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Time of India
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ekka is a hit with Kannada audiences: Makers
Picture Credit: X Ekka, the action-drama starring Yuva Rajkumar , which hit theatres on July 18, has been met with an 'overwhelmingly positive response' from both audiences and the film industry, the film's makers have revealed. The film, directed by Rohit Padaki , is produced by Karthik Gowda and Yogi G Raj from KRG Studios, Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar of PRK Productions and Jayanna and Bhogendra from Jayanna Films. 'Since December 2024, neither has any Kannada movie tasted significant box office success, nor has any theatre put up a 'Housefull' board. But now, Ekka has shattered that dry spell, registering 80 to 90 percent occupancy at theatres across the state, drawing big crowds back to movie halls,' said Jayanna. He further praised the cast and crew for their hard work and dedication, noting the film's swift completion. 'The movie's shooting began in January, and it was released in July, all shooting and post-production were wrapped up in just six months,' he said. Yogi added, 'The response has been truly overwhelming. People have really embraced the film. On the ground, we've seen that audiences are really connecting with the film. I think people needed a cinematic escape, and they've shown us incredible support by flocking to theatres. The collections are looking strong, I'm confident that the film will continue to do well.'
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Yuva Rajkumar-starrer Ekka will be a gripping action entertainer,' says the producers
For Kannada audiences, a trip to the theatres will prove well worth their time as Yuva Rajkumarstarrer Ekka hits the screens, say the makers of the film. The film, directed by Rohit Padaki, is produced by Karthik Gowda and Yogi G Raj of KRG Studios, Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar of PRK Productions and Jayanna and Bhogendra of Jayanna Films. Sharing her excitement for the film releasing today, Ashwini says, 'This film promises to be an excellent commercial entertainer with a fantastic narrative. It balances gripping emotions, powerful dialogues, and groovy music – and of course, the Bangle Bangari song is a massive hit. We can't wait to see the audience's reaction to the film.' Talking about the film, Jayanna shares, 'It tells the story of a middle-class village youth who arrives in Bengaluru for opportunities, and delivers a message for rural youth, guiding them on navigating the challenges and choices when settling in the city. ' He adds, 'This is the first time three production houses have joined hands to make a Kannada movie.' Yogi believes the film arrives at the perfect moment. He shares, 'Audiences can expect a paisa vasool cinema. People will easily relate to this story; it feels like their own. Ultimately, we all seek peace. This film beautifully conveys that message, making it the right movie at the right time. So far, audiences have loved and blessed our teasers, songs, and trailer. We hope they'll feel the same love for the movie too.'
The Hindu
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Ekka' trailer: Yuva Rajkumar starrer promises a gripping action entertainer
The makers of Ekka have released the trailer for the movie. The Kannada film, starring Yuva Rajkumar, is directed by Rohit Padaki of Rathnan Prapancha fame. The trailer shows Yuva's character, named Muthu, hailing from a small town. He lives with his mother (essayed by Shruthi), before circumstances bring him to Bengaluru. Unexpected events puts Muthu inside the criminal world of Bengaluru, leading to violent incidents involving dangerous gangs. The film hints at an innocent, small town man's quest for peace in a big city. Sanjana Anand and Sampada Hulivana play the love interests of Yuva's character. Aditya plays a tough cop while Poornachandra Mysore essays a prominent role. Ekka, the second movie of Yuva Rajkumar, hits the screens on July 18, 2025. Charan Raj is the music composer of the film. His song 'Bangle Bangaari' from the movie has become a huge hit, touching 18 million views on YouTube so far. The peppy song is sung by Anthony Dasan. ALSO READ:'Doora Theera Yaana' movie review: Mansore's mature take on relationships is filled with relatable moments Veterans Satya Hegde and Deepu S Kumar have done the cinematography and editing respectively. Ekka is produced by Karthik Gowda and Yogi G Raj from KRG Studios, Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar of PRK Productions and Jayanna and Bhogendra from Jayanna Films.
The Hindu
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Yuva Rajkumar and Rohit Padaki interview: ‘Ekka' is a product of great planning
Seldom does a reasonably big-budget Kannada film — like the upcoming Yuva Rajkummar-starrerEkka — get ready for release within just seven months of commencing shoot. The film, which marks the coming together of three prominent production houses, KRG Studios, PRK Productions, and Jayanna Films, is directed by Rohit Padaki. 'You need great planning to pull it off. I finished writing in September 2024, and pre-production work started with script reading and workshops for actors in October. We planned day and night till we went to shoot on January 01, 2025,' says Padaki about his third directorial, set to hit the screens on July 18. 'You also need to have a great vibe on the sets of the film. Most of the films are delayed because people don't communicate and get along well with each other,' he reasons. Ekka is the sophomore film of Yuva, billed as the next star in Sandalwood, who debuted with Yuva last year. 'Yuva came to this project as an open book. He wasn't conscious of building any image. He was ready to do what the character demanded. He is mature, speaks valid points, and has an innocent approach to life. I liked that a lot,' says Padaki. Meanwhile, Yuva explains that while he read a lot of scripts for his sophomore outing, he saw a spark in the story of Ekka that convinced him. After all, a lot is riding on the youngster , especially since Yuva was an underwhelming debut for the actor who hails from the Dr Rajkumar family. While the film was dismissed as a bland campus drama, Yuva was criticised for his acting. 'If somebody criticises my work, I take it as a positive. It means that they think I am important and expect me to improve. Also, I don't take criticism and praise seriously. Even if people love me in Ekka, I won't make a big deal about it. My goal is to get better as an actor with each film,' he offers. The caption in the teaser of Ekka reads, 'In the heart of mayhem, innocence screams the loudest.' Padaki describes his film as a journey of a man trying to retain his innocence. 'We often see people from small towns finding it difficult to adjust to big cities. They come to these cities with a sense of innocence, and gradually, their personality changes drastically. It becomes a battle of survival in a big town for them. That's what my film is about,' he explains. In his debut, Yuva played a gig worker; he portrayed the toil of a food delivery person. Did Ekka push him to think from the perspective of those struggling to adapt to the unpredictable work conditions? 'I play a cab driver in the movie. Cab drivers are some of the hardest-working people. They work for than 20 hours, don't have a proper house, and even eat at odd hours. I travelled in cabs and spoke to several drivers as part of the preparation for the character. One common aspect among them is the dream to achieve something big.' A section of Puneeth Rajkumar fans expect Yuva to fill the void left by the superstar, who passed away tragically at the age of 45 in 2021 due to a cardiac arrest. Yuva says he can never replace his uncle. 'I understand that people are slightly reminded of him when they see me. We might have some facial resemblances because we are from the same family. However, it's impossible to fill the void left by him. I can only think of enhancing my own identity and reputation with my work. That said, he (Puneeth) would act in a certain number of films a year, ensuring work for so many people in the industry. That's the void that I and other upcoming actors must try to fill. We must do more films for the benefit of the industry,' opines Yuva. Padaki says one of the biggest lessons from Ekka is the advantage of collaborating with young actors. 'It's easier to shoot movies quickly with young actors. For instance, 90 per cent of Ekka was shot on live locations. The entire film takes place in the heart of Bengaluru. It would have been impossible to plan such a movie with big stars due to the fans who mob them.' ALSO READ:Explained: The delay behind star-driven Kannada films You don't often see three producers collaborating for a film in the Kannada film industry. 'If three banners are involved in funding a project, the shoot will run smoothly,' points out Padaki. 'When the producers are so responsive, it becomes your responsibility to finish the project on time. Almost every day, we shot in different locations. Imagine shooting in 70 locations in 70 days! The production team has to be on top of their game in such a scenario. Not once did we go to sets clueless, and we are happy with how the film has come out,' he adds.
The Hindu
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Yuva Rajkumar teams up with Suri for his third film
Kannada actor Yuva Rajkumar, who debuted with Yuva, is currently working on his second film Ekka. The actor, nephew of superstar Puneeth Rajkumar, has announced his next. Yuva has teamed up with seasoned director Suri for his next. The movie will be produced by Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar, Karthik Gowda and Yogi G Raj and Jayanna and Bhogendra under the banners PRK Productions, KRG Studios and Jayanna Combines respectively. ನಮ್ಮ ಮುಂದಿನ ಚಿತ್ರದ ಪೂಜೆ ಇಂದು ಅಕ್ಷಯ ತೃತೀಯ ಶುಭದಿನದಂದು ನೆರವೇರಿತು! 🤩 ಎಂದಿನಂತೆ ನಿಮ್ಮ ಹಾರೈಕೆಗಳು, ಆಶೀರ್ವಾದಗಳು ನಮ್ಮ ತಂಡದ ಮೇಲೆ ಸದಾ ಹೀಗೆ ಇರಲಿ! The Muhurtha of our next film took place today on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya! May your wishes and blessings be upon our team as… — YuvaRajkumar (@yuva_rajkumar) April 30, 2025 The makers announced the project on April 30, 2025. Actor Duniya Vijay's daughter, Rithnya Vijay, will play the female lead in the movie. Suri's regular collaborators Charan Raj and Shekhar Chandra will handle the music and cinematography respectively. Veteran editor Deepu S Kumar has been roped in for the movie. ALSO READ:'Ekka': Yuva Rajkumar's second film to be directed by Rohit Padaki Yuva is currently shooting for Ekka, directed by Rohit Padaki of Rathnan Prapanchafame. The makers released a teaser of Ekka, which is touted to be an action drama. The actor made his debut with Yuva (2024), directed by Santhosh Ananddram.
