javascript is disabled, enable it otherwise the site will not work properly!

javascript est désactivé, activez-le sinon le site ne fonctionnera pas correctement !

Happy New Year (2017 film)

Happy New Year is a 2017 Indian Kannada anthology film directed by Pannaga Bharana and featuring an ensemble cast consisting of B. C. Patil, Saikumar, Rajshri Ponnappa, Vijaya Raghavendra, Diganth, Dhananjay, Sudharani, Shruthi Hariharan, Sonu Gowda, Margarita, and Srushti Patil in the lead roles. The film's music is composed by Raghu Dixit. The principal photography commenced on 22 August 2016, and the film was released on 5 May 2017.

Synopsis

The movie revolves around five stories interwoven. Raghavendra (Vijaya Raghavendra) is a police constable who is struggling to make time with his daughter, Pranathi, and wife, Suma (Sonu Gowda). He is unhappy with his job. Harsha (Diganth) is an IT professional who goes on a vacation and falls in love with Vismaya who is an ardent believer of science. Venkatramana Bhat (P. Sai Kumar) is a car showroom head and Varalaxmi (Sudha Rani), his wife, are a childless couple. Venkatramana Bhat is unhappy with his orthodox wife. Danny (Dhananjaya) is an RJ who loves Charvi who is bedridden due to a terminal disease. Danny tries hard to save her. Kourava (B. C. Patil) is an underworld Don who is released from jail and finds love. All the characters are in search of meaning in their life. New Year brings a big change in their lives.

Cast

Soundtrack

The songs and background score for the film are composed by Raghu Dixit. The audio was launched on 20 February 2017 at the KSC Stadium in Bangalore. Actor Sudeep officially launched the album.

Reception

Sunayana Suresh of Times of india rated 3.5 out of 5 and stated that "The film is definitely worth that summer vacation watch, which you can watch with either your entire family or your special someone". Shyam Prasad S of Bangalore Mirror rated 3.5 out of 5 star and wrote that "Overall the film is a neat little package of a bit of everything. It is a slice of life from characters from different sections of the city".