Patre Loves Padma
Patre Loves Padma is a 2008 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by Chandrashekhar Srivasthav and starring newcomers Ajith, Kruthika, Deepika, Vijayalakshmi, Pavitra and Supritha. The film was a box office failure,[1] and is known for some of its songs by Arjun Janya.[2][3] After this film, Ajith was known as Patre Ajith.
Patre Loves Padma | |
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Directed by | Chandrashekhar Srivasthav |
Written by | Chandrashekhar Srivasthav |
Produced by | R. Pramila |
Starring |
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Cinematography | Cinetech Soori |
Edited by | S Soundar Rajan |
Music by | Arjun Janya |
Release date |
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Country | India |
Language | Kannada |
Cast
- Ajith as Patre
- Kruttika Ravindra[4] as Padma
- Deepika as Padma
- Vijayalakshmi as Padma
- Pavitra as Padma
- Supritha as Padma
- Loknath
- Ramesh Bhat
- Girija Lokesh
Production
The five actresses named Padma are Kruthika, Deepika (Zee Kannada anchor), Vijayalakshmi (acted in Uda (2009)), Pavitra and Supritha. They span the age range of ten to twenty.[5]
The film was produced by Ajith's mother,[6] R. Pramila, who was the president of the Bangalore BJP Mahila Morcha.[5] Twenty-three films were given a subsidy based on content. This film was given a subsidy of ₹1,000,000 (US$13,000) rupees despite not being in the list.[1]
Music
Patre Loves Padma | |
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Soundtrack album by | |
Released | 2008 |
Recorded | 2008 |
Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
Length | 27:16 |
Language | Kannada |
Label | Jhankar Music |
Official audio | |
Patre Loves Padma - Full Jukebox on YouTube |
All lyrics are written by Chandrashekhar Srivasthav; all music is composed by Arjun Janya.[7]
No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Hingyaake" | Srinivas, K. S. Chithra, Anuradha Sriram | 5:30 |
2. | "Elli Anta" | Gururaj Hoskote, Chaitra H. G. | 5:27 |
3. | "Hey Hudugi" | Rajesh Krishnan, Nanditha | 5:02 |
4. | "Kai Mugive" | Srinivas | 3:11 |
5. | "Novina Butti" | Shankar Mahadevan | 2:58 |
6. | "Paadu Nodiro" | C. Ashwath, B. Jayashree, Shankar Shanubog | 5:08 |
Total length: | 27:16 |
Reception
A critic from Bangalore Mirror wrote that "Expect a test of patience when you watch the film".[8] A critic from Rediff.com wrote that "Simply put, the film is a big disappointment".[9] Film critic R. G. Vijayasarathy of IANS wrote that "The film belies all expectations and is a third degree torture for the audience".[10]
References
- "Yeddyurappa does a '˜G' category in films". Bangalore Mirror. 18 July 2011. Archived from the original on 17 July 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- Srinath, Shruthi (13 December 2015). "The hit formula". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 17 July 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- S., Shyam Prasad (24 April 2015). "Arjun Janya scores a quickfire 50". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 17 July 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- "Kruttika has taken 3 bold steps into Sandalwood". Bangalore Mirror. 15 August 2018. Archived from the original on 4 April 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- "'Patre Loves Padma' mounts". mymazaa. 26 October 207. Archived from the original on 2023-07-17. Retrieved 2023-07-17.
- "Ajith in Patre Loves Padma". Filmibeat. 10 September 2008. Archived from the original on 17 July 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- "Patre Loves Padma". Jiosaavn. 2008. Archived from the original on 2023-07-17. Retrieved 2023-07-17.
- "Patre Loves Padma: Love to hate". Bangalore Mirror. 26 September 2008. Archived from the original on 17 July 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- Vijayasarathy, R. G. (26 September 2008). "A big disappointment". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 17 July 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- Vijayasarathy, R. G. (28 September 2008). "Patre Loves Padma Kannada Movie". IANS. Archived from the original on 17 July 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023 – via Nowrunning.