Blink

<p>Apoorva, a 24-year-old in , conceals his failed MA from his mother. Juggling part-time jobs, he relies on his love interest, Swapna, for support. Apurva’s unique ability to control blinking becomes a curse when a mysterious old man reveals his father’s survival. Prasanna Kumar MS composed the film’s background and soundtrack. was theatrically released in India on 8 March 2024, coinciding the in limited screens across but were increased over the time owing to a good word-of-mouth reviews from the audience. The film was also released overseas in the later days by Sandalwood Talkies.. The film had competed 50 days accorss Karnataka The film was available for digital streaming in US and UK on from 9 May 2024. In India it started streaming from 14 May 2024. The dubbed versions of Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi and Bengali were released on and also subtitled in 17 worldwide languages and on a later date. In his review for , Vivek M.V. applauded for its debut by director Srinidhi Bengaluru, highlighting the time-travel drama and performances by Dheekshith Shetty, Gopalkrishna Deshpande and Chaithra J Achar. She praised the film’s fusion of technical elements and its ability to hold audience attention throughout its runtime with enough twists. She found to be a genre-specific film that required strong attention and investment to fully appreciate its complexities. Pranati AS, of , bestowed ‘Blink’ with a commendable 4 out of 5 rating. In her critique, she eloquently described the film as more than just a commercial endeavor, highlighting its exceptional writing and the seamless integration of time-travel narrative with music, poetry, and theatre.” In her review for , A Sharadhaa praised the movie as a sci-fi thriller that weaved together the complexities of time travel. She praised Bengaluru’s vision for challenging cinematic norms and pushing boundaries. She gave the film a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars. Shashiprasad S M of in his review described “Blink provides a unique experience of time travel, showcasing a different cinematic world, appreciated for its efforts by the reviewer. The film intricately weaves through various timelines, keeping the audience hooked with its blend of fiction and intense drama. Performances by the cast, especially Deekshit Shetty, contribute to the thrilling journey, making Blink a captivating watch. and with 3.5 out of 5 rating. Sridevi S, in her review for , rated with 3/5 stars. She found it was an experimental venture in Sandalwood, delving into the realm of sci-fi with emotional depth. She praised Bengaluru’s skillful storytelling and the ensemble cast’s performances. Prathibha Joy of in her review wrote “Dheekshith Shetty’s sci-fi flick is a bold and engaging take on Oedipus”</p>