Whistle (2013 film)

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Whistle
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First look poster
Directed by Prashant Raj
Screenplay byPrashant Raj
Based on Pizza
by Karthik Subbaraj
Produced byNaveen
RudraPrasad Kakolu
Pradeep Goud
Starring Chiranjeevi Sarja
Pranitha Subhash
Guruprasad
CinematographySanthosh Rai Pathaje
Edited byDeepu S. Kumar
Music by Joshua Sridhar
Production
company
Nimma Cinema
Release date
  • 12 July 2013 (2013-07-12)
Running time
127 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Whistle is a 2013 Indian Kannada-language horror thriller film starring Chiranjeevi Sarja alongside Pranitha Subhash, and directed by Prashant Raj. [1] The story revolves around an engaged couple, who are chasing their dreams, the first of its kind in the Kannada Film Industry. It is a remake of the 2012 Tamil film Pizza . Notable directors Guruprasad and Chi. Gurudutt appear as supporting roles in the film. [2]

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Plot

The story begins on a romantic note with Ram, a pizza delivery boy, marrying his girlfriend Anu after she gets pregnant. The story takes a curious turn when Ram, who visits Smitha Bangalow to deliver pizza. The drama which follows in the haunted house is linked to diamonds.

Cast

Production

In November 2012, Prashant Raj bought the Kannada remake rights for the Tamil film Pizza. [3]

Soundtrack

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Palapala Kangala"Dhananjay Haricharan, Ramya NSK 4:21
2."Oora Mandi"Mahesh Dev Shetty Haricharan, Ramya NSK 4:10
3."Aaru Uruthu" Kaviraj Tippu 4:08
4."Oora Mandi" (remix)Aradhya Haricharan, Ramya NSK 2:35
5."Whistle Theme"Dhananjay Prashant Raj 2:00

Release

Whistle released on 12 July 2013 all over Karnataka in about 75+ theatres and PVR Cinemas in Delhi, Chennai, Pune, Mumbai and Hyderabad. Whistle was made on a decent budget and it collected Rs. 3.7 million in the first day itself and is having 70% occupancy in all theatres across Karnataka.[ citation needed ]

Reception

A critic from The Times of India scored the film at 3.5 out of 5 stars and says "Chiranjeevi Sarja has given life to the character with his expression. Pranitha has done justice to the role. Vijay Koundinya has done a good job in his brief appearance. Camera by Santhosh Rai Pathaje is marvelous. Music by Joshua Shridhar has some catchy tunes". [4] A Sharadhaa from  The New Indian Express wrote "Verdict: No match to Pizza, a lesson for those who think hit originals will always make for successful remakes. Whistle builds hopes and then leaves you wanting for the thrill of a scare". [5] B S Srivani from Deccan Herald wrote "The few songs could have been dispensed of. Santosh Rai Pathaje excels again with the lighting and placement. Overall, a cracker of a film that deserves a long and sweet seeti. Whistle, please!". [6] A critic from  Bangalore Mirror wrote  "The hero of this film is cinematographer Santosh Rai Pataje. His images have always been clear and bright in daytime shots.  But here it is the indoor shots and scenes in the dark that show his ability. Whistle is a film that will make you forget the cold weather". [7]

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