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 and editing done by Sanjeev Jagirdar.[1]
| Blink | |
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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 Gopalkrishna Deshpande Mandara Battalahalli |
| 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 was released on 8 March 2024 to positive reviews from critics. Praised the direction, editing, music and acting.[2]
Premise
editApoorva, 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. Apurva's unique ability to control blinking becomes a curse when a mysterious old man reveals his father's survival.
Cast
edit- Dheekshith Shetty as Apoorva
- Chaithra J. Achar as Devaki
- Mandara Battalahalli as Swapna
- Gopal Krishna Deshpande as Gopal Krishna
- Vajradheer Jain as Arivu
- Suresh Anagali as Old Arivu, Muduka
- Kiran Naik as Kallaih
- Soumyasree Marnad as Yashoda
- Yashaswini Rao
- Murali Sringeri
- Bharath K Tumkuru
- Tejesh SM
- Nagaraj Rao
- Hulikal Nataraj as Himself, Cameo appearance
- Vishal Jaivik as Suresh
Soundtrack
edit| Blink | |
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| Soundtrack album by Prasanna Kumar M S | |
| Released | 2023, 2024 |
| Recorded | 2024 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 23:52 |
| Label | Janani Pictures |
| Producer | Prasanna Kumar MS |
Prasanna Kumar MS composed the film's background and soundtrack.[3]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Artist(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Aaganthuka" | Srinidhi Bengaluru | Anup K R, Kaumudhi Chandrashekar | 3:15 |
| 2. | "Sakhi" | Pramod Maravanthe | Siddhartha Belmannu | 4:39 |
| 3. | "Kannalli Nooru" | Deepa Baraati | Sunidhi Ganesh | 3:36 |
| 4. | "Sariva Samaya" | Jayanth Kaikini | Pancham Jeeva | 3:45 |
| 5. | "Ayomaya" | Jayanth Kumar | Pancham Jeeva | 2:35 |
| 6. | "Kauthuka" | Trilok Trivikram | Kaumudhi Chandrashekhar | 3:04 |
| 7. | "Aadi Ba - DJ Mix" | Folk | Girija Siddhi, Kalyan Manjunath | 2:58 |
| Total length: | 23:52 | |||
Release
editTheatrical
editBlink was theatrically released in India on 8 March 2024, coinciding the Maha Shivaratri. The film had competed 50 day run in selected theatres in Bengaluru.[4]
Home media
editThe film was available for digital streaming in US and UK on Amazon Prime Video from 9 May 2024.[5] In India it started streaming from 14 May 2024.[6] The dubbed versions of Telugu,Malayalam and Tamil were released on Amazon Prime and Aha on a later date.[7][8]
Reception
editThe film 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.[2][9] 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 film that required strong attention and investment to fully appreciate its complexities. [10]
In her review for Cinema 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.[11]
Sridevi S, in her review for The Times of India, rated Blink with 3/5 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.[12]
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."[13]
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.[14]
Prathibha Joy of OTTPlay in her review wrote "Dheekshith Shetty’s sci-fi flick is a bold and engaging take on Oedipus"[15]
References
edit- ^ S, Pranati A. "Bengaluru sees housefull shows for Kannada film 'Blink'". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
- ^ a b S, Pranati A. "Bengaluru sees housefull shows for Kannada film 'Blink'". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ "Sakhi Song From Dheekshith Shetty's Upcoming Film Blink Released; Watch Here". News18. 14 October 2023. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
- ^ "50 days of Blink: From struggle for theatres, to battling piracy and more". OTTPlay. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
- ^ "Dheekshith Shetty's Blink is now on OTT, but there's a catch". OTTPlay. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
- ^ "Blink On Prime: When And Where To Watch Dheekshith Shetty's Hit Film". Times Now. 15 May 2024. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
- ^ "Blink on OTT: Where to watch Telugu version of Dheekshith Shetty's sci-fi film". OTTPlay. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ "Blink out on OTT: Stream latest Kannada science-fiction film in Tamil here". OTTPlay. Retrieved 27 September 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.
- ^ "Blink movie review: Dheekshith Shetty's sci-fi flick is a bold take on Oedipus". OTTPlay. Retrieved 30 March 2024.