Prathyartha is a 1999 Kannada suspense-thriller film directed by Sunil Kumar Desai featuring Ramesh Aravind, Raghuvaran, Girish Karnad and Sudeep in the lead roles.[1][2][3] The film features background score composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The concept of this movie is based on the 1995 movie Nick of Time.[4]
Cast
- Ramesh Aravind as Akshay / Robert
- Raghuvaran as Rakesh
- Girish Karnad as Home Minister of India Sheshanag Dixit
- Sudeep as Sudeep
- Avinash as Karthik, Home Minister’s P.A.
- Shivaram as Madhav
- Kashi as Maruthi
- Tharakesh Patel
- K. D. Venkatesh
- Vinayak Joshi as Akshay (not the protagonist)
- Sunil Kumar Desai as visitor in Lalitha Mahal Palace (special appearance)
Production
The film was shot around the Lalith Mahal Palace in Mysore. Sivaji Ganesan was the original choice for the role of Prime Minister.[5] This was Ramesh Aravind’s 50th film as actor.[6]
Awards
- Best Screenplay – Won – Sunil Kumar Desai (1998–99)
References
- ^ R, Shilpa Sebastian (21 October 2019). “The long road before ‘Tarka’ happened”. The Hindu.
- ^ “CM B.S. Yediyurappa graced the occasion as the chief guest of honor”. The Times of India. 16 March 2021.
- ^ “Prathyardha – Sunil Kumar Desai is back”. Express India. 11 December 1998. Archived from the original on 2 May 2000. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ^ “Beladingala Baale is my most loved film: Desai | Deccan Herald”. 29 August 2020.
- ^ “Prathyartha – Hollywood ‘clone’ progresses”. Screen India. Archived from the original on 22 January 2000. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
- ^ “An evening with evergreen hero of Sandalwood, Ramesh Aravind”. Asianet Newsable. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
External links
- Prathyartha at IMDb