Eradu Kanasu (1974 film)
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Directed by | Dorairaj S. K. Bhagavan |
Written by | Vani |
Based on | Eradu Kanasu by Vani |
Produced by | Dorai Bhagawan |
Starring | Rajkumar Kalpana Manjula |
Cinematography | R. Chittibabu |
Edited by | Venkatram |
Music by | Rajan–Nagendra |
Production company | Anupam Movies |
Release date |
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Running time | 144 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Kannada |
Eradu Kanasu (transl. Two Dreams) is a 1974 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by the duo Dorai and S. K. Bhagavan, and is based on the novel of the same name by Vani.[1][2] The film stars Rajkumar, Kalpana and Manjula in lead roles.[3]
The film was a musical blockbuster with all the songs composed by Rajan–Nagendra considered evergreen hits. They were awarded with the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director for 1974–75.
The movie saw a theatrical run of 30 weeks.[4] The movie completed 100 days when it was re-released in 1982.[5] The film's success led to its second re-release on 6 February 2015 across Karnataka state. The movie was remade in Telugu in 1975 as Pooja with three songs of this movie retained in the Telugu version.
Cast[]
- Rajkumaras Ramu
- Kalpana as Gowri
- Manjula as Lalitha
- K. S. Ashwath as Ramu's father
- Balakrishna as uncle
- Rajanand as Lalitha's father
- Sampath as Gowri's father
- Advani Lakshmi Devi as Ramu's mother
- Jayashree as Gowri's mother
- Bhargavi Narayan as lecturer
- as Lalitha's husband
- Vaishali Kasaravalli as Latha
- Pandari Bai in Special Appearance
Production[]
The song Endendu Ninnanu Martha was shot at Gajanur dam in Shivamoga district.[6]
Themes and influences[]
The film was based on the novel of the same name by Vani.[7] Muralidhara Khajane of The Hindu mentioned that the plot was similar to William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.[8]
Soundtrack[]
Eradu Kanasu | |
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Soundtrack album by | |
Released | 1974 |
Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
Label | Saregama |
The music was composed by Rajan–Nagendra with lyrics penned by Chi. Udaya Shankar. The album consists of six tracks.[9] All the songs composed for the film were received extremely well and considered as evergreen songs.
The song Thamnam Thamnam was remixed by Mano Murthy in Abhinetri (2015).[10]
Three songs from this movie were retained by Rajan–Nagendra in the Telugu version Pooja. The song Endendu Ninnanu Marethu [11] was retained in the Telugu version as Enneno Janmala Bandham.[12] The song Baadi Hoda Balliyinda [13] was retained in the Telugu version as Malleteega Vaadipoga Marala Poolu Pooyuna.[14] The song Poojisalende Hoogala Thande [15] was retained in the Telugu version as Poojalu Cheya Poolu Tecchanu.[16] The movie established S. Janaki as the leading female playback singer of Kannada cinema for at least the next decade.
The tune of the song Endendu Ninnanu Marethu [17] was used in the 1992 Hindi movie Jaan Se Pyaara as Bin Tere Kuch Bhi Nahi Hai Jeevan Mera.[18]
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singers | Picturization | Length |
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01 | "Endu Ninna Noduve" | Chi. Udaya Shankar | P. B. Sreenivas | Rajkumar | 4:06 |
02 | "Endendu Ninnanu Marethu" | Chi. Udaya Shankar | P. B. Sreenivas | Rajkumar | 4:34 |
03 | "Baadi Hoda Balli inda " | Chi. Udaya Shankar | P. B. Sreenivas | Rajkumar | 3:21 |
04 | "Poojisalendhe Hoogala tande " | Chi. Udaya Shankar | S. Janaki | Kalpana | 4:21 |
05 | "Thamnam Thamnam" | Chi. Udaya Shankar | P. B. Sreenivas
S. Janaki |
Rajkumar
Kalpana |
4:21 |
06 | "Indu Enage Govindha " | Raghavendra Swamy | S. Janaki | Kalpana | 4:21 |
Awards[]
At the 1973–74 Karnataka State Film Awards, the film won the award for Best Music Director (Rajan–Nagendra).
Legacy[]
The film is considered as one of the greatest romantic films in Kannada noted for the strong performances of lead actors Rajkumar and Kalpana.
The film's title inspired a 2017 film of same name starring Vijay Raghavendra.[19]
References[]
- ^ Team Udayavani (24 April 2019). "ರಾಜ್ ಹಬ್ಬ". udayavani.com.
- ^ "Eradu Kanasu novel". Archived from the original on 2 March 2014. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
- ^ Eradu Kanasu (ಎರಡು ಕನಸು)
- ^ "'Raja' of Chalanachitra". 2 April 2007. Archived from the original on 17 July 2007.
- ^ "Dr. Rajkumar - Annavru, Karnataka Ratna, Kentucky Colonel, Padma Bhushan, Nata Saarvabhouma". sandalwoodking.rocks. 27 January 2019. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
- ^ Special Correspondant (13 April 2006). "Rajkumar had a special affinity for Shivamoga". thehindu.com.
- ^ "Eradu Kanasu novel". Archived from the original on 2 March 2014. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
- ^ Muralidhara Khajane (23 April 2016). "Shakespeare influenced Kannada films too".
- ^ "Eradu Kanasu (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". iTunes. Retrieved 6 October 2014.
- ^ S. Vishwanath (1 February 2015). "The rise and fall of an actress". deccanherald.com.
- ^ "Endendu Ninnanu Marethu". SRS Media Vision Entertainment. 25 March 2015 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Enneno Janmala Bandham". Rose Telugu Movies. 3 November 2014 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Baadi Hoda Balliyinda". SGV Music. 3 January 2016 – via YouTube.
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jd9mdHyKYtE
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aG--PhHEy6Y
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TF3BvD31cg
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwlSyNSFEo0
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqc2zcnupt8
- ^ Special Correspondant (27 May 2017). "Kannada film directors, four others arrested on abduction charges". thehindu.com.
External links[]
- Eradu Kanasu at IMDb
- 1974 films
- Kannada-language films
- Indian films
- 1970s Kannada-language films
- Indian romantic drama films
- Indian romantic musical films
- Films scored by Rajan–Nagendra
- Films based on Indian novels
- Kannada films remade in other languages
- 1974 romantic drama films
- 1970s romantic musical films