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Story of an Egg

Original title: Ondu Motteya Kathe
  • 2017
  • 2h 4m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
1.7K
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Story of an Egg (2017)
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Janardhan a 28 year old Kannada Lecturer from Mangalore who is quite an introvert comes to know from an astrologer that he would attain sanyasa (embrace asceticism) if he doesn't get married... Read allJanardhan a 28 year old Kannada Lecturer from Mangalore who is quite an introvert comes to know from an astrologer that he would attain sanyasa (embrace asceticism) if he doesn't get married within a year. Hearing this Janardhan is now in a situation of trouble & desperation as h... Read allJanardhan a 28 year old Kannada Lecturer from Mangalore who is quite an introvert comes to know from an astrologer that he would attain sanyasa (embrace asceticism) if he doesn't get married within a year. Hearing this Janardhan is now in a situation of trouble & desperation as he has never had a decent conversation with females until now in his life & all the proposa... Read all

  • Director
    • Raj B. Shetty
  • Writer
    • Raj B. Shetty
  • Stars
    • Raj B. Shetty
    • Prakash Thuminad
    • Usha Bhandary
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  • IMDb RATING
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    1.7K
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    • Director
      • Raj B. Shetty
    • Writer
      • Raj B. Shetty
    • Stars
      • Raj B. Shetty
      • Prakash Thuminad
      • Usha Bhandary
    • 16User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Raj B. Shetty
    Raj B. Shetty
    • Janardhan
    • (as Raj Shetty)
    Prakash Thuminad
    • Sreenivas
    Usha Bhandary
    • Janardhan's Mother
    Deepak Rai Panaje
    • Astrologer
    Mime Ramesh
    • Principal
    Arjun
    • Student
    Vishwanath Asaigoli
    • Janardhan's Father
    Shanil Guru
    Shailashree Mulki
    • Sarala
    Amrutha Naik
    • Economics Lecturer
    Shine Shetty
    • English Lecturer
    Shreya
    • Moha
    J.P. Tuminadu
    Vineeth Vj
    • Janardhans brother
    • (as Vineet)
    • Director
      • Raj B. Shetty
    • Writer
      • Raj B. Shetty
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    User reviews16

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    9renildsouza

    Movie was good and the storyline

    Ondu motteya kathe is a very good movie showing one particular part of the society whonis facing the problema of baldness and the character sketched and highlighted in the movie named narayana. It was very good in terms of narrative, storyline, direction, acting, etc. I liked the movie and i feel it would have been better if some improvements were given. So my rating for this movie is 9 out of 10 which indicates that the movie is watchable and can be recommended to someone to watch. The movie is available in some platforms which cane be watched freely too. So finally ondu motteya kathe is a good movie especially the segments of acting by narayana and others in characters of the movie.
    7rohit317

    Great lesson about beauty but slow paced

    Had a lot of expectations from this movie since the trailer was really interesting & slick. The current trend of Kannada movies with really good story lines & good but non established actors was also playing on my mind.

    The movie has a very realistic story of a simple Kannada teacher who struggles to find a bride for himself due to his ordinary looks (the bald head being the main problem).

    The chemistry between the actors is really good & the 2nd half really shines. Lot of funny moments involving well placed songs of Dr Rajkumar but certain parts of the story leave you frustrated at the decisions made by the protagonist.

    The pros : Good performances, music & a well conveyed lesson about what beauty really is. The cons : Very slow paced movie & the story was a bit predictable.

    Worth watching once simply due to the lovely message conveyed in this movie.
    10adarshkamath1990

    Simple and very entertaining

    Been waiting for this movie for a while now (especially after watching the trailer) and it did not disappoint to say the least. Was a very well written script and execution was even better. Very simple story line about a simple man and his problem but the message was brought out in a very significant way. Entire movie was entertaining and had that small pinch of emotion and feelings exactly when it was required. Hope to see this great young unit make more movies in the future. It has been great in the recent times to see these new filmmakers with fresh ideas which has set up a very exciting platform for the future of the Kannada film industry.
    10ConfusedRoulette

    A simplistic classic Kannada movie!

    This movie keeps you entertained till the very end. One of the finest movies made in Sandalwood this year! With rib tickling dialogues in truly Mangalurean style and having really emotional sequences, this movie is a treat to watch. There are a lot of references to Dr. Rajkumar in the movie, which gives you goosebumps if you're Annavru's fan. Also a simple yet a unique script, the movie is worth watching more than once!
    10AntiFeministt

    film with life lessons

    This film gave me best 2 hours of time , every camera shot of this movie has significance .It gives life lessons too , and at many scenes i can relate to this , symmetry between my life and this narration .

    1. Honest and real relations can also start from Facebook chats

    2. You expect too much about looks , but in the chase you get trapped into something which you didn't wish .

    3.Break ups are not easy once you get attached to girls and there are feelings from both sides , once you forcefully move away its blackout and trauma is huge .

    4. Both girls are dumped by their previous bfs , but i found fat girl is righteous as she was not acquanted with our hero "motte" , before she had bf . The other thin girl at colleges looks pro hypergamist , she has claudistine relationship with good looking men , she was woke only after realising his macho man was married .

    5. This movie explains 'friend zoning ' splendidly , especially about sweet talking girls who come with some agenda . It takes an uneasy start for a successful romantic story . Looks again are needed but not compulsion , there are other variables involved . If you are average looking but girl enjoys your company , you still have the chance !!

    Technicality direction , acting of every person is perfect , in line with what story relates to . I found name ONDU MOTTEYA KATHE , very unique then searched for literature , when watched full awestuck . This kind of movies always benefits our language , and keeps viewers integrity intact .

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    • Trivia
      One of the first Kannada movies to be featured on Netflix.
    • Connections
      Remade as Ujda Chaman (2019)
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    • Release date
      • July 7, 2017 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Official sites
      • Official Selection for New York Indian Film Fest
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    • Language
      • Kannada
    • Also known as
      • Ondu Motteya Kathe
    • Filming locations
      • Mangalore, Karnataka, India
    • Production companies
      • Mango Pickle Entertainment
      • Pawan Kumar Studios
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      • 2h 4m(124 min)
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