Roopanthara Explained

Roopanthara
Director:Mithilesh Edavalath
Starring:
  • Raj B. Shetty
  • Hanumakka
  • Somshekhar Bolegaon
  • Lekha Naidu
  • Bharat GB
  • Anjan Bharadwaj
  • Salmin Sheriff
Music:Midhun Mukundan
Cinematography:Praveen Shriyan
Distributor:Lighter Buddha Films[1]
Runtime:152 minutes
Country:India
Language:Kannada

Roopanthara is a 2024 Indian Kannada-language anthology drama film produced by Suhan Prasad and Parth Jani under the banners of Mango Pickle Entertainment and Jani Entertainment. Written and directed by Mithilesh Edavalath in his directorial debut, the film stars an ensemble cast of Raj B. Shetty, Hanumakka, Somshekhar Bolegaon, Lekha Naidu, Bharat GB, Anjan Bharadwaj, and Salmin Sheriff. Apart from acting, Raj B. Shetty wrote the dialogues and provided additional screenplay.

The anthology consists of four stories focusing on self-transformation in humans, and the stories are set in different backdrops. The film follows a hyperlink narrative by making all the stories recalled by a storyteller in a dystopian future.[2]  

Roopanthara was released on 26 July 2024.[3] It received positive reviews from critics praising the performances of the cast and calling it a confident debut of the director.[4]

Plot

In a dystopian world, an Armed ganG encounter a nomad who recounts four tales of change:

1. An aging farmer's wife dreams of city life2. A boy explores a risky online game3. A new constable investigates an accused beggar woman4. A local thug clashes with an IT worker [5] [6] These stories reflect personal and social transformations in contemporary India.

Production

Mithilesh Edavalath, who assisted filmmakers in Kannada and Malayalam films, was inspired to write after seeing a couple in Bangalore from North Karnataka in their traditional attire. To make his debut as a film director, he wrote various short stories based on people he met in real life and was also inspired by newspaper clippings. Edavalath initially made three, then five short films before realizing he could connect them into a feature film. He linked all four stories he wrote by creating a dystopian future to form a feature-length story, using the dystopian future as a device to introduce and connect them into one narrative.[7] Upon finishing the script, he met Suhan Prasad, the producer of Ondu Motteya Kathe, after having seen the Raj B. Shetty starrer Ondu Motteya Kathe (2017). He narrated the story to Suhan Prasad, who liked it, and brought in Raj B. Shetty to contribute to writing dialogues and the additional screenplay.[8] The cinematography was handled by Praveen Shriyan, who also edited the film alongside Bhuvanesh Manivannan.[9]

Soundtrack

The soundtrack of the film was composed by Midhun Mukundan.[10] [11]

Reception

The film received positive reviews from critics and audience.

Sridevi S of The Times of India gave it three-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote, "Roopanthara offers a metamorphic experience, sans a bogged-down climax."[12] Pranati A S of Deccan Herald gave it three-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote, "Roopanthara has an engrossing storyline with a well-written screenplay. However, the writing doesn’t fully transform into the emotions the story deserves. The film also has moments of preachiness and the repeated messages can sound like a broken record."[13]

Shashiprasad SM of the Times Now gave it three-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote, "Roopanthara is one of the finest films in Kannada in recent times as it talks about living and life in four different spheres. Raj B Shetty is at his best - engaging storytelling coupled with amazing performances - make the film a must watch."[14] A Sharadhaa of Cinema Express gave it three-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote, "These interconnected tales of struggle and redemption offer a deep critique of human nature and our quest for change, making Roopanthara a deeply affecting cinematic experience."[15]

Sunayana Suresh of The South First gave it three-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote, "Roopanthara might not be everyone’s cup of coffee, but this strongly brewed tale will ensure those who watch it will reflect and introspect, which is what any good film must do to its audience." Prathibha Joy of OTTplay gave it three out of five stars and wrote, "Considering that the premise of Roopanthara rests on an old man’s story-telling skill to literally save his skin, the stories he tells had to be superlative, which they are not – they are basic at best and that is why the film takes flight, cruises along, but fails to soar."[16]

Swaroop Kodur of The News Minute gave it three out of five stars and wrote, "Roopanthara, despite being a supremely sophisticated idea, is ultimately bogged down a little by its own ambition."[17] Vivek M.V. of The Hindu gave the film a positive review and wrote, "The four-story Kannada anthology isn’t revelatory, yet director Mithilesh Edavalath makes the film consistently engaging thanks to the solid execution of his ideas."[18]

Y. Maheswara Reddy of Bangalore Mirror rated the film three out of five stars and wrote that "Director Mithilesh Edavalath has handled four inter-connecting tales in the movie with much finesse.He also conveys an apt message to society, especially to those who are on the wrong path, on the need for reformation".[6] A critic from Kannada Prabha wrote that the stories of love, justice and struggle for liberation captivate the audience and that despite a slow start, the film's cinematography and music are to be appreciated.[19]

Notes and References

  1. News: Raj B Shetty Returns With Roopantara . 30 July 2024 . Times Now . 28 June 2024 . en . 30 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240730142853/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/kannada/raj-b-shetty-returns-with-roopantara-article-111348465/amp . live .
  2. News: Roopanthara trailer: Director Mithilesh Edavalath's 5 hyper-linked stories are about hope in the humanity in people . 30 July 2024 . OTTPlay . en.
  3. News: Kannada Film Roopanthara Is Simply, Or Not So Simply, A Masterpiece . 30 July 2024 . Times Now . 26 July 2024 . en . 30 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240730140725/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/kannada/kannada-film-roopanthara-is-simply-or-not-so-simply-a-masterpiece-article-112049187/amp . live .
  4. News: Kannada Film Roopanthara Is Simply, Or Not So Simply, A Masterpiece . 30 July 2024 . Times Now . 26 July 2024 . en . 30 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240730140725/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/kannada/kannada-film-roopanthara-is-simply-or-not-so-simply-a-masterpiece-article-112049187/amp . live .
  5. News: Suresh . Sunayana . Roopanthara review: This Raj B Shetty-presented anthology of metamorphosis lingers on . 30 July 2024 . The South First . 25 July 2024 . en.
  6. Web site: Kannada Movie Review-Roopanthara: Superb anthology of self-transformation. 27 July 2024. Y. Maheswara. Reddy. Bangalore Mirror. 30 July 2024.
  7. News: Raj B Shetty Was The Main Reason We Could Make Roopanthara: Director Mithilesh Edavalath . 30 July 2024 . Times Now . 29 July 2024 . en . 30 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240730140727/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/kannada/raj-b-shetty-was-the-main-reason-we-could-make-roopanthara-director-mithilesh-edavalath-article-112095981/amp . live .
  8. News: Sharadhaa . A. . Mithilesh Edavalath's debut film 'Roopanthara' set for July release . 30 July 2024 . The New Indian Express . 24 July 2024 . en . 30 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240730140751/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2024/Jul/24/mithilesh-edavalaths-debut-film-roopanthara-set-for-july-release . live .
  9. News: Bureau . The Hindu . 'Roopanthara' trailer: Multiple worlds collide in Raj B Shetty's dark thriller . 30 July 2024 . The Hindu . 16 July 2024 . en-IN . 20 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240720143258/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/roopanthara-trailer-multiple-worlds-collide-in-raj-b-shettys-dark-thriller/article68410108.ece . live .
  10. News: Features . C. E. . Chaithra Achar lends her voice to Roopantara's new single 'Kittale' . 30 July 2024 . The New Indian Express . 8 July 2024 . en . 30 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240730133900/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2024/Jul/08/chaithra-achar-lends-her-voice-to-roopantaras-new-single-kittale . live .
  11. Web site: Kittale (From "Roopanthara") Song: Kittale (From "Roopanthara") MP3 Kannada Song by Midhun Mukundan Online Free on Gaana.com . . 30 July 2024 . en . 30 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240730140752/https://gaana.com/album/kittale-from-roopanthara . live .
  12. News: Roopanthara Movie Review : Roopanthara review: A marvellous metamorphosis . 30 July 2024 . The Times of India . 30 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240730134025/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/roopanthara/movie-review/112057348.cms . live .
  13. News: S . Pranati A. . 'Roopanthara' movie review: Gripping screenplay with well-crafted characters . 30 July 2024 . Deccan Herald . en . 30 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240730142742/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/roopanthara-movie-review-gripping-screenplay-with-well-crafted-characters-3123411 . live .
  14. News: Roopanthara Movie Review: Brilliant Depiction of 'Profound' Life In Four Scenarios . 30 July 2024 . Times Now . 24 July 2024 . en.
  15. News: Sharadhaa . A. . Roopanthara Movie Review: Celebrating the enduring spirit of human stories . 30 July 2024 . Cinema Express . 25 July 2024 . en . 30 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240730133902/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/review/2024/Jul/25/roopanthara-movie-review-celebrating-the-enduring-spirit-of-human-stories . live .
  16. News: Roopanthara movie review: 4 decent stories, but middling pay-off hampers this anthology . 30 July 2024 . www.ottplay.com.
  17. News: Kodur . Swaroop . Roopanthara review: Raj B Shetty stars in an inventive but uneven exploration of life . 30 July 2024 . The News Minute . 25 July 2024 . en . 25 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240725184236/https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/roopanthara-review-raj-b-shetty-stars-in-an-inventive-but-uneven-exploration-of-life . live .
  18. News: M.V . Vivek . Roopanthara movie review: Raj B Shetty stars in an engaging anthology on self-transformation . 30 July 2024 . The Hindu . 24 July 2024 . en-IN . 30 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240730142840/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/roopanthara-movie-review-raj-b-shetty-stars-in-an-engaging-anthology-on-self-transformation/article68440760.ece . live .
  19. Web site: 'ರೂಪಾಂತರ' ಸಿನಿಮಾ ವಿಮರ್ಶೆ: ನಾಲ್ಕು ಕಥೆಗಳ ಸಮ್ಮಿಲನ; ಮನೋಜ್ಞ ನಿರೂಪಣೆಯಿಂದ ಪ್ರೇಕ್ಷಕರ ಮನ ಗೆದ್ದ ಮಿಥಿಲೇಶ್. kn. 'Rupantara' Movie Review: A Synthesis of Four Stories; Mithilesh won the hearts of the audience with his charming narration. Shilpa. D.. Kannada Prabha. 27 July 2024. 30 July 2024.

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