Juni (film) explained

Juni
Director:Vaibhav Mahadev
Producer:Mohan Kumar S.
Starring:Pruthvi Ambaar
Rishika Naik
Cinematography:Jithin Das
Editing:Shashank Narayan
Music:Nakul Abhyankar
Studio:Trishul Creations
Country:India
Language:Kannada

Juni is a 2024 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by debutant Vaibhav Mahadev, starring Pruthvi Ambaar and Rishika Naik in the titular role. The film is produced by Mohan Kumar S under Trishul creations. The cinematography of the film is handled by Jithin Das and music was composed by Nakul Abhyankar.

The film was released on 9 February 2024 to positive to mixed reviews and underperformed at the box office.[1]

Plot

Based on Vaibhav Mahadev's friend in real life, Juni is about a girl with split personality.[2] Partha is a young chef in Bangalore who falls for Juni, a regular customer at his café. His feelings seem to be reciprocated, until unexpected people come in between. Can Partha overcome them, and himself, in his quest for love?

Cast

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by Nakul Abhyankar.[3] [4]

Release and Reception

The film was theatrically released on 9 February 2024 while the film made its digital debut on 2 April 2024 on Amazon Prime Video. The film reportedly had over 1 crore of streaming minutes within 3 days of its digital release.[5]

Vivek M.V. from The Hindu wrote that "Juni joins recent Kannada films such as Tatsama Tadbhava and Case of Kondana for not fully realising its potential. These films have great moments, but they struggle to come together as a whole".[6] Harish Basavarajaiah from The Times of India rated the film out of 5 stars and wrote that "Overall, Juni is a slow-burning love story enriched by strong performances and genuine moments of emotional resonance, inviting audiences to reflect on the enduring power of love in the face of adversity".[7] Pranati A S of Deccan Herald rated the film 2 out of 5 stars and wrote that "Juni is a medically well researched film. However, while bringing in a narrative as sensitive as this, one needs to be aware of what the audience can draw from it"[8] A Sharadhaa from Cinema Express rated the film three out of five stars and wrote that "Juni emerges as a decadent love story, blending moments of perfection and imperfection, ultimately serving as a poignant reminder of the enduring power of love amidst life’s challenges".[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Juni director Vaibhav Mahadev - Word of mouth publicity is not enough for an independent film . 2024-04-18 . OTTPlay . en.
  2. Web site: 'With Juni, I want to offer a fresh perspective on split personality’. 31 January 2024. Cinema Express. A.. Shradhaa. 20 February 2024. 20 February 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240220065201/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/interviews/2024/jan/31/with-juni-i-want-to-offer-a-fresh-perspective-on-split-personality-51635.html. live.
  3. Web site: Romanchana (From "Juni") Song: Romanchana (From "Juni") MP3 Kannada Song by Nakul Abhyankar Online Free on Gaana.com . . 20 February 2024 . en . 20 February 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240220065218/https://gaana.com/album/romanchana-from-juni . live .
  4. Web site: Marulaade (From "Juni") Song: Marulaade (From "Juni") MP3 Kannada Song by Nakul Abhyankar Online Free on Gaana.com . . 20 February 2024 . en . 20 February 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240220065035/https://gaana.com/album/marulaade-from-juni . live .
  5. Web site: Pruthvi Ambaar and Rishika Naik’s Juni notches up streaming milestone . 2024-04-18 . OTTPlay . en.
  6. Web site: ‘Juni’ movie review: A decent film on dissociative personality disorder that needed better execution. https://web.archive.org/web/20240208140839/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/juni-movie-review-a-decent-film-on-dissociative-personality-disorder-that-needed-better-execution/article67825203.ece. 8 February 2024. The Hindu. subscription. Vivek M.. V.. 8 February 2024. 20 February 2024.
  7. Web site: Juni Movie Review : Juni: A slow, heartwarming tale of love. The Times of India. 8 February 2024. Harish. Basavarajaiah. 20 February 2024. 20 February 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240220065251/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/etmoviereviewajax.cms?msid=107166941&type=moviereview&detailid=105950354. live.
  8. Web site: 'Juni' movie review: Rom-com about dissociative identity disorder let down by melodramatic narrative. 9 February 2024. Pranati A.. S. Deccan Herald. 20 February 2024. 14 February 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240214100238/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/juni-movie-review-rom-com-about-dissociative-identity-disorder-let-down-by-melodramatic-narrative-2887665. live.
  9. Web site: Juni Movie Review: Baking love and acceptance in the bittersweet confections of Juni’s split personalities. A.. Sharadhaa. Cinema Express. 10 February 2024. 20 February 2024. 14 February 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240214100216/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/review/2024/feb/10/juni-movie-review-baking-love-and-acceptance-in-the-bittersweet-confections-of-junis-split-persona-51921.html. live.

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