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{{Infobox film
| name = Baanadariyalli
| image = Baanadariyalli.jpg
| alt =
| caption =
| director = [[Preetham Gubbi]]
| producer = Sri Vaare Talkies
| screenplay = Preetham Gubbi
| story = [[Preetha Jayaraman]]
| based_on = 
| starring = [[Ganesh (actor)|Ganesh]]<br/>[[Rukmini Vasanth]]<br/>[[Reeshma Nanaiah]]
| narrator =
| music = [[Arjun Janya]]
| cinematography = Abhilash Kalathi
| editing = Deepu S. Kumar
| studio = Sri Vaare Talkies
| distributor = [[KRG Studios]]
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2023|09|28}}
| runtime = 149 minutes
| country = India
| language = Kannada
}}

'''''Baanadariyalli''''' ({{audio|Kn-ಬಾನದಾರಿಯಲಿ.ogg|pronunciation}} {{Translation|On the path to the sky}})<ref name="H"/> is a 2023 Indian [[Kannada]]-language [[romantic drama film]] directed by [[Preetham Gubbi]] and produced by Sri Vaare Talkies. The film stars [[Ganesh (actor)|Ganesh]], [[Rukmini Vasanth]] and [[Reeshma Nanaiah]] in lead roles. The film is the first Kannada project to have shot in [[Kenya]]'s [[Maasai Mara|Maasai Mara National Reserve]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/golden-star-ganesh-starts-shooting-on-the-lanes-of-kenya-for-baana-daariyalli/articleshow/94448023.cms|title=Golden Star Ganesh starts shooting on the lanes of Kenya for Baanadaariyalli|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=26 September 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/baanadariyalli-is-an-adventure-for-love-says-director-preetham-gubbi/articleshow/103402330.cms|title=Baanadariyalli is an adventure for love, says director Preetham Gubbi|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=5 September 2023 }}</ref> The film marks the fourth collaboration of Ganesh and Preetham Gubbi.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2022/apr/02/ganesh-preetham-gubbis-film-titled-baanadariyalli-2436872.html|title=Ganesh-Preetham Gubbi's film titled 'Baanadariyalli'|website=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=2 April 2022 }}</ref> ''Baanadariyalli'' was released on 28 September 2023.

== Cast ==
* [[Ganesh (actor)|Ganesh]] as Siddharth a.k.a. Siddu
* [[Rukmini Vasanth]] as Leela
* [[Reeshma Nanaiah]] as Kadambari
* [[Rangayana Raghu]] as Leela's father
* Ashok Sharma
* Alaknanda Srinivas as Jayaraj C.
* Aaradhya N. Chandra as young Leala

== Production ==
In March 2022, it was reported that director-writer [[Preetham Gubbi]] would team up with actor [[Ganesh (actor)|Ganesh]] again for the fourth time. It was reported that [[V. Harikrishna]] would compose the music for the film, but was replaced by [[Arjun Janya]]. A 30-day filming schedule was finished in September 2022, the filming moved to [[Kenya]], [[Africa]] where they shot some scenes in the wild forest range of [[Maasai Mara]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2022/mar/23/ganesh-and-preetham-gubbi-to-team-up-again-2433079.html|title=Ganesh and Preetham Gubbi to team up again|website=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=23 March 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2022/sep/13/ganesh-and-team-baanadariyalli-head-to-kenya-2497562.html|title=Ganesh and team Baanadariyalli head to Kenya|website=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=13 September 2022 }}</ref> The film's title is based on the song of the same name from ''[[Bhagyavantha]]'' (1981).<ref name="H"/>

== Soundtrack ==

The music of the film is composed by [[Arjun Janya]] and released under [[Anand Audio]].

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| name = Baanadariyalli
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = Arjun Janya
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 2023
| recorded = 2023
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| length =
| language = Kannada
| label = [[Anand Audio]]
| producer =
| misc = {{external music video| header = Official audio
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}}

{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| total_length =
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Baanadariyalli Hode Yelli
| lyrics1 = [[Kaviraj (lyricist)|Kaviraj]]
| extra1 = [[Rajesh Krishnan]]
| title2 = Ninnanu Nodida
| lyrics2 = Kaviraj
| extra2 = [[Sonu Nigam]]
| title3 = Maathella Haage Ide
| lyrics3 = [[Jayanth Kaikini]]
| extra3 = [[Armaan Malik]]
| title4 = Gold Fish
| lyrics4 = Kaviraj
| extra4 = Aishwarya Rangarajan<br/>Nishan Rai
}}

== Reception ==
=== Critical response ===
Vinay Lokesh of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave 3/5 stars and wrote "While the film could have done with a tighter screenplay, this is definitely a film to catch at the theatres this week. Again, the story is emotional, enough to keep you misty eyed, do be prepared."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/baana-daariyalli/movie-review/103997628.cms|title=Baana Daariyalli Movie Review: A Emotional Love Story That's All About Fulfilling Dreams|website=The Times of India}}</ref> Vivek M. V. of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote "‘Baanadariyalli’ is a missed opportunity as director-writer Preetham Gubbi makes a mess of an interesting premise."<ref name="H">{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/baanadariyalli-movie-review-this-ganesh-rukmini-vasanth-romance-fails-to-hit-the-heights/article67355876.ece|title='Baanadariyalli' movie review: This Ganesh, Rukmini Vasanth romance fails to hit the heights|website=The Hindu|date=28 September 2023 |last1=m. v |first1=Vivek }}</ref>

A Sharadhaa reviewing for ''[[The New Indian Express]]'' rated 3 out of 5 stars. 'Baanadariyalli' is a unique love story that transcends boundaries and linguistic barriers, offering a fusion of suspense, pain, and adventure. The film explores the unusual bond between Vasu, his daughter Leela, and Siddhu, with heartfelt performances by the cast, especially Ganesh and Rangayana Raghu. While the second half could have been faster, the emotional journey in the last 30 minutes resonates with the audience. The film's picturesque settings and diverse songs add to its charm, making it a family-friendly movie that delves into the complexities of love and relationships."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2023/sep/30/baanadariyalli-movie-reviewa-unique-love-journeythat-explores-unusual-bonds-2619423.html|title='Baanadariyalli' movie review: A unique love journey that explores unusual bonds|website=newindianexpress|date=30 September 2023 }}</ref>

Shashiprasad S. M. of ''The South First'' gave 2/5 stars and wrote "'Baanadariyalli' is shallow in almost every aspect of entertainment, just like Leela is seen surfing on shallow waters in the film."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/baanadariyalli-movie-review/|title=Baanadariyalli review: It hardly scores apart from the title taken from Puneeth Rajkumar's song|website=The South First|date=28 September 2023 }}</ref> Subha. J. Rao of ''[[The News Minute]]'' wrote "The film [Baanadariyalli], on paper, is about acceptance, moving on, and living life again. That sounds good enough, but the path to get there is laden with cliches galore."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/baanadariyalli-review-this-ganesh-rukmini-vasanth-romance-is-laden-with-cliches|title=Baanadariyalli review: This Ganesh, Rukmini Vasanth romance is laden with cliches|website=The News Minute|date=28 September 2023 }}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|id=21843364}}

{{Preetham Gubbi}}

[[Category:2023 Kannada-language films]]
[[Category:2023 Indian films]]
[[Category:2023 films]]
[[Category:2023 romantic drama films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Preetham Gubbi]]
[[Category:Films set in Karnataka]]
[[Category:Films shot in Africa]]
[[Category:Indian nonlinear narrative films]]
[[Category:Indian romantic drama films]]

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