# Nathicharami > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Nathicharami > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Nathicharami.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathicharami > Source revision: 1351343801 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|2018 Kannada film directed by Mansore}} {{Use dmy dates|date=September 2019}} {{Use Indian English|date=September 2019}} {{Infobox film | name = Nathicharami | image = Nathicharami poster.jpg | native_name = | caption = Release poster | director = Manjunatha Somashekara Reddy ([Mansore](/source/Mansore)) | producer = M. Ramesh | screenplay = Manjunatha Somashekara Reddy (Mansore) | story = Sandhya Rani | starring = [Sruthi Hariharan](/source/Sruthi_Hariharan)
[Sanchari Vijay](/source/Sanchari_Vijay) | music = [Bindhu Malini](/source/Bindhu_Malini) | cinematography = Guruprasad Narnad | editing = Nagendra K. Ujjani | studio = Tejaswini Enterprises | released = {{Film date|2018|12|28|df=y|Karnataka}} | country = India | language = Kannada }} '''''Nathicharami''''' is a 2018 Indian [Kannada](/source/Kannada)-language film co-written and directed by [Mansore](/source/Mansore) (Manjunatha Somakeshava Reddy).{{Efn|Attributed to multiple sources{{Cite web|url=https://avadhimag.com/?p=205244|title=ಇದು ಸಂಧ್ಯಾರಾಣಿಯ 'ನಾತಿಚರಾಮಿ'|last=avadhi|date=2018-10-27|website=Avadhi/ಅವಧಿ|language=en-US|access-date=2018-12-21}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.vijayavani.net/%e0%b2%a8%e0%b2%be%e0%b2%a4%e0%b2%bf%e0%b2%9a%e0%b2%b0%e0%b2%be%e0%b2%ae%e0%b2%bf%e0%b2%af%e0%b2%b2%e0%b3%8d%e0%b2%b2%e0%b2%bf-%e0%b2%ae%e0%b2%a6%e0%b3%81%e0%b2%b5%e0%b3%86-%e0%b2%ae%e0%b2%be%e0%b2%a4/|title=ನಾತಿಚರಾಮಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಮದುವೆ ಮಾತು|last=ಸುದ್ದಿಜಾಲ|first=ವಿಜಯವಾಣಿ|date=2018-03-02|website=ವಿಜಯವಾಣಿ|language=en-US|access-date=2018-12-21}}{{Cite web|url=https://vijaykarnataka.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gossip/shruthi-in-nathicharami/articleshow/62553040.cms|title=ನಾತಿಚರಾಮಿ ಎಂದ ಶ್ರುತಿ, ಸಂಪತ್‌|date=2018-01-19|website=Vijaya Karnataka|language=kn|access-date=2018-12-21}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinestaan.com/articles/2018/nov/27/17100/an-award-brings-focus-to-your-film-paddayi-director-abhaya-simha|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181229185919/https://www.cinestaan.com/articles/2018/nov/27/17100/an-award-brings-focus-to-your-film-paddayi-director-abhaya-simha|url-status=live|archive-date=29 December 2018|title=An award brings focus to your film: Paddayi director Abhaya Simha|last=Chettiar|first=Blessy|website=Cinestaan|access-date=2018-12-21}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.kannadaprabha.com/interviews/interview-with-director-mansore/243979.html|title=ಪದಗಳು ಕಡಿಮೆಯಾದಾಗಲೇ ಸಿನಿಮಾ|website=kannadaprabha.com|language=kn|access-date=2018-12-21|archive-date=29 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181229200101/https://www.kannadaprabha.com/interviews/interview-with-director-mansore/243979.html|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2018/may/08/nathicharami-gets-a-global-launch-before-local-release-1811553.html |title=Nathicharami gets a global launch before local release |website=The New Indian Express |date=8 May 2018 |publisher=[The New Indian Express](/source/The_New_Indian_Express) |location=India |language=en |access-date=2018-12-28}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/two-women-centric-kannada-films-in-mami-festival/article25060973.ece |title=Two women-centric Kannada films in MAMI festival |last=Khajane |first=Muralidhara |date=2018-09-27 |work=[The Hindu](/source/The_Hindu) |location=India |language=en-IN |access-date=2018-12-28}}}} The film stars [Sruthi Hariharan](/source/Sruthi_Hariharan){{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/shruthi-hariharan-in-mansore-film-kannada-news-203291|title=Shruthi Hariharan in Mansore film - Kannada Movie News|date=2017-12-21|website=IndiaGlitz.com|access-date=2018-12-21}} and [Sanchari Vijay](/source/Sanchari_Vijay) with Sharanya,{{Cite web|url=http://m.dailyhunt.in/news/india/kannada/prajavani-epaper-praj/thiyetar+hostilige+naaticharaami-newsid-103854374?ss=pd&s=a|title=ಥಿಯೇಟರ್‌ ಹೊಸ್ತಿಲಿಗೆ ನಾತಿಚರಾಮಿ - Prajavani|website=DailyHunt|language=en|access-date=2018-12-21}} [Poornachandra Mysore](/source/Poornachandra_Mysore), Balaji Manohar and Gopal Deshpande in key roles. The music of the film is scored by [Bindhu Malini](/source/Bindhu_Malini).{{Cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2018/jan/14/manso-res-nathicharami--has-music-by-aruvis-bindhu-malini-1753883.html|title=Manso Re's Nathicharami has music by Aruvi's Bindhu Malini|newspaper=The New Indian Express|date=14 January 2018|access-date=19 September 2019}}{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/music/a-soulful-song-from-nathicharami/articleshow/67143907.cms|title=A soulful song from Nathicharami - Times of India|website=The Times of India|date=18 December 2018 |access-date=2018-12-21}} The film had its world premiere in the India Story category and was nominated for the [Oxfam](/source/Oxfam) Best film on Gender Equality Award at the 20th Jio [MAMI](/source/Mumbai_Academy_of_the_Moving_Image) Mumbai Film Festival.{{cite web|url=https://www.mumbaifilmfestival.com/programmeDetail/452|title=20th Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival|website=Mumbai Film Festival}}{{cite news|url=https://www.cinestaan.com/articles/2018/oct/4/16057/mami-2018-soni-balekempa-hamid-nominated-for-oxfam-best-film-on-gender-equality-award|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181229044242/https://www.cinestaan.com/articles/2018/oct/4/16057/mami-2018-soni-balekempa-hamid-nominated-for-oxfam-best-film-on-gender-equality-award|url-status=live|archive-date=29 December 2018|title=MAMI 2018: Soni, Balekempa, Hamid nominated for Oxfam Best Film on Gender Equality Award|publisher=Cinestaan}}{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/director-mansores-nathicharami-selected-for-mami/articleshow/65962203.cms|title=Director Mansore's 'Nathicharami' selected for MAMI - Times of India|website=The Times of India|date=26 September 2018 |access-date=2018-12-21}} ''Nathicharami'' won five awards at the [66th National film awards](/source/66th_National_Film_Awards) in 2019. [Best Female Playback Singer](/source/National_Film_Award_for_Best_Female_Playback_Singer) went to [Bindhu Malini](/source/Bindhu_Malini) for the song ''Mayaavi Manave'', [Best Lyrics](/source/National_Film_Award_for_Best_Lyrics) for Manjunath S for the same song and [Best Editing](/source/National_Film_Award_for_Best_Editing) went to Nagendra K Ujjani. The movie also won the award for [Best Feature Film in Kannada](/source/National_Film_Award_for_Best_Feature_Film_in_Kannada). [Shruthi Hariharan](/source/Sruthi_Hariharan) got a [Special Mention for Best Actress](/source/National_Film_Award_%E2%80%93_Special_Mention_(feature_film)) for her performance. The film was remade in Malayalam as ''[Neeraja](/source/Neeraja)'' (2023).{{cite web |title=Review: 'Neeraja' is a softer, sweeter version of original film, but a bit overstretched |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/2023/06/02/neeraja-movie-review-rajesh-k-raman-shruti-ramachandran-guru-somasundaram.html |website=OnManorama |access-date=20 June 2023}} == Synopsis == ''Nathicharami'' is about Gowri whose life is perplexed between her physical desires and emotional beliefs. Gowri is an independent working woman living in the city alone. She is in continuous mourning of the untimely demise of her husband years ago. She still loves him and has filled her house with his belongings, memories and pictures. However, she has the desires of her body which she does not know how to address. The film narrates the struggles of the Gowri in a society that believes that a woman's physical desires can only be followed by a nuptial. Gowri is surrounded by people from her daily life who talk about their notions that are contrary to the other. A psychologist helps her navigate the confusions in her mind. Finally, when she feels that she has overcome her ambiguity, the situation takes a leap. The film also follows another husband and wife duo. The husband who has emotionally abandoned his wife, and the wife who eagerly puts in efforts to rekindle their relationship. The film also brings the audience's attention towards the nuances women from different walks of life face. == Cast == {{Cast listing| * [Sruthi Hariharan](/source/Sruthi_Hariharan) as Gowri * [Sanchari Vijay](/source/Sanchari_Vijay) as Suresh * Sharanya as Suma, Suresh's wife * [Poornachandra Mysore](/source/Poornachandra_Mysore) as Mahesh, Gowri's husband * Balaji Manohar as Dr. Carvalho (Psychiatrist) * Gopal Deshpande as Ravi, colleague of Suresh * Shantala as Jayamma, house maid * Vallabha as Abhimanyu * Greeshma Shridhar, colleague of Gowri * Harshil Koushik, colleague of Gowri * Dr. Seetha Kote, mother of Gowri * Kalagangotri Manju * Pradeep Shivamogga * K J Pavan }} ``` == Soundtrack== {{Infobox album | name = Nathicharami | type = Soundtrack | artist = [Bindhu Malini](/source/Bindhu_Malini) | cover = | alt = | released = | studio = Astral RMP Aditya MT's Studio | genre = [Feature Film Soundtrack](/source/Feature_Film_Soundtrack) | length = | language = [Kannada](/source/Kannada) | label = [Zee Music](/source/Zee_Music_Company) | producer = Bindhu Malini | prev_title = | prev_year = | next_title = | next_year = }} The film's score and soundtracks are composed by Bindhu Malini.{{Cite web|url=https://www.prajavani.net/entertainment/cinema/naticharami-595553.html|title=ಕಾಡುವ 'ನಾತಿಚರಾಮಿ' ಹಾಡು: 'ಭಾವಲೋಕದ ಭ್ರಮೆಯೊಳಿರಲು ಸರಿಯದಾಗಿದೆ ಸಮಯ'|date=2018-12-19|website=Prajavani|language=kn|access-date=2018-12-21}}{{Citation|title=Nathicharami - All Songs - Download or Listen Free|date=13 December 2018 |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/nathicharami/t,iy9MOVXJ4_|language=en|access-date=2018-12-21}} {{Track listing | all_writing = | all_music = [Bindhu Malini](/source/Bindhu_Malini) | headline = Tracklist | extra_column = Singer(s) | title1 = Vasundhare | length1 = 4:08 | lyrics1 = Kiran Kaverappa | extra1 = Bindhu Malini | title2 = Yaariva | length2 = 3:41 | lyrics2 = Nandhini Nanjappa | extra2 = Bindhu Malini | title3 = Bhaavaloka | length3 = 3:45 | lyrics3 = Kiran Kaverappa | extra3 = Bindhu Malini, Sanchari Vijay | title4 = Maayavi Manave | length4 = 3:50 | lyrics4 = Mansore | extra4 = Bindhu Malini | title5 = Dehavu Naane | length5 = 2:54 | lyrics5 = Madan Bellisalu | extra5 = Bindhu Malini | title6 = Desire- Opening title track | extra6 = {{mdash}} | lyrics6 = {{mdash}} | length6 = 4:25 | title7 = Dawn- End title track | length7 = 3:27 | extra7 = {{mdash}} | lyrics7 = {{mdash}} | total_length = 24:50 }} == Reception == Sunayana Suresh of ''[The Times of India](/source/The_Times_of_India)'' gave it 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, "''Nathicharami'' is different, bold and relevant. It talks about desires and yet discusses the idea of consent. The film is definitely a step towards more gender sensitive cinema that is required in the industry."{{cite web |title=Nathicharami Movie Review |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/nathicharami/movie-review/67284495.cms |website=The Times of India |access-date=20 June 2023}} Jagadish Angadi of the ''[Deccan Herald](/source/Deccan_Herald)'' gave it a rating of 3.5 out of 5, noting that "the film's psychological and physical explorations remain incomplete. It is reduced to the status of an adult art movie. The lack of a background score in many scenes affects the cinematic experience."{{cite web |last1=Angadi |first1=Jagadish |title=Nathicharami review: Good attempt but falls short |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/nathicharami-review-good-710350.html |website=Deccan Herald |access-date=20 June 2023 |language=en |date=28 December 2018}} Aravind Shwetha of ''[The News Minute](/source/The_News_Minute)'' gave it a positive review and wrote, "The movie is a must-watch, if you can sit through the slow pace."{{cite web |title='Nathicharami' review: This Sruthi Hariharan starrer explores a widow's sexuality |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/nathicharami-review-sruthi-hariharan-starrer-explores-widow-s-sexuality-94138 |website=The News Minute |access-date=20 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221006013853/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/nathicharami-review-sruthi-hariharan-starrer-explores-widow-s-sexuality-94138 |archive-date=6 October 2022 |language=en |date=28 December 2018}} Prathima Nandakumar of ''[The Week](/source/The_Week_(Indian_magazine))'' gave it a rating of 3.5 out of 5, noting that "''Nathicharami'' is a thought-provoking movie, slow-paced, yet engaging."{{cite web |title=Nathicharami: A bold film that explores a widow's sexuality |url=https://www.theweek.in/review/movies/2018/12/30/nathicharami-a-bold-film-that-explores-a-widows-sexuality.html |website=The Week |access-date=20 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925011128/https://www.theweek.in/review/movies/2018/12/30/nathicharami-a-bold-film-that-explores-a-widows-sexuality.html |archive-date=25 September 2022 |language=en |url-status=live}} ==Accolades== {| class="wikitable" |- ! Year ! Ceremony ! Category ! Recipient(s) and nominee(s) ! Result ! {{tooltip|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- | rowspan="5"|2019 ! scope="row" rowspan="5" | [66th National Film Awards](/source/66th_National_Film_Awards) |[Best Feature Film in Kannada](/source/National_Film_Award_for_Best_Feature_Film_in_Kannada) |M. Ramesh & Mansore |{{Won}} | rowspan="5"|{{cite web|url=https://dff.gov.in/images/News/66th_NFA_Results.pdf|access-date=9 August 2019|title=66th National Film Awards|publisher=[Directorate of Film Festivals](/source/Directorate_of_Film_Festivals)}}{{cite news |title=National Film Awards 2019 LIVE Updates: Ayushmann, Vicky, Keerthy are Best Actors |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/story/national-film-awards-2019-live-updates-1579101-2019-08-09 |access-date=24 August 2019 |work=India Today |date=9 August 2019 |language=en}} |- |[Best Lyrics](/source/National_Film_Award_for_Best_Lyrics) |Mansore for "Maayavi Manave" |{{Won}} |- |[Best Female Playback Singer](/source/National_Film_Award_for_Best_Female_Playback_Singer) |Bindhumalini |{{Won}} |- |[Best Editing](/source/National_Film_Award_for_Best_Editing) |Nagendra K. Ujjani |{{Won}} |- |[Special Mention for Best Actress](/source/National_Film_Award_%E2%80%93_Special_Mention_(feature_film)) |Sruthi Hariharan |{{Won}} |- | rowspan="7"|2019 ! scope="row" rowspan="7" |[Filmfare Awards South](/source/66th_Filmfare_Awards_South) |[Best Film – Kannada](/source/Filmfare_Award_for_Best_Film_%E2%80%93_Kannada) |Nathicharami |{{Nom}} | rowspan="7"|{{cite web|url=https://www.filmfare.com/features/nominations-for-the-66th-filmfare-awards-south-2019_-37931.html|title=Nominations for the 66th Filmfare Awards (South) 2019|website=[Filmfare](/source/Filmfare)|access-date=20 December 2019}} |- |[Best Director – Kannada](/source/Filmfare_Award_for_Best_Director_%E2%80%93_Kannada) |Mansore |{{Won}} |- |[Best Actress – Kannada](/source/Filmfare_Award_for_Best_Actress_%E2%80%93_Kannada) |rowspan="2" |Sruthi Hariharan |{{nom}} |- |[Critics Best Actress – Kannada](/source/Filmfare_Critics_Award_for_Best_Actress_%E2%80%93_Kannada) |{{Win}} |- |[Best Lyricist – Kannada](/source/Filmfare_Award_for_Best_Lyricist_%E2%80%93_Kannada) |Kiran Kaverappa |{{nom}} |- |[Best Female Playback Singer – Kannada](/source/Filmfare_Award_for_Best_Female_Playback_Singer_%E2%80%93_Kannada) |Bindhumalini |{{won}} |- |[Best Supporting Actress – Kannada](/source/Filmfare_Award_for_Best_Supporting_Actress_%E2%80%93_Kannada) |Sharanya |{{won}} |- | rowspan="1"|2021 ! scope="row" rowspan="1" |[10th South Indian International Movie Awards](/source/10th_South_Indian_International_Movie_Awards) |Best Director |Mansore |{{Nom}} | |- |} == Notes == {{Noteslist}} == References == {{reflist}} == External links == *{{IMDb title|id=9084890}} *{{Facebook|id=NathicharamiFilm}} *{{YouTube|id==lbZo6HhmcVw|title=Nathicharami - Official Movie Trailer}} {{National Film Award Best Feature Film Kannada}} Category:Films whose editor won the Best Film Editing National Award Category:Best Kannada Feature Film National Film Award winners Category:2018 Kannada-language films Category:2018 Indian films Category:Kannada films remade in other languages Category:Films about women in India Category:Films about sexual abstinence Category:Films about widowhood in India --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Nathicharami](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathicharami) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathicharami?action=history)). 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