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{{Short description|2005 Kannada romantic drama film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| image = Aakash film poster.jpg
| caption = Film poster
| director = Mahesh Babu
| producer = [[Parvathamma Rajkumar]]
| screenplay = Mahesh Babu
{{Infobox | decat = yes | child = yes
| label1= Dialogues by
| data1 = M. S. Ramesh
}}
| story = [[Janardhana Maharshi]]
| starring = [[Puneeth Rajkumar]]<br/>[[Ramya (actress)|Ramya]]
| music = [[R. P. Patnaik]]
| cinematography = Prasad Babu
| editing = S. Manohar
| studio = Sri Chakreshwari Combines
| distributor = Sri Vajreshwari combines
| released = {{film date|2005|04|29|df=yes}}
| runtime = 150 minutes
| country = India
| language = Kannada
| budget =
| gross =
}}

'''''Aakash''''' is a 2005 Indian [[Kannada language]] [[romantic drama film]] directed by Mahesh Babu, written by [[Janardhana Maharshi]] and produced by [[Parvathamma Rajkumar]]. The film stars [[Puneeth Rajkumar]], alongside [[Ramya (actress)|Ramya]], [[Ashish Vidyarthi]], [[Kishore (actor, born 1974)|Kishore]] and [[Avinash Yelandur|Avinash]]. The music was composed by [[R. P. Patnaik]], while cinematography and ediring were handled by Prasad Babu and S. Manohar.

At the [[Karnataka State Film Awards]], the film won the [[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Editor|Best Editor]] award for S. Manohar.

== Plot ==
Aakash, a practical person working in various job fields, meets Nandini, a woman from a rich background. Aakash and Nandini become friends and Nandini gets attracted to Aakash, but Aakash considers Nandini as his friend. However, Nandini's brothers Dayananda and Chidananda misunderstand Aakash to be in love with Nandini and begin to create havoc in Aakash's life, where Aakash loses his job and gets attacked. Aakash's sister Asha's engagement with Vishal gets broken due to Chidananda, who humiliates Asha.

Enraged, Aakash thrashes Dayananda and Chidananda in their house, which make the duo determined to kill Aakash. Nandini leaves for [[Hubli]] to her friend's wedding; Dayananda and Chidananda use this opportunity to kill Aakash, but they find Aakash catching the train compartment in which Nandini is onboard. Dayananda and Chidananda hire hitmen to kill Aakash in the compartment as they believe that Aakash will follow Nandini, but Aakash left the compartment and Nandini is followed by a person named Devu.

The hitmen secretly attack Devu and kill him. Aakash's purpose of arriving in Hubli is to convince Vishal's parents to reaccept Vishal and Asha's relationship. Nandini makes Vishal's parents accept the relationship. Aakash thanks Nandini for her help but declines her proposal as Nandini is from a rich family. Aakash takes Nandini back to her house and clears the misunderstandings with Dayananda and Chidananda. Nandini accepts the wedding proposal of her brother's choice and Chidananda hires Aakash as the wedding videographer on Nandini's request.

On the wedding day, Devu's father, who learnt that Dayananda and Chidananda are behind his son's death, tries to marry Nandini so that Devu will be reborn again. However, Aakash thrashes Devu's father and saves Nandini. Later, Chidananda and Dayananda request Aakash to marry Nandini. Aakash finally agrees and marries Nandini. Asha and Vishal also get married.

==Cast==
{{Cast listing|
* [[Puneeth Rajkumar]] as Aakash
* [[Ramya (actress)|Ramya]] as Nandini
* [[Avinash Yelandur|Avinash]] as Dayanand; Nandini's brother
* [[Ashish Vidyarthi]] as Nandini's fiancé
* [[Pavitra Lokesh]] as Mrs Dayanand
* [[Kishore (actor, born 1974)|Kishore]] as Chidanand; Nandini's brother
* [[Sundar Raj]]
* [[Tennis Krishna]]
* [[Honnavalli Krishna]]
* Pawan Kumar as Aakash's friend}}

==Production==
The film marked the directorial debut of Mahesh Babu who earlier assisted Vijay Reddy, Kishore Sarja and M. S. Ramesh.<ref>{{cite web|work=The Hindu|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2005/06/10/stories/2005061003350300.htm|title=Soaring success|access-date=11 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060304070654/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2005/06/10/stories/2005061003350300.htm|date=10 June 2005|archive-date=4 March 2006}}</ref> The song "Oh Maria" was shot at Sri Rockline Studios.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.screenindia.com/fullstory.php?content_id=10025|title=Song for Aakash|website=Screen|access-date=14 August 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050330181517/http://www.screenindia.com/fullstory.php?content_id=10025|date=18 March 2005|archive-date=30 March 2005}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Aakash
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[R. P. Patnaik]]
| cover =
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| alt =
| caption = Soundtrack cover
| released = 8 March 2005
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| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 27:54
| label = Jhankar Music
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| misc = {{External media
| audio1 = {{YouTube|vscseVS54WM|Official Audio Jukebox}}
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[[R. P. Patnaik]] composed the film's background score and music for its soundtrack.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/akash/uYmH9WmKFBo_|title=Akash|access-date=28 September 2023|work=JioSaavn|archive-date=28 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230928142542/https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/akash/uYmH9WmKFBo_|url-status=live}}</ref> The album consists of seven tracks.<ref>{{cite web |title= Akash (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |url= https://music.apple.com/us/album/akash-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/663696589 |publisher= iTunes |access-date= 2 March 2015 |archive-date= 24 March 2023 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20230324110615/https://music.apple.com/us/album/akash-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/663696589 |url-status= live }}</ref> Lyrics for the 5 tracks were penned by [[K. Kalyan]]. And other 2 tracks, "Habba Habba" and "Hodi Hodi" penned by Sri Ranga and [[V. Nagendra Prasad]] respectively. The songs "Neene Neene" and "Aaha Entha Aa Kshana" became popular upon the audio release.

{{tracklist
| headline = Tracklist
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 27:54
| title1 = Aaha Entha Aa Kshana
| lyrics1 = [[K. Kalyan]]
| extra1 = [[K. S. Chithra]]
| length1 = 4:58
| title2 = Habba Habba
| lyrics2 = Sri Ranga
| extra2 = [[Udit Narayan]]
| length2 = 4:30
| title3 = Hodi Hodi
| lyrics3 = [[V. Nagendra Prasad]]
| extra3 = [[Puneeth Rajkumar]]
| length3 = 4:32
| title4 = Neene Neene
| lyrics4 = K. Kalyan
| extra4 = [[Kunal Ganjawala]]
| length4 = 4:31
| title5 = O Mariya
| lyrics5 = K. Kalyan
| extra5 = Kunal Ganjawala
| length5 = 5:08
| title6 = Yenidu E Dina
| lyrics6 = K. Kalyan
| extra6 = [[Rajesh Krishnan]]
| length6 = 1:53
| title7 = Aaha Entha Aa Kshana (Bit)
| lyrics7 = K. Kalyan
| extra7 = [[Shreya Ghoshal]]
| length7 = 2:22
}}

== Reception ==
A critic from ''[[Sify]]'' wrote that "''Akash'' is a clean family entertainer from the home production of Dr Rajkumar, the icon of Kannada cinema. Compared to his earlier four films, Puneeth Rajkumar has worked hard in this love story which has a message for the youth of today".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/akash-review-kannada-pclvJidchgdgi.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160701204414/http://www.sify.com/movies/akash-review-kannada-pclvJidchgdgi.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 July 2016 |title = Akash|work=[[Sify]]}}</ref> A critic from ''[[Rediff.com]]'' wrote that "''Akash'' is certainly an enjoyable film. Puneet's performance and Ramya's {{as written|glamo|urous [sic]}} screen presence will remain in your memory for a long time".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/may/02akash.htm|title=Akash is enjoyable|work=[[Rediff.com]]|date=2 May 2005|access-date=1 June 2016|archive-date=5 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161105095341/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/may/02akash.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Box office ==
According to ''[[Sify]]'', this was "Puneeth’s biggest hit as in Mysore, Bangalore and Hubli" and received "95 percent collections right from the day of its release".<ref>{{Cite web |work=[[Sify]] |date=2005-05-25 |title=Bangalore box-office! - Sify.com |url=http://sify.com/entertainment/movies/kannada/fullstory.php?id=13738832 |access-date=2023-03-01 |archive-date=25 May 2005 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050525073413/http://sify.com/entertainment/movies/kannada/fullstory.php?id=13738832 |url-status=dead}}</ref> The film ran for more than two-hundred days.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/this-day-15-years-back-blockbuster-movie-aakash-starring-puneeth-rajkumar-and-ramya-was-released/articleshow/75447197.cms|title=This day 15 years back: Blockbuster movie 'Aakash' starring Puneeth Rajkumar and Ramya was released|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=29 April 2020|access-date=7 March 2023|archive-date=7 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230307102242/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/this-day-15-years-back-blockbuster-movie-aakash-starring-puneeth-rajkumar-and-ramya-was-released/articleshow/75447197.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title}}

[[Category:2005 Kannada-language films]]
[[Category:2005 films]]
[[Category:2005 Indian films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Mahesh Babu (director)]]
[[Category:Films scored by R. P. Patnaik]]
[[Category:Films set in Bengaluru]]
[[Category:Films shot in Bengaluru]]
[[Category:Films shot in Switzerland]]
[[Category:Indian romantic action films]]
[[Category:Indian romantic drama films]]

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