Whistle (2013 film)

Whistle is a 2013 Indian Kannada-language horror film starring Chiranjeevi Sarja alongside Pranitha Subhash, and directed by Prashant Raj of Love Guru [1] fame. The story revolves around an engaged couple, who are chasing their dreams, the first of its kind in the Kannada Film Industry. It is a remake of the 2012 Tamil movie Pizza. Notable directors Guruprasad and Chi. Gurudutt appear as supporting roles in the film.[2]

Whistle
First look poster
Directed byPrashant Raj
Screenplay byPrashant Raj
Based onPizza
by Karthik Subbaraj
Produced byNaveen
RudraPrasad Kakolu
Pradeep Goud
StarringChiranjeevi Sarja
Pranitha Subhash
Guruprasad
CinematographySanthosh Rai Pathaje
Edited byDeepu S. Kumar
Music byJoshua Sridhar
Production
company
Nimma Cinema
Release date
  • 12 July 2013 (2013-07-12)
Running time
127 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada
Budget28 million
Box office₹15 million (US$190,000) (first 3 days net)

Plot

The story begins on a romantic note with Ram, a pizza delivery boy, marrying his girlfriend Anu after she gets pregnant. The story takes a curious turn when Ram, who visits Smitha Bangalow to deliver pizza. The drama which follows in the haunted house is linked to diamonds.

Cast

Soundtrack
Whistle
Soundtrack album by
Joshua Sridhar, DJ Chetan
Released25 Feb 2013
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LanguageKannada
LabelArrasu Audio
Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Palapala Kangala"DhananjayHaricharan, Ramya NSK4:21
2."Oora Mandi"Mahesh Dev ShettyHaricharan, Ramya NSK4:10
3."Aaru Uruthu"KavirajTippu4:08
4."Oora Mandi (remix)"AradhyaHaricharan, Ramya NSK2:35
5."Whistle Theme"DhananjayPrashant Raj2:00

Release

Whistle released on 12 July 2013 all over Karnataka in about 75+ theatres and PVR Cinemas in Delhi, Chennai, Pune, Mumbai and Hyderabad. Whistle was made on a decent budget and it collected Rs. 3.7 million in the first day itself and is having 70% occupancy in all theatres across Karnataka.

Reception

Critical response

A critic from The Times of India scored the film at 3.5 out of 5 stars and says "Chiranjeevi Sarja has given life to the character with his expression. Pranitha has done justice to the role. Vijay Koundinya has done a good job in his brief appearance. Camera by Santhosh Rai Pathaje is marvelous. Music by Joshua Shridhar has some catchy tunes".[3] A Sharadhaa from The New Indian Express wrote "Verdict: No match to Pizza, a lesson for those who think hit originals will always make for successful remakes. Whistle builds hopes and then leaves you wanting for the thrill of a scare".[4] B S Srivani from Deccan Herald wrote "The few songs could have been dispensed of. Santosh Rai Pathaje excels again with the lighting and placement. Overall, a cracker of a film that deserves a long and sweet seeti. Whistle, please!".[5] A critic from Bangalore Mirror wrote  "The hero of this film is cinematographer Santosh Rai Pataje. His images have always been clear and bright in daytime shots.  But here it is the indoor shots and scenes in the dark that show his ability. Whistle is a film that will make you forget the cold weather".[6]

Other Versions

References
  1. "Film release..." Deccan Herald. 12 July 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "Whistle podu podu". The New Indian Express. 9 July 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. "WHISTLE MOVIE REVIEW". The Times of India. 14 May 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. "'Whistle' (Kannada)". The New Indian Express. 13 July 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. "Greed cannot compete with ghosts". Deccan Herald. 14 July 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. "Whistle: Delivered hot". Bangalore Mirror. 12 July 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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