Olavina Ole

Olavina Ole
Release poster
Directed byTeshi Venkatesh
Written byTeshi Venkatesh
Produced byMamatha Venkatesh
StarringSanthosh
Neha Patil
CinematographyMahanthesh Maski
Edited byB S Kemparaj
Music byYashovardhana
Release date
  • 30 November 2012 (2012-11-30)
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Olavina Ole is a 2012 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by Teshi Venkatesh and starring Santhosh and Neha Patil. The film talks about honour killings.[1] Aruna Balraj won the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for this film.[2]

Cast

Production

The film is directed by Teshi Venkatesh, who previously directed the action films Bangalore Bundh and Monda starring Sai Kumar.[3] The film is based on a true incident that happened in the 1990s.[4] To gain publicity for the film, Neha Patil and Teshi Venkatesh tried to create a controversy at the film's press meeting.[5] The film ran into some financial trouble before release.[6]

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Yashovardhana. The songs were released under the label Ashwini Media Networks.[7]

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Amma Ninna Usiridu"Hemanth3:46
2."Ammanobbale"Hemanth5:23
3."Entha Saavu"Badari Prasad2:10
4."Nee Nillada Nade"Badari Prasad4:06
5."Nodabyada Hanga"Hemanth, Anuradha Bhat3:19
6."Olavina Ole"Rajesh Krishnan5:12
Total length:23:56

Reception

A critic from The Times of India wrote "An age old theme that doesn't suit the present generation's tastes. Old wine in new bottle".[8] A critic from Bangalore Mirror wrote that "Despite some in-your-face (and ears) mistakes, Olavina Ole is an attempt that deserves appreciation and encouragement. Moreover, audience backing".[9] A critic from IANS wrote that "Director Teshi Venkatesh deserves appreciation for basing his screenplay on the real life incident even when caste conflicts have still not subsided in several places in Karnataka, and only a few honour killing cases are reported".[10]

References

  1. ^ "Smells like Sandalwood". Bangalore Mirror. 28 December 2012.
  2. ^ "List of State Film Award Winners". The Times of India. 25 August 2014. Archived from the original on 15 March 2018. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
  3. ^ "Teshi back in action". Indiaglitz. 10 March 2012.
  4. ^ Shenoy, Megha (30 November 2012). "filmi fundas". Deccan Herald.
  5. ^ "'˜Controversial' [sic] press meet for film falls flat". Bangalore Mirror. 12 November 2012.
  6. ^ "Small films get a '˜breather' [sic]". Bangalore Mirror. 29 November 2012.
  7. ^ "Olavina Ole". JioSaavn. 2012. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
  8. ^ "OLAVINA OLE MOVIE REVIEW". The Times of India. 29 November 2012. Archived from the original on 31 March 2019. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
  9. ^ "Olavina Ole: Honourable". Bangalore Mirror. 29 November 2012.
  10. ^ "'Olavina Ole' Review: The film lacks narration". IANS. 3 December 2012 – via News18.