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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Short description|Indian comedy drama film}}<br />
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{{Infobox film<br />
| image = Lineman Poster.jpg<br />
| caption = Theatrical release poster in Telugu<br />
| director = Raghu Shastry<br />
| writer = Raghu Shastry<br />
| producer = {{plainlist| <br />
*Yateesh Venkatesh <br />
*Ganesh Papanna<br />
}}<br />
| starring = {{plainlist| <br />
*[[Thrigun]]<br />
*Kaajal Kunder<br />
*[[B. Jayashree]]<br />
*Harini Shreekanth<br />
}}<br />
| cinematography = Shanthi Sagar H. G.<br />
| editing = L. Raghunatha<br />
| music = [[Manikanth Kadri]]<br />
| studio = Purple Rock Entertainers<br />
| distributor = <br />
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2024|03|22}}<br />
| country = India<br />
| language = Kannada<br />Telugu<br />
}}<br />
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'''''Lineman''''' is 2024 Indian [[Comedy film|comedy]] [[Drama (film and television)|drama]] film written and directed by Raghu Shastry and starring [[Thrigun]] and [[B. Jayashree]]. Shot simultaneously in Kannada and Telugu, the film was produced by Yateesh Venkathesh and Ganesh Papanna under the banner of Purple Rock Entertainers.<ref>{{Cite web | date=2024-02-27 |title='Lineman' to release on this date |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2024/Feb/27/lineman-to-release-on-this-date |access-date=2024-03-26 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><br />
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== Cast ==<br />
{{Cast listing|<br />
* [[Thrigun]] as Natesha "Nata" / Nataraj "Nattu"<br />
* Kaajal Kunder<br />
* [[B. Jayashree]] as Sharadamma / Devudamma <br />
* Harini Shreekanth<br />
* Anjali<br />
* Chethan Gandharva<br />
* Gowravshetty<br />
* Dileep Kempegowda<br />
* Sandeep Kempegowda<br />
* Suhail Rasool<br />
* Mico Nagaraj<br />
* Niviksha Naidu<br />
* Samarth Narsimraju<br />
* Sujay Shastry<br />
* Apporva Shree<br />
* Shridatta<br />
}}<br />
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== Release ==<br />
The initial theatrical release date of the film was 15 March 2024 but later postponed to 22 March 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Thrigun's Lineman pushed to March 22 following slight delay in Telugu censor certification |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/thriguns-lineman-pushed-to-march-22-following-slight-delay-in-telugu-censor-certification/88fa8faf83254 |access-date=2024-03-26 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0" /><br />
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The film is available for streaming on [[Amazon Prime Video]].<br />
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== Reception ==<br />
Sridevi S. of ''[[The Times of India]]'' rated the film three out of five stars and said "The movie can be enjoyed in theatres just to get a glimpse of village life, sans gadgets and electricity".<ref>{{Cite news |title=Lineman Movie Review : Lineman review: A well-intentioned village drama |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/lineman/movie-review/108704836.cms |access-date=2024-03-26 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> A. Sharadhaa of ''[[The New Indian Express]]'' rated the film three out of five stars and said "Lineman transcends the boundaries of conventional cinema, offering viewers a thought-provoking journey into the heart of human existence. It serves as a reminder of the importance of human connection, urging audiences to reevaluate their relationship with the world around them".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharadhaa |first=A. |date=2024-03-23 |title='Lineman' movie review: A poignant tale about the light of hope |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2024/Mar/23/lineman-movie-review-a-poignant-tale-about-the-light-of-hope |access-date=2024-03-26 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><br />
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Jagadish Angadi of ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' rated the film four out of five stars and said "Thrigun and B Jayashree deliver a nuanced performance. All other artistes have done justice to their roles".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Angadi |first=Jagadish |title='Lineman' movie review: An intriguing film that blends artistic and commercial elements |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/lineman-movie-review-an-intriguing-film-that-blends-artistic-and-commercial-elements-2949249 |access-date=2024-03-26 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref> Shashiprasad S M of ''[[Times Now]]'' rated the film 3 stars out of 5 stars and said "Forget entertainment, this film needs to be watched just for the powerful message that it comes with. It rings the alarm bells on how humans have got their priorities wrong and also underlines the fact that we all need to live rather than merely exist with the assistance of technology".<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-03-14 |title=Lineman Review: A Film That 'Powerfully' Drives Home A Thoughtful Message |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/kannada/lineman-review-a-film-that-powerfully-drives-home-a-thoughtful-message-review-108494471 |access-date=2024-03-26 |website=TimesNow |language=en}}</ref><br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* {{IMDb title|31606062}}<br />
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[[Category:2024 Indian films]]<br />
[[Category:Indian comedy-drama films]]<br />
[[Category:2024 Kannada-language films]]<br />
[[Category:2024 Telugu-language films]]<br />
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