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{{Infobox film<br />
| name = Andodittu Kaala<br />
| image = Andondittu Kaala.jpg<br />
| caption = Theatrical release poster<br />
| director = Keerthi Krishnappa<br />
| producer = Bhuvan Suresh<br />
| writer = Keerthi Krishnappa<br />
| story = Keerthi Krishnappa<br />
| screenplay = Keerthi Krishnappa <br /> Sharan Almel<br />
| starring = [[Vinay Rajkumar]]<br />[[Aditi Prabhudeva]]<br />[[Nisha Ravikrishnan]]<br />[[Ravichandran (Kannada actor)|V. Ravichandran]]<br />
| studio = Bhuvan Movies<br />
| music = V. Raghavendra<br />
| cinematography = Abhishek G. Kasaragodu<br />
| editing = A. R. Krishna <br> Suresh Armugam<br />
| released = {{Film date|2025|8|29|df=y}}<br />
| runtime = 115 minutes<br />
| language = Kannada<br />
| country = India<br />
| budget = <br />
| gross = <br />
}}<br />
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'''''Andodittu Kaala''''' ({{translation|Those were the times}}) is a 2025 Indian [[Kannada language|Kannada]]-language [[romantic drama film]] written and directed by Keerthi Krishnappa, in his debut.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/andondittu-kaala-movie-review-ode-to-lost-childhood-and-the-magic-of-cinema-3703855|title='Andondittu Kaala’ movie review: Ode to lost childhood and the magic of cinema|date=30 August 2025|work=[[Deccan Herald]]}}</ref> It was produced by Bhuvan Suresh under Bhuvan Movies banner.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/Jul/06/vinay-rajkumar-plays-film-director-in-andondittu-kaala-25336.html|title=Vinay Rajkumar plays film director in Andondittu Kaala|work=Cinema Express.com|date=6 July 2021}}</ref> The film stars [[Vinay Rajkumar]] and [[Aditi Prabhudeva]] in the lead roles, while [[Nisha Ravikrishnan]], [[Aruna Balraj]] and Kaddipudi Chandru play supporting roles.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2025/Aug/27/kannadanews2025aug27vinay-rajkumar-andondittu-kaala-reflects-the-real-life-experiences-of-keerthis-journey-in-cinema|title=Vinay Rajkumar Interview: Andondittu Kaala reflects the real-life experiences of Keerthi’s journey in cinema|work=The New Indian Express|date=27 August 2025}}</ref> Actor-director [[Ravichandran (Kannada actor)|V. Ravichandran]] features in a guest appearance.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2022/Mar/31/ravichandranonboard-vinay-rajkumars-andondittu-kaala-2436012.html|title=Ravichandran onboard Vinay Rajkumar’s 'Andondittu Kaala'|work=The New Indian Express|date=31 March 2022}}</ref> The music was composed by V. Raghavendra, while the cinematography is by Abhishek S. Kasaragodu.<br />
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''Andondittu Kaala'' was first announced and went on floors in February 2021 as a period drama film set in the 1990s.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2021/Feb/06/vinay-rajkumar-aditi-prabhudeva-come-together-for-andondittu-kaala-2260143.html|title=Vinay Rajkumar, Aditi Prabhudeva come together for 'Andondittu Kaala'|work=The New Indian Express|date=6 February 2021}}</ref> After several announcements on release, the film finally got a delayed release date as 29 August 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2025/Jul/01/vinay-rajkumars-andondittu-kaala-locks-release-date-second-single-rekindles-90s-school-romance-2 |title=Vinay Rajkumar’s Andondittu Kaala locks release date; second single rekindles 90s school romance|date=1 July 2025|work=The New Indian Express}}</ref> Upon release, the film met with mixed reviews from critics and had a low start at the box-office.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/andondittu-kaala-a-nostalgic-tribute-to-dreams-and-cinema/movie-review/123598328.cms|title=Andondittu Kaala Movie Review: A Nostalgic Tribute to Dreams and Cinema|work=The Times of India|date=30 August 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://filmivilla.com/box-office/andondittu-kaala-box-office-collection/|title=Andondittu Kaala Day 2 Box Office Collection Worldwide|work=Filmivilla.com|date=30 August 2025}}</ref><br />
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==Premise==<br />
A young boy, Kumara, dreams of becoming a director after witnessing a shooting in his film. Years later, in order to fulfil his dreams, he moves to the city and strives to overcome challenges.<br />
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==Cast==<br />
{{cast listing|<br />
* [[Vinay Rajkumar]] as Kumara<br />
* [[Aditi Prabhudeva]] as Vasundhara<br />
* [[Nisha Ravikrishnan]] as Saakshi<br />
* [[Aruna Balraj]] as Kumara's mother<br />
* Doddarange Gowda as teacher<br />
* Kaddipudi Chandru as Sampangi<br />
* Mohan Juneja<br />
* Jaggappa<br />
* Dharmendra Urs<br />
* Govinde Gowda<br />
* Thukali Santhosh<br />
* [[Ravichandran (Kannada actor)|V. Ravichandran]] in a guest appearance<br />
}}<br />
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==Soundtrack==<br />
The soundtrack, composed by V. Raghavendra consists of three tracks. The first single "Mungaru Maleyalli" sung by [[Sid Sriram]] was released on 28 January 2025.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2025/Jan/28/vinay-rajkumars-andondittu-kaala-eyes-march-release|title=Vinay Rajkumar’s 'Andondittu Kaala' eyes March release|work=The New Indian Express|date=28 January 2025}}</ref> The audio rights were acquired by A2 Music.<br />
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{{track listing<br />
| headline = Track listing<br />
| extra_column = Singer(s)<br />
| total_length = 12:36<br />
| title1 = Maharaja Agendu<br />
| lyrics1 = Kinnal Raj<br />
| extra1 = [[Sunil Kashyap]]<br />
| length1 = 4:23<br />
| title2 = Are Are Yaro Evalu<br />
| lyrics2 = Arasu Anthare<br />
| extra2 = Nihal Tauro<br />
| length2 = 4:01<br />
| title3 = Mungaru Maleyalli<br />
| lyrics3 = Dhananjay Ranjan<br />
| extra3 = [[Sid Sriram]]<br />
| length3 = 5:03<br />
}}<br />
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==Reception==<br />
=== Critical response ===<br />
A. Sharadhaa of ''[[Cinema Express]]'' rated the film 2.5/5 stars and wrote, "The film lingers on the fragile yet transformative power of childhood fascination. Yet in its attempt to be both memoir and universal statement, it never fully balances the two. Many aspirants may see themselves in Kumar, but they may also wish the storytelling was as uncompromising as the dream itself."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sharadhaa |first1=A. |title=andondittu-kaala-movie-review-an-overstretched-reel-of-dreams-and-struggles |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/review/2025/Aug/29/andondittu-kaala-movie-review-an-overstretched-reel-of-dreams-and-struggles |work=Cinema Express |date=29 August 2025 |language=en}}</ref> <br />
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Susmita Sameera of ''[[The Times of India]]'' rated the film 3/5 stars and wrote, "Ultimately, Andondittu Kaala is a warm, family-friendly entertainer that celebrates cinema and the determination to dream. Though the latter half feels stretched, the film remains heartfelt, nostalgic, and inspiring." <br />
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==References==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* {{IMDb title|tt15478292}}<br />
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[[Category:2025 films]]<br />
[[Category:2025 Indian films]]<br />
[[Category:2025 Kannada-language films]]<br />
[[Category:2025 directorial debut films]]<br />
[[Category:2025 romantic drama films]]<br />
[[Category:Films about filmmaking]]<br />
[[Category:Films set in the 1990s]]<br />
[[Category:Films shot in Bengaluru]]<br />
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