Akash Srivatsa
Occupation(s)Director, editor
Years active2008-present

Akash Srivatsa is an Indian director who works in Kannada-language films. He is known for creating the character Shivaji Surathkal, which is inspired from Sherlock Holmes. He is a frequent collaborater with Ramesh Aravind. His last two films Shivaji Surathkal 1 & 2 have been hit films at the box office.

Career

Akash Srivatsa worked as an assistant director for Accident (2008) and made his feature film debut with Badmaash (2016) starring Dhananjaya.[1] In 2017, he began work on a crime thriller film featuring the character Shivaji Surathkal, the Indian version of Sherlock Holmes.[2] The last name is based on the location of NITK.[3] Regarding his work in Shivaji Surathkal (2020), a critic from The Times of India gave 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Akash Srivatsa surely seems to have redeemed himself as a storyteller after his debut outing Badmaash. A sequel to a film like this that has the potential to become a franchise would be welcome, so watch this one and stay on track."[4] The film was a success inspiring him to make a sequel Shivaji Surathkal 2 (2023).[5][6][7][8] He debuted as an editor with 100 (2021).[9]

Filmography

As director
Year Film Notes
2013Sulle Sathyashort film
2016Badmaash
2020Shivaji Surathkal
2023PentagonAnthology film; segment Mysore Pak
Shivaji Surathkal 2
TBADaiji
As editor

References

  1. ↑ "Get set for Dhananjaya's Badmaash". November 17, 2016. Archived from the original on August 4, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2023 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
  2. ↑ "Shivaji Surathkal is the Sherlock Holmes of Karnataka, says director Akash Srivatsa". September 11, 2021. Archived from the original on August 4, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2023 – via www.thehindu.com.
  3. ↑ "I am a fan of Sherlock Holmes: Akash". Deccan Herald. September 11, 2019. Archived from the original on August 4, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Shivaji Surathkal: The Case Of Ranagiri Rahasya Movie Review : A smart whodunnit that's worth a watch". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 2 April 2023. Retrieved 2023-04-02.
  5. ↑ "'Shivaji Surathkal is the inspiration for part two'". Deccan Herald. January 16, 2021. Archived from the original on August 4, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  6. ↑ "'Shivaji Surathkal's success is inspiring'". Bangalore Mirror. Archived from the original on 2023-08-04. Retrieved 2023-08-04.
  7. ↑ "The case will get audience to don its thinking cap: Akash Srivatsa". April 13, 2023. Archived from the original on August 4, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2023 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
  8. ↑ "Akash Srivatsa confirms a Shivaji Surathkal a sequel". March 7, 2020. Archived from the original on August 4, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2023 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
  9. ↑ "'Shivaji Surathkal' director Akash Srivatsa turns editor for Ramesh Aravind's 100". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 2023-08-04. Retrieved 2023-08-04.


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