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{{Infobox film
| name = Hadinelentu
| image = Hadinelentu.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| native_name = 
| director = [[Prithvi Konanur]]
| writer = Prithvi Konanur <br /> Anupama Hegde
| screenplay =
| story =
| based_on = 
| producer = Prithvi Konanur
| starring = {{plainlist|*Sherlyn Bhosale
*Neeraj Mathew
}}
| narrator =
| cinematography = Arjun Raja
| editing = Shivakumara Swamy
| music =
| studio = Konanur Productions
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2022|11|20|[[53rd International Film Festival of India]]|ref1=<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.udayavani.com/english-news/iffi-2022-kannada-movie-hadinelentu-sketches-youth-related-issues|title=IFFI 2022: Kannada movie 'Hadinelentu' sketches youth-related issues|work=[[Udayavani]]|date=23 November 2022|access-date=16 February 2024|archive-date=6 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221206114822/https://www.udayavani.com/english-news/iffi-2022-kannada-movie-hadinelentu-sketches-youth-related-issues|url-status=live}}</ref>}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Kannada
| budget =
| gross =
}}
'''''Hadinelentu 17/18''''' ({{Translation|'''''Seventeeners'''''}}) is a 2022 Indian [[Kannada]]-language [[mystery film|mystery]] [[thriller 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ottplay.com/features/hadinelentu-the-kannada-movie-you-must-not-miss-in-2024/a697322841410|title=Hadinelentu, the Kannada movie you must not miss in 2024|date=1 February 2024|first=Manoj Kumar|last=R.|website=[[HT Media|OTTPlay]]|access-date=16 February 2024|archive-date=14 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240214100009/https://www.ottplay.com/features/hadinelentu-the-kannada-movie-you-must-not-miss-in-2024/a697322841410|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/hadinelentu-the-making-of-a-festival-hit-1194769.html|title='Hadinelentu': The making of a festival hit|first=Vivek M.|last=V.|website=[[Deccan Herald]]|access-date=16 February 2024|date=25 February 2023|archive-date=21 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231221162835/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/hadinelentu-the-making-of-a-festival-hit-1194769.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Plot==
Two [[Twelfth_grade#India|PU]] students, Deepa and Hari,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2024/Jan/25/mirror-mirror-kannada-socio-drama-hadinelentu-gears-up-for-a-theatrical-release-on-january-26|title=Mirror, mirror...: Kannada socio-drama Hadinelentu gears up for a theatrical release on January 26|first=Dese|last=Gowda|date=25 January 2024|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=15 February 2024|archive-date=26 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240126034824/https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2024/Jan/25/mirror-mirror-kannada-socio-drama-hadinelentu-gears-up-for-a-theatrical-release-on-january-26|url-status=live}}</ref> engage in sex in a classroom and film it privately. The video gets leaked and becomes viral and conflict ensues for all the stakeholders.<ref name="O"/>

== Cast ==
{{Cast listing|
*Sherlyn Bhosale as Deepa
*Neeraj Mathew as Hari
*Rekha Kudligi as Seetha
*Ravi Hebbar as Badri
*Gunjalamma as Deepa's mother
*Lakshmi Narayana as Abdul
*Nagendra Sha
*[[Sudha Belawadi]]
*Bhavani Prakash
}}

== Reception ==
''Hadinelentu'' premiered at the 27th Busan International Film Festival with a nomination for the [[Kim Jiseok Award]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/after-pinki-elli-prithvi-konanurs-hadinelentu-set-for-theatrical-release-this-june/1c4479d0ea734|title=After Pinki Elli?, Prithvi Konanur's Hadinelentu set for theatrical release this June|website=OTTPlay}}</ref> 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.{{Citation needed|date=May 2025}}

The film was released in select cinemas in the state of Karnataka on 26 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".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/karnataka/hadinelentu-review-prithvi-konanur-s-powerful-film-explores-caste-bias-teen-sexuality-171133|title=Hadinelentu review: Prithvi Konanur's powerful film explores caste bias, teen sexuality|date=20 December 2022|work=[[The News Minute]]|first=Saradha|last=U.|access-date=16 February 2024|archive-date=14 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240214100015/https://www.thenewsminute.com/karnataka/hadinelentu-review-prithvi-konanur-s-powerful-film-explores-caste-bias-teen-sexuality-171133|url-status=live}}</ref>

A critic from ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote that "It’s surprising how ''Hadinelentu'' hardly fumbles. That’s what makes the film world-class".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/hadinelentu-movie-review-a-gripping-reflection-of-societys-unfair-power-structures/article67776178.ece|title='Hadinelentu' movie review: A gripping reflection of society's unfair power structures|work=[[The Hindu]]|first=Vivek M.|last= V.|date=25 January 2024|url-access=subscription|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125130414/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/hadinelentu-movie-review-a-gripping-reflection-of-societys-unfair-power-structures/article67776178.ece|archive-date=25 January 2024|access-date=16 February 2024}}</ref>

A critic from ''[[HT Media|OTTplay]]'' rated the film {{Fraction|3|1|2}} 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".<ref name="O">{{Cite web|url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/hadinelentu-movie-review-two-teenagers-a-viral-sex-video-and-a-classy-portrayal-of-the-aftermath/8e4da226b1929|title=Hadinelentu review: A viral sex video and a classy portrayal of the aftermath|date=25 January 2024|first=Prathibha|last=Joy|website=[[HT Media|OTTPlay]]|access-date=16 February 2024|archive-date=14 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240214100009/https://www.ottplay.com/review/hadinelentu-movie-review-two-teenagers-a-viral-sex-video-and-a-classy-portrayal-of-the-aftermath/8e4da226b1929|url-status=live}}</ref>

A critic from ''[[The Wire (India)|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".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thewire.in/film/hadinelentu-prithvi-konanurs-film-on-teenagers-is-a-finely-observed-document-of-indias-inequities|title='Hadinelentu': Prithvi Konanur's Film on Teenagers Is a Finely Observed Document of India's Inequities|website=[[The Wire (India)|The Wire]]|access-date=16 February 2024|archive-date=14 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240214100008/https://thewire.in/film/hadinelentu-prithvi-konanurs-film-on-teenagers-is-a-finely-observed-document-of-indias-inequities|url-status=live}}</ref>

The film was released on YouTube on 15 August 2024.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCcTQmFnlc4|title=Hadinelentu/Seventeeners (2024)| Full Movie| |Kannada|Prithvi K| Rekha K|Sherlyn B|Sudha B|Neeraj M||date=14 August 2024|via=YouTube}}</ref>

== Accolades ==
[[File:IFFI hadinelentu.jpg|thumb|Director Prithvi Konanur receiving the certificate from the Minister of Information and Broadcasting]]

;[[Busan International Film Festival]] 2022
* Nominee [[Kim Jiseok Award]] — Hadinelentu/Prithvi Konanur

;[[International Film Festival of India]] 2022
* Indian Panorama — Hadinelentu (Also the Opening Film)

;[[Pune International Film Festival]] 2023
* Nominatee [[Best Film]] — Hadinelentu
* Nominatee [[Best Director]] — [[Prithvi Konanur]].

;[[Bengaluru International Film Festival]] 2023
* Winner Second Best Kannada Film – ''Hadinelentu''/Prithvi Konanur

;[[Indian Film Festival of Melbourne]]
* Winner Best Director – Prithvi Konanur
* Nominee Best Indie Film – Hadinelentu

;[[New York Indian Film Festival]]
* Nominee [[Best Screenplay]] – Prithvi Konanur/Anupama Hegde

;Fipresci India Grandprix
* Nominee Top 10 Indian Films of 2022 – ''Hadinelentu''

;Ottawa Indian Film Festival 2023
* Winner Best Film – ''Hadinelentu''

;[[Motovun Film Festival]] 2023
* Nominee – Propeler Motovuna Award

;Festival Screenings
* [[International Film Festival of Kerala]]
* Chennai international Film Festival
* [[Hong Kong International Film Festival]]
* Busan Youth and Kids Film Festival

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Award !! Category !! Recipient !! Result !! class="unsortable" |Ref
|-
! rowspan=4|Chandanavana Film Critics Awards 2025
|Best Film
|[[Prithvi Konanur|Konanur Productions]]
|{{won}}
|rowspan=4|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chandanavana Film Critics Awards 2025 |url=https://vishwavani.news/movies/chandanavana-film-critics-awards-2025-actor-shivarajkumar-honored-with-lifetime-achievement-award-42744.html |access-date=2025-05-12 }}</ref>
|-
|Best Supporting Actress
|Rekha Kudligi
|{{won}}
|-
|Best Screenplay
|Prithvi Konanur and Anupama Hegde
|{{won}}
|-
|Best Debut Actress
|Sherlyn Bhosale
|{{won}}
|-
! rowspan=5|Prajavani Cine Sammana 2025
|Film of the Year
|[[Prithvi Konanur|Konanur Productions]]
|{{nom}}
|rowspan=5|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.prajavani.net/entertainment/cinema/prajavani-kannada-cine-samman-season-3-awardees-3372285|title=ಪ್ರಜಾವಾಣಿ ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಿನಿ ಸಮ್ಮಾನ–3: ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ ಪುರಸ್ಕೃತರು|first=ಪ್ರಜಾವಾಣಿ|last=ವಾರ್ತೆ|website=Prajavani|language=kn}}</ref>
|-
|Best Direction
|Prithvi Konanur
|{{nom}}
|-
|Best Screenplay
|Prithvi Konanur and Anupama Hegde
|{{nom}}
|-
|Socially Impactful Film
|[[Prithvi Konanur|Konanur Productions]]
|{{won}}
|-
|Popular Film
|[[Prithvi Konanur|Konanur Productions]]
|{{nom}}
|-
! rowspan=3|Filmfare Awards Kannada 2025
|Best Film
|[[Prithvi Konanur|Konanur Productions]]
|{{nom}}
|rowspan=4|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chandanavana Film Critics Awards 2025 |url=https://www.filmfare.com/awards/70th-filmfare-awards-south/kannada/nominations }}</ref>
|-
|Best Supporting Actress
|Rekha Kudligi
|{{nom}}
|-
|Best Direction
|Prithvi Konanur
|{{won}}
|}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb title|21741994}}

[[Category:2024 films]]
[[Category:2022 Kannada-language films]]
[[Category:2022 Indian films]]
[[Category:Indian murder mystery films]]

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