Namma Preethiya Ramu | |
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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] It 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 were 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]
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 the Tamil film Kaasi.
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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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 |
A critic from indiainfo wrote that "It's all the way Darshan's performance that will be remembered". [8]