature film". Iffi. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
8. "'Venkya', 'Bhootpori', and 'Article 370' shine in Indian Panorama at IFFI". The Goan EveryDay. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
9. Sowmya, Rakshitha. "ಅಂತಾರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಗೋವಾ ಫಿಲ್ಮ್ ಫೆಸ್ಟಿವಲ್‌ಗೆ ಆಯ್ಕೆಯಾದ ಸಾಗರ್‌ ಪುರಾಣಿಕ್‌ 'ವೆಂಕ್ಯಾ' ಸಿನಿಮಾ: ನ.20 ರಿಂದ ಚಿತ್ರೋತ್ಸವ ಆರಂಭ". Kannada Hindustan Times (in Kannada). Retrieved 2025-01-13.

External links

• Venkya at IMDb