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{{Infobox film
| name           = Whistle
| image          = Whistle 2013 poster.jpg
| caption        = First look poster
| director       = [[Prashant Raj]]
| producer       = Naveen<br />RudraPrasad Kakolu <br /> Pradeep Goud
| screenplay     = Prashant Raj
| based_on       = {{Based on|''[[Pizza (2012 film)|Pizza]]'' | [[Karthik Subbaraj]]}}
| starring       = [[Chiranjeevi Sarja]]<br />[[Pranitha Subhash]]<br />[[Guruprasad]]
| music          = [[Joshua Sridhar]]
| cinematography = Santhosh Rai Pathaje
| editing        = Deepu S. Kumar
| studio         = Nimma Cinema
| runtime        = 127 minutes
| released       = {{Film date|2013|07|12|df=y}}
| country        = India
| language       = Kannada
}}
'''''Whistle''''' is a 2013 Indian [[Kannada]]-language [[horror thriller film]] starring [[Chiranjeevi Sarja]] alongside [[Pranitha Subhash]], and directed by [[Prashant Raj]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 July 2013 |title=Film release... |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/amp/content/344383/film-release.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220904091759/https://www.deccanherald.com/amp/content/344383/film-release.html |archive-date=4 September 2022 |access-date=4 September 2022 |website=[[Deccan Herald]]}}</ref> The story revolves around an engaged couple, who are chasing their dreams, the first of its kind in the Kannada Film Industry. It is a remake of the 2012 Tamil film ''[[Pizza (2012 film)|Pizza]]''. Notable directors [[Guruprasad]] and [[Chi. Guru Dutt|Chi. Gurudutt]] appear as supporting roles in the film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 July 2013 |title=Whistle podu podu |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/entertainment/2013/jul/09/whistle-podu-podu-494982.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230905141635/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2013/jul/09/Whistle-podu-podu-494982.amp |archive-date=5 September 2023 |access-date=4 September 2022 |website=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref>
== Plot ==
The story begins on a romantic note with Ram, a pizza delivery boy, marrying his girlfriend Anu after she gets pregnant. The story takes a curious turn when Ram, who visits Smitha Bangalow to deliver pizza. The drama which follows in the haunted house is linked to diamonds.
== Cast ==
* [[Chiranjeevi Sarja]] as Ram
* [[Pranitha Subhash|Pranitha]] as Anu
* [[Guruprasad]]
* [[Chi. Guru Dutt|Chi. Gurudutt]]
* Vijaya Koundinya
* Hamsa Gowda
* Ravivarma
== Production ==
In November 2012, Prashant Raj bought the Kannada remake rights for the Tamil film ''Pizza''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 November 2012 |title=One more from Kollywood |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-one-more-from-kollywood-1770648 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230906052123/https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-one-more-from-kollywood-1770648 |archive-date=6 September 2023 |access-date=5 September 2023 |website=[[Daily News and Analysis]]}}</ref>
== Soundtrack ==
{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length =
| title1 = Palapala Kangala
| extra1 = [[Haricharan]], [[Ramya NSK]]
| length1 = 4:21
| lyrics1 = Dhananjay
| title2 = Oora Mandi
| extra2 = [[Haricharan]], [[Ramya NSK]]
| length2 = 4:10
| lyrics2 = Mahesh Dev Shetty
| title3 = Aaru Uruthu
| extra3 = [[Tippu (singer)|Tippu]]
| length3 = 4:08
| lyrics3 = [[Kaviraj (Lyricist)|Kaviraj]]
| title4 = Oora Mandi
| extra4 = [[Haricharan]], [[Ramya NSK]]
| note4 = remix
| length4 = 2:35
| lyrics4 = Aradhya
| title5 = Whistle Theme
| extra5 = [[Prashant Raj]]
| length5 = 2:00
| lyrics5 = Dhananjay
}}
== Release ==
''Whistle'' released on 12 July 2013 all over Karnataka in about 75+ theatres and PVR Cinemas in Delhi, Chennai, Pune, Mumbai and Hyderabad. Whistle was made on a decent budget and it collected Rs. 3.7&nbsp;million in the first day itself and is having 70% occupancy in all theatres across Karnataka.{{Cn|date=September 2023}}
== Reception ==
A critic from ''[[The Times of India]]'' scored the film at 3.5 out of 5 stars and says "Chiranjeevi Sarja has given life to the character with his expression. Pranitha has done justice to the role. Vijay Koundinya has done a good job in his brief appearance. Camera by Santhosh Rai Pathaje is marvelous. Music by Joshua Shridhar has some catchy tunes".<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 May 2016 |title=WHISTLE MOVIE REVIEW |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/whistle/movie-review/21057661.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230905141635/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/whistle/movie-review/21057661.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=5 September 2023 |access-date=4 September 2022 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> A Sharadhaa from ''[[The New Indian Express]]'' wrote "Verdict: No match to Pizza, a lesson for those who think hit originals will always make for successful remakes. Whistle builds hopes and then leaves you wanting for the thrill of a scare".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharadhaa |first=A |date=13 July 2013 |title='Whistle' (Kannada) |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/entertainment/review/2013/jul/13/whistle-kannada-496164.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230905141635/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2013/jul/13/Whistle-Kannada-496164.amp |archive-date=5 September 2023 |access-date=4 September 2022 |website=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref> B S Srivani from [[Deccan Herald]] wrote "The few songs could have been dispensed of. Santosh Rai Pathaje excels again with the lighting and placement. Overall, a cracker of a film that deserves a long and sweet seeti. Whistle, please!".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Srivani |first=B S |date=14 July 2013 |title=Greed cannot compete with ghosts |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/amp/content/344686/greed-cannot-compete-ghosts.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230905141638/https://www.deccanherald.com/amp/story/content/344686/greed-cannot-compete-ghosts.html |archive-date=5 September 2023 |access-date=4 September 2022 |website=[[Deccan Herald]]}}</ref> A critic from ''[[Bangalore Mirror]]'' wrote  "The hero of this film is cinematographer Santosh Rai Pataje. His images have always been clear and bright in daytime shots.  But here it is the indoor shots and scenes in the dark that show his ability. Whistle is a film that will make you forget the cold weather".<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 July 2013 |title=Whistle: Delivered hot |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/whistle-delivered-hot/articleshow/21455967.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230905141644/https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/bhaag-milkha-bhaag-stumbling-to-glory/articleshowajax/21455988.cms?version=18&enforceseoatarticle=0&lastarticle=21173417&photocount=6&photoexclude=3 |archive-date=5 September 2023 |access-date=4 September 2022 |website=[[Bangalore Mirror]]}}</ref>
== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|3046022}}
{{Pizza (film series)}}
[[Category:2010s Kannada-language films]]
[[Category:2010s Indian films]]
[[Category:2013 films]]
[[Category:2013 horror thriller films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Prashant Raj]]
[[Category:Films scored by Joshua Sridhar]]
[[Category:Indian horror thriller films]]
[[Category:Kannada remakes of Tamil films]]