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| name = Pinki Elli?<br />
| image = Pinki Elli.jpg<br />
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| caption = Theatrical release poster<br />
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| director = [[Prithvi Konanur]]<br />
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| starring = Akshatha Pandavapura<br />Anoop Shoonya<br /> Deepak Subramanya<br />Gunjalamma<br />
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| cinematography = P Arjun Raja<br />
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| studio = Picture Tree International<br />
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| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2020|10||[[ Busan International Film Festival]]|ref1=<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2020/film/asia/busan-selection-where-pinki-picture-tree-1234768761/|title=Busan Selection ‘Where Is Pinki?’ Picked up by Picture Tree Int’l|work=Variety|first=Patrick|last=Frater|date=14 September 2020}}</ref>|2023|06|02|India}}<br />
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| country = India<br />
| language = Kannada<br />
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'''''Pinki Elli?''''' ({{Translation|'''''Where is Pinki?'''''}}) is a 2020 Indian [[Kannada]]-language [[drama film]] directed by [[Prithvi Konanur]] and starring Akshatha Pandavapura, Anoop Shoonya, Deepak Subramanya, and Gunjalamma. The film was screened at the [[Bengaluru International Film Festival]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/social-thriller-pinki-elli-extends-dream-run-as-biffes-comes-to-an-end-1090193.html|title=Social thriller 'Pinki Elli' extends dream run as BIFFes comes to an end|website=Deccan Herald}}</ref> <br />
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==Plot==<br />
Inspired by a true incident that happened in Bengaluru ten years ago, an 8-month-old baby nicknamed Pinki goes missing.<ref name="T"/><br />
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== Cast ==<br />
*Akshatha Pandavapura as Bindushree, Pankaja/Pinki's mother<br />
*Anoop Shoonya as Girish<br />
*Deepak Subramanya as Manjunath <br />
*Gunjalamma as Sanamma<br />
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== Reception ==<br />
A critic from ''[[The News Minute]]'' wrote, "the collective impact of the sensitive material, the style of filmmaking, and the overall authenticity is undeniably overwhelming".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/karnataka/pinki-elli-review-restrained-simmering-chronicle-urban-distress-178037|title=Pinki Elli? review: A restrained, simmering chronicle of urban distress|date=3 June 2023|website=The News Minute}}</ref> A critic from ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote, "The minimalistic performances compliment the realistic nature of the film. Pinki Elli shows people struggling to match the pace of the bustling city. They are all flawed. Yet, at some level, we sympathise with them".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/pinki-elli-kannada-movie-review-a-social-thriller-that-hits-strikingly-close-to-reality/article66923412.ece|title=‘Pinki Elli’ Kannada movie review: A social thriller that hits strikingly close to reality|first=Vivek|last=M.V|date=2 June 2023|work=The Hindu}}</ref> A critic from ''[[Bangalore Mirror]]'' rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, "It is a must watch for all".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/pinki-elli-movie-review-society-dissected/articleshow/100732492.cms|title=Pinki Elli Movie Review: Society, dissected|website=Bangalore Mirror}}</ref> A Sharadhaa of ''[[Cinema Express]]'' gave the film the same rating and wrote, "''Pinki Elli?'' sheds light on rare and lesser-explored aspects of life. It doesn’t rely on overt dialogues to deliver its messages; instead, they are skillfully woven into the fabric of each scene".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/review/2023/Jun/03/pinki-elli-movie-review-a-natural-and-emotionally-charged-tale-44197.html|title=Pinki Elli? Movie Review: A natural and emotionally charged tale|first=A.|last=Sharadhaa|date=3 June 2023|website=Cinema Express}}</ref> A critic from ''[[OTTplay]]'' gave the film the same rating and wrote, "It’s a serious film that cuts to the chase in no time. If thought-provoking cinema with no extra frills (the film does not even have a background score)".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/pinki-elli-review-prithvi-konanurs-hard-hitting-film-explores-if-a-home-is-truly-safe-for-a-child/0a2b31ea30294|title=Pinki Elli review: Prithvi Konanur’s film explores if a child is safe at home|website=OTTPlay}}</ref><br />
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== Accolades ==<br />
The film premiered at the Busan International Film Festival under the 'Window on Asian Cinema' section.<br />
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The film became the first Kannada film to be chosen as the inaugural film of the [[New York Indian Film Festival]] where it won the Best Screenplay Award and Akshatha Pandavapura won the Best Actor Award.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/karnataka/kannada-film-pinki-elli-wins-two-awards-new-york-indian-film-festival-2021-150642|title=Kannada film ‘Pinki Elli’ wins two awards at New York Indian Film Festival 2021|date=14 June 2021|website=The News Minute}}</ref> It also won the 2020 [[Karnataka State Film Awards|Karnataka State Film Award]] for [[Karnataka State Film Award for First Best Film|Best Film]], which was awarded in 2025.<ref name="T">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/karnataka-state-film-awards-2020-prajwal-akshata-best-actors-pinki-elli-wins-best-film/articleshow/118933729.cms|title=Karnataka State Film Awards 2020: Prajwal, Akshata best actors; Pinki Elli? wins best film|date=13 March 2025|work=The Times of India}}</ref><br />
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;[[International Film Festival of India]] 2020<br />
* Indian Panorama — Pinki Elli?<br />
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;[[Prague International Film Festival]] 2021<br />
* Nominee Amnesty International Febiofest Award – Pinki Elli?<br />
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;[[Asian Film Festival, Barcelona]] 2021<br />
* Winner Best Film (Panorama Section) — Pinki Elli?<br />
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;[[Hainan International Film Festival]] 2020<br />
* Nominee [[Golden Coconut Awad]] – Pinki Elli?<br />
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;[[Mumbai Film Festival]] 2020<br />
* Nominee [[Golden Gateway award]]<br />
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;[[Bengaluru International Film Festival]] 2021<br />
* Winner Best Kannada Film – ''Pinki Elli?''/Prithvi Konanur<br />
* Nominee Best Indian Film – ''Pinki Elli?''/Prithvi Konanur<br />
* Nominee Best Asian Film – ''Pinki Elli?''/Prithvi Konanur<br />
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;[[Indian Film Festival of Melbourne]]<br />
* Winner Best Director Special Jury Mention – Prithvi Konanur<br />
* Nominee Best Indie Film – Pinki Elli?<br />
* Nominee Best Actress – Akshatha Pandavapura<br />
;[[Critics’ Choice Film Awards]] 2024<br />
* Nominee Best Supporting Actress - Gunjalamma<br />
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;[[Karnataka State Film Awards]] 2020<br />
* Winner [[Best Film]] – Pinki Elli?<br />
* Winner [[Best Director]] – Prithvi Konanur<br />
* Winner [[Best Actress]] – Akshatha Pandavapura<br />
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;[[Filmfare Awards South]] 2024<br />
* Winner [[Best Film-Critics]] – Pinki Elli?/Prithvi Konanur<br />
* Nominee [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Kannada|Best Supporting Actress]] — Gunjalamma<br />
* Nominee [[Best Actress]] – Akshatha Pandavapura<br />
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;[[Kolkata International Film Festival]]<br />
* Nominee Best Director – Prithvi Konanur<br />
* Nominee Best Film – Pinki Elli?<br />
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;[[New York Indian Film Festival]]<br />
* Winner [[Best Screenplay]] – Prithvi Konanur<br />
* Winner [[Best Actress]] – Akshatha Pandavapura<br />
* Nominee [[Best Film]] – "Pinki Elli?"<br />
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;Fipresci India Grandprix<br />
* Nominee Top 10 Indian Films of 2020 – ''Pinki Elli?''<br />
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;Ottawa Indian Film Festival 2023<br />
* Winner Best Screenplay – Prithvi Konanur<br />
* Winner Best Actress Special Mention – Akshatha Pandavapura<br />
* Nominee Best Film – Pinki Elli?<br />
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;Festival Screenings<br />
* [[International Film Festival of Kerala]]<br />
* Chennai international Film Festival<br />
* [[Hong Kong International Film Festival]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
*{{IMDb title|12670516}}<br />
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[[Category:2020 Kannada-language films]]<br />
[[Category:Kannada-language drama films]]<br />
[[Category:2020 Indian films]]<br />
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