Namma Preethiya Ramu
| Namma Preethiya Ramu | |
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 VCD cover | |
| Directed by | Sanjay-Vijay |
| Based on | Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum by Vinayan |
| Produced by | G Nandakumar B P Rame Gowda |
| Starring | Darshan Navya Natarajan Hamsavijetha Doddanna |
| Cinematography | Ramesh Babu |
| Edited by | K. Girish Kumar |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Vishwapriya Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 153 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Namma Preethiya Ramu (transl. Our lovable Ramu) is a 2003 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed by Sanjay-Vijay duo. The film is a remake of the Malayalam film Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum (1999).[1] The film stars Darshan playing the eponymous character of a blind village singer,[2] along with Navya Natarajan, Hamsavijetha and Hanumanthegowda in other prominent roles. The film was produced by G Nandakumar and B P Rame Gowda for Vishwapriya Films studio. The film score and soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.
The film was released on 14 November 2003 and won positive reviews from critics upon release. Actor Darshan was appreciated for his effective portrayal of an offbeat role.[3][4] However, the film failed at the box office.[5][6]
Cast[edit]
- Darshan as Ramu[7]
- Navya Natarajan as Lakshmi
- Hamsavijetha as Vasanthi
- Doddanna
- Umashree
- Karibasavaiah
- Pavitra Lokesh
- Nandini
- Ramesh Pandith
- Shyam Yadav
- Hanumanthegowda
- Jayasurya
- Master Adharsh Ramegowda as Putta
Soundtrack[edit]
The music of the film was composed by Ilaiyaraaja and the lyrics were written by K. Kalyan and Krishna Priya. Except "Dudilde" and "Badavana", all other tunes were reused from Tamil film Kaasi.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Naa Kano Lokavanu" | Krishna Priya | Udit Narayan | |
| 2. | "Nannede Baanali" | K. Kalyan | Hariharan | |
| 3. | "Duddilde Hodaru" | K. Kalyan | Udit Narayan, Ganga Sitharasu | |
| 4. | "Thegada Mara Kadidu" | K. Kalyan | Hariharan | |
| 5. | "Joli Joli Jokaaliyalli" | K. Kalyan | Hariharan | |
| 6. | "Badavana Gudisalanu" | K. Kalyan | Ilaiyaraaja |
Reception[edit]
A critic from indiainfo wrote that "It's all the way Darshan's performance that will be remembered".[8]
References[edit]
- ^ "ಡಿಬಾಸ್ ಹುಟ್ಟುಹಬ್ಬ: 'ಮೆಜೆಸ್ಟಿಕ್' ನಲ್ಲಿ ಕಾಲಿಟ್ಟು ಚಾಲೆಂಜಿಂಗ್ ಸ್ಟಾರ್ ಆಗಿ ಮೆರೆದ ಟಾಪ್ 10 ಸಿನಿಮಾ". TV9 Kannada (in Kannada). 16 February 2021. Archived from the original on 23 January 2022. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
- ^ Rajpal, Roktim (16 February 2022). "Birthday special: Watch these six iconic Darshan movies". Deccan Herald.
- ^ "Namma Preethiya Ramu - Film Review". Archived from the original on 15 April 2014. Retrieved 14 April 2014.
- ^ "Namma Preethiya Ramu Movie Review". 14 November 2003.
- ^ Sowmya Aji Mehu (28 August 2005). "Machchu movie? Must be a smash hit!". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 12 September 2022. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
- ^ Vijayasarathy, R. G. (30 September 2009). "'Fans want to see me in action films". Rediff.com.
- ^ Lokesh, Vinay (12 October 2020). "Sagar Biligowda talks about his five favourite actors". The Times of India.
- ^ "NAMMA PREETHIYA RAMU - Review". indiainfo. Archived from the original on 3 February 2004.