Kaalapatthar

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Kaalapatthar
Kaalapatthar poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Vikky Varun
Written by D. Satya Prakash
Produced by
  • Bhuvan Suresh
  • Nagaraju Billinakote
Starring
CinematographySandeep Kumar
Edited byDeepu S. Kumar
Music by J. Anoop Seelin
Production
company
Bhuvan Movies
Release date
  • 13 September 2024 (2024-09-13)
Running time
113 minutes [1]
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Kaalapatthar is a 2024 Indian Kannada-language action drama film directed by Vicky Varun in his directorial debut. The film was produced by Bhuvan Suresh and Nagaraju Billinakote under the banner of Bhuvan Movies. [2] The film stars Vicky Varun and Dhanya Ramkumar, alongside T. S. Nagabharana, Achyuth Kumar, and Sampath Maitreya in supporting roles. [3]

Contents

The film was released theatrically on 13 September 2024 [4] to positive reviews from critics.

Cast

Production

Development

The film was written by D. Satya Prakash. [5] [6] In January 2021, the project was announced with newcomer Chethan as director and Apoorva, [7] who debuted in the 2016 film Apoorva , [8] and Vicky Varun as the lead actors. [9] However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the film was temporarily shelved. Following the pandemic's easing, Vicky Varun took over as director, [6] leveraging his experience as an assistant director under Duniya Suri and Yogaraj Bhat. [10] In January 2022, Vicky narrated the story to Dhanya Ramkumar, who made her debut as a lead actress in Ninna Sanihake , and she subsequently joined the project. [11] The film's crew officially announced her involvement in February 2022. [12] [13] Dhanya Ramkumar played the lead role of Ganga, a village girl, replacing Apoorva. [14] [15]

Filming

Principal photography took place in various locations across Karnataka, primarily in Jainapur village, Bijapur district. [16] [6] A few portions were shot in Kashmir and Rajasthan. [17] On 23 April 2022, it was reported that the talkie portions of the film were completed. [18] Additionally, filming for the songs commenced on 16 August 2022. [19]

Soundtrack

Kaalapatthar
Soundtrack album by
J. Anoop Seelin
Released2024
Genre Feature film soundtrack
Length10:11
LanguageKannada
Label A2 Music
Producer J. Anoop Seelin
J. Anoop Seelin chronology
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The soundtrack was composed by J. Anoop Seelin. [20] [21] [22] The soundtrack features songs written by V. Nagendra Prasad and Pramod Maravanthe. [23] [24]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Gorukana Gaana" V. Nagendra Prasad Shivani Naveen, Jyothi Vyasraj, Manasa Holla, Harsha Ranjini3:24
2."Nanna Vihaara"Pramod Maravanthe Sai Vignesh 3:17
3."Kaalapatthar"Pramod MaravantheAbhishek M R—
4."Maatade Tangaali"Pramod MaravantheSiddhartha Belmannu—
5."Bandli Stove"Pramod Maravanthe Vijay Prakash 3:30
Total length:10:11

Release

The film was released theatrically on 13 September 2024. [25]

Reception

Sridevi S of The Times of India rated the film three-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote that "Both story and screenplay are tight, but towards the end, the movie probably needed a banger scene, just to elevate the commercial experience. Songs have been placed well, adding to the storyline instead of being yet another standalone." [26] Shashiprasad SM of Times Now gave it three-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote, "A thriller of a kind with a unique story and storytelling, Kaalapatthar offers a fresh experience to the audience." [27]

Sunayana Suresh of The South First gave it three out of five stars and wrote, "Kaalapatthar is a quirky film that is different from the regular underworld-based commercial fare and that itself is its biggest merit. The bonus is that it manages to entertain the audience decently." [28] A. Sharadhaa of Cinema Express gave the film a positive review and wrote that "Despite its strengths, the film encounters some hurdles, particularly in its portrayal of Shankara's inner turmoil. The buildup to his obsession feels somewhat underdeveloped, missing an opportunity to heighten the dramatic tension." [3]

Vivek M. V. of The Hindu wrote that "The film jumps from one conflict to another without a break, and you get the feeling that it ends without a bang. The transitions in the screenplay seem too quick, giving us less time to process the twists in the movie. Yet, the film’s story, as a whole, is rock solid." [1]

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