Dollu is a 2022 Indian Kannada-language drama film written and directed by Sagar Puranik and produced by Pawan Wadeyar and Apeksha Purohit under the banner of Wadeeyar Movies. The film stars Karthik Mahesh, Nidhi Hegde, Chandra Mayura and Babu Hirannaiah.
| Dollu | |
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| Directed by | Sagar Puranik |
| Produced by | Pawan Wadeyar Apeksha Purohit |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Abhilash Kalathi |
| Edited by | B S Kemparaju |
| Music by | Ananth Kamath |
Production company | Wadeeyar Movies |
Release date |
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Running time | 106 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Dollu was released on 26 August 2022 and was critically acclaimed. At the 68th National Film Awards, the film won two awards for Best Feature Film – Kannada and best audiography.[1][2][3][4]
Plot
editBhadra, a dollu kunitha artist, is torn between regrouping his Dollu team to keep the age-old traditions of his ancestors alive and fighting with his team members who are shifting to the city, as their art doesn’t provide enough remuneration.
Cast
edit- Karthik Mahesh as Bhadra
- Nidhi Hegde as Priya
- Chandra Mayur as Kaalappa
- Babu Hirannaiah as Purohit
- Sharanya Suresh as Lachchi
- Dr. Prabhudeva D.S
- Gowtham
- Chandramanu K.G.R
- Gangadhar
- Ravikiran
- Nayana
- Chandrakala Sagara
- Varun Srinivas
- Gurumurthy Varadamula
- Vijayalakshmi
- Vishwanath
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by Ananth Kamath.[5]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Mayanagari - Theme of Bengaluru" | Sagar Puranik | 1:48 |
| 2. | "Shashwata" | Vijay Prakash | 3:19 |
| 3. | "Enembaro" | Ramavva Jogtai, Anjinamma Jogati, Bhagyamma Jogati | 2:15 |
| 4. | "Denoucement" | Ananya Suresh, Priyan | 5:56 |
| 5. | "Demise" | Suhasini Puranik, Chinmai Kashyap, Sagar Puranik | 2:25 |
Reception
editA critic from The Times of India rated the film four out of five stars and wrote that "Dollu definitely will remain one of the most refreshing tales that have been told in recent times".[6] A critic from Deccan Herald rated the film three-and-a-half out of five and wrote that "Sagar uses powerful images to portray conflict between an aged father and a young son. Aspects like passion and inevitability, tradition and modernity are weaved well into the story".[7]
References
edit- ^ "Dollu, Taledanda from Kannada bag national film awards". The Times of India. 23 July 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ "The curious case of Kannada film Dollu bagging the 68th National Award for a sync sound film while not being one". The Indian Express. 24 July 2022. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ "68th National Film Awards 2022: Sagar Puranik and Pavan Wadeyar on Dollu winning Best Kannada film". Cinema Express. 22 July 2022. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ "National Film Awards 2022 winners list: From best actor to film - check complete list". Zee Business. 30 September 2022. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ M, CHAITHRA CHIDANANDA. "Exclusive! "The idea of using only traditional instruments throughout the movie was definitely a big challenge," says, Dollu movie Music Director Ananth Kamath". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ Suresh, Sunayana. "Dollu Movie Review : An empowering tale of preserving folk arts". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ "'Dollu' movie review: An encouraging take on preserving tradition". Deccan Herald. 26 August 2022. Retrieved 3 February 2023.