Olavina Ole is a 2012 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by Teshi Venkatesh and starring Santhosh and Neha Patil. The film talks about honour killings.[1] Aruna Balraj won the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for this film.[2]
| Olavina Ole | |
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 Release poster | |
| Directed by | Teshi Venkatesh |
| Written by | Teshi Venkatesh |
| Produced by | Mamatha Venkatesh |
| Starring | Santhosh Neha Patil |
| Cinematography | Mahanthesh Maski |
| Edited by | B S Kemparaj |
| Music by | Yashovardhana |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Cast
edit- Santhosh as Narasimha
- Neha Patil as Mallige
- Shankar Ashwath as Doddayya
- Aruna Balraj
Production
editThe film is directed by Teshi Venkatesh, who previously directed the action films Bangalore Bundh and Monda starring Sai Kumar.[3] The film is based on a true incident that happened in the 1990s.[4] To gain publicity for the film, Neha Patil and Teshi Venkatesh tried to create a controversy at the film's press meeting.[5] The film ran into some financial trouble before release.[6]
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by Yashovardhana. The songs were released under the label Ashwini Media Networks.[7]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Amma Ninna Usiridu" | Hemanth | 3:46 |
| 2. | "Ammanobbale" | Hemanth | 5:23 |
| 3. | "Entha Saavu" | Badari Prasad | 2:10 |
| 4. | "Nee Nillada Nade" | Badari Prasad | 4:06 |
| 5. | "Nodabyada Hanga" | Hemanth, Anuradha Bhat | 3:19 |
| 6. | "Olavina Ole" | Rajesh Krishnan | 5:12 |
| Total length: | 23:56 | ||
Reception
editA critic from The Times of India wrote "An age old theme that doesn't suit the present generation's tastes. Old wine in new bottle".[8] A critic from Bangalore Mirror wrote that "Despite some in-your-face (and ears) mistakes, Olavina Ole is an attempt that deserves appreciation and encouragement. Moreover, audience backing".[9] A critic from IANS wrote that "Director Teshi Venkatesh deserves appreciation for basing his screenplay on the real life incident even when caste conflicts have still not subsided in several places in Karnataka, and only a few honour killing cases are reported".[10]
References
edit- ^ "Smells like Sandalwood". Bangalore Mirror. 28 December 2012.
- ^ "List of State Film Award Winners". The Times of India. 25 August 2014. Archived from the original on 15 March 2018. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
- ^ "Teshi back in action". Indiaglitz. 10 March 2012.
- ^ Shenoy, Megha (30 November 2012). "filmi fundas". Deccan Herald.
- ^ "'˜Controversial' [sic] press meet for film falls flat". Bangalore Mirror. 12 November 2012.
- ^ "Small films get a '˜breather' [sic]". Bangalore Mirror. 29 November 2012.
- ^ "Olavina Ole". JioSaavn. 2012. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ "OLAVINA OLE MOVIE REVIEW". The Times of India. 29 November 2012. Archived from the original on 31 March 2019. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
- ^ "Olavina Ole: Honourable". Bangalore Mirror. 29 November 2012.
- ^ "'Olavina Ole' Review: The film lacks narration". IANS. 3 December 2012 – via News18.