Blink (2024 film)
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| Directed by | Srinidhi Bengaluru |
| Screenplay by | Srinidhi Bengaluru |
| Story by | Srinidhi Bengaluru |
| Produced by | Ravichandra AJ |
| Starring | Dheekshith Shetty Chaithra J. Achar |
| Cinematography | Avinaasha Shastry |
| Edited by | Sanjeev Jagirdar |
| Music by | Prasanna Kumar MS |
Production company | Janani Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 136 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Blink is a 2024 Indian Kannada-language science fiction thriller film written and directed by debutant Srinidhi Bengaluru and produced by Ravichandra A J under Janani Pictures in his maiden production. The film stars Dheekshith Shetty and Chaithra J. Achar in lead roles. The soundtrack and background score were composed by Prasanna Kumar MS while the cinematography handled by Avinaasha Shastry.[1]
The movie is touted to be India's first Muscial Sci-Fi Thriller. The movie was released on 8th March 2024 to Positive reviews from Critics and Audience alike.
Premise[edit]
Apoorva, a 24-year-old in Bengaluru, conceals his failed MA from his mother. Juggling part-time jobs, he relies on his love interest, Swapna, for support. Apoorva's unique ability to control blinking becomes a curse when a mysterious old man reveals his father's survival.
Cast[edit]
- Dheekshith Shetty as Apurva
- Chaithra J. Achar as Devaki
- Mandara Battalahalli as Swapna
- Vishal Jaivik as Suresh
- GopalkrishnaDeshpande as Gopal Krishna Aras
- Suresh Anagalli as Muduka
- Kiran Naik as Kallayya
Soundtrack[edit]
Prasanna Kumar MS composed the film's background and soundtrack.[2]
| BLINK | |
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| Soundtrack album by Prasanna Kumar M S | |
| Released | 2023, 2024 |
| Recorded | 2024 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 11:30 |
| Label | Janani Pictures |
| Producer | Prasanna Kumar MS |
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Artist(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Aaganthuka" | Srinidhi Bengaluru | Anup K R, Kaumudhi | 03:15 |
| 2. | "Sakhi" | Pramod Maravanthe | Siddhartha Belmannu | 04:39 |
| 3. | "Kannalli Nooru" | Deepa Baraati | Sunidhi Ganesh | 03:36 |
| Total length: | 11:30 | |||
Release and Reception[edit]
The movie was released on 8 March 2024 in limited screens across Karnataka but the screens were increased over the weeks owing to a good Word of Mouth reviews from the audience.[3][4] The film was also released overseas in the later days by Sandalwood Talkies.
In his review for The Hindu, Vivek M.V. applauded Blink for its debut by director Srinidhi Bengaluru, highlighting the time-travel drama and performances by Dheekshith Shetty, Gopalkrishna Deshpande and Chaithra J Achar. She praised the film's fusion of technical elements and its ability to hold audience attention throughout its runtime with enough twists. She found Blink to be a genre-specific movie that required strong attention and investment to fully appreciate its complexities. [5]
In her review for The New Indian Express, A Sharadhaa praised the movie as a sci-fi thriller that weaved together the complexities of time travel. She praised Bengaluru's vision for challenging cinematic norms and pushing boundaries. She gave the film a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars.[6]
Sridevi S, in her review for The Times of India, rated Blink with 3.0/5 stars. She found it was an experimental venture in Sandalwood, delving into the realm of sci-fi with emotional depth. She praised Bengaluru's skillful storytelling and the ensemble cast's performances.[7]
Pranati AS, of Deccan Herald, bestowed 'Blink' with a commendable 4 out of 5 rating. In her critique, she eloquently described the film as more than just a commercial endeavor, highlighting its exceptional writing and the seamless integration of time-travel narrative with music, poetry, and theatre."[8]
Shashiprasad S M of Times Now in his review described "Blink provides a unique experience of time travel, showcasing a different cinematic world, appreciated for its efforts by the reviewer. The film intricately weaves through various timelines, keeping the audience hooked with its blend of fiction and intense drama. Performances by the cast, especially Deekshit Shetty, contribute to the thrilling journey, making Blink a captivating watch. and with 3.5 out of 5 rating.[9]
Sunayana Suresh of The South First rated the movie 4/5 and wrote "This brilliant narrative is akin to a Greek tragedy told on LSD". The film, written, and directed by newbie Srinidhi Bengaluru, arguably joins 'Shakhahaari' to be rated among the standout films of this year.[10]
Prathibha Joy of OTTPlay in her review wrote "Dheekshith Shetty’s sci-fi flick is a bold and engaging take on Oedipus"[11]
References[edit]
- ^ S, Pranati A. "Bengaluru sees housefull shows for Kannada film 'Blink'". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
- ^ "Sakhi Song From Dheekshith Shetty's Upcoming Film Blink Released; Watch Here". News18. 14 October 2023. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
- ^ S, Pranati A. "Bengaluru sees housefull shows for Kannada film 'Blink'". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ Kannada, TV9 (24 March 2024). "ಪ್ರೇಕ್ಷಕರ ಮನಗೆದ್ದ 'ಬ್ಲಿಂಕ್', ಶೋಗಳ ಸಂಖ್ಯೆ ಹೆಚ್ಚಳ". TV9 Kannada (in Kannada). Retrieved 30 March 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ M.V, Vivek (9 March 2024). "'Blink' movie review: Srinidhi Bengaluru makes a solid debut with a gripping time-travel drama". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
- ^ Sharadhaa, A. (9 March 2024). "Blink Movie Review: A riveting sci-fi thriller about time and fate". Cinema Express. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
- ^ "Blink Movie Review : Blink Review: A Thrilling Ride Through Time". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
- ^ S, Pranati A. "'Blink' movie review: Brilliantly executed time-travel sci-fi drama". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
- ^ "Blink Review: Makes You Experience Time Travel In The Blink Of An Eye!". TimesNow. 8 March 2024. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
- ^ Suresh, Sunayana (9 March 2024). "Blink review: This brilliant narrative is akin to a Greek tragedy told on LSD". The South First. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ "Blink movie review: Dheekshith Shetty's sci-fi flick is a bold take on Oedipus". OTTPlay. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
