Hadinelentu

Beautiful movie handled very sensitively, no long boring scenes, to the point , 100% in touch with reality. New actors have done a great job and the direction and story is so good that you don't need any fancy stars or songs to carry the movie.

The college authorities are genuine and reminds one of our college days and dealing with professors and such. The teenagers have essayed their roles with great maturity and keeping it to the point

All roles large or small make an impact including the court announcer with the funny case calling which I think is again very real to life

Kudos to entire team for taking up a difficult subject and presenting it with such care that makes you want a sequel.

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.

I was quite skeptical going in and even when the movie started. But I was pleasantly surprised at how gripping the movie was and the relevance of the movie in today's world. The multi dimensional twists were fantastic. The theme is bold and the twists are bolder.

The simple setup and acting by every actor is a highlight. I'm so impressed with the movie that I am telling all my network of people about it and pushing them to go watch it asap although it's uncertain of the delivery channel.

Finally the Kannada movies have arrived for a different persona. I'm in fact proud of the movie as if I made it!!!

Please go ahead and watch this movie and you will not be disappointed for sure.

This movie needs to be among one of the best movies made out of kannada industry. The writing, the direction and the performances are top notch. The treatment of the movie is so realistic that you feel as it's happening in and around you. The writing is so strong, there is commentary on class and caste but nowhere the film takes sides or gets preachy that's what makes this film so good. The treatment of the issue at hand the subtle commentary on economic backgrounds are really praise worthy. It explores human nature how we tend to take sides depending on our judgement. The characters here are so well written.

I definitely want to watch other movies from this director.

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.