Aryabhata (film)

Aryabhata is a 1999 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed by K.S.Ramanath starring Ramesh Aravind and Soundarya.^[1][2] Though the plot twist was based on the 1954 movie Andha Naal, the title card credited the story to acclaimed writer Sujatha.

Aryabhata
VCD cover
Directed by	K.S.Ramanath
Screenplay by	K.S.Ramanath
Story by	Sujatha Rangarajan
Dialogues by	Sujatha Rangarajan K.S.Ramanath
Produced by	A. S. Balu
Starring	Ramesh Aravind Soundarya
Cinematography	B. C. Gowrishankar
Edited by	Suresh Urs
Music by	V. Manohar
Production company	Ambale Arts
Release date	27 January 1999 (1999-01-27)
Running time	135 minutes
Country	India
Language	Kannada

Premise

When Anand, a young successful scientist with humble background, is found mysteriously murdered, the case falls on the shoulders of CBI officer who retraces the life of the scientist from his struggling days leading up to the day he died and pins down three primary suspects - his maid, boss and wife's cousin.

Cast

• Ramesh Aravind as Anand
• Soundarya as Bharathi
• Devaraj as CBI officer Riyaz
• Rangayana Raghu
• Girish Shetty
• Avinash
• Sudhakar Patil
• Bank Janardhan
• Mithun Tejasvi
• R. G. Vijayasarathy
• Ramya
• Bhagirathi
• Vinayak Joshi

Reception

Srikanth of Deccan Herald wrote, "Director Ramanath has tried to provide justice to characterisation. But, he could have ensured a livelier presentation of the theme. The film is a sincere effort that lacks impact!"^[3]