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{{Infobox film |
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| name = BLINK |
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| image = |
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| caption = Movie Launch Poster |
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| director = Srinidhi Bengaluru |
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| writer = Srinidhi Bengaluru |
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| producer = Ravichandra A J |
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| starring = [[Dheekshith Shetty]]<br />[[Chaithra J. Achar]]<br />Gopalkrishna Deshpande<br />Mandara Battalahalli<br />Vajradheer Jain |
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| cinematography = Avinasha Shastry |
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| editing = Sanjeev Jagirdar |
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| music = Prasanna Kumar M S |
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| studio = Janani Pictures |
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| released = {{Film date|df=y|2024|03|08|ref1=}} |
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| runtime = 136 Minutes |
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| country = India |
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| language = Kannada |
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}}'''''BLINK''''' is a 2024 Indian [[Kannada]]-language [[Musical film|Musical]] [[Science fiction|Sci-Fi]] [[Thriller film|Thriller]] written and directed by ''Srindhi Bengaluru'' in his directorial debut, produced by ''Ravichandra A J'' under ''Janani Pictures''. The film has an ensemble cast of [[Dheekshith Shetty]], ''Gopalkrishna Deshpande'', ''Suresh Anagalli'', ''Vajradheer Jain'' of [[Vikrant Rona]] fame, ''Mandara Battalahalli,'' [[Chaithra J. Achar]] and ''Kiran Naik'' in the lead roles. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by ''Prasanna Kumar M S'', while the cinematography is by ''Avinasha Shastry'', with editing by ''Sanjeev Jagirdar''. |
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The Movie is touted to be India's First Musical Sci-Fi Thriller.<ref>{{Cite web |title=[Video] Ravichandra AJ on LinkedIn: #blinkmovie #indiancinema #kannadafilm #scifithriller #musical… |url=https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ravichandra-aj_blinkmovie-indiancinema-kannadafilm-activity-7160133170808463360-hHYY |access-date=2024-02-29 |website=www.linkedin.com |language=en}}</ref> The film was released on 8 March 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bharat |first=E. T. V. |date=2024-01-26 |title=''ಜನರಿಂದಲೇ ದೇಶ, ಜನರಿಂದಲೇ ಸಿನಿಮಾ; ಜನರೇ ದೇಶ - ಜನರೇ ಸಿನಿಮಾ'': ಬ್ಲಿಂಕ್ ಚಿತ್ರತಂಡ |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/kn/!entertainment/special-video-from-blink-movie-team-kas24012603294 |access-date=2024-02-29 |website=ETV Bharat News |language=kn}}</ref> The film received unanimous positive reviews from critics and audience. |
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== Plot == |
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In Bengaluru, Apoorva hides his failed MA from his village mom, relying on odd jobs and Swapna's support. His peculiar ability and a mysterious old man unravel his father's survival, leading to a surreal quest for truth amidst replicas and enigmatic motives. |
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== Cast == |
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{{cast listing|* [[Dheekshith Shetty]] as Apoorva |
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* [[Chaithra J. Achar]] as Devaki |
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* Mandara Battalahalli as Swapna |
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* GopalkrishnaDeshpande as Gopal Krishna Aras |
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* Vajradheer Jain as Arivu |
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* Suresh Anagalli as Muduka |
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* Kiran Naik as Kallayya}} |
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== Production == |
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Dheekshit and Srinidhi who began their career in Theatre joined hands for a feature film which was announced in May 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Deekshith Shetty joins hands with Srinidhi Bengaluru for Blink |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2022/mar/21/deekshith-setthy-joins-hands-with-srinidhi-bengaluru-for-blink-30395.html |access-date=2024-02-29 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |date=21 March 2022 |language=en}}</ref> In his speech Srinidhi told “I got the idea to direct a film during the lockdown when I was watching a lot of movies."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Service |first=Express News |date=2023-10-16 |title=Blink merges the realms of both stage and cinema: Srinidhi Bengaluru |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2023/Oct/16/blink-merges-the-realms-of-both-stage-and-cinema-srinidhi-bengaluru-2624202.html |access-date=2024-02-29 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> They added seasoned as well as new talents to their cast. They released a Unique video Intro for the lead characters.<ref>{{Citation |title=We are happy to collaborate with very talented and promising artist Mandara Battalahalli on board . @mandarabattalahalli Janani pictures welcome you... {{!}} By Janani PicturesFacebook |url=https://ms-my.facebook.com/JananiPictures/videos/we-are-happy-to-collaborate-with-very-talented-and-promising-artist-mandara-batt/1211675486278938/ |access-date=2024-02-29 |language=ms}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-12-29 |title=Vajradheer Jain Wraps Shooting for His Upcoming Sci-Fi Film Blink |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/vajradheer-jain-wraps-shooting-for-his-upcoming-sci-fi-film-blink-6720829.html |access-date=2024-02-29 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> ''Ravichandra A J'' who was a Techie from Gulbarga turned producer after being interested in films and collaborated with Srinidhi Bengaluru, both of whom were connected through Stage Drama's.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-03-23 |title=Blink Teaser: ಐಟಿ ಹುಡುಗನ ಕನಸಲ್ಲಿ 'ಬ್ಲಿಂಕ್' ಸಂಭ್ರಮ.. ಕ್ಯೂರಿಯಾಸಿಟಿ ಹುಟ್ಟಿಸಿದ ಮೊದಲ ಝಲಕ್! |url=https://kannada.news18.com/news/entertainment/diya-movie-fame-dheekshith-shetty-starrer-blink-teaser-released-vdd-745616.html |access-date=2024-03-09 |website=News18 ಕನ್ನಡ |language=kn}}</ref> |
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The shooting of the film was wrapped in December 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-12-28 |title=Vikrant Rona Artist Vajradheer Jain: ಸೈನ್ಸ್ ಫಿಕ್ಷನ್ ಸಿನಿಮಾ ಮೂಲಕ ರಂಜಿಸಲು ಬರ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ 'ವಿಕ್ರಾಂತ್ ರೋಣ' ಪಿಟಿ ಮೇಷ್ಟ್ರು; ಬ್ಲಿಂಕ್ ಸಿನಿಮಾ ವಿಶೇಷತೆ ಏನು ಗೊತ್ತಾ? |url=https://kannada.news18.com/news/entertainment/kannada-theater-artist-vajradheer-jain-new-film-blink-shooting-complete-rvj-sns-922036.html |access-date=2024-02-29 |website=News18 ಕನ್ನಡ |language=kn}}</ref> |
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== Soundtrack == |
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Prasanna Kumar M S has composed the film's background and scored for its soundtrack. The Verse "Aadi Baa" from the teaser enthralled the audience and the team went to release a DJ Remix version of the same. The Song "Sakhi" was digitally released by many leading female actors of the Industry.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-14 |title=Sakhi Song From Dheekshith Shetty's Upcoming Film Blink Released; Watch Here |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/sakhi-song-from-dheekshith-shettys-upcoming-film-blink-released-watch-here-8617776.html |access-date=2024-02-29 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> {{Infobox album |
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| name = ''BLINK'' |
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| type = Soundtrack |
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| artist = Prasanna Kumar M S |
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| caption = Soundtrack cover |
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| released = 2023, 2024 |
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| recorded = 2024 |
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| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]] |
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| length = 07:54 |
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| label = Janani Pictures |
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| producer = Prasanna Kumar M S |
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{{Track listing |
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| extra_column = Artist(s) |
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| title1 = Aaganthuka - BLINK ANTHEM |
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| length1 = 03:15 |
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| lyrics1 = Srinidhi Bengaluru |
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| extra1 = Anup K R, Kaumudhi |
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| title2 = Sakhi |
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| length2 = 04:39 |
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| lyrics2 = Pramod Maravanthe |
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| extra2 = Siddhartha Belmannu |
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| total_length = 07:54 |
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}} |
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== Marketing == |
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The team started making waves from its first release of Teaser on 23 March 2022. The Intrigue element in the Teaser made the audience curious with many praising for its out of the box idea.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-03-23 |title=Blink Teaser: ಐಟಿ ಹುಡುಗನ ಕನಸಲ್ಲಿ 'ಬ್ಲಿಂಕ್' ಸಂಭ್ರಮ.. ಕ್ಯೂರಿಯಾಸಿಟಿ ಹುಟ್ಟಿಸಿದ ಮೊದಲ ಝಲಕ್! |url=https://kannada.news18.com/news/entertainment/diya-movie-fame-dheekshith-shetty-starrer-blink-teaser-released-vdd-745616.html |access-date=2024-02-29 |website=News18 ಕನ್ನಡ |language=kn}}</ref> The team then released a glimpse of the lead characters of [[Dheekshith Shetty|Dheekshit Shetty]], [[Chaithra J. Achar]], Mandara Battalhalli, Suresh Angalli on their birthday. The Trailer of the Movie was released digitally on 29 February 2024 by many leading Kannada Actors and Filmmakers. |
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== Release and reception == |
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Initially slated for a 2023 release, the film was postponed and released on 8 March 2024 in limited screens across Karnataka.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dheekshith Shetty's sci-fi film Blink eyeing November release |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/dheekshith-shettys-sci-fi-film-blink-eyeing-november-release/b230930925947 |access-date=2024-02-29 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref> |
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''Pranati AS'' of [[Deccan Herald]] rated the movie ''4 out of 5'' and wrote "Blink is not an ordinary commercial film. It is brilliantly written. The time travel narrative plays out seamlessly along with music, poetry and theatre".<ref>{{Cite web |last=S |first=Pranati A. |title='Blink' movie review: Brilliantly executed time-travel sci-fi drama |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/blink-movie-review-brilliantly-executed-time-travel-sci-fi-drama-2928616 |access-date=2024-03-09 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref> |
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''Vivek MV'' of [[The Hindu]] wrote "Helped by brilliant performances from [[Dheekshith Shetty]], Gopalkrishna Deshpande and [[Chaithra J. Achar|Chaithra J Achar]], and enough twists, ‘Blink’ is a solid drama that holds our attention throughout its runtime".<ref>{{Cite news |last=M.V |first=Vivek |date=2024-03-09 |title=‘Blink’ movie review: Srinidhi Bengaluru makes a solid debut with a gripping time-travel drama |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/blink-movie-review-srinidhi-bengaluru-makes-a-solid-debut-with-a-gripping-time-travel-drama/article67932324.ece |access-date=2024-03-09 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> |
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''Shashiprasad S M'' of [[Times Now]] in his review described the movie as "A one-of-a-kind Kannada sci-fi thriller, which deserves appreciation for its efforts, particularly for the unique journey it embarks on, showcasing a completely different cinematic world".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-08 |title=Blink Review: Makes You Experience Time Travel In The Blink Of An Eye! |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/kannada/blink-review-makes-you-experience-time-travel-in-the-blink-of-an-eye-review-108314077 |access-date=2024-03-09 |website=TimesNow |language=en}}</ref> |
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''Prathiba Joy'' of ''OTTPlay'' rated the movie ''3.5/5'' and wrote "[[Dheekshith Shetty|Dheekshith Shetty's]] sci-fi flick is a bold and engaging take on [[Oedipus]]".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Blink movie review: Dheekshith Shetty's sci-fi flick is a bold take on Oedipus |url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/blink-movie-review-dheekshith-shettys-sci-fi-flick-is-a-bold-and-engaging-take-on-oedipus/f928e66ca7691 |access-date=2024-03-09 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref> |
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''A Sharadhaa'' of [[The New Indian Express]] in her review described the movie as "<bdi>A riveting sci-fi thriller about time and fate" with praise for lead characters and the Director.</bdi><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharadhaa |first=A. |date=2024-03-09 |title=Blink Movie Review: A riveting sci-fi thriller about time and fate |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/review/2024/Mar/09/blink-movie-review-a-riveting-sci-fi-thriller-about-time-and-fate |access-date=2024-03-10 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> |
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''Sunayana Suresh'' of ''The South First'' rated the movie 4 out of 5 and termed "This brilliant narrative is akin to a Greek tragedy told on LSD". "''Blink'' is a film that will definitely have you going what the hell did happen as you reach the climax, as even if you might have guessed something, there is something bolder and audacious lying in store for you. This film will draw a reaction from everyone, and that is its major win.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Suresh |first=Sunayana |date=2024-03-09 |title=Blink review: This brilliant narrative is akin to a Greek tragedy told on LSD |url=https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/blink-movie-review/ |access-date=2024-03-10 |website=The South First |language=en}}</ref> |
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''Y Maheswara Reddy'' of [[Bangalore Mirror]] termed the movie "Time for Time Travel - the movie is worth a watch for time travel buffs." and appreciated the debutant director for bold script selection.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Reddy |first=Y Maheswara |date=Mar 9, 2024 |title=Blink (Kannada) Movie Review: Time for time travel |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/blink-kannada-movie-review-time-for-time-travel/articleshow/108335909.cms |access-date=2024-03-09 |website=Bangalore Mirror |language=en}}</ref> |
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''Madan Kumar'' of [[TV9 Kannada|TV9Kannada]] rated the movie ''4/5'' and in his detailed review wrote the story of the play '[[Oedipus Rex]]' is in the movie 'Blink'. This play is performed in different languages. There have been many experiments in theater as well. In this movie, an attempt is made to introduce Oedipus to Kannada cinema in a new way by choosing the same story. Movies like '[[Predestination (film)|Pre Destination]]', '[[Ranganayaki (1981 film)|Ranganayaki]]', '[[Pulp Fiction]]' are definitely remembered while watching 'Blink'. The director has not hidden that he was inspired by those movies. Their posters have been made visible in the middle of the story of 'Blink'. Overall, this movie is sure to give a special experience. with a praise for all the departments of the team.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kannada |first=TV9 |date=2024-03-08 |title=Blink Movie Review: ಟೈಮ್ ಟ್ರಾವೆಲ್ ಮೂಲಕ ಸ್ಯಾಂಡಲ್ವುಡ್ಗೆ ಬಂದ ಈಡಿಪಸ್ |url=https://tv9kannada.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/blink-movie-review-deekshith-shetty-starrer-blink-movie-adopts-oedipus-rex-with-time-travel-concept-mdn-795724.html |access-date=2024-03-09 |website=TV9 Kannada |language=kn}}</ref> |
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''Sridevi S'' of [[The Times of India]] in her review wrote "For aficionados of sci-fi thrillers, "Blink" is a must-watch on the big screen. However, be warned: excessive blinking might cause you to miss pivotal plot details!".<ref>{{Cite news |title=Blink Movie Review : Blink Review: A Thrilling Ride Through Time |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/blink/movie-review/108343455.cms |access-date=2024-03-09 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> |
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''Priya Kerwashe'' of [[Asianet Suvarna News|Asianet Suvarna]] wrote "A time traveling story set in theater and Don't blink your eyes in-between. If you do, it will be difficult to connect to the story again and miss a subtle plot of the story."<ref>{{Cite web |last=vaishnavi |title=Blink Review ರಂಗಭೂಮಿ ಹಿನ್ನೆಲೆಯ ಟೈಮ್ ಟ್ರಾವೆಲಿಂಗ್ ಸ್ಟೋರಿ |url=https://kannada.asianetnews.com/movie-reviews/deekshith-shetty-gopal-krishna-deshpande-chithra-achar-blink-kannada-movie-review-vcs-sa2hes |access-date=2024-03-09 |website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd |language=kn}}</ref> |
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== References == |
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== External links == |
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* {{IMDb title|19874970}} |
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