Hadinelentu

Watched it at the Kerala International Film Festival.

The film has a solid script. With a twist every 5 minutes, it runs like a thriller and moves at a decent pace. Deals with a number of pertinent issues without ever becoming preachy or taking up activism.

Pros: The acting is solid from everyone. The screenplay is sturdy. Dialogs are very very real.

Cons: Production value could have been better. But it's understandable given the low budget. Camera Work could have been slightly better. Also the duration can be reduced a bit.

Verdict: A well written, a well directed, extremely well acted solid drama that works for most parts.

Special shout out to the lead actress, the vice principal, the principal, the activist lawyer, the judge and the college students who rebel.

This movie is a refreshing change from the usual predictable stories. It takes a situation that might seem normal to today's generation-a private video between two teenagers going viral-and turns it into a deep and emotional story about the consequences of this event. The movie carefully explores how different people react to this situation, especially the members of a college committee who must decide on a fair punishment for the students involved.

Sheryl, the main character, is a talented student-athlete who comes from a poor background. She finds herself facing harsh consequences after the video spreads. The film shows her range of emotions, from being a determined athlete to a vulnerable young woman dealing with an unfair situation. Sheryl's story highlights how difficult it is for someone like her to break free from the challenges of her background while dealing with the added pressure of public judgment.

Another key character is Rekha Kudligi, the vice principal. She is an ambitious woman who sees this incident as a chance to advance her career, but as she learns more about the hidden motives of others, her character becomes much more complex. Rekha's journey adds a layer of realism to the story, showing how personal ambition and moral dilemmas can conflict.

The movie stands out because it not only tells a gripping story but also makes the audience think about serious social issues like gender inequality, the challenges of youth, and the role of power in shaping justice. The subtle actions and inactions of the college committee reveal how these issues play out in real life, making the film relatable and thought-provoking.

Overall, this movie is a must-watch for anyone who cares about fairness and justice in today's world. It's a story that stays with you, making you think about how society handles the mistakes of young people and who really pays the price for those mistakes.

Wonderful subject carried very nicely. Not once felt something was irrelevant. A must watch for teenagers , youths to be careful from being trapped by someone's action........

Actors did justice to their roles. Camera work is decent. Purely original No artificial flavors..

Story revolves around many of the circumstances that we see around us like gender discrimination, upper/lower caste, management orders , easy to share but hard to digest social media influences and many more........

Overall good movie with natural acting, light music, intelligent editing, awesome grip in screenplay and direction.

Kudos to Seventeeners team.

Finally got to watch it today and that too because the film is now uploaded on youtube because well OTT players and their hypocrisy. I liked the film and definitely regret missing out on watching this early this year when I did get the chance. Prithvi Konanur's Hadinelentu deals with a sensitive issue involving two seventeeners and how the adults handle the issue which would impact the kids future directly. The realistic approach, the sensitive handling of the subject and the natural performances, had me impressed. Ofcourse the known faces amongst the starcast was always reassuring and these big names carried the film through.

Kudos to the director and team for the making, staging of the scenes by restricting much of it inside a room and lesser close up shots until necessary. The turns the case takes post interval was top notch. The mystery behind that board president added much more to the drama than bringing that character on screen. Ofcourse it's all about perspectives and the narrative builds on that by revealing each individual's take on the girl. Praises for that one courtroom scene as well and for not deviating from the harsh reality. It's a battle Deepa's character has to fight eventually and shedding light on the events that led her to it was deftly handled. Strongly recommended.

We had a great Sunday evening at Pollack theatres in Arizona. We not only watched the film, but also interacted with the movie artists.

This film must not be missed as it brings to limelight perineal problems of the society pertaining to younger generation, the caste system and the disparity of opinion between authorities that impact decision making. The credible and compelling theme; the genuine setting and characterisation; and the well sequenced events engrosses the audience to an extent that they forget about the intermission and music.

The characterisation is genuine. Whether it is a college principal, a staff, a student, a parent, a stakeholder, or police constable, each one's concern, their stress and their struggle to find a solution feels genuine and believable.

The only refinement may be needed in the audio in a few scenes and a few shaky slides.

The movie leaves the audience debating over a thought provoking and a strong message. The audience is also seen anxious to see the next twist and imagine a solution.