Thithi

A movie which showcases the generation differences, real life relations between father and son also with villagers. How faulty it is in all the ways that is possible for a society to be. It also brings in South and North Karnataka on a single page, The nomad Shepard of North Karnataka faced with nomad like character Gaddappa who is like an old banyan tree who's acts philosophy in real terms.

Top of that the characters in the movie are not professional actors, but the villagers where this movie had been done.

I feel when you count 10 Must watch movies of India, this movie holds higher rank in the list.

It's very satirical. I personally do not see any specific 'comment' in the society. The social structure given is perfectly fine. It is jus a nice, well written, play-like brilliant piece of movie.

Kannada film industry is going through a paradigm shift gradually. The filmmakers are taking the affliction on their shoulders to elevate the quality of regional Indian Cinema like Malayalam, Tamil,Telugu, Marathi or Bengali.

Having created movies Like Lucia, RangiTaranga, Ulidavaru Kandanthe etc, the storytelling and narratives are shifting towards excellence.

Ram Reddy has done a marvelous job with a satire "Thithi". The idea and setup work wonderfully.

Working with non-actors and keeping the realism intact is a tough nut to crack. All the ingredients of the movie, a rural setting, authenticity, a dysfunctional family, daily teething troubles, desires, covets and minimalism, work fantastically. The humor is weaved perfectly.

A perfect watch for people who want to watch something different.

#1Comments from the famous actor Aamir Khan ✔ @aamir_khan Hey guys, just saw one of the most amazing films I have seen in a long time! Thithi. (1/4)http://t.co/xc0LTGcW6c Absolutely UNBELIEVABLE performance! And all non actors in the film. And how funny is it?!!! (3/4) It's a little difficult to slot it into a genre, but it's really funny.Don't miss it. Love. a. (4/4) — Aamir Khan (@aamir_khan) May 30, 2016 #2. Legendary American filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola and French filmmaker Jean-Pierre Jeunet (director of Amélie) are fans of Thithi.After watching the film at the Marrakech Film Festival in Morocco,Coppola said "I want to be like Century Gowda (one of the central characters in the film)! Such a beautiful film, such unforgettable characters.

#3. Hollywood biggies like Wes Anderson and Tom Cruise are also aware about the film #4.At the 63rd National Film Awards, Thithi won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada.

#5.Thithi won the two top prizes at the prestigious Locarno International Film Festival: The Golden Leopard and the Swatch Best First Feature #6.Anurag Kashyap @anuragkashyap72 "THITHI" is that one film that I have seen thrice and I can see it any number of times. Don't miss this gem

#7.irrfan ✔ @irrfan_k Watching #Thithi was such an amazing endearing experience :-) @RaamReddy89 👏🏻

#8.Speaking of non-actors, almost all the actors in the film have never acted before. The makers handpicked regular villagers including farmers to play themselves on the screen

#9. There's a very good chance for Thithi to be India's official entry to the Oscars next year. Thithi was the only Indian film competing in the international international category at the 17th Jio Mami Mumbai Film Festival. With 11 international awards already in its kitty, film scholars are already backing Thithi to be India's next entry to the Oscars

I viewed this movie at the current New Zealand International Film Festival...

It wasn't bracketed as a "highly recommended" watch by the catalogue editors, however to be blunt, I think they've missed a trick. The very realistic nature of this film allows it to resonate strongly with people of all ages, and the humour is very subtle, yet well received.

The audience is left with a somber feeling in their stomach, pondering a world in which wealth and greed seem to prevail over family and well-being.

You could be forgiven for thinking this film might be slightly dull after reading the synopsis, but I assure you it would be a poor assumption. A great, whole-hearted watch!