Nilakanta (film)
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| Directed by | Rakesh Madhavan |
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| Cinematography | Sravan G. Kumar |
| Edited by | Sravan G. Kumar |
| Music by | Mark Prashanth |
Production company | LS Productions |
| Distributed by | Global Cinemas |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Nilakanta (The Essence of Karma) is a 2026 Indian Telugu-language drama film written and directed by Rakesh Madhavan. The film stars Master Mahendran in the titular role, with Yashna Muthuluri, Neha Pathan, Sneha Ullal, Subhalekha Sudhakar, Ramki, and Babloo Prithiveeraj in supporting roles. It was produced by Marlapalli Srinivasulu and D. Venugopal under the banners LS Productions and Global Cinemas.[1] The film was theatrically released on 2 January 2026.
Cast
- Master Mahendran as Nilakanta
- Yashna Muthuluri as Seetha
- Neha Pathan
- Anil Inamadugu
- Sneha Ullal
- Subhalekha Sudhakar
- Ramki
- Babloo Prithiveeraj
- Surabhi Prabhavathi
- Kancharapalem Raju
Production
The film written and directed by Rakesh Madhavan. It was produced by Marlapalli Srinivasulu and D. Venugopal under the banners LS Productions and Global Cinemas, with Anil Inamadugu serving as executive producer.[2] The music is composed by Mark Prashanth, and cinematography is by Sravan G. Kumar.[3]
Soundtrack
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) |
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| 1 | Ee Prema | Anil Inamadugu | Haricharan |
| 2 | Jara Saiga Chesi | Guduru Krishna | Geetha Madhuri |
| 3 | Kaalam Edho | Anil Inamadugu | Vaikom Vijayalakshmi |
| 4 | Kabaddi Theme | Anil Inamadugu | Venky, Vinay, Maruthi, Gautham |
| 5 | Vellake Vellake Sakhiya | Anil Inamadugu | Karthik, Jayasri Pallem |
| 6 | Jathara Theme | Anil Inamadugu | Venky, Vinay, Maruthi, Gautham |
| 7 | Nilakanta Title Track | Anil Inamadugu | Mark Prashanth |
| 8 | Daatipora | Anil Inamadugu | Vaikom Vijayalakshmi |
Reception
The Hans India critic wrote that "A solid rural drama that strikes the right chord to begin the new year on a winning note." rated three out of five stars.[4]
Times Now critic stated that "Overall, the movie 'Neelakantha' is a rural emotional sports drama with good commercial elements! 'Neelakantha' is a movie that gives a good break to Mahendran as an actor and hero".[5][6][7]
Zee News wrote that " 'Neelkantha'.. Commercial elements with sports content movie.. ".[8]
References
- ^ "Nilakanta Explores Social Themes In Rural Setting". www.deccanchronicle.com. 2 January 2026. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
- ^ "Nilakanta: మాస్టర్ మహేంద్రన్ 'నీలకంఠ'.. చివరి 20 నిమిషాలు హైలెట్..!". Zee News Telugu (in Telugu). 28 December 2025. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
- ^ "Nilakanta Movie: పెదరాయుడు సినిమాలో బుడ్డోడు.. ఇప్పుడు హీరోగా 'నీలకంఠ'". Zee News Telugu (in Telugu). 18 December 2025. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
- ^ Sistu, Suhas (2 January 2026). "Nilakanta: A rooted rural drama". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
- ^ "Nilakanta movie Review: 'నీలకంఠ' మూవీ రివ్యూ, మహేంద్రన్కి హిట్టు దక్కిందా." Times Now Telugu (in Telugu). 2 January 2026. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
- ^ "మాస్టర్ మహేంద్రన్ 'నీలకంఠ' మూవీ రివ్యూ | Nilakanta Movie Review And Rating In Telugu | Sakshi". www.sakshi.com (in Telugu). Retrieved 7 January 2026.
- ^ Fb; Tw; Linkdin; Whatsapp; Us, GNFollow. "Nilakanta Movie Review: `నీలకంఠ` మూవీ రివ్యూ, రేటింగ్.. మాస్టర్ మహేంద్రన్ నటించిన సినిమా ఎలా ఉందంటే?". Asianet News Telugu (in Telugu). Retrieved 7 January 2026.
- ^ "Nilakanta Review:'నీలకంఠ' మూవీ రివ్యూ.. ఎలా ఉందంటే..!". Zee News Telugu (in Telugu). 1 January 2026. Retrieved 7 January 2026.