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.[1][2] The film stars Karthik Mahesh, Nidhi Hegde, Chandra Mayura and Babu Hirannaiah.
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Directed by | Sagar Puranik |
Produced by | Pawan Wadeyar Apeksha Purohit |
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Cinematography | Abhilash Kalathi |
Edited by | B S Kemparaju |
Music by | Ananth Kamath |
Production company | Wadeeyar Movies |
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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.[3][4][5][6]
Plot edit
Bhadra, 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 edit
The music was composed by Ananth Kamath.[7]
No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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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 edit
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References edit
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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. 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.