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{{Short description|2024 Indian action drama film}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=September 2024}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Kaalapatthar
| image = Kaalapatthar poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Vicky Varun]]
| producer = {{Ubl| Bhuvan Suresh
| Nagaraju Billinakote}}
| writer = [[D. Satya Prakash]]
| starring = {{plainlist|* Vicky Varun
* [[Dhanya Ramkumar]]
}}
| music = [[J. Anoop Seelin]]
| cinematography = Sandeep Kumar
| editing = Deepu S. Kumar
| studio = Bhuvan Movies
| distributor =
| released = {{film date|2024|9|13|df=yes}}
| runtime = 113 minutes<ref name=":TH" />
| country = India
| language = Kannada
| budget = 
| gross =
}}
'''''Kaalapatthar''''' is a 2024 Indian [[Kannada]]-language [[thriller drama]] film directed by [[Vicky Varun]] in his directorial debut. The film was produced by Bhuvan Suresh and Nagaraju Billinakote under the banner of Bhuvan Movies.<ref>{{cite news |title=Celebrities pour in appreciation for Vikky Varun's Kalapatthar |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2024/Sep/24/celebrities-pour-in-appreciation-for-vikky-varuns-kalapatthar |work=Cinema Express |date=24 September 2024 |language=en |access-date=25 September 2024 |archive-date=25 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240925143050/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2024/Sep/24/celebrities-pour-in-appreciation-for-vikky-varuns-kalapatthar |url-status=live}}</ref> The film stars [[Vicky Varun]] and [[Dhanya Ramkumar]], alongside [[T. S. Nagabharana]], [[Achyuth Kumar]], and Sampath Maitreya in supporting roles.<ref name=":CE" />

The film was released theatrically on 13 September 2024<ref>{{cite news |title=Kaala Patthar Movie: ಕಾಲಾಪತ್ಥರ್‌ ಟ್ರೇಲರ್‌ಗೆ ಶಿವಣ್ಣ ಸಾಥ್‌ |url=https://m.udayavani.com/article/kaala-patthar-upcoming-kannada-movie/1700830 |work=[[Udayavani]] |date=10 September 2024 |access-date=25 September 2024 |archive-date=13 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240913164012/https://m.udayavani.com/article/kaala-patthar-upcoming-kannada-movie/1700830 |url-status=live}}</ref> to positive reviews from critics.

== Cast ==
* [[Vicky Varun]] as Shankara
* [[Dhanya Ramkumar]] as Ganga
* [[T. S. Nagabharana]]
* [[Achyuth Kumar]]
* Sampath Maitreya
* [[Rajesh Nataranga]]
* Galli Nata
* Basu Hiremath
* Kanthraj Kaddipudi

== Production ==
=== Development ===
The film was written by [[D. Satya Prakash]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Dual role - Bangalore Mirror |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/dual-role/articleshow/104168420.cms |work=The Times of India |date=5 October 2023 |access-date=25 September 2024 |archive-date=7 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231007042914/https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/dual-role/amp_articleshow/104168420.cms |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":TSF" /> In January 2021, the project was announced with newcomer Chethan as director and Apoorva,<ref>{{cite news |title=ವಿಕ್ಕಿ ವರುಣ್‌ ನಟನೆಯ 'ಕಾಲಾಪತ್ಥರ್‌' ಸಿನಿಮಾಗೆ ಅಪೂರ್ವಾ ನಾಯಕಿ! ಮೈಸೂರು ಬೆಡಗಿಗೆ ಹೊಸ ಆಫರ್‌ |url=https://vijaykarnataka.com/entertainment/news/actress-apoorva-to-play-lead-role-in-vikky-varun-starrer-kaala-patthar-kannada-movie/articleshow/81148574.cms |work=[[Vijaya Karnataka]] |date=22 February 2021 |language=kn |access-date=25 September 2024 |archive-date=25 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240925143050/https://vijaykarnataka.com/entertainment/news/actress-apoorva-to-play-lead-role-in-vikky-varun-starrer-kaala-patthar-kannada-movie/amp_articleshow/81148574.cms |url-status=live}}</ref> who debuted in the 2016 film ''[[Apoorva (2016 film)|Apoorva]]'',<ref>{{cite news |title=Apoorva teams up with Vikky Varun for Kaala Paathar |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/apoorva-teams-up-with-vikky-varun-for-kaala-paathar/articleshow/80343395.cms |work=The Times of India |date=19 January 2021 |access-date=25 September 2024 |archive-date=25 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240925143056/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/apoorva-teams-up-with-vikky-varun-for-kaala-paathar/amp_articleshow/80343395.cms |url-status=live}}</ref> and [[Vicky Varun]] as the lead actors.<ref>{{cite news |title=Vikky Varun beefs up for his new role in Kaala Patthar |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/vikky-varun-beefs-up-for-his-new-role-in-kaala-patthar/articleshow/80313398.cms |work=The Times of India |date=18 January 2021 |access-date=25 September 2024 |archive-date=25 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240925143120/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/vikky-varun-beefs-up-for-his-new-role-in-kaala-patthar/amp_articleshow/80313398.cms |url-status=live}}</ref> However, due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic in India|COVID-19 pandemic]], the film was temporarily shelved. Following the pandemic's easing, Vicky Varun took over as director,<ref name=":TSF">{{cite news |last1=M |first1=Shashiprasad S. |title=Our 'Kala Patthar' has no connection with Big B's film or the mountain in Nepal, says Vikky Varun |url=https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/our-kala-patthar-has-no-connection-with-big-b-film-or-nepal-vikky-varun/ |work=The South First |date=14 February 2023 |language=en |access-date=25 September 2024 |archive-date=25 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240925143159/https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/our-kala-patthar-has-no-connection-with-big-b-film-or-nepal-vikky-varun/ |url-status=live}}</ref> leveraging his experience as an assistant director under [[Duniya Suri]] and [[Yogaraj Bhat]].<ref>{{cite news |title=My journey from being an assistant director to headlining my own film has been incredible |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2024/Sep/11/my-journey-from-being-an-assistant-director-to-headlining-my-own-film-has-been-incredible |work=The New Indian Express |date=11 September 2024 |language=en |access-date=25 September 2024 |archive-date=12 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240912045720/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2024/Sep/11/my-journey-from-being-an-assistant-director-to-headlining-my-own-film-has-been-incredible |url-status=live}}</ref> In January 2022, Vicky narrated the story to [[Dhanya Ramkumar]], who made her debut as a lead actress in ''[[Ninna Sanihake]]'', and she subsequently joined the project.<ref>{{cite news |title='ಅಣ್ಣಾವ್ರ ಮೊಮ್ಮಗಳು ಎಂದು ವಿಜಯಪುರದ ಜನ ಪ್ರೀತಿಯಿಂದ ನೋಡಿಕೊಂಡರು'- ಧನ್ಯಾ ರಾಮ್‌ಕುಮಾರ್ |url=https://vijaykarnataka.com/entertainment/news/dhanya-ramkumar-plays-female-lead-in-vikky-varuns-kaala-patthar-kannada-movie/articleshow/91118683.cms |work=[[Vijaya Karnataka]] |date=27 April 2022 |language=kn |access-date=25 September 2024 |archive-date=25 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240925143051/https://vijaykarnataka.com/entertainment/news/dhanya-ramkumar-plays-female-lead-in-vikky-varuns-kaala-patthar-kannada-movie/amp_articleshow/91118683.cms |url-status=live}}</ref> The film's crew officially announced her involvement in February 2022.<ref>{{cite news |title=Dhanya Ramkumar to play the female lead in Kaala Patthar |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2022/Feb/12/dhanya-ramkumar-to-play-the-female-lead-in-kaala-patthar-2418316.html |work=The New Indian Express |date=10 February 2022 |language=en |access-date=25 September 2024 |archive-date=25 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240925143053/https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/videos/videos-nation/2024/Sep/25/narendra-modi-govt-wants-to-finish-waqf-board-asaduddin-owaisi |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Dhanya Ramkumar to be seen next in Vikky Varun's Kaala Patthar |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/dhanya-ramkumar-to-be-seen-next-in-vikky-varuns-kaala-patthar/articleshow/89539824.cms |work=The Times of India |date=13 February 2022 |access-date=25 September 2024 |archive-date=25 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240925143052/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/dhanya-ramkumar-to-be-seen-next-in-vikky-varuns-kaala-patthar/amp_articleshow/89539824.cms |url-status=live}}</ref> Dhanya Ramkumar played the lead role of Ganga, a village girl, replacing Apoorva.<ref>{{cite news |title=Exclusive: Even if it's one film a year, it should have quality. That's my aim: Dhanya Ramkumar |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/exclusive-even-if-its-one-film-a-year-it-should-have-quality-thats-my-aim-dhanya-ramkumar/articleshow/91099680.cms |work=The Times of India |date=27 April 2022 |access-date=25 September 2024 |archive-date=13 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240513162348/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/exclusive-even-if-its-one-film-a-year-it-should-have-quality-thats-my-aim-dhanya-ramkumar/amp_articleshow/91099680.cms |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title='ಕಾಲಾಪತ್ಥರ್‌' ಸಿನಿಮಾದಲ್ಲಿ ಹಳ್ಳಿ ಹುಡುಗಿಯಾದ ಧನ್ಯಾ ರಾಮ್‌ಕುಮಾರ್; ಇಲ್ಲಿವೆ ಫೋಟೋಗಳು |url=https://vijaykarnataka.com/vk-gallery/cinema/dhanya-ramkumar-plays-village-girl-role-in-kaala-patthar-movie/amp_photoshow/93349798.cms |work=[[Vijaya Karnataka]] |date=4 August 2022 |language=kn |access-date=25 September 2024 |archive-date=4 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220804165054/https://vijaykarnataka.com/vk-gallery/cinema/dhanya-ramkumar-plays-village-girl-role-in-kaala-patthar-movie/amp_photoshow/93349798.cms |url-status=live}}</ref>

=== Filming ===
Principal photography took place in various locations across Karnataka, primarily in [[Jainapur]] village, [[Bijapur district, Karnataka|Bijapur]] district.<ref>{{cite news |title=Vikky Varun's 'Kaalapatthar' To Release On September 13 |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/kannada/vikky-varun-s-kaalapatthar-to-release-on-september-13-article-112769213 |work=Times Now |date=24 August 2024 |language=en |access-date=25 September 2024 |archive-date=11 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240911095313/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/kannada/vikky-varun-s-kaalapatthar-to-release-on-september-13-article-112769213 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":TSF" /> A few portions were shot in [[Kashmir]] and [[Rajasthan]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Kaalapatthar delves into a soldier's world: Vikky Varun |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kaalapatthar-delves-into-a-soldiers-world-vikky-varun/articleshow/113289920.cms |work=The Times of India |date=13 September 2024}}</ref> On 23 April 2022, it was reported that the talkie portions of the film were completed.<ref>{{cite news |title='ಕಾಲಾಪತ್ಥರ್'ನಿಂದ ನಿರ್ದೇಶಕನ ಕ್ಯಾಪ್ ತೊಟ್ಟ ಕೆಂಡ‌ ಸಂಪಿಗೆ ಹುಡುಗ |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/kannada/karnataka/entertainment/tv-and-theater/actor-vicky-varun-directed-new-movie-kaala-patthar-first-look-poster-release/ka20220423142952004004887 |work=[[ETV Kannada|ETV Bharat News]] |date=23 April 2022 |language=kn |access-date=25 September 2024 |archive-date=25 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240925143604/https://www.etvbharat.com/amp/kannada/karnataka/entertainment/tv-and-theater/actor-vicky-varun-directed-new-movie-kaala-patthar-first-look-poster-release/ka20220423142952004004887 |url-status=live}}</ref> Additionally, filming for the songs commenced on 16 August 2022.<ref>{{cite news |title=Dhanya Ramkumar wants to follow late uncle Puneeth Rajkumar's advice |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/dhanya-ramkumar-wants-to-follow-late-uncle-puneeth-rajkumars-advice/articleshow/93373319.cms |work=The Times of India |date=5 August 2022 |access-date=25 September 2024 |archive-date=6 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220806210242/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/dhanya-ramkumar-wants-to-follow-late-uncle-puneeth-rajkumars-advice/articleshow/93373319.cms |url-status=live}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Kaalapatthar
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[J. Anoop Seelin]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 2024
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = Feature film soundtrack
| length = 10:11
| language = Kannada
| label = A2 Music
| producer = J. Anoop Seelin
| chronology = [[J. Anoop Seelin]]
| prev_title = [[Mafia (2024 film)|Mafia]]
| prev_year = 2024
| next_title =
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}}
The soundtrack was composed by [[J. Anoop Seelin]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Gorukana Gaana (From "Kaalapatthar") Kannada Song by Anoop Seelin |url=https://gaana.com/album/gorukana-gaana-from-kaalapatthar |website=[[Gaana (music streaming service)|Gaana]] |access-date=25 September 2024 |language=en |archive-date=25 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240925143604/https://gaana.com/album/gorukana-gaana-from-kaalapatthar |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Nanna Vihaara (From "Kaalapatthar") (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (Full Song) - Sai Vignesh, Aishwarya Rangarajan |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/song/nanna-vihaara-from-kaalapatthar-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/BDE8WSZ-RwI |website=[[JioSaavn]] |access-date=25 September 2024 |date=5 September 2024 |archive-date=25 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240925143606/https://www.jiosaavn.com/song/nanna-vihaara-from-kaalapatthar-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/BDE8WSZ-RwI |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Baandli Stove-u (From "Kaalapatthar") Kannada Song by J. Anoop Seelin |url=https://gaana.com/album/baandli-stove-u-from-kaalapatthar |website=[[Gaana (music streaming service)|Gaana]] |access-date=25 September 2024 |language=en |archive-date=25 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240925143605/https://gaana.com/album/baandli-stove-u-from-kaalapatthar |url-status=live}}</ref> The soundtrack features songs written by [[V. Nagendra Prasad]] and Pramod Maravanthe.<ref>{{cite news |title=Music Director Anoop Seelin Releases Kannada Film Kaalapatthar's Soundtrack |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/music-director-anoop-seelin-releases-kannada-film-kaalapatthars-soundtrack-8569272.html |work=News18 |date=8 September 2023 |language=en |access-date=25 September 2024 |archive-date=25 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240925143606/https://www.news18.com/amp/movies/music-director-anoop-seelin-releases-kannada-film-kaalapatthars-soundtrack-8569272.html |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Song for stove - Bangalore Mirror |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/song-for-stove/articleshow/113001419.cms |work=The Times of India |date=3 September 2024 |access-date=25 September 2024 |archive-date=25 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240925143610/https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/song-for-stove/amp_articleshow/113001419.cms |url-status=live}}</ref>

{{track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Gorukana Gaana
| length1 = 3:24
| extra1 = Shivani Naveen, Jyothi Vyasraj, Manasa Holla, Harsha Ranjini
| lyrics1 = [[V. Nagendra Prasad]]
| title2 = Nanna Vihaara
| length2 = 3:17
| extra2 = [[Sai Vignesh]]
| lyrics2 = Pramod Maravanthe
| title3 = Kaalapatthar
| length3 = {{mdash}}
| extra3 = Abhishek M R
| lyrics3 = Pramod Maravanthe
| title4 = Maatade Tangaali
| length4 = {{mdash}}
| extra4 = Siddhartha Belmannu
| lyrics4 = Pramod Maravanthe
| title5 = Bandli Stove
| length5 = 3:30
| extra5 = [[Vijay Prakash]]
| lyrics5 = Pramod Maravanthe
| total_length = 10:11
}}

== Release ==
The film was released theatrically on 13 September 2024.<ref>{{cite news |title=Vikky Varun's directorial debut 'Kaalapatthar' locks release date |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2024/Aug/31/vikky-varuns-directorial-debut-kaalapatthar-locks-release-date |work=The New Indian Express |date=31 August 2024 |language=en |access-date=25 September 2024 |archive-date=25 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240925143615/https://gum.criteo.com/syncframe?origin=publishertagids&topUrl=www.newindianexpress.com&gdpr=0&gdpr_consent= |url-status=live}}</ref>

== Reception ==
Sridevi S of ''[[The Times of India]]'' rated the film three-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote that "Both story and screenplay are tight, but towards the end, the movie probably needed a banger scene, just to elevate the commercial experience. Songs have been placed well, adding to the storyline instead of being yet another standalone."<ref>{{cite news |title=KaalaPatthar Movie Review : Kaalapatthar review: A realistic take on human emotions, sculpted to perfection |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/kaalapatthar/movie-review/113323295.cms |work=The Times of India |date=13 September 2024 |access-date=25 September 2024 |archive-date=25 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240925143613/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/kaalapatthar/movie-review/113323295.cms |url-status=live}}</ref> Shashiprasad SM of ''[[Times Now]]'' gave it three-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote, "A thriller of a kind with a unique story and storytelling, ''Kaalapatthar'' offers a fresh experience to the audience."<ref>{{cite news |title=Kaalapatthar Movie Review: Carved To Perfection, A Story Rich In Realism |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/kannada/kaalapatthar-movie-review-carved-to-perfection-a-story-rich-in-realism-review-113314656/amp |work=Times Now |date=13 September 2024 |language=en |access-date=25 September 2024 |archive-date=13 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240913093737/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/kannada/kaalapatthar-movie-review-carved-to-perfection-a-story-rich-in-realism-review-113314656/amp |url-status=live}}</ref>

Sunayana Suresh of ''The South First'' gave it three out of five stars and wrote, "''Kaalapatthar'' is a quirky film that is different from the regular underworld-based commercial fare and that itself is its biggest merit. The bonus is that it manages to entertain the audience decently."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Suresh |first1=Sunayana |title=Kaalapatthar review: Vikky Varun shows promise as a filmmaker with a quirky story |url=https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/kannada/kaalapatthar-movie-review/ |work=The South First |date=13 September 2024 |language=en |access-date=25 September 2024 |archive-date=13 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240913131422/https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/kannada/kaalapatthar-movie-review/ |url-status=live}}</ref> A. Sharadhaa of ''[[Cinema Express]]'' gave the film a positive review and wrote that "Despite its strengths, the film encounters some hurdles, particularly in its portrayal of Shankara's inner turmoil. The buildup to his obsession feels somewhat underdeveloped, missing an opportunity to heighten the dramatic tension."<ref name=":CE">{{cite news |last1=Sharadhaa |first1=A. |title=Kaalapatthar Movie Review: Reflects deep human connections and honours the legacy of Dr Rajkumar |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/review/2024/Sep/13/kaalapatthar-movie-review-reflects-deep-human-connections-and-honours-the-legacy-of-dr-rajkumar |work=Cinema Express |date=4 September 2024 |language=en |access-date=25 September 2024 |archive-date=25 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240925144141/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/amp/story/kannada/review/2024/Sep/13/kaalapatthar-movie-review-reflects-deep-human-connections-and-honours-the-legacy-of-dr-rajkumar |url-status=live}}</ref>

Vivek M. V. of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote that "The film jumps from one conflict to another without a break, and you get the feeling that it ends without a bang. The transitions in the screenplay seem too quick, giving us less time to process the twists in the movie. Yet, the film’s story, as a whole, is rock solid."<ref name=":TH">{{cite news |last1=M.V |first1=Vivek |title='Kaalapatthar' movie review: An interesting take on the politics of statues |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kaalapatthar-movie-review-an-interesting-take-on-the-politics-of-statues/article68638319.ece/ |work=The Hindu |date=13 September 2024 |language=en-IN |access-date=25 September 2024 |archive-date=25 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240925144215/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kaalapatthar-movie-review-an-interesting-take-on-the-politics-of-statues/article68638319.ece/amp/ |url-status=live}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|tt14142772}}

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[[Category:Films shot in Rajasthan]]
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Kaalapatthar - Revision history

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