The Rise of Ashoka
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| Directed by | Vinod V Dhondale |
| Starring | Sathish Ninasam, Sapthami Gowda |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
The Rise of Ashoka is a 2026 Indian Kannada language action drama film directed by Vinod V Dhondale.The film stars Sathish Ninasam, Sapthami Gowda, B Suresha, Sampath Maithreya, Gopalakrishna Deshpande, Yash Shetty, Ravi Shankar, and P Jagappa in the lead role.
Cast
- Sathish Ninasam[1]
- Sapthami Gowda
- B Suresha
- Sampath Maithreya
- Gopalakrishna Deshpande
- Yash Shetty
- Ravi Shankar
- P Jagappa
Reception
Pranati AS of Deccan Herald said that "Enter Ashoka, with dreams of becoming a revenue officer. When he learns about the plight of his community, he tears (quite literally and stylishly) those dreams and wages a war against Babji."[2] A Sharadhaa of The New Indian Express said that "The Rise of Ashoka is an earnest, observant social drama with conviction and good performances, yet uneven in execution."[3] Susmita Sameera of The Times of India said that "Ultimately, The Rise of Ashoka presents a conventional narrative of resistance within a caste-structured society. While its themes are socially relevant, the predictable structure and uneven character development limit its overall effectiveness."[4]
References
- ^ Sharadhaa, A. (26 February 2026). "My hunger for cinema has grown post The Rise of Ashoka: Sathish Ninasam". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 6 March 2026.
- ^ "'The Rise of Ashoka' review: Hair mafia drama lost in clichés". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 6 March 2026.
- ^ Sharadhaa, A. (28 February 2026). "The Rise of Ashoka Movie Review: An earnest film about the fight for dignity". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
- ^ "The Rise Of Ashoka Movie Review: A Formulaic Social Drama With No Impact". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 March 2026.