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{{Infobox film<br />
| name = Krishnarjuna Yuddham<br />
| image = Krishnarjuna Yudham poster.jpg<br />
| caption = Theatrical release poster<br />
| director = [[Merlapaka Gandhi]]<br />
| producers = {{unbulleted list|Sahu Garapati|Harish Peddi}}<br />
| writer = [[Merlapaka Gandhi]]<br />
| starring = {{unbulleted list|[[Nani (actor)|Nani]]|[[Anupama Parameswaran ]]|[[Rukshar Dhillon]]}}<br />
| music = [[Hiphop Tamizha]]<br />
| cinematography = [[Karthik Ghattamaneni]]<br />
| editing = Sathya G<br />
| studio = [[Shine Screens]]<br />
| distributor = [[Sri Venkateswara Creations|Sri Venkateswara Films]]<br />
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2018|04|12}}<br />
| runtime = 154 minutes<br />
| country = India<br />
| language = Telugu<br />
| budget = <!--Must cite a reliable published source with a reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb. no fan-sites.--> <br />
| gross = {{Estimation}} {{INR|15 [[crore]]}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/2018s-tollywood-movies-box-office-collection-list-highest-grossing-telugu-films-year-780150|title= Tollywood box office report of 2018: highest grossing Telugu movies of year; List of hits and flops|date=23 November 2018}}</ref><!--Must cite a reliable published source with a reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb. no fan-sites.--> <br />
}}<br />
'''''Krishnarjuna Yudham''''' ({{trans|''War of Krishna and Arjuna''}}) is a 2018 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[action comedy film]] written and directed by [[Merlapaka Gandhi]] and produced by Sahu Garapati & Harish Peddi under Shine Screens banner. The film stars [[Nani (actor)|Nani]], [[Anupama Parameswaran]], [[Rukshar Dhillon]] in lead roles.<ref>{{cite web|title=Nani announces his next two projects, unveils posters of MCA, Krishnarjuna Yudham|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/nani-announces-his-next-two-projects-unveils-posters-of-mca-krishnarjuna-yudham-4751652/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Nani’s Krishnarjuna Yuddham seals its release date|url=http://www.123telugu.com/mnews/nanis-krishnarjuna-yuddham-seals-its-release-date.html}}</ref> [[Nani (actor)|Nani]] played a dual role for the third time after [[Janda Pai Kapiraju]] & [[Gentleman (2016 film)|Gentleman]]. Part of the film was shot in [[Prague, Czech Republic]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://regional.pinkvilla.com/telugu/news/nanis-krishnarjuna-yudham-extraordinary-pre-release-business/|title=Nani’s Krishnarjuna Yudham does extraordinary pre-release business|publisher=}}</ref> The film opened worldwide on 12 April 2018 to mixed reviews, with praise for Nani's acting but criticism of the screenplay, lag in second half, its farfetchedness and its formulaic story.<br />
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== Plot ==<br />
Krishna & Arjun Jayaprakash (both played by [[Nani (actor)|Nani]]) are lookalikes hailing from [[Akkurthi]] village in [[Chittoor]] and the other from [[Prague]] in [[the Czech Republic]], respectively. While the former is a happy-go-lucky individual, the latter is a rockstar and a flirt. Krishna falls in love with the village president's ([[Nagineedu]]) granddaughter Riya ([[Rukshar Dhillon]]), a doctor. Arjun loves a traditional Indian girl Subbalakshmi ([[Anupama Parameswaran]]), a [[wildlife photographer]]. In the village, Riya's grandfather comes to know about her relationship with Krishna and sends her to [[Hyderabad]], and Krishna follows her. Meanwhile, Subbalakshmi starts to hate Arjun because of his flirting nature. In a certain incident, her professional camera is damaged by Arjun's manager Brahmaji ([[Brahmaji]]), which contains a rare photograph. Arjun realizes he really loves her and goes to her aunt's ([[Devadarshini]]) house to convince her, but she thinks it is one of his tricks to make her fall in love with him. Subbalakshmi leaves Prague and returns to India, and Arjun follows her. In Hyderabad, Riya and Subbalakshmi are kidnapped by a [[trafficking]] gang who plan on sending them to [[Dubai]]. Upon reaching Hyderabad, Krishna and Arjun realize that neither of the girls has reached home and begin searching for them. How Krishna and Arjun try to track down the traffickers to rescue the girls forms the climax of the story.<br />
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== Cast ==<br />
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* [[Nani (actor)|Nani]] as Krishna & Arjun Jayaprakash (Dual role)<br />
* [[Anupama Parameswaran]] as Subbalakshmi <br />
* [[Rukshar Dhillon]] as Riya<br />
* [[Brahmaji]] as Brahmaji, Arjun's manager<br />
* [[Devadarshini]] as Dhinchak Roja, Subbalakshmi's aunt<br />
* [[Nagineedu]] as Riya's grandfather<br />
* Ravi Awana as Bhai<br />
* [[Prabhas Sreenu]] as Shankar<br />
* [[Hari Teja]] as Shankar's wife<br />
* [[Vidyullekha Raman]] as Call Center Girl<br />
* [[Pooja Ramachandran]] as Nikki<br />
* Alapati Lakshmi as Krishna's mother<br />
* Kalpalatha as Riya's mother<br />
* [[Chatrapathi Sekhar]] as Bhai's henchmen<br />
* Mirchi Hemanth as TV Journalist<br />
* Neelya Bhavani as Doctor<br />
* Ruhika Dass as Jessy<br />
* Sudhakar<br />
* Rajeshwari Pamidighantam<br />
* Mashesh Vitta<br />
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== Soundtrack ==<br />
{{Infobox album<br />
| name = Krishnarjuna Yudham<br />
| type = soundtrack<br />
| artist = [[Hiphop Tamizha]]<br />
| cover =<br />
| alt =<br />
| released = 2018<br />
| recorded = 2018<br />
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| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]<br />
| length =<br />
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| prev_title = [[Kalakalappu 2]]<br />
| prev_year = 2018<br />
| next_title = [[Imaikka Nodigal]]<br />
| next_year = 2018<br />
}}<br />
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The duo [[Hiphop Tamizha]] composed the music for the film. This is their second Telugu film after [[Dhruva (2016 film)|''Dhruva'']]. 'Turn This Party Up' is a peppy rock number. 'Dhaari Choodu' is a folk song which has typical Chittoor dialect. 'I Wanna Fly' is a soothing melody which has two versions composed parallelly. 'Ela Ela' is a heartbreak montage love song. 'Urime Manase' is yet another breakup number. 'Thaaney Vachhindhanaa' is a slow and pleasant melody.<br />
{{Track listing<br />
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| all_lyrics = <br />
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| extra_column = Singer(s)<br />
| title1 = I Wanna Fly<br />
| length1 = 3:53<br />
| lyrics1 = Sreejo, [[Hiphop Tamizha]]<br />
| extra1 = [[LV Revanth]], [[Sanjith Hegde]], Hiphop Tamizha<br />
| title2 = Urime Manase<br />
| length2 = 4:37<br />
| lyrics2 = Sreejo<br />
| extra2 = [[Raghu Dixit]]<br />
| title3 = Dhaari Choodu<br />
| length3 = 3:12<br />
| lyrics3 = Penchal Das<br />
| extra3 = Penchal Das<br />
| title4 = Turn This Party Up<br />
| length4 = 3:26<br />
| lyrics4 = Hiphop Tamizha<br />
| extra4 = Hiphop Tamizha, [[Brodha V]]<br />
| title5 = Ela Ela<br />
| length5 = 3:45<br />
| lyrics5 = [[Sri Mani]]<br />
| extra5 = [[Yazin Nizar]], Hiphop Tamizha<br />
| title6 = Thaaney Vachhindhanaa<br />
| length6 = 4:38<br />
| lyrics6 = K.K.<br />
| extra6 = [[Kaala Bhairava]], [[Padmalatha]]<br />
| total_length = 22:15<br />
}}<br />
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== Release ==<br />
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=== Marketing ===<br />
[[Dil Raju]] acquired distribution rights for the film in the Telugu states. In its pre-release business, the film earned Rs 35 crore from its global theatrical rights, Rs 7 crore from its satellite rights sold Star Maa, Rs 4.50 crore from its Hindi dubbing rights and Rs 50 lakh from its music and other rights.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/krishnarjuna-yudham-pre-release-business-film-fetches-record-price-theatrical-satellite-rights-766355|title=Krishnarjuna Yudham pre-release business: Film fetches record price for theatrical, satellite rights|first=Shekhar H|last=Hooli|publisher=}}</ref><br />
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Shine Screens distributed the film locally. Magnus Media acquired overseas theatrical rights for Rs 3.50 crore and arranged 600 shows in the US, on its release day.<br />
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== Reception ==<br />
=== Critical response ===<br />
The film received mixed negative reviews from critics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/krishnarjuna-yuddham-review-roundup-critics-say-merlapaka-gandhi-falters-2nd-half-766497|title=Krishnarjuna Yuddham review roundup: Critics say Merlapaka Gandhi falters in 2nd half|first=Shekhar H|last=Hooli|publisher=}}</ref> Neeshita Nyayapati, from [[Times of India]] rated the film 2.5/5 and wrote 'Walking away from the film, the only memories that one takes back happy is the vision of Nani dancing to ‘Dhaari Choodu’ with childish abandon, the humorous scenes that elevate the first half and the fact that his friend spells Riya's name as Royya. For a film that touches the subject of human trafficking, it sure bombs at making a point.'<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/krishnarjuna-yudham/movie-review/63728982.cms|title=Krishnarjuna Yuddham Review {2.5/5}: For a film that touches the subject of human trafficking, it sure bombs at making a point|publisher=}}</ref><br />
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Sangeetha Devi Dundoo from [[The Hindu]], while praising the acting performance of Nani as Krishna and the picturization of Dhaari Choodu song, also wrote, 'on the whole, Krishnarjuna Yuddham doesn’t get its rhythm right. There was a time, not long ago, when Nani's name was associated with films that stood out from the clutter. This one had the potential to be a fusion of global and local music, the way Arjun wanted it to be, but ends up a mess'.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/krishnarjuna-yuddham-this-fusion-doesnt-work/article23511645.ece|title='Krishnarjuna Yuddham' review: This fusion doesn’t work|first=Sangeetha Devi|last=Dundoo|date=12 April 2018|publisher=|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref><br />
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Hemanth Kumar from [[Firstpost]] rated the film 2/5 and wrote, 'there's a notion that the film has all the necessary elements - vastly different characters, a conflict, an issue it tries to address - to make for an engaging drama, but on the other side, there's the image of me sitting in the cinema hall not knowing what to make of the film because it struggles to find its rhythm and doesn’t build the drama efficiently'<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/krishnarjuna-yuddham-movie-review-nanis-charming-performance-cant-save-this-over-stretched-film-4428863.html|title=Krishnarjuna Yuddham movie review: Nani's charming performance can't save this over-stretched film- Entertainment News, Firstpost|publisher=}}</ref><br />
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=== Box office ===<br />
The film collected $162K from its US premiers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/krishnarjuna-yuddham-us-premiere-box-office-collection-fails-beat-nanis-mca-record-766487|title=Krishnarjuna Yuddham US box-office collection: Nani starrer fails to beat MCA record|first=Shekhar H|last=Hooli|publisher=}}</ref> On opening day, the film collected Rs 4.58 crores in the Telugu states. This is the fourth biggest opening for Nani, falling behind ‘MCA’, ‘Ninnu Kori’ and ‘Eega’. MCA had reportedly raked in Rs 7.57 Cr on its opening day, ‘Ninnu Kori’ Rs 4.72 Cr and ‘Eega’ Rs 4.61 Cr.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/box-office/krishnarjuna-yudham-box-office-collections-day-1-nani-anupama-parameswaran-and-rukshar-mir-starrer-rakes-in-rs-4-58-cr-in-ap-and-ts/articleshow/63760960.cms|title='Krishnarjuna Yudham' box office collections day 1: Nani, Anupama Parameswaran and Rukshar Mir starrer rakes in Rs 4.58 Cr in AP and TS - Times of India|publisher=}}</ref><br />
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The film was made on a budget of 30 crores and only recovered 14.50 crores. It could not even recover 50% at the box office, labeling it as Nani's first disaster since 2014.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.telugu360.com/krishnarjuna-yudham-worldwide-closing-collections-disaster/|title=Krishnarjuna Yudham Worldwide Closing Collections - Disaster|date=2018-05-01|work=Telugu360.com|access-date=2018-10-30|language=en-US}}</ref><br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
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*{{Facebook|KrishnarjunaYuddhamTheFilm}}<br />
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