{{Short description|2018 Indian Kannada-language thriller drama film}} {{Use dmy dates|date=May 2025}} {{Use Indian English|date=May 2025}} {{Infobox film | name = | image = Kaarni poster.jpg | alt = | caption = Theatrical release poster | native_name = <!-- {{Infobox name module|language|title}} or {{Infobox name module|title}} --> | director = Vini | writer = Vini | screenplay = | story = | based_on = <!-- {{Based on|title of the original work|creator of the original work|additional creator(s), if necessary}} --> | producer = Govindaraju A.H. Alur | starring = Duniya Rashmi <br /> Niranth | narrator = | cinematography = | editing = Vinay G Alur | music = Arindam Goswamy | studio = Gokula Entertainers | distributor = Kaivalya | released = {{Film date|2018|9|14|df=yes}} | runtime = | country = India | language = Kannada | budget = | gross = }} '''''Kaarni''''' is a 2018 Indian Kannada-language thriller drama film directed by Vini and starring Duniya Rashmi and Niranth. The film was released to mixed reviews.
== Cast == *Duniya Rashmi as Tanu *Niranth as Shankar *Rajesh Ramakrishna as the police inspector *Karan Gaja
== Production == The film was shot in Bengaluru, Chikkmagalur, and Shivamogga.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/duniya-rashmi-gets-her-first-psychological-thriller/articleshow/65166382.cms|title=Duniya Rashmi gets her first psychological thriller|date=July 27, 2018|work= The Times of India}}</ref>
== Soundtrack == The film features no songs and its score is composed by Arindam Goswamy.<ref name="TNIE"/><ref name="TNM"/>
== Reception == Sunayana Suresh of ''The Times of India'' rated the film 2.5/5 and wrote, "This is an interesting premise and has its moments. If you like thrillers that employ some of the regular tropes then this might just pique your interest. But be warned that there are some parts that might not be on par with the genre and can be a let down in terms of consistency".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/kaarni/movie-review/65807405.cms|title=Kaarni Movie Review|work=The Times of India}}</ref> A Sharadhaa of ''The New Indian Express'' wrote, "The film’s story mostly lies in the second half, when the director explains the reason behind the missing girl. Unfortunately, by that point, the attention of audience is lost".<ref name="TNIE">{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2018/Sep/15/kaarni-movie-review-with-overarching-theme-of-homosexuality-film-loses-plot-in-execution-1872035.html|title='Kaarni' movie review: With overarching theme of homosexuality, film loses plot in execution|first=A.|last=Sharadhaa|date=September 15, 2018|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=May 12, 2025|archive-date=September 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190911110256/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2018/sep/15/kaarni-movie-review-with-overarching-theme-of-homosexuality-film-loses-plot-in-execution-1872035.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Aravind Shwetha of ''The News Minute'' wrote, "Overall, the movie loses steam quickly. There are some pacing issues too, especially in the beginning, and paired with the choppy editing, it makes for a slow ride".<ref name="TNM">{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/kaarni-review-duniya-rashmi-saving-grace-thriller-88346|title='Kaarni' review: Duniya Rashmi is the saving grace of this thriller|first=Aravind|last=Shwetha|date=September 14, 2018|website=The News Minute}}</ref> A critic from ''chitratara.com'' rated the film 3/5 and wrote, " Another haunting film with dark shade in the capture of scenes keeps you engaged especially in the second half and the search for missing heroines and revenge saga is crux of the film".<ref>https://m.chitratara.com/show-content.php?key=Kannada%20Film%20Latest%20News,%20Kannada%20New%20Movies,%20Latest%20Kannada%20Films&title=KAARNI%20IN%20SEARCH%20OF%20MISSING-%20Rating:3/5%20***&id=11453&ptype=Reviews</ref>
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== External links == *{{IMDb title|9049486}}
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