Holi
Holi is a 2010 Kannada dram film starring Ragini, Venkatesh Prasad and Doddanna. Holi is the sister of a Devadasi. According to village rituals Holi is also made a Devadasi at a young age. This makes her the property of village Gowda. Kamanna, village chieftain’s son, falls in love with Holi and wants to marry her. However, villagers are opposed to this as Devadasi’s are not supposed to get married and so Kamanna is thrown out of the village. How will Kamanna marry Holi?
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| Movie Released Date | 1 Jul 2010 |
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Keypoints about Holi:
1. Total Movie Duration: 2h 6m
2. Audio Language: Kannada
Holi: An existence belying the name
Holi is an action film that dwells on the Devadasi system wherein young girls are subjected to a life of celibacy and solitary existence for their entire lives. At a very young age, Holi is made a Devadasi, a term originally ascribed to temple dancers who had to abide by the orders of the priests. This authority subsequently passed on to the village heads.
In the movie, Holi goes on to become the property of the village head (Gowda). A highly respected man named Srikrishna Desai lives in the village, and he has a son called Kamanna who is deeply in love with Holi. Thus, a bitter clash between Gowda and Kamanna is inevitable.
The outdated and repressive practice of Devadasi still exists today in some Indian societies.
Release Date of the movie Holi on OTT
The Kannada movie was released in cinemas on 1st July, 2010. This film can also be streamed on the ZEE5 OTT platform.
Holi movie plot: Fighting an unholy practice
The plot of Holi revolves around the lead actress by the same name. As she is a Devadasi, Holi is forbidden to get married. But Kamanna, the village chieftain’s son, falls in love with her. This sparks an outrage in the entire village. Outraged at being looked upon merely as a property, Holi wishes to get married despite the entire village’s opposition.
Will Kamanna and Holi succeed in breaking loose from this inhuman practice and unite in holy matrimony? Or will the Gowda have his way after all and forever keep Holi as his prisoner?
Holi movie cast and crew
The cast of Holi is led by Ragini Dwivedi as Holi. Though this film was her debut as an actor, Ragini has done an excellent job and proved her exceptional talent. Kamanna’s role is skilfully enacted by Venkatesh Prasad. Srikrishna Desai plays the role of Doddanna in the film.
This Kannada action movie is directed and produced by Shankaralinga Sugnalli. The music director of the film is noted composer Amarapriya. The cinematography of the film is overseen by Padmanabha.
Interesting facts about the movie Holi
Karthik Raja, the son of music legend Ilayaraja, has contributed the music for three songs in Holi.
The screenplay of this drama film runs in a singular format with no sudden twists, while the film is also devoid of any comedy.
FAQs about Holi movie
Q1. Is the Kannada drama film Holi about the festival of Holi?
Ans: No. The movie Holi seeks to expose the repressive Devadasi system that forbids a girl from leading a normal life.
Q2. Is there a mythological angle to the film?
Ans: Yes. Holi is about Lord Shiva’s curse on Rathi and Manmatha (the Hindu goddess and god of love), and how they had to descend to Earth as Holi and Kamanna.