Half Mentlu

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Half Mentlu
File:Half Mentlu.jpg
Official poster
Directed byLakshmi Dinesh
Produced byShashi Kumar
Starring
Music byBharath B. J.
CinematographyRavi
Release date
  • 1 April 2016 (2016-04-01)
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Half Mentlu[lower-alpha 1] is a 2016 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama directed by Lakshmi Dinesh, starring newcomer Sandeepa and Sonu Gowda. The plot is based on a real incident that took place in Ramanagara in 2010, with characters inspired by real people.[1] The film was delayed and released in 2016 after being shelved since 2013.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Production[edit | edit source]

Assistant director Sandeepa, who played a small role in Googly (2013), gave up his government job to play the lead role in this film.[2] Sandeepa was not to play the lead role but the director liked his mannerisms and chose him.[3] The film was shot near Nandini Layout.[4][5] Shooting was completed in 2013.[6]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

Music by Bharath B. J.[1] The song "Jeeva Haani Aagomunna" is not a part of the soundtrack album.[7]

All lyrics written by Lakshmi Dinesh[8]. 

No. TitleSinger(s) Length
1. "Haadi Beedili Ninthu"  Vijay Prakash 4:34
2. "Jeeva Haani Aagomunna"  Asith Tripati 4:55
3. "Alemariyagi"  Prem 5:20
4. "Godemele Ninna Hesara"  Shreya Ghoshal 4:51
5. "Pullu Pullu Pulinga"  Mangalamukhi - Shama, Mangalamukhi - Kushi, Group 3:42
6. "Marammana Edurali"  Naveen Sajju 4:43
7. "Godemele Ninna Hesara"  Bharath BJ 4:51
8. "Theme - Instrumental"  - 2:17
9. "Haadi Beedili Ninthu - Remix"  Vijay Prakash 3:48

Release and reception[edit | edit source]

The release of the film was delayed after the Censor Board's refusal to give films CBFC certificates.[9] The producer of the film attempted suicide after he was unable to release the film.[10][11]

Archana Nathan of The Hindu opined that "Half Mentalu, with its half-baked plot and misunderstood idea of love drives you mad, for sure".[12] Sunayana Suresh of The Times of India criticised Sandeepa's dialogue delivery but wrote that "The biggest highlight of the film are Bharath BJ's tunes. These come as much-needed respite between the confused narrative".[13] G. S. Kumar of Filmfare gave a similar review and criticised Sandeepa's acting and stated that "The only good part in this movie is its music, composed by B J Bharath".[14] Shashiprasad S. M. of Deccan Chronicle wrote that "there could not have been a more appropriate name for a film that highlights its shoddy making and the sad plight of the unknowing audience who watched a bit too much of it".[15]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "A class film inspired by a real incident - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 8 May 2022. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  2. ↑ "I gave up a government job for films - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 8 May 2022. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  3. ↑ "This story is packed with emotions - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 8 May 2022. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  4. ↑ "Half Mentlu shoot progresses in Bangalore - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 8 May 2022. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  5. ↑ Maitreyee Boruah. "Its action time for Half Mentalu - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 8 May 2022. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  6. ↑ "Half Mentlu shoot complete - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 8 May 2022. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  7. ↑ Taniya Talukdar. "Half Mentlu shoots a song - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 8 May 2022. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  8. ↑ 1/2 Mentlu (Half Mentlu) Jukebox
  9. ↑ "Filmmakers upset over delay in censoring - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 8 May 2022. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  10. ↑ "Too many films = too many problems - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 8 May 2022. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  11. ↑ "Half Mentlu producer attempts suicide". The Hindu. 19 February 2016. Archived from the original on 8 May 2022. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  12. ↑ Nathan, Archana (2 April 2016). "Half Mentalu : Psycho-stalker strikes again". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 8 May 2022. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  13. ↑ Suresh, Sunayana. "Half Mentlu Movie Review {1.5/5}: Critic Review of Half Mentlu by Times of India". The Times of India.
  14. ↑ Kumar, G. S. "Movie Review: Half Mentlu". Filmfare. Archived from the original on 12 May 2022. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  15. ↑ S. M., Shashiprasad (6 April 2016). "Half Mentlu movie review: Half Mentlu, full mental torture". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 8 May 2022. Retrieved 8 May 2022.

Notes[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Mentlu is how Indians colloquially refer to a mental person.
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