Josh (2009 Kannada film)

Josh (Kannada: ಜೋಶ್) (also known as Jhossh) is a 2009 Indian Kannada language romantic film directed and written by Shivamani. Produced by Sanjay Babu under SVP pictures, the film mainly stars debutants Rakesh Adiga, Poorna and Nithya Menen whilst Akshay, Vishnu Prasanna, Dwarakish, Achyuth Kumar, Tulasi Shivamani and Sihi Kahi Chandru feature in supporting roles. The music is composed by Vardhan, making his debut.

Josh
DVD cover
Directed byShivamani
Written byShivamani
B. A. Madhu (dialogue)
Produced byS. Sanjay Babu
StarringRakesh Adiga
Poorna
Nithya Menen
CinematographySanthosh Rai Pathaje
Edited byK. M. Prakash
Music byVardhan
Production
company
SVP Pictures
Release date
  • 10 April 2009 (2009-04-10)
Running time
165 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

The film released on 10 April 2009 across Karnataka and went on to become one of the highest grossers at the box-collection for the year. The film had a run over a hundred days at cinema halls.[1] The film was remade in Telugu and Tamil as Keratam and Yuvan, respectively.[2][3]

Cast

Soundtrack
Josh
Soundtrack album by
Vardhan
Released22 March 2009
GenreFilm soundtrack
LabelAnand Audio
ProducerVardhan

All the songs are composed by Vardhan teaming up with the director and producer for the first time with Shivamani. The songs were well received.

All music is composed by Vardhan

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Hey Maga"V. Nagendra PrasadRanjith 
2."Thanthane Thananthane"KavirajKarthik4:54
3."Jothe Jotheyali"KavirajS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki, Anuradha Bhat, Harsha 
4."Namaskara Sir"KavirajAnoop, Harsha, Chinmayi 
5."Shakalaka Rock N Roll"KavirajVardhan, Bhargavi Pillai 
6."Yeh Mera Bharat Mahan"KavirajVardhan, Harsha, Chaitra H. G., Anuradha Bhat 

Reception

A critic from Sify opined that "Student and parents should watch this film without fail".[4] R. G. Vijayasarathy of Rediff.com wrote that "Jhossh is a technically brilliant film with absolutely top class performances and good narration. This is film that needs to be encouraged".[5] A critic from The Times of India wrote that "It is a must-see for teenagers, with the director excellently combining ragging, drag-racing, fighting, love, hatred, sentiment and family problems with a lively message".[6]

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Recipient / Nominee Result
2008–09Karnataka State Film Awards 2008–09Second Best FilmS. Sanjay BabuWon[7]
200957th Filmfare Awards SouthBest Supporting ActorAchyuth KumarWon
Best Supporting ActressTulasi Shivamani
Best FilmJoshNominated
Best DirectorShivamani
Best Supporting ActorSharan
Best Supporting ActressNithya Menen
Best LyricistKaviraj
2010Suvarna Film AwardsBest DirectorShivamaniWon
Best FilmJosh
Best Debut ActorRakesh Adiga

References
  1. "'Josh' 126 Days celebration". Indiaglitz.com. 19 August 2009. Archived from the original on 28 August 2009.
  2. Chowdhary, Y. Sunita (27 August 2011). "A teenager's angst". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 4 November 2021. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
  3. "Big debut for Prabhas's cousin". The Times of India. 20 May 2011. Archived from the original on 11 November 2019. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  4. "Josh". Sify. 13 April 2009. Archived from the original on 10 December 2021.
  5. Vijayasarathy, R. G. (10 April 2009). "Jhossh is brilliant". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
  6. "JOSH MOVIE REVIEW". The Times of India. 10 April 2009. Archived from the original on 16 April 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  7. "Yogesh, Radhika best actors". Deccan Herald. 4 December 2010. Archived from the original on 30 September 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
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