| Patharagitthi | |
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| Directed by | K Eshwar |
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| Cinematography | Rakesh C Thilak |
| Edited by | Ganesh M |
| Music by | Venkat Swamy Sameer Kulkarni |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Patharagitthi is a 2015 Indian Kannada language film directed by K Eshwar. It stars Srikanth and Prajwal Poovaiah. [1] The music was composed by Venkat Swamy and Sameer Kulkarni. It was theatrically released on 29 May 2015. [2] [3]
Principal photography commenced in July 2013. [4]
Archana Nathan from The Hindu wrote "A discussion about the filmmaking style and camera work seems inconsequential in a film that is embroiled in so many problems". [5] A Sharadhaa from The New Indian Express says "This is one colourless butterfly that doesn’t seem to fly. It is better to be patient and wait for a real one to flutter by than watch this film". [6] A reviewer from Deccan Herald wrote "As Ishwar & Co tease and test your patience with tripe, your heart is aflutter to scoot to the nearest exit for breath of fresh air to be free from the suffocating tripe. Sad!". [7] A reviewer of Prajavani says "The message in the movie is that one should not consider the society that frames women only. But can it be delivered through long conversations alone?". [8]
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