Hadinelentu
Hadinelentu 17/18 (transl. Seventeeners) is a 2022 Indian Kannada-language mystery thriller film film directed by Prithvi Konanur and starring Sherlyn Bhosale and Neeraj Mathew. The film was screened at film festivals in 2022 and was theatrically released on 26 January 2024. The film received positive reviews from critics.[2][3]
Plot
Two PU students, Deepa and Hari,[4] engage in sex in a classroom and film it privately. The video gets leaked and becomes viral and conflict ensues for all the stakeholders.[5]
Cast
- Sherlyn Bhosale as Deepa
- Neeraj Mathew as Hari
- Rekha Kudligi as Seetha
- Ravi Hebbar as Badri
- Gunjalamma as Deepa's mother
- Lakshmi Narayana as Abdul
- Nagendra Sha
- Sudha Belawadi
- Bhavani Prakash
Reception
Hadinelentu premiered at the 27th Busan International Film Festival with a nomination for the Kim Jiseok award.[citation needed]
Hadinelentu had the Indian premiere at the 53rd International Film Festival of India Goa where it was chosen as the Opening Film of the Indian Panorama section.[citation needed]
The film released in select cinemas in the state of Karnataka on 26th January 2024. The film received critical acclaim.
Reviewing the film at the Chennai International Film Festival in 2022, a critic from The News Minute wrote that "Hadinelentu is a razor-sharp social commentary. Additionally, it also persuades its viewers to think deeper about the age of consent for sexual relationships, which makes it particularly relevant".[6]
A critic from The Hindu wrote that "It’s surprising how Hadinelentu hardly fumbles. That’s what makes the film world-class".[7]
A critic from OTTplay rated the film 3+1⁄2 out of 5 and wrote that "Prithvi, though, is more interested in the by-products of this act – gender disparity, casteism and classism – all of which makes Hadinelentu a riveting watch from start to finish".[5]
A critic from The Wire wrote that "In Hadinelentu, one can feel Konanur’s anger about society’s many injustices, but he never lets rage get the better of him".[8]
The film was released on Youtube on 15th August, 2024.
Accolades
- Nominee Kim JiSeok Award — Hadinelentu/Prithvi Konanur
- Indian Panorama — Hadinelentu (Also the Opening Film)
- Nominatee Best Film — Hadinelentu
- Nominatee Best Director — Prithvi Konanur.
- Winner Second Best Kannada Film – Hadinelentu/Prithvi Konanur
- Winner Best Director – Prithvi Konanur
- Nominee Best Indie Film – Hadinelentu
- Nominee Best Screenplay – Prithvi Konanur/Anupama Hegde
- Nominee Top 10 Indian Films of 2022 – Hadinelentu
- Winner Best Film – Hadinelentu
- Nominee Propeler Motovuna award
- Festival Screenings
- International Film Festival of Kerala
- Chennai international Film Festival
- Hong Kong International Film Festival
- Busan Youth and Kids Film Festival
| Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandanavana film critics awards 2025 | Best Film | Konanur Productions | Won | [9] |
| Best Supporting Actress | Rekha Kudligi | Won | ||
| Best Screenplay | Prithvi Konanur and Anupama Hegde | Won | ||
| Best Debut Actress | Sherlyn Bhosale | Won |
References
- ^ "IFFI 2022: Kannada movie 'Hadinelentu' sketches youth-related issues". Udayavani. 23 November 2022. Archived from the original on 6 December 2022. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ R., Manoj Kumar (1 February 2024). "Hadinelentu, the Kannada movie you must not miss in 2024". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 14 February 2024. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ V., Vivek M. (25 February 2023). "'Hadinelentu': The making of a festival hit". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 21 December 2023. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ Gowda, Dese (25 January 2024). "Mirror, mirror...: Kannada socio-drama Hadinelentu gears up for a theatrical release on January 26". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 26 January 2024. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
- ^ a b Joy, Prathibha (25 January 2024). "Hadinelentu review: A viral sex video and a classy portrayal of the aftermath". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 14 February 2024. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ U., Saradha (20 December 2022). "Hadinelentu review: Prithvi Konanur's powerful film explores caste bias, teen sexuality". The News Minute. Archived from the original on 14 February 2024. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ V., Vivek M. (25 January 2024). "'Hadinelentu' movie review: A gripping reflection of society's unfair power structures". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 25 January 2024. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ "'Hadinelentu': Prithvi Konanur's Film on Teenagers Is a Finely Observed Document of India's Inequities". The Wire. Archived from the original on 14 February 2024. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ "Chandanavana Film Critics Awards 2025". Retrieved 12 May 2025.
External links
- Hadinelentu at IMDb