Hadinelentu


Hadinelentu 17/18 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.

Plot

Two PU students, Deepa and Hari, engage in sex in a classroom and film it privately. The video gets leaked and becomes viral and conflict ensues for all the stakeholders.

Reception

Hadinelentu premiered at the 27th Busan International Film Festival with a nomination for the Kim Jiseok Award. It had its Indian premiere at the 53rd International Film Festival of India Goa where it was chosen as the Opening Film of the Indian Panorama section.
The film was 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".
A critic from The Hindu wrote that "It’s surprising how Hadinelentu hardly fumbles. That’s what makes the film world-class".
A critic from OTTplay rated the film 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".
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".
The film was released on YouTube on 15th August 2024.

Accolades

;Busan International Film Festival 2022
;International Film Festival of India 2022
  • Indian Panorama — Hadinelentu
;Pune International Film Festival 2023
;Bengaluru International Film Festival 2023
;Indian Film Festival of Melbourne
;New York Indian Film Festival
;Fipresci India Grandprix
;Ottawa Indian Film Festival 2023
;Motovun Film Festival 2023
  • Nominee – Propeler Motovuna Award
;Festival Screenings
AwardCategoryRecipientResultRef
Chandanavana Film Critics Awards 2025Best FilmKonanur ProductionsWon
Chandanavana Film Critics Awards 2025Best Supporting ActressRekha KudligiWon
Chandanavana Film Critics Awards 2025Best ScreenplayPrithvi Konanur and Anupama HegdeWon
Chandanavana Film Critics Awards 2025Best Debut ActressSherlyn BhosaleWon
Prajavani Cine Sammana 2025Film of the YearKonanur ProductionsNomitated
Prajavani Cine Sammana 2025Best DirectionPrithvi KonanurNomitated
Prajavani Cine Sammana 2025Best ScreenplayPrithvi Konanur and Anupama HegdeNomitated
Prajavani Cine Sammana 2025Socially Impactful FilmKonanur ProductionsWon
Prajavani Cine Sammana 2025Popular FilmKonanur ProductionsNomitated