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'''''Benkipatna''''' ({{langx|kn|ಬೆಂಕಿಪಟ್ಣ}}) is 2015 Indian [[Kannada language]] [[drama film]] written and directed by T. K. Dayanand. It stars Prathap Narayan, [[Anushree (Kannada actress)|Anushree]] and Arun Sagar in the lead roles. The supporting cast features [[Prakash Belawadi]], Jahangir, Rangashankara Manju and [[B. Suresha]]. The film is based on real incidents that occurred in the [[Kodagu district]] of [[Karnataka]].<ref>{{cite web |title= 'Benki Patna' on 20 |url= https://www.indiaglitz.com/benki-patna-on-20-kannada-news-125361 |website= indiaglitz.com |date= 12 February 2015 |accessdate= 8 March 2015}}</ref> |
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''Benkipatna'' was the first film of T. K. Dayanand, a former journalist and writer, as a director. The film is based on a real life incident that Dayanand covered as a journalist.<ref>{{cite web |title= Benki Patna for Box office|url= http://cinecircle.in/cinema_news/BENKI_PATNA_film.html |website= cinecircle.in |accessdate= 8 March 2015}}</ref> Prior to its release, it was revealed that the film is a love story of a youth who makes a living selling rat poison and a manual labourer in a fictional town called Benkipatna.<ref>{{cite news |author= Bharadwaj, Aditya K. V. |title= New-gen writers venture into celluloid |url= http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/newgen-writers-venture-into-celluloid/article6572822.ece |newspaper= The Hindu |date= 7 November 2014 |accessdate= 8 March 2015}}</ref> Television host [[Anushree (Kannada actress)|Anushree]] was signed to play Pavani, the female lead in the film, in her first film as a lead actress.<ref>{{cite news |author= Rajendran, Nuvena |title=The Belle rings in filmdom |url= |
''Benkipatna'' was the first film of T. K. Dayanand, a former journalist and writer, as a director. The film is based on a real life incident that Dayanand covered as a journalist.<ref>{{cite web |title= Benki Patna for Box office|url= http://cinecircle.in/cinema_news/BENKI_PATNA_film.html |website= cinecircle.in |accessdate= 8 March 2015}}</ref> Prior to its release, it was revealed that the film is a love story of a youth who makes a living selling rat poison and a manual labourer in a fictional town called Benkipatna.<ref>{{cite news |author= Bharadwaj, Aditya K. V. |title= New-gen writers venture into celluloid |url= http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/newgen-writers-venture-into-celluloid/article6572822.ece |newspaper= The Hindu |date= 7 November 2014 |accessdate= 8 March 2015}}</ref> Television host [[Anushree (Kannada actress)|Anushree]] was signed to play Pavani, the female lead in the film, in her first film as a lead actress.<ref>{{cite news |author= Rajendran, Nuvena |title=The Belle rings in filmdom |url= https://www.deccanchronicle.com/131203/entertainment-sandalwood/article/belle-rings-filmdom |newspaper= Deccan Chronicle |date= 3 December 2013 |access-date= 8 March 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title= Anushree turns Heroine through 'Benki Patna' |url= http://www.indiancinemagallery.com/kannada/news/anushree-turns-heroine-through-benki-patna.html |website= indiancinemagallery.com |date= 29 November 2013 |accessdate= 8 March 2015 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150402112208/http://www.indiancinemagallery.com/kannada/news/anushree-turns-heroine-through-benki-patna.html |archive-date= 2 April 2015 |url-status= dead }}</ref> |
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Upon theatrical release, the film received positive reviews from critics. Muralidhara Khajane of ''[[The Hindu]]'' felt the film is "a sincere attempt to present the life of pourakarmikas from all possible angles" and that "Besides being pro-life, Benkipatna is all about the ills of society." He concluded writing, "[[Anushree (Kannada actress)|Anushree]] steals the show with her performance and dialogue delivery. Pratap Narayan does not disappoint. Prakash Belwadi, Arun Sagar and B. Suresh have filled life into their characters."<ref>{{cite news |author= Khajane, Muralidhara |title= Celebration of subaltern lives |url= http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/celebration-of-subaltern-lives/article6920926.ece |newspaper= The Hindu |date= 22 February 2015 |accessdate= 8 March 2015}}</ref> ''[[The Times of India]]'' in its review rated the film 3/5 and wrote, "Prathap Narayan and [[Anushree (Kannada actress)|Anushree]] breath life into their characters. With his flawless dialogue delivery, Prakash Belawadi is a treat to watch. Manjunath Gowda, Arun Sagar and B Suresha essay their roles with ease and grace. Music by Steve Kaushik and camerawork by Niranjan Babu are impressive."<ref>{{cite news |title= Benki Patna Movie Review |url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/Benki-Patna/movie-review/46339212.cms |newspaper= The Times of India |date= 23 February 2015 |accessdate= 8 March 2015}}</ref> A. Sharadhaa of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' felt the film was a "brave attempt" by a debutant director having taken up a "hard-hitting subject". She wrote commending "a decent performance" by the lead actors.<ref>{{cite news |author= Sharadhaa A. |title= Enter this Village for Taste of Realistic Drama |url= http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Enter-this-Village-for-Taste-of-Realistic-Drama/2015/02/21/article2679708.ece |newspaper= The New Indian Express |date= 21 February 2015 |accessdate= 8 March 2015}}</ref> The reviewer for ''[[Sify.com]]'' felt was made on the "ignored class" of the society. On the performances of the lead pair, he wrote, "The unique love story, the rugged looks, the emotions are brilliantly brought out by these two" and added, "Prakash Belawadi's role is small and classic indeed and Arun Sagar is at his best performance till date." he concluded crediting the film's music and called it "melodious and striking."<ref>{{cite web |title= Benkipatna review |url= http://www.sify.com/movies/benkipatna-review-kannada-pcyondgeffegc.html |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150226092511/http://www.sify.com/movies/benkipatna-review-kannada-pcyondgeffegc.html |url-status= dead |archive-date= 26 February 2015 |website= sify.com |accessdate= 8 March 2015}}</ref> |
Upon theatrical release, the film received positive reviews from critics. Muralidhara Khajane of ''[[The Hindu]]'' felt the film is "a sincere attempt to present the life of pourakarmikas from all possible angles" and that "Besides being pro-life, Benkipatna is all about the ills of society." He concluded writing, "[[Anushree (Kannada actress)|Anushree]] steals the show with her performance and dialogue delivery. Pratap Narayan does not disappoint. Prakash Belwadi, Arun Sagar and B. Suresh have filled life into their characters."<ref>{{cite news |author= Khajane, Muralidhara |title= Celebration of subaltern lives |url= http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/celebration-of-subaltern-lives/article6920926.ece |newspaper= The Hindu |date= 22 February 2015 |accessdate= 8 March 2015}}</ref> ''[[The Times of India]]'' in its review rated the film 3/5 and wrote, "Prathap Narayan and [[Anushree (Kannada actress)|Anushree]] breath life into their characters. With his flawless dialogue delivery, Prakash Belawadi is a treat to watch. Manjunath Gowda, Arun Sagar and B Suresha essay their roles with ease and grace. Music by Steve Kaushik and camerawork by Niranjan Babu are impressive."<ref>{{cite news |title= Benki Patna Movie Review |url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/Benki-Patna/movie-review/46339212.cms |newspaper= The Times of India |date= 23 February 2015 |accessdate= 8 March 2015}}</ref> A. Sharadhaa of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' felt the film was a "brave attempt" by a debutant director having taken up a "hard-hitting subject". She wrote commending "a decent performance" by the lead actors.<ref>{{cite news |author= Sharadhaa A. |title= Enter this Village for Taste of Realistic Drama |url= http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Enter-this-Village-for-Taste-of-Realistic-Drama/2015/02/21/article2679708.ece |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150221134641/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Enter-this-Village-for-Taste-of-Realistic-Drama/2015/02/21/article2679708.ece |url-status= dead |archive-date= 21 February 2015 |newspaper= The New Indian Express |date= 21 February 2015 |accessdate= 8 March 2015}}</ref> The reviewer for ''[[Sify.com]]'' felt was made on the "ignored class" of the society. On the performances of the lead pair, he wrote, "The unique love story, the rugged looks, the emotions are brilliantly brought out by these two" and added, "Prakash Belawadi's role is small and classic indeed and Arun Sagar is at his best performance till date." he concluded crediting the film's music and called it "melodious and striking."<ref>{{cite web |title= Benkipatna review |url= http://www.sify.com/movies/benkipatna-review-kannada-pcyondgeffegc.html |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150226092511/http://www.sify.com/movies/benkipatna-review-kannada-pcyondgeffegc.html |url-status= dead |archive-date= 26 February 2015 |website= sify.com |accessdate= 8 March 2015}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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Latest revision as of 22:52, 10 November 2024
| Benkipatna | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | T. K. Dayanand |
| Written by | T. K. Dayanand |
| Screenplay by | T. K. Dayanand |
| Produced by | Maasthi Zakir Ali Khan Akhil Khan M. G. |
| Starring | Prathap Narayan Anushree Arun Sagar |
| Cinematography | Niranjan Babu |
| Edited by | Jo Ni Harsha |
| Music by | Steve Koushik |
Production company | Maasthi Movies |
| Distributed by | Thoogudeepa Distributors |
Release date |
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Running time | 139 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Benkipatna (Kannada: ಬೆಂಕಿಪಟ್ಣ) is 2015 Indian Kannada language drama film written and directed by T. K. Dayanand. It stars Prathap Narayan, Anushree and Arun Sagar in the lead roles. The supporting cast features Prakash Belawadi, Jahangir, Rangashankara Manju and B. Suresha. The film is based on real incidents that occurred in the Kodagu district of Karnataka.[1]
Cast
[edit]- Prathap Narayan as Hanumanthu
- Anushree as Pavani
- Arun Sagar as Dorai
- Prakash Belawadi as Limba Rama
- M. S. Jahangir
- Rangashankara Manju
- B. Suresha as Babuli
- Kalandar Baba Hebbsale
- Renuka
- Sampath
- Kemparaju Doddatti
- Lakshman
- Sa Su Vishwanath
Production
[edit]Benkipatna was the first film of T. K. Dayanand, a former journalist and writer, as a director. The film is based on a real life incident that Dayanand covered as a journalist.[2] Prior to its release, it was revealed that the film is a love story of a youth who makes a living selling rat poison and a manual labourer in a fictional town called Benkipatna.[3] Television host Anushree was signed to play Pavani, the female lead in the film, in her first film as a lead actress.[4][5]
Soundtrack
[edit]| Benkipatna | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Steve, Koushik | |
| Released | 6 October 2014 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 28:16 |
| Label | Lahari Music |
Steve and Koushik composed the film's background score and music for its soundtrack. The album consists of nine tracks that includes three spoken dialogues.[6] The album was released on 6 October 2014 in Bangalore.[7]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Artist(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Bogaseyalli Male" | Jayant Kaikini | Rajesh Krishnan, Anuradha Bhat | 4:36 |
| 2. | "Doori Doori" | S. C. Dinesh Kumar | Vijay Prakash, Koushik | 3:55 |
| 3. | "Ondanondu Kaladalli (Dialogue)" | Yogaraj Bhat | Yogaraj Bhat | 1:08 |
| 4. | "Huttodyake" | Hrudaya Shiva | Vijay Prakash | 4:44 |
| 5. | "Yavatthigu Ninnavalu (Dialogue)" | T. K. Dayanand | Anushree | 0:51 |
| 6. | "Irali Hege Neeniradene" | Hrudaya Shiva | Anuradha Bhat | 6:03 |
| 7. | "Chintheno" | Dr Chethan Sadanand | Kaushik Harsha | 4:35 |
| 8. | "Bayi Bitte Helbeka (Dialogue)" | T. K. Dayanand | Anushree | 0:17 |
| 9. | "Theme Music" | Ajaneesh Lokanath | 2:07 | |
| Total length: | 28:16 | |||
Critical reception
[edit]Upon theatrical release, the film received positive reviews from critics. Muralidhara Khajane of The Hindu felt the film is "a sincere attempt to present the life of pourakarmikas from all possible angles" and that "Besides being pro-life, Benkipatna is all about the ills of society." He concluded writing, "Anushree steals the show with her performance and dialogue delivery. Pratap Narayan does not disappoint. Prakash Belwadi, Arun Sagar and B. Suresh have filled life into their characters."[8] The Times of India in its review rated the film 3/5 and wrote, "Prathap Narayan and Anushree breath life into their characters. With his flawless dialogue delivery, Prakash Belawadi is a treat to watch. Manjunath Gowda, Arun Sagar and B Suresha essay their roles with ease and grace. Music by Steve Kaushik and camerawork by Niranjan Babu are impressive."[9] A. Sharadhaa of The Indian Express felt the film was a "brave attempt" by a debutant director having taken up a "hard-hitting subject". She wrote commending "a decent performance" by the lead actors.[10] The reviewer for Sify.com felt was made on the "ignored class" of the society. On the performances of the lead pair, he wrote, "The unique love story, the rugged looks, the emotions are brilliantly brought out by these two" and added, "Prakash Belawadi's role is small and classic indeed and Arun Sagar is at his best performance till date." he concluded crediting the film's music and called it "melodious and striking."[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "'Benki Patna' on 20". indiaglitz.com. 12 February 2015. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
- ^ "Benki Patna for Box office". cinecircle.in. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
- ^ Bharadwaj, Aditya K. V. (7 November 2014). "New-gen writers venture into celluloid". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
- ^ Rajendran, Nuvena (3 December 2013). "The Belle rings in filmdom". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
- ^ "Anushree turns Heroine through 'Benki Patna'". indiancinemagallery.com. 29 November 2013. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
- ^ "Benkipatna (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". iTunes. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
- ^ "Anushree steals the show at Benki Patna audio launch in Bangalore". The Times of India. 8 October 2014. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
- ^ Khajane, Muralidhara (22 February 2015). "Celebration of subaltern lives". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
- ^ "Benki Patna Movie Review". The Times of India. 23 February 2015. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
- ^ Sharadhaa A. (21 February 2015). "Enter this Village for Taste of Realistic Drama". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 21 February 2015. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
- ^ "Benkipatna review". sify.com. Archived from the original on 26 February 2015. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
External links
[edit]- Benkipatna at IMDb