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{{short description|2017 Indian Kannada film by Adarsh Eshwarappa.}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2018}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Shuddhi
| image = Shuddhi_(film).jpg
| alt =
| caption =
| director = Adarsh Eshwarappa
| producer = Nandini Madesh <br> Madesh T. Bhaskar
| writer = Adarsh Eshwarappa
| starring = Lauren Spartano<br/>[[Nivedhitha]]<br/>Amrutha Karagada
| music = Jesse Clinton
| cinematography = Andrew Aiello
| editing = Ramisetty Pawan
| studio = Saanvi Pictures
| distributor = Jacob Films
| released = {{Film date|2017|03|17|df=y}}
| runtime = 118 minutes
| country = [[India]]
| language = Kannada
| budget = 
| gross = 
}}

'''''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.

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 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>

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

==Cast==

* 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==
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>

==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>

==Awards==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|-
!scope="col"| Award
!scope="col"| Year
!scope="col"| Category
!scope="col"| Recipient(s) and nominee(s)
!scope="col"| Result
! scope="col" class="unsortable"| {{Abbr|Ref(s)|Reference(s)}}
|-
!scope="row" rowspan="7" |{{center|[[Karnataka State Film Awards]]}}
| rowspan="7"| {{center|2017}}
| {{center|[[Karnataka State Film Award for First Best Film|First Best Film]]}}
| {{center|Saanvi Pictures}}
|{{won}}
| rowspan="7" |<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/shuddhi-is-best-film-tara-best-actress/articleshow/66369416.cms|title=Shuddhi is best film; Tara best actress|work=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref>
|-
| {{center|Best Director}}
| {{center|[[Adarsh Eshwarappa]]}}
|{{won}}
|-
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|4688446}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Shuddhi}}
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Kannada-language films]]
[[Category:2010s Kannada-language films]]
[[Category:2017 crime drama films]]
[[Category:2017 films]]
[[Category:Indian feminist films]]
[[Category:Films about rape in India]]
[[Category:Films about social issues in India]]
[[Category:Films about women in India]]

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