O2

O2 left the audience with too much to think about, cleverly merging concepts of science and love. They managed to convey to the audience that love is the real oxygen we require to live. It was a film filled with content, that grips the viewer not letting them go until the very last second. O2 if I may say was disturbing in the best ways.

The highlight of the film was definitely the story, which revolves around the character of dr. Shraddha played brilliantly by Ashima Ranganath. Shraddha refuses to accept the concept of death, and seeks to find a way to revive people after their death. The story encircle her journey in accepting death as a part of life, which is portrayed through cultural metaphors of shiva the god of destruction and verses performed through yakshagana. I thoroughly enjoyed the various hidden metaphors in the film.

Overall I believe o2 is a film that has broken the rules of the commercialised Kannada industry, providing a fresh, new and well though perspective!

When you mix two genres of love and thriller, it usually ends up into a clumsy disaster. That's what I expected when I watched the trailer but I was wrong. Expert navigation of screenplay and execution has pulled it out in an outstanding way. I remember Tamil director Mani Ratnam's movies like Bombay, where he has actually told a love story in a thrilling environment. But for a debutant director duo to achieve the same is a pleasant surprise. Hats off to the entire team!! The unexpected climax is one the finest ever in Indian cinema history. It takes guts to do an open-ended finish ... especially for new comers..and in Kanada cinema!

The dynamic duo Prashanth & Raghav broke the stereotypical format of a Kannada movie with their debut venture 'O2'. They proved that movies don't have to be just a love story, fight, family drama, action and peppy songs. Movies can also be made with simple story, relatable characters, information, authenticity and passion. In simple words it's like the best meal blended together with right amount of ingredients. ( cinematography, music, gripping story line, amazing star cast, extensive research and appropriate background score.)

For all those who complain of not having quality Kannada movies, here you have a good content oriented movie, 'O2'.

This is your time to embrace the change and promote passionate & visionary movie makers. 'O2' is certainly a new age cinema with a fresh breath of air. A very well executed movie with nuances of thriller, love, science, medical and metaphysical elements.

Walk into a theatre just not for the two hour of entertainment, watch the movie for those who dream, breathe and live for cinema. We as audiences, If we don't make movies like this work, there won't be anyone who dares to experiment and pursue their passion.

Like how they say it takes a village to raise a child, I think it takes an entire country to make one good movie. My appreciation to the entire cast and crew who relentlessly worked to make this a grand success! It's impressive to know how diligently the directors have shown their brilliance (no where it's seen as a work of first timer).

Raghav, You have donned two perfect hats as an actor and as a director! You are so natural as a RJ and sound awesome!

Ashika, This movie is truly a game changer and you are perfect in your doctor's character. Every emotion is portrayed so well- sadness, grief, perseverance, vulnerability, trauma and subtle happiness!

There are other actors who were truly amazing. All in all it's a great movie and some of the flaws can be overlooked as they weren't glaring for a first timer show.

For all our 'Appu' fans, this movie will be super special as it was his last approved project. It's sad Appu isn't amongst us to witness his dream moment, but, I think the team has done complete justice putting life into the movie!

Kudos to Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar for her bold decision in supporting an experimental cinema like 'O2' and making all of us proud! Now we have something to brag about!

Team 'O2', you have hit the right chord by touching hearts of all Kannadigas whose choices have changed in the recent times. The matured, globetrotter, world cinema lovers will certainly like an innovative movie like this.

You have certainly set the bars high for your next project!

Alright so after a month long wait I get to watch this amazing movie which I guess is one of its kind for Kannada film industry. There are 3 reasons that I would like to state for writing this review 1. PRK production house is one of the very known film makers in Kannada industry and have given a real masterpiece The crew and cast have done a wonderful job .. Enthralling exciting coupled with romance and medical thriller 2. Movie made by childhood buddy and there was no way I could miss out on his dream maiden venture.. God bless and you were just great in handling everything... True pro 3. My best friend's daughter albeit a small role ahead excels very well in the role. God bless the entire team and wish you all the very best.

The movie was a brilliant masterpiece crafted by the dynamic duo of directors, Prashanth and Raghav. From the breathtaking background score to the captivating screenplay, every aspect of the film was truly impressive. What struck me the most was how they managed to simplify the complexities of a science-themed movie, making it accessible and engaging for all audiences. Hats off to the director duo for their innovative approach and stellar execution. Big shout-out to the producer Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar for supporting such bold and experimental cinema. Only PRK has the ability to take a bold call and choose content over commercial formula movies!