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'''''Shuddhi''''' is a 2017 Indian [[Kannada language|Kannada-language]] [[crime film|crime]]-[[drama film|drama]] film written and directed by Adarsh Eshwarappa. The film mainly stars [[Nivedhitha]], Lauren Spartano and Amrutha Karagada in the lead roles.<ref name=S3AnnounceIndiaToday>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/film-about-crimes-against-women/articleshow/56596271.cms|title=Female-centric Kannada film about crimes against women|work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> It also stars Shashank Purushotham and Sidhaartha Maadhyamika in supporting roles.
'''''Shuddhi''''' is a 2017 Indian [[Kannada|Kannada-language]] [[crime drama]] film written and directed by Adarsh Eshwarappa. The film mainly stars [[Nivedhitha]], Lauren Spartano and Amrutha Karagada in the lead roles.<ref name=S3AnnounceIndiaToday>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/film-about-crimes-against-women/articleshow/56596271.cms|title=Female-centric Kannada film about crimes against women|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=24 January 2017 }}</ref> It also stars Shashank Purushotham and Sidhaartha Maadhyamika in supporting roles.


Whilst the cinematography is by Andrew Aiello, the film score was composed by Jesse Clinton. The major portion of the film has been shot using handheld technique which is a rarity in Indian cinema.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/shuddhi-to-give-kannada-audiences-a-hollywood-experience/articleshow/57576203.cms|title=Shuddhi to give Kannada audiences a Hollywood experience|publisher=[[The Times of India]]|date=11 March 2017}}</ref> The sound designer of the film is Nithin Lukose; Shuddhi was one amongst the very few films in Kannada, which was shot in sync sound.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/shuddhi-among-a-handful-of-kannada-films-shot-in-sync-sound/articleshow/57464321.cms|title=Thithi sound designer works his magic in Shuddhi|work=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref>
Whilst the cinematography is by Andrew Aiello, the film score was composed by Jesse Clinton. The major portion of the film has been shot using handheld technique which is a rarity in Indian cinema.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/shuddhi-to-give-kannada-audiences-a-hollywood-experience/articleshow/57576203.cms|title=Shuddhi to give Kannada audiences a Hollywood experience|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=11 March 2017}}</ref> The sound designer of the film is Nithin Lukose; Shuddhi was one amongst the very few films in Kannada, which was shot in sync sound.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/shuddhi-among-a-handful-of-kannada-films-shot-in-sync-sound/articleshow/57464321.cms|title=Thithi sound designer works his magic in Shuddhi|work=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=4 March 2017 }}</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==
The plot of the film highlights the crimes against women faced in the society.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2017/feb/11/shuddhi-weaves-around-three-real-life-incidents-1569307.html|title=Shuddhi weaves around three real-life incidents|work=newindianexpress.com}}</ref> Karlyn Smith is an American, who lands in the City of Bengaluru in India. She is on a secret mission, which we gradually discover more about, as we cruise along with her on a spiritual journey. Jyothi & Divya are two journalists of a weekly magazine, who alongside their profession, are fighting against the country's lenient Juvenile Justice Act. They form a team and put up street plays in an effort to generate funds and strengthen their protest with a nationwide tour. Rakesh Patil & Bharat Gowda from the state special crime branch office, along with a team are chasing a criminal and in the process, stumble upon a few mysterious killings.
The plot of the film highlights the crimes against women faced in the society.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2017/feb/11/shuddhi-weaves-around-three-real-life-incidents-1569307.html|title=Shuddhi weaves around three real-life incidents|work=newindianexpress.com}}</ref> Karlyn Smith is an American, who lands in the City of Bengaluru in India. She is on a secret mission, which we gradually discover more about, as we cruise along with her on a spiritual journey. Jyothi & Divya are two journalists of a weekly magazine, who alongside their profession, are fighting against the country's lenient Juvenile Justice Act. They form a team and put up street plays in an effort to generate funds and strengthen their protest with a nationwide tour. Rakesh Patil & Bharat Gowda from the state special crime branch office, along with a team are chasing a criminal and in the process, stumble upon a few mysterious killings.


The culmination of the three stories towards the end; gives a new dimension to the film as a whole and concludes Shuddhi.
The culmination of the three stories towards the end; gives a new dimension to the film as a whole and concludes Shuddhi.
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==Release==
==Release==
The film's trailer was launched on 3 February 2017 and was well received. It trended on [[YouTube]] at number 3.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kannada-film-shuddhi-is-a-hit-online/articleshow/56996076.cms|title=Kannada film Shuddhi is a hit online|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=26 February 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.indialivetoday.com/2017/02/06/shuddhi-kannada-movie-official-trailer-trending-youtube/|title='Shuddhi' Kannada Movie Official Trailer trending in YouTube|work=India Live Today}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2017/mar/08/shuddhi--trailer-catches-puneeths-attention-1578788.html|title=Shuddhi trailer catches Puneeth's attention|publisher=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=8 March 2017}}</ref> Shuddhi released on 17 March 2017 and completed a 100-day theatrical run at Box Office.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/shuddhi-completes-100-day-run-at-the-bo/articleshow/59286377.cms|title=Shuddhi completes 100-day run at the BO|work=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://kannada.filmibeat.com/news/adarsh-h-eshwarappa-directorial-shuddhi-film-completes-100-days-025599.html|title=ಮಹಿಳಾ ಪ್ರಧಾನವಾದ ಕನ್ನಡದ 'ಶುದ್ಧಿ'ಗೆ ಶತದಿನದ ಸಂಭ್ರಮ|work=kannada.filmibeat.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.chitraloka.com/news/14902-shuddi-completes-100-days.html|title=SHUDDI COMPLETES 100 DAYS|work=chitraloka.com}}</ref> Shuddhi was screened in over 40 Locations Across [[North America]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/shuddhi-to-be-screened-in-40-locations-across-the-us/articleshow/58077581.cms|title=Shuddhi to be screened in 40 locations across the US|work=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref> and went on to become one of the first few Kannada Films to be chosen for Screenings by the Japanese Community in [[Bengaluru]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/a-special-screening-of-shuddhi-for-the-japanese-association/articleshow/63680895.cms|title=A special screening of Shuddhi for The Japanese Association|work=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref> The Film was bought by and is streaming on [[Netflix]] from March 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.netflix.com/in/title/80188777|title=Shuddhi on Netflix|work=netflix.com}}</ref> Writer & Director Adarsh Eshwarappa also went on to publish the full Screenplay of the Film online.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/find-out-how-shuddhi-took-shape-by-reading-the-screenplay-online/articleshow/60437853.cms|title=Find out how Shuddhi took shape by reading the screenplay online|work=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/sandalwoods-new-age-filmmakers-share-their-scripts-online/articleshow/61657029.cms|title=Sandalwood's new-age filmmakers share their scripts online|work=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref>
The film's trailer was launched on 3 February 2017 and was well received. It trended on [[YouTube]] at number 3.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kannada-film-shuddhi-is-a-hit-online/articleshow/56996076.cms|title=Kannada film Shuddhi is a hit online|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=26 February 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.indialivetoday.com/2017/02/06/shuddhi-kannada-movie-official-trailer-trending-youtube/|title='Shuddhi' Kannada Movie Official Trailer trending in YouTube|work=India Live Today}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2017/mar/08/shuddhi--trailer-catches-puneeths-attention-1578788.html|title=Shuddhi trailer catches Puneeth's attention|publisher=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=8 March 2017}}</ref> Shuddhi released on 17 March 2017 and completed a 100-day theatrical run at Box Office.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/shuddhi-completes-100-day-run-at-the-bo/articleshow/59286377.cms|title=Shuddhi completes 100-day run at the BO|work=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=23 June 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://kannada.filmibeat.com/news/adarsh-h-eshwarappa-directorial-shuddhi-film-completes-100-days-025599.html|title=ಮಹಿಳಾ ಪ್ರಧಾನವಾದ ಕನ್ನಡದ 'ಶುದ್ಧಿ'ಗೆ ಶತದಿನದ ಸಂಭ್ರಮ|work=kannada.filmibeat.com|date=26 June 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.chitraloka.com/news/14902-shuddi-completes-100-days.html|title=SHUDDI COMPLETES 100 DAYS|work=chitraloka.com}}</ref> Shuddhi was screened in over 40 Locations Across [[North America]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/shuddhi-to-be-screened-in-40-locations-across-the-us/articleshow/58077581.cms|title=Shuddhi to be screened in 40 locations across the US|work=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=8 April 2017 }}</ref> and went on to become one of the first few Kannada Films to be chosen for Screenings by the Japanese Community in [[Bengaluru]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/a-special-screening-of-shuddhi-for-the-japanese-association/articleshow/63680895.cms|title=A special screening of Shuddhi for The Japanese Association|work=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=10 April 2018 }}</ref> The Film was bought by and is streaming on [[Netflix]] from March 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.netflix.com/in/title/80188777|title=Shuddhi on Netflix|work=netflix.com}}</ref> Writer & Director Adarsh Eshwarappa also went on to publish the full Screenplay of the Film online.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/find-out-how-shuddhi-took-shape-by-reading-the-screenplay-online/articleshow/60437853.cms|title=Find out how Shuddhi took shape by reading the screenplay online|work=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=10 September 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/sandalwoods-new-age-filmmakers-share-their-scripts-online/articleshow/61657029.cms|title=Sandalwood's new-age filmmakers share their scripts online|work=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=16 November 2017 }}</ref>


==Reception==
==Reception==
A review on [[Bangalore Mirror]] reads “The reel- and real- life inspired moments are blended together effortlessly, and synchronised sound recording, a trend that’s catching up in regional cinemas, adds a realistic touch to the movie"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/shuddhi-movie-review-when-women-take-over/articleshow/57694298.cms|title=Shuddhi movie review: When women take over|work=bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com}}</ref> While [[Times of India]] review read 'To talk about the story and plot would be taking away credit from the good screenplay woven by the maker'.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/shuddhi/movie-review/57670480.cms|title=SHUDDHI MOVIE REVIEW|work=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref> 'Shuddhi is a visceral cinematic experience, an absolute shock to the system' wrote Vikram Bondal from 'mad about moviez'<ref>{{cite web|url=https://madaboutmoviez.com/2017/03/17/shuddhi-movie-review-the-dawn-of-durga/|title=The Dawn of Durga|work=madaboutmoviez.com}}</ref>
A review on [[Bangalore Mirror]] reads “The reel- and real- life inspired moments are blended together effortlessly, and synchronised sound recording, a trend that’s catching up in regional cinemas, adds a realistic touch to the movie"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/shuddhi-movie-review-when-women-take-over/articleshow/57694298.cms|title=Shuddhi movie review: When women take over|work=bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com}}</ref> While [[Times of India]] review read 'To talk about the story and plot would be taking away credit from the good screenplay woven by the maker'.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/shuddhi/movie-review/57670480.cms|title=SHUDDHI MOVIE REVIEW|work=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref> 'Shuddhi is a visceral cinematic experience, an absolute shock to the system' wrote Vikram Bondal from 'mad about moviez'<ref>{{cite web|url=https://madaboutmoviez.com/2017/03/17/shuddhi-movie-review-the-dawn-of-durga/|title=The Dawn of Durga|work=madaboutmoviez.com}}</ref>


==Awards==
==Awards==
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Shuddhi
Directed byAdarsh Eshwarappa
Written byAdarsh Eshwarappa
Produced byNandini Madesh
Madesh T. Bhaskar
StarringLauren Spartano
Nivedhitha
Amrutha Karagada
CinematographyAndrew Aiello
Edited byRamisetty Pawan
Music byJesse Clinton
Nobin Paul
Production
company
Saanvi Pictures
Distributed byJacob Films
Release date
  • 17 March 2017 (2017-03-17)
Running time
118 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Shuddhi is a 2017 Indian Kannada-language crime drama film written and directed by Adarsh Eshwarappa. The film mainly stars Nivedhitha, Lauren Spartano and Amrutha Karagada in the lead roles.[1] It also stars Shashank Purushotham and Sidhaartha Maadhyamika in supporting roles.

Whilst the cinematography is by Andrew Aiello, the film score was composed by Jesse Clinton. The major portion of the film has been shot using handheld technique which is a rarity in Indian cinema.[2] The sound designer of the film is Nithin Lukose; Shuddhi was one amongst the very few films in Kannada, which was shot in sync sound.[3]

Plot

[edit]

The plot of the film highlights the crimes against women faced in the society.[4] Karlyn Smith is an American, who lands in the City of Bengaluru in India. She is on a secret mission, which we gradually discover more about, as we cruise along with her on a spiritual journey. Jyothi & Divya are two journalists of a weekly magazine, who alongside their profession, are fighting against the country's lenient Juvenile Justice Act. They form a team and put up street plays in an effort to generate funds and strengthen their protest with a nationwide tour. Rakesh Patil & Bharat Gowda from the state special crime branch office, along with a team are chasing a criminal and in the process, stumble upon a few mysterious killings.

The culmination of the three stories towards the end; gives a new dimension to the film as a whole and concludes Shuddhi.

Cast

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  • Lauren Spartano as Karyln Smith
  • Nivedhitha as Jyothi
  • Amrutha Karagada
  • Shashank Purushottam
  • Sidhartha Maadhyamika
  • Ajay Raj as Vinay Muthappa
  • Sanchari Vijay
  • Vinay Krishnaswamy
  • Kiran Vati
  • Nagarjun Rajashekhar as Pawan Rai

Release

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The film's trailer was launched on 3 February 2017 and was well received. It trended on YouTube at number 3.[5][6][7] Shuddhi released on 17 March 2017 and completed a 100-day theatrical run at Box Office.[8][9][10] Shuddhi was screened in over 40 Locations Across North America[11] and went on to become one of the first few Kannada Films to be chosen for Screenings by the Japanese Community in Bengaluru.[12] The Film was bought by and is streaming on Netflix from March 2018.[13] Writer & Director Adarsh Eshwarappa also went on to publish the full Screenplay of the Film online.[14][15]

Reception

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A review on Bangalore Mirror reads “The reel- and real- life inspired moments are blended together effortlessly, and synchronised sound recording, a trend that’s catching up in regional cinemas, adds a realistic touch to the movie"[16] While Times of India review read 'To talk about the story and plot would be taking away credit from the good screenplay woven by the maker'.[17] 'Shuddhi is a visceral cinematic experience, an absolute shock to the system' wrote Vikram Bondal from 'mad about moviez'[18]

Awards

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Award Year Category Recipient(s) and nominee(s) Result Ref(s)
Karnataka State Film Awards
2017
First Best Film
Saanvi Pictures
 Won [19]
Best Director
Adarsh Eshwarappa
 Won

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Female-centric Kannada film about crimes against women". The Times of India. 24 January 2017.
  2. ^ "Shuddhi to give Kannada audiences a Hollywood experience". The Times of India. 11 March 2017.
  3. ^ "Thithi sound designer works his magic in Shuddhi". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 4 March 2017.
  4. ^ "Shuddhi weaves around three real-life incidents". newindianexpress.com.
  5. ^ "Kannada film Shuddhi is a hit online". The Times of India. 26 February 2017.
  6. ^ "'Shuddhi' Kannada Movie Official Trailer trending in YouTube". India Live Today.
  7. ^ "Shuddhi trailer catches Puneeth's attention". The New Indian Express. 8 March 2017.
  8. ^ "Shuddhi completes 100-day run at the BO". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 23 June 2017.
  9. ^ "ಮಹಿಳಾ ಪ್ರಧಾನವಾದ ಕನ್ನಡದ 'ಶುದ್ಧಿ'ಗೆ ಶತದಿನದ ಸಂಭ್ರಮ". kannada.filmibeat.com. 26 June 2017.
  10. ^ "SHUDDI COMPLETES 100 DAYS". chitraloka.com.
  11. ^ "Shuddhi to be screened in 40 locations across the US". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 8 April 2017.
  12. ^ "A special screening of Shuddhi for The Japanese Association". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 10 April 2018.
  13. ^ "Shuddhi on Netflix". netflix.com.
  14. ^ "Find out how Shuddhi took shape by reading the screenplay online". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 10 September 2017.
  15. ^ "Sandalwood's new-age filmmakers share their scripts online". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 16 November 2017.
  16. ^ "Shuddhi movie review: When women take over". bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com.
  17. ^ "SHUDDHI MOVIE REVIEW". timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  18. ^ "The Dawn of Durga". madaboutmoviez.com.
  19. ^ "Shuddhi is best film; Tara best actress". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 26 October 2018.
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