Grey Games
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| Grey Games | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Gangadhar Salimath |
| Written by | Gangadhar Salimath |
| Story by | Anand H. Mugad |
| Produced by | Anand H. Mugad |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Varun DK |
| Edited by | Jagadeesh N |
| Music by |
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Production company | Dees Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 130 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Grey Games is a 2024 Indian Kannada-language thriller drama film written and directed by Gangadhar Salimath. The film stars Vijay Raghavendra, Shruti Prakash, Bhavana Rao, Aparna Vastarey, Ravi Bhat, Ishita Singh, and Jai.[1][2]
- Vijay Raghavendra as Ram
- Shruti Prakash as Shanaya
- Bhavana Rao as Kalpana
- Aparna Vastarey as Tara, Abhi's mother
- Ravi Bhat as Sridhar, Abhi's father
- Ishita Singh as Julie
- Jai as Abhi
Production
Development
Anand H. Mugad conceived the story, exploring the notion of a gamer entering a virtual world.[3] This concept evolved into Grey Games, which director Gangadhar Salimath further developed into a narrative, incorporating real-life incidents, including a notable case in Mangalore where a young boy killed his online gaming rival.[4][5] Anand H. Mugad produced the film under the banner of Dees Films.[6][7] In August 2021, the film was announced,[8] featuring Vijay Raghavendra as Ram,[9] a psychologist.[10][11] Vijay's nephew, Jai, was cast as a twenty-year-old gamer, marking his acting debut.[12][13] The film also stars Shruti Prakash as Shanaya, a film actress,[14][15] and Bhavana Rao as Kalpana, a cybercrime investigation officer.[9] Additionally, television presenter Aparna Vastarey plays the role of the mother.[14]
Filming
The film's title was unveiled on 8 October 2021, with a muhurat shot pooja ceremony.[5] The film was primarily shot in Bangalore. The film's gaming sequences were created using Epic Games' Unreal Engine.[16][17] The film received a U/A certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification.[12]
Soundtrack
| Grey Games | |
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| Soundtrack album by Shriyansh Shreeram, Ashwin Hemanth, Atrangi Funkaar Score: Ashwin Hemanth | |
| Released | 2024 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 14:50 |
| Language | Kannada |
| Label | Anand Audio |
| Video Songs Jukebox | |
| Grey Games – Video Songs Jukebox on YouTube | |
The soundtrack consists of the songs composed by Shriyansh Shreeram, Ashwin Hemanth and Atrangi Funkaar.[18][19]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Paravasha" | Kiran Kaverappa | Pancham Jeeva | 4:14 |
| 2. | "Manaselede (Male Version)" | Kiran Kaverappa | Pancham Jeeva | 3:57 |
| 3. | "Ramma" | Brrithheve, Gangadhar Salimath | Ashwin, Brrithheve | 2:38 |
| 4. | "Manaselede (Female Version)" | Kiran Kaverappa | Aishwarya Rangarajan | 4:01 |
| Total length: | 14:50 | |||
Release
The film was released theatrically on 10 May 2024.[20]