Half Mentlu
| Half Mentlu | |
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| Directed by | Lakshmi Dinesh |
| Produced by | Shashi Kumar |
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| Cinematography | Ravi |
| Music by | Bharath B. J. |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Half Mentlu[a] is a 2016 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama directed by Lakshmi Dinesh, starring newcomer Sandeepa and Sonu Gowda. The plot is based on a real incident that took place in Ramanagara in 2010, with characters inspired by real people.[1] The film was delayed and released in 2016 after being shelved since 2013.
Cast
- Sandeepa as Shiva a.k.a. Shivu
- Sonu Gowda as Madhu
- Achyuth Kumar
- Tabla Nani
- Mico Nagaraj
- Lakshmi Devamma
- Srinivas Gowda
- Mohan Juneja
Production
Assistant director Sandeepa, who played a small role in Googly (2013), gave up his government job to play the lead role in this film.[2] Sandeepa was not to play the lead role but the director liked his mannerisms and chose him.[3] The film was shot near Nandini Layout.[4][5] Shooting was completed in 2013.[6]
Soundtrack
Music by Bharath B. J.[1] The song "Jeeva Haani Aagomunna" is not a part of the soundtrack album.[7]
All lyrics are written by Lakshmi Dinesh[8]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Haadi Beedili Ninthu" | Vijay Prakash | 4:34 |
| 2. | "Jeeva Haani Aagomunna" | Asith Tripati | 4:55 |
| 3. | "Alemariyagi" | Prem | 5:20 |
| 4. | "Godemele Ninna Hesara" | Shreya Ghoshal | 4:51 |
| 5. | "Pullu Pullu Pulinga" | Mangalamukhi - Shama, Mangalamukhi - Kushi, Group | 3:42 |
| 6. | "Marammana Edurali" | Naveen Sajju | 4:43 |
| 7. | "Godemele Ninna Hesara" | Bharath BJ | 4:51 |
| 8. | "Theme - Instrumental" | - | 2:17 |
| 9. | "Haadi Beedili Ninthu - Remix" | Vijay Prakash | 3:48 |
Release and reception
The release of the film was delayed after the Censor Board's refusal to give films CBFC certificates.[9] The producer of the film attempted suicide after he was unable to release the film.[10][11]
Archana Nathan of The Hindu opined that "Half Mentalu, with its half-baked plot and misunderstood idea of love drives you mad, for sure".[12] Sunayana Suresh of The Times of India criticised Sandeepa's dialogue delivery but wrote that "The biggest highlight of the film are Bharath BJ's tunes. These come as much-needed respite between the confused narrative".[13] G. S. Kumar of Filmfare gave a similar review and criticised Sandeepa's acting and stated that "The only good part in this movie is its music, composed by B J Bharath".[14] Shashiprasad S. M. of Deccan Chronicle wrote that "there could not have been a more appropriate name for a film that highlights its shoddy making and the sad plight of the unknowing audience who watched a bit too much of it".[15]
References
- ^ a b "A class film inspired by a real incident - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 2022-05-08. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
- ^ "I gave up a government job for films - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 2022-05-08. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
- ^ "This story is packed with emotions - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 2022-05-08. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
- ^ "Half Mentlu shoot progresses in Bangalore - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 2022-05-08. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
- ^ Maitreyee Boruah. "Its action time for Half Mentalu - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 2022-05-08. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
- ^ "Half Mentlu shoot complete - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 2022-05-08. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
- ^ Taniya Talukdar. "Half Mentlu shoots a song - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 2022-05-08. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
- ^ 1/2 Mentlu (Half Mentlu) Jukebox
- ^ "Filmmakers upset over delay in censoring - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 2022-05-08. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
- ^ "Too many films = too many problems - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 2022-05-08. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
- ^ "Half Mentlu producer attempts suicide". The Hindu. February 19, 2016. Archived from the original on May 8, 2022. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
- ^ Nathan, Archana (April 2, 2016). "Half Mentalu : Psycho-stalker strikes again". The Hindu. Archived from the original on May 8, 2022. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
- ^ Suresh, Sunayana. "Half Mentlu Movie Review {1.5/5}: Critic Review of Half Mentlu by Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ Kumar, G. S. "Movie Review: Half Mentlu". Filmfare. Archived from the original on 2022-05-12. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
- ^ S. M., Shashiprasad (April 6, 2016). "Half Mentlu movie review: Half Mentlu, full mental torture". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on May 8, 2022. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
Notes
- ^ Mentlu is how Indians colloquially refer to a mental person.