Kaalapatthar
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Vikky Varun |
| Written by | D. Satya Prakash |
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| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Sandeep Kumar |
| Edited by | Deepu S. Kumar |
| Music by | J. Anoop Seelin |
Production company | Bhuvan Movies |
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Running time | 113 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Kaalapatthar is a 2024 Indian Kannada-language action drama film directed by Vicky Varun in his directorial debut. The film was produced by Bhuvan Suresh and Nagaraju Billinakote under the banner of Bhuvan Movies.[2] The film stars Vicky Varun and Dhanya Ramkumar, alongside T. S. Nagabharana, Achyuth Kumar, and Sampath Maitreya in supporting roles.[3]
The film was released theatrically on 13 September 2024[4] to positive reviews from critics.
Cast
[edit]- Vicky Varun as Shankara
- Dhanya Ramkumar as Ganga
- T. S. Nagabharana
- Achyuth Kumar
- Sampath Maitreya
- Rajesh Nataranga
- Galli Nata
- Basu Hiremath
- Kanthraj Kaddipudi
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]The film was written by D. Satya Prakash.[5][6] In January 2021, the project was announced with newcomer Chethan as director and Apoorva,[7] who debuted in the 2016 film Apoorva,[8] and Vicky Varun as the lead actors.[9] However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the film was temporarily shelved. Following the pandemic's easing, Vicky Varun took over as director,[6] leveraging his experience as an assistant director under Duniya Suri and Yogaraj Bhat.[10] In January 2022, Vicky narrated the story to Dhanya Ramkumar, who made her debut as a lead actress in Ninna Sanihake, and she subsequently joined the project.[11] The film's crew officially announced her involvement in February 2022.[12][13] Dhanya Ramkumar played the lead role of Ganga, a village girl, replacing Apoorva.[14][15]
Filming
[edit]Principal photography took place in various locations across Karnataka, primarily in Jainapur village, Bijapur district.[16][6] A few portions were shot in Kashmir and Rajasthan.[17] On 23 April 2022, it was reported that the talkie portions of the film were completed.[18] Additionally, filming for the songs commenced on 16 August 2022.[19]
Soundtrack
[edit]The soundtrack was composed by J. Anoop Seelin.[20][21][22] The soundtrack features songs written by V. Nagendra Prasad and Pramod Maravanthe.[23][24]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Gorukana Gaana" | V. Nagendra Prasad | Shivani Naveen, Jyothi Vyasraj, Manasa Holla, Harsha Ranjini | 3:24 |
| 2. | "Nanna Vihaara" | Pramod Maravanthe | Sai Vignesh | 3:17 |
| 3. | "Kaalapatthar" | Pramod Maravanthe | Abhishek M R | — |
| 4. | "Maatade Tangaali" | Pramod Maravanthe | Siddhartha Belmannu | — |
| 5. | "Bandli Stove" | Pramod Maravanthe | Vijay Prakash | 3:30 |
| Total length: | 10:11 | |||
Release
[edit]The film was released theatrically on 13 September 2024.[25]
Reception
[edit]Sridevi S of The Times of India rated the film three-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote that "Both story and screenplay are tight, but towards the end, the movie probably needed a banger scene, just to elevate the commercial experience. Songs have been placed well, adding to the storyline instead of being yet another standalone."[26] Shashiprasad SM of Times Now gave it three-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote, "A thriller of a kind with a unique story and storytelling, Kaalapatthar offers a fresh experience to the audience."[27]
Sunayana Suresh of The South First gave it three out of five stars and wrote, "Kaalapatthar is a quirky film that is different from the regular underworld-based commercial fare and that itself is its biggest merit. The bonus is that it manages to entertain the audience decently."[28] A. Sharadhaa of Cinema Express gave the film a positive review and wrote that "Despite its strengths, the film encounters some hurdles, particularly in its portrayal of Shankara's inner turmoil. The buildup to his obsession feels somewhat underdeveloped, missing an opportunity to heighten the dramatic tension."[3]
Vivek M. V. of The Hindu wrote that "The film jumps from one conflict to another without a break, and you get the feeling that it ends without a bang. The transitions in the screenplay seem too quick, giving us less time to process the twists in the movie. Yet, the film’s story, as a whole, is rock solid."[1]
References
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- ^ a b Sharadhaa, A. (4 September 2024). "Kaalapatthar Movie Review: Reflects deep human connections and honours the legacy of Dr Rajkumar". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 25 September 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ "Kaala Patthar Movie: ಕಾಲಾಪತ್ಥರ್ ಟ್ರೇಲರ್ಗೆ ಶಿವಣ್ಣ ಸಾಥ್". Udayavani. 10 September 2024. Archived from the original on 13 September 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
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- ^ a b c M, Shashiprasad S. (14 February 2023). "Our 'Kala Patthar' has no connection with Big B's film or the mountain in Nepal, says Vikky Varun". The South First. Archived from the original on 25 September 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
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- ^ "Vikky Varun beefs up for his new role in Kaala Patthar". The Times of India. 18 January 2021. Archived from the original on 25 September 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ "'My journey from being an assistant director to headlining my own film has been incredible'". The New Indian Express. 11 September 2024. Archived from the original on 12 September 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ "'ಅಣ್ಣಾವ್ರ ಮೊಮ್ಮಗಳು ಎಂದು ವಿಜಯಪುರದ ಜನ ಪ್ರೀತಿಯಿಂದ ನೋಡಿಕೊಂಡರು'- ಧನ್ಯಾ ರಾಮ್ಕುಮಾರ್". Vijaya Karnataka (in Kannada). 27 April 2022. Archived from the original on 25 September 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ "Dhanya Ramkumar to play the female lead in Kaala Patthar". The New Indian Express. 10 February 2022. Archived from the original on 25 September 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ "Dhanya Ramkumar to be seen next in Vikky Varun's Kaala Patthar". The Times of India. 13 February 2022. Archived from the original on 25 September 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ "Exclusive: Even if it's one film a year, it should have quality. That's my aim: Dhanya Ramkumar". The Times of India. 27 April 2022. Archived from the original on 13 May 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ "'ಕಾಲಾಪತ್ಥರ್' ಸಿನಿಮಾದಲ್ಲಿ ಹಳ್ಳಿ ಹುಡುಗಿಯಾದ ಧನ್ಯಾ ರಾಮ್ಕುಮಾರ್; ಇಲ್ಲಿವೆ ಫೋಟೋಗಳು". Vijaya Karnataka (in Kannada). 4 August 2022. Archived from the original on 4 August 2022. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
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- ^ "Kaalapatthar delves into a soldier's world: Vikky Varun". The Times of India. 13 September 2024.
- ^ "'ಕಾಲಾಪತ್ಥರ್'ನಿಂದ ನಿರ್ದೇಶಕನ ಕ್ಯಾಪ್ ತೊಟ್ಟ ಕೆಂಡ ಸಂಪಿಗೆ ಹುಡುಗ". ETV Bharat News (in Kannada). 23 April 2022. Archived from the original on 25 September 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ "Dhanya Ramkumar wants to follow late uncle Puneeth Rajkumar's advice". The Times of India. 5 August 2022. Archived from the original on 6 August 2022. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ "Gorukana Gaana (From "Kaalapatthar") Kannada Song by Anoop Seelin". Gaana. Archived from the original on 25 September 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ "Nanna Vihaara (From "Kaalapatthar") (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (Full Song) - Sai Vignesh, Aishwarya Rangarajan". JioSaavn. 5 September 2024. Archived from the original on 25 September 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ "Baandli Stove-u (From "Kaalapatthar") Kannada Song by J. Anoop Seelin". Gaana. Archived from the original on 25 September 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ "Music Director Anoop Seelin Releases Kannada Film Kaalapatthar's Soundtrack". News18. 8 September 2023. Archived from the original on 25 September 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ "Song for stove - Bangalore Mirror". bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com. 3 September 2024. Archived from the original on 25 September 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ "Vikky Varun's directorial debut 'Kaalapatthar' locks release date". The New Indian Express. 31 August 2024. Archived from the original on 25 September 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ "KaalaPatthar Movie Review : Kaalapatthar review: A realistic take on human emotions, sculpted to perfection". The Times of India. 13 September 2024. Archived from the original on 25 September 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ "Kaalapatthar Movie Review: Carved To Perfection, A Story Rich In Realism". Times Now. 13 September 2024. Archived from the original on 13 September 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ Suresh, Sunayana (13 September 2024). "Kaalapatthar review: Vikky Varun shows promise as a filmmaker with a quirky story". The South First. Archived from the original on 13 September 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
External links
[edit]- Kaalapatthar at IMDb