Ball Pen (film) explained

Ball Pen
Director:Shashikanth
Producer:Bhavana Belagere
Srinagar Kitty
Screenplay:Shashikanth
Starring:Suchendra Prasad
Master Skanda
Master Shalom Raj
Master Samarth
Miss chetana
Music:Manikanth Kadri
Cinematography:C.J. Rajkumar
Editing:Shree (Crazy Minds)
Country:India
Language:Kannada

Ball Pen is a 2012 Indian Kannada-language film directed by Shashikanth. The film produced by Srinagar Kitty and Bhavana Belagere is a children's film which portrays the adventurous spirit, emotions in children and also focuses on child abuse.[1]

Cast

Reception

Critical response

A critic from The Times of India scored the film at 3 out of 5 stars and says "Skanda, Shalamraj and Samarth have done an excellent job. Suchendra Prasad is gracious. Manikan Kadri has melodious tunes for you. CT Rajkumar shines with his cinematography".[2] A Sharadhaa from The New Indian Express wrote "Overall the film is a visual treat with good composition and camera movement. The Verdict: 'Ball Pen' is a film that should reach all age groups as it gives an insight into rural life".[3] A critic from News18 India wrote "Dwarki and director Shashikanth have written meaningful lyrics for the songs. 'Ball Pen' is a well made film. It can be watched both for children and parents. Such films should be encouraged".[4] B S Srivani from Deccan Herald wrote "The end may seem similar to other children’s films, but the sincerity of the children carries the day. ‘Ball Pen’ is not central to the story, or perhaps it was intended – to prod and nudge, if not shake, the powers-that-be".[5]

Soundtrack

Ball Pen
Type:Soundtrack
Longtype:to Ball Pen
Artist:Manikanth Kadri
Genre:Feature Film soundtrack
Language:Kannada
Label:Bhavana Audio
Prev Title:Crazy Loka
Prev Year:2012
Next Title:Goondaism
Next Year:2012

The music of the film was composed by Manikanth Kadri. The first song of the film, Saavira Kiranava Chelli sung by Aditya Rao, was released on YouTube received a good response.[6]

Tracklist

Title Singer(s) Length
1 "Saavira Kiranava Chelli" Aditya Rao 2:26
2 "Idu Yaara Bhuvi" Bhoomika 3:35
3 "Baleya Thotada Pakkada Kadali" Samarth 4:15
4 "Tiliyo Manava" Aditya Rao 1:52

Notes and References

  1. Web site: A children's film for adults too. The Hindu. 3 April 2012.
  2. Web site: BALLPEN MOVIE REVIEW. The Times of India. 14 May 2016.
  3. Web site: 'Ball Pen' (Kannada). The New Indian Express. 27 October 2012.
  4. Web site: 'Ball Pen' Review: Kannada film with a message. News18 India. 28 October 2012.
  5. Web site: Childhood exuberance meets hard reality. Deccan Herald. 27 October 2012.
  6. Web site: Audio of Ball Pen released . supergoodmovies.com . 2012-11-20 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120706055957/http://www.supergoodmovies.com/42368/sandalwood/ball-pen-audio-comes-news-details . 6 July 2012 . dead .