Vanilla is a 2018 Indian Kannada-language mystery film[1] directed by Jayatheertha and starring newcomers Avinash J and Swathi Konde along with Ravishankar Gowda.[2][3]
| Vanilla | |
|---|---|
 Release poster | |
| Directed by | Jayatheertha |
| Produced by | Jairaj |
| Starring | Avinash J Swathi Konde Ravishankar Gowda |
| Music by | Bharath B. J. |
Production company | Akhila Productions |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Cast
edit- Avinash J as Avinash a.k.a. Avi
- Swathi Konde as Anagha a.k.a. Anu
- Ravishankar Gowda as Police inspector
- Paavana Gowda
- Rehman
- Girish
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by Bharath B. J.[4]
| Song | Lyricist | Singer(s) |
|---|---|---|
| "Aavarisu Baa Mellane" | Madan Bellisalu | Vijay Prakash, Inchara Nagesh |
| "Eduredurali" | Arjun Luis | Eesha Suchi, Ashwin Sharma |
| "Onde Mathalli" | Jayant Kaikini | Rajesh Krishnan |
| "Theme Of Vanilla" | — | Instrumental |
| "Eravalu Kodu" | Jayanth Kumar T V | Eesha Suchi, Ashwin Sharma |
Reception
editA critic from Deccan Herald gave the film a rating of four out of five stars and wrote that "Vanilla has gripping sequences, fine and believable twists".[5] A critic from The Times of India wrote that "If you are in the mood to play Sherlock, make a trip to the theatre to solve the Vanilla mystery".[6] A critic from The Hindu wrote that "The director deserves appreciation for experimenting with a new theme with a new approach".[7]
References
edit- ^ N., Nischith (15 February 2018). "Jayathirtha has a new mystery". Bangalore Mirror.
- ^ "'Beautiful Manasugalu' director Jayatheertha explores Capnophobia in next 'Vanilla'". The New Indian Express. 30 May 2018.
- ^ Sharadhaa, A. (29 December 2016). "Vanilla, a mystery about global mafia". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "VANILLA| AUDIO JUKEBOX| BHARATH B J| AVINASH| JAYATHIRTHA| S JAYARAMU| AKHILA COMBINES". YouTube.
- ^ M. V., Vivek (1 June 2018). "Vanilla review: a well-made whoddunit with excellent plot twists". Deccan Herald.
- ^ Christopher, Kavya (1 June 2018). "VANILLA MOVIE REVIEW". The Times of India.
- ^ Khajane, Muralidhara (1 June 2018). "'Vanilla' movie review: A slow and steady thriller". The Hindu.