India vs England is an Indian Kannada-language romantic thriller film directed by Nagathihalli Chandrashekar and produced by Y. N. Shankaregowda and several non-resident Indians from the UK and other countries.[2] The film stars Vasishta Simha and Manvitha.[3][4] It was released on 26 January 2020.[5]
The film features Vasishta as a British-born NRI,[clarification needed] and actor Anant Nag in pivotal role.[6] The music is scored by Arjun Janya and Will Price and Satya Hegde were in charge of cinematography.[7]
Plot
Kanishka is a vlogger from the UK, while Medini is a gemology apprentice. Kanishka comes to India. Initially, they don't like each other, but destiny makes them travel together across the country. On their journey, they come across a valuable gemstone which gets lost. The gem gets smuggled to England. How they fix things and realize their love for each other forms the crux of the story.
Half of the film was shot in the U.K. Four songs are shot in London, Cardiff, and Wales in the U.K. An aide-memoire of British rule in India; shot in historical places of India, such Ras Amritsar, Jhansi, Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai, and Kittur. The film also features the Wagah Border Beating Retreat Ceremony and the Andaman Cellular Jail.[9]
