He has directed the Kannada psychological thriller ‘Vikalpa’ Pruthviraj Patil and the cast includes Nagashree Hebbar, Harini Shreekanth, Sandhya Vinayak, Vaddinagadde Ganapati Hegde, Swaroop Buchh and Pooja Buchh in significant roles. Now the psychological thriller is all set for its OTT release.
When and where to give ‘Vikalpa’
The streaming platform officially confirmed the digital release through a social media post. Sharing the announcement, ZEE5 wrote, “A life caught between truth and truth. युक्षा राचका प्यक्षियोगलपगल – ‘विकलपा’ June 12 रिंडा निम्मा केंडा ZEE5 निल्ली.”The message translates to: “A life caught between reality and illusion. A gripping psychological thriller – ‘Vikalpa’ streaming on your Kannada ZEE5 from June 12.”‘Vikalpa’ tells the story of Pruthvi, a successful businessman whose life seems perfect. Despite his achievements and stable personal life, he continues to struggle with the vague fears that have plagued him since childhood.As the story progresses, hidden memories and troubling experiences begin to emerge.
Review of ‘Vikalpa’ by ETimes
We gave the film 2.5 stars out of 5 for psychological thriller. ETimes stated, “Despite its flaws, Vikalpa remains compelling. The film benefits greatly from its cinematography, atmospheric sound design and memorable musical score. The songs stand out, especially the emotionally resonant ‘Amma Neene Ella’, along with Yakshagana-inspired songs that add cultural depth and authenticity.”ETimes further wrote, “In conclusion, Vikalpa is a film rich in ideas and ambition. While it may not fully realize its potential due to tonal inconsistencies and narrative overload, it still offers enough intrigue and craft to be a worthwhile watch, especially for fans of psychological thrillers who appreciate layered stories and thematic experimentation.”With the OTT release, ‘Vikalpa’ is expected to garner much more attention in the coming days.
