Hola Venky!
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Sonia Balcazar
Giju John
Ashwin Mushran
Ramanathan Seshan[1]
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 Poster | |
| Directed by | Sandeep Mohan |
| Written by | Sandeep Mohan |
| Produced by | Sandeep Mohan |
| Starring | Roger Narayan Sonia Balcazar Giju John Ashwin Mushran Ramanathan Seshan[1] |
Production company | Crawling Angel Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 85 Minutes[3] |
| Country | India |
| Language | English |
| Budget | ₹10 lakh |
Hola Venky! (transl. Hi Venky!) is a 2014 Indian English-language independent romantic comedy film written and directed by Sandeep Mohan. The film stars Roger Narayan, Sonia Balcazar, and Ashwin Mushran. Shot on a micro-budget of ₹10 lakh with a four-member crew, it explores the quirky journey of a techie in San Francisco, blending slapstick humor with an Indian-Mexican cultural flavor.[4][5]
Cast
- Roger Narayan as Venky
- Sonia Balcazar as Inez
- Giju John as Kurian
- Ashwin Mushran as Psychiatrist
- Ramanathan Seshan as Bharatwaj[1]
Production
Hola Venky! was produced on a shoestring budget of ₹10 lakh, with Sandeep Mohan taking on multiple roles as writer, director, and actor. He positioned the film as an accessible model for aspiring filmmakers.[8]
Release
Eschewing traditional theatrical release, Sandeep Mohan traveled across India to screen Hola Venky! directly for audiences, an approach described as bringing "cinema to doorsteps."[9] This method contributed to discussions on alternative distribution for indie films in India.[10] The film was also slated for an online release to reach a wider audience.[11] The Hindu termed this mobility "movie on the move."[12]