''5D'' is a 2024 Indian Kannada-language suspense thriller film co-written and directed by

S. Narayan S. Narayan (born 5 June 1962) is an Indian filmmaker, director, actor and lyricist of Kannada films. After Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, Narayan is the second director to direct Dr. Rajkumar and all his three sons. He has given many hits with Vishnu ...

. The film was produced by Swathi Kumar under the banner One To Hundred. The film stars Aditya and

Aditi Prabhudeva Sudeepana Banakar Prabhudeva (born 13 January 1994), popularly known by her stage name Aditi Prabhudeva, is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Kannada cinema. Personal life Aditi born as ''Sudeepana Banakar Prabhudeva'' on born 13 J ...

. ''5D'' was released theatrically on 16 February 2024 to mixed reviews from critics.

Cast

* Aditya *

Production

Ravi Guntimadugu developed the story with Aditya in mind for the lead role.

was chosen to portray the role of an

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driver in this film. Principal photography began on 1 January 2021, with a

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pooja held on

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in Bangalore. Filming was halted due to the COVID-19 lockdown but resumed in July 2021 and concluded in August 2021. The film was primarily shot in Bangalore. This film marks the fiftieth directorial venture of

, who typically helms family dramas, marking a departure into the thriller genre. The film also represents Aditya's twenty-fifth acting project. The cinematography was by Kumar Gowda SK, while the editing was handled by Shivu Yadav.

Music

The music was composed by

, who also wrote the lyrics.

Release

The film was originally supposed to be released in 2023, but it was delayed and rescheduled for 9 February 2024. However, the release date was changed again, and it was released on 16 February 2024.

Reception

Vinay Lokesh of '' The Times of India'' rated the film two-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote that "The story itself is very outdated and the treatment of the subject is very conventional. Adithya's performance is the only saving grace. Aditi Prabhudeva's character doesn't have any impact on the story. Even the songs are average." Raisa Nasreen of '' Times Now'' gave it three out of five stars and wrote that "No one will be able to guess the twist in the climax. It will be the highlight of the film." A critic from ''

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'' rated the film three out of five stars and opined that the film lacks a gripping screenplay as well as S. Narayan's music, which is not favourable for the film. A Sharadhaa of ''

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'' wrote, "''5D'' offers a refreshing departure from Narayan's signature style, in a way that still satisfies his fans, with a darker and more intense narrative than his previous endeavors."

References

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* {{IMDb title, tt31272285 2024 crime thriller films 2020s Kannada-language films 2024 thriller films Films set in Bangalore Films shot in Bangalore Indian crime thriller films Medical-themed films