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Bad Manners
Directed by	Duniya Suri
Screenplay by	Amri Duniya Suri Maasthi Upparahalli
Story by	Amri Surendranath
Produced by	Sudhir K. M.
Starring	Abhishek Ambareesh Rachita Ram
Cinematography	Shekar S.
Edited by	Deepu S. Kumar
Music by	Charan Raj
Production company	Studio 18
Distributed by	Jayanna Films
Release date	24 November 2023 (2023-11-24)
Country	India
Language	Kannada

Bad Manners is a 2023 Indian Kannada-language action crime film directed by Duniya Suri. The film stars Abhishek Ambareesh, Rachita Ram, Tara, Sharath Lohithaswa, H. G. Dattatreya, Trivikram and Rochit Shetty. The soundtrack and background score is composed by Charan Raj, while the cinematography and editing are handled by Shekhar S. and Deepu. S. Kumar.

Bad Manners was released on 24 November 2023 to mixed reviews from critics.

Premise

Rudhra, a cop, loses his service revolver at a crime scene and sets out to retrieve the gun to avoid suspension. Rudhra goes to Govardhana Ghada, a place known for making illegal weaponry, in order to retrieve his revolver, but he soon creates serious problems with the gangsters due to his behaviour.

Cast

• Abhishek Ambareesh as Rudhresh "Rudhra"
• Rachita Ram as Veena
• Priyanka
• Tara as Lakshmamma
• Sharath Lohithaswa as ACP Gangadhar
• Trivikram as Phoenix
• Rochit Shetty as Magayi
• H. G. Dattatreya
• Kuri Prathap as Muniraju
• Poornachandra Mysore as Gunnis
• Niranjan
• Chandu

Production

Development

Duniya Soori announced the film with Abhishek Ambareesh, Rachita Ram and Priyanka titled Bad Manners. The film will be produced by Sudhir K. M. under Studio 18 banner. The film began its shooting in January 2021.

Filming

The filming begun in January 2021 at the Mandya Sugar Factory. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, filming was delayed for approximately a year. The production later resumed on 14 February 2022 and filming was completed on 22 February 2023, coinciding with Maha Shivaratri.

Soundtrack

Charan Raj composed the background score and soundtrack for the film. The soundtrack album comprises four tracks and audio rights were secured by Anand Audio.

Marketing

The teaser of the film was released on 4 October 2022, while the trailer was unveiled on 12 November 2023 by Darshan.

Release

Bad Manners was released on 24 November 2023.

Reception

Critical response

Sridevi. S of The Times of India gave 3/5 stars and wrote "Bad Manners is raw, rugged and an absolute mix-masala one can only expect from Suri!." Shashiprasad S. M. of The South First gave 3/5 stars and wrote "Though there are no “wow… so elegant, and beautiful” moments in Bad Manners, Suri’s style of making and the renewed version of Abhishek Ambareesh as an actor makes this a worthy watch."

A. Sharadhaa of The New Indian Express gave 3/5 stars and wrote "For fans of Suri’s distinctive style and those open to witnessing Abhishek Ambareesh in a different light, this film is a must-watch for action enthusiasts. However, a disclaimer about the portrayal of country-made guns in Bad Manners is essential. Approach it purely as a film experience." Swaroop Kodur of OTTplay gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote "Bad Manners is a Suri film, no doubt, but this one's far from his best work. As pointed out, the lack of emotional depth in the narrative defeats the film and the filmmaker tries his best to salvage it with the help of some slick action sequences and his unique worldview and making."

Vivek M. V. of The Hindu wrote "Suri’s ‘Bad Manners,’ begins with a gripping portrayal of a town known for making guns, but the actioner soon fizzles out owing to shoddy writing."

References

1. "'Bad Manners' will introduce Abishek as a commercially viable hero: Suri". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
2. "Release of Abishek Ambareesh's 'Bad Manners' postponed to July". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
3. "Abishek Ambareesh, Rachita Ram starrer Bad Manners shoot completed". The Times of India. 23 February 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
4. "'Bad Manners' will introduce Abishek as a commercially viable hero: Suri". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
5. Bureau, The Hindu (27 October 2023). "Abhishek Ambareesh's 'Bad Manners' gets a release date". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 28 October 2023. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
6. "Bad Manners, distributed by Jayanna Films, gets a release date". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
7. "Actor Abishek Ambareesh to star as police officer Rudra in 'Bad Manners'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
8. Native, Digital (11 February 2021). "Rachita and Priyanka to star opposite Abhishek Ambareesh in 'Bad Manners'". The News Minute. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
9. "Suri-Abishek's "Bad Manners" back on track". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
10. "Abishek Ambareesh, Rachita Ram starrer Bad Manners shoot completed". The Times of India. 23 February 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
11. "Bad Manners audio rights sold for a whopping price". The Times of India. 24 August 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
12. "Music rights of Suri-Abishek's Bad Manners sold for a good price". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
13. "bad manners: Bad Manners - Title Track (Lyrical) | Kannada Video Songs - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
14. "Actor Abishek Ambareesh to star as police officer Rudra in 'Bad Manners'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
15. Desk, South First (13 November 2023). "'Bad Manners' talks about guns, says Challenging Star Darshan at the trailer launch". The South First. Retrieved 14 November 2023. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
16. "Bad Manners, distributed by Jayanna Films, gets a release date". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
17. "Darshan to grace the trailer launch of Abishek Ambareesh's Bad Manners". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
18. "ಅಭಿಷೇಕ್ ಅಂಬರೀಶ್‌ ನಟನೆಯ 'ಬ್ಯಾಡ್ ಮ್ಯಾನರ್ಸ್' ಟ್ರೇಲರ್ ಬಿಡುಗಡೆ ಮಾಡಲಿದ್ದಾರೆ ಚಾಲೆಂಜಿಂಗ್ ಸ್ಟಾರ್ ದರ್ಶನ್". Kannadaprabha (in Kannada). Retrieved 10 November 2023.
19. "Actor Darshan Launches Trailer Of Abishek Ambareesh-starrer Bad Manners". News18. 14 November 2023. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
20. "Bad Manners all set for a grand release in around 400 theatres across Karnataka". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
21. "Bad Manners Movie Review: Bad Manners movie review: Suri serves his signature, tasty mix masala". The Times of India.
22. "Bad Manners review: Abhishek Ambareesh shines in this neither-too-good-nor-too-bad venture". The South First.
23. "'Bad Manners' movie review: An actioner with Suri's mix masala all over". The New Indian Express.
24. "Bad Manners movie review: Duniya Suri's film works sporadically". OTTplay.
25. "'Bad Manners' movie review: Suri and Abhishek Ambareesh's crime drama loses its zing after a promising start". The Hindu.

External links

• Bad Manners at IMDb

• 2023 films
• Indian crime films
• 2020s Kannada-language films
• Indian gangster films
• Films directed by Duniya Soori