Orata I Love You (also known as Orata) is a 2007 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by Shri and starring newcomers Prashanth and Sowmya. The film was a box office failure despite being profitable.[1][2] After this film, Prashanth was referred to as Orata Prashanth.[3]
Orata I Love You | |
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![]() Official poster | |
Directed by | Shri |
Written by | Anil Kumar (dialogues) |
Produced by | C. R. Manohar |
Starring | Prashanth Sowmya |
Cinematography | B Suresh Babu |
Edited by | K Girish Kumar |
Music by | G. R. Shankar |
Production company | Golden Lion Film Division |
Release date |
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Country | India |
Language | Kannada |
Cast
edit- Prashanth as Varada
- Sowmya as Kavya
- Harish as Santhosh
- Sathyajith as Gowda
- Avinash
- Mandya Ramesh
- Dhanaraj
- Mumaith Khan in an item number[4]
Production
editHridaya made her debut under the name of Sowmya.[5]
Soundtrack
editThe soundtrack was composed by newcomer G. R. Shankar.[6] The song "Yaaro Kannalli Kannanittu" from the film became popular.[7]
Orata I Love You | |
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Soundtrack album by G. R. Shankar | |
Released | 2007 |
Recorded | 2007 |
Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
Length | 38:46 |
Language | Kannada |
Label | Jhankar Music |
Official audio | |
Full Album on YouTube |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Banthu Banthu" | K. Kalyan | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:29 |
2. | "Omme Ninna" | Hemanth Kumar | Nanditha Rakesh | 4:35 |
3. | "Yene Yene" | Shri | Rajesh Krishnan | 3:53 |
4. | "Adu Hyanga" | K. Kalyan | S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, M.D. Pallavi | 4:40 |
5. | "Yaaro Kannalli" | K. Kalyan | Rajesh Krishnan, Nanditha | 5:34 |
6. | "Manasithu Ninna" | G. R. Shankar | Karthik | 5:08 |
7. | "Aa Brahmange" | Shri | Hemanth Kumar | 4:21 |
8. | "Saddu Saddu" | K. Kalyan | Rajesh Krishnan, K. S. Chithra | 4:48 |
Total length: | 38:46 |
Reception
editA critic from The Times of India wrote that "Prashanth gives his best and Sowmya is okay. G R Shankar’s music is good".[8] R. G. Vijayasarathy of Rediff.com wrote that "In a nutshell, though Orata I Love You may not be in the same league as Duniya or Mungaru Male, it certainly is a well-made film with good dialogues, decent performances, scintillating music and good choreography".[9] A critic from Chitraloka.com said that "This story has been told in an interesting manner by Sreenivas. The music by debutant music director B.R.Shankar is the highlight of the film".[10] A critic from Indiaglitz wrote that "Director Sri has worked hard to keep the attention of the audience tight through the screenplay in his very first venture. That is the main saving grace of this tragic love story 'Orata I love you".[11]
Sequel
editPrashanth has written a script for a sequel; however, the film never entered production.[12]
References
edit- ^ Srivani, B. S. (14 January 2010). "'Master' has many takers". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 3 July 2022. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
- ^ "2007: The year that was - Part I". Indiaglitz. 27 December 2007. Archived from the original on 18 November 2023. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
- ^ "Seems familiar?". Bangalore Mirror. 2 September 2008. Archived from the original on 18 November 2023. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
- ^ "Rakhi's item number in Kannada". Rediff.com. 31 July 2007. Archived from the original on 18 November 2023. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
- ^ Sharadhaa, A. (25 October 2016). "Trataka will be a relaunch vehicle for Hridaya". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 16 March 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
- ^ "Orata I Love You (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Apple Music. 2007. Archived from the original on 18 November 2023. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
- ^ "A medley of old and new songs". Deccan Herald. 25 June 2011. Archived from the original on 25 September 2011. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
- ^ "ORATA, I LOVE YOU MOVIE REVIEW". The Times of India. 23 November 2007. Archived from the original on 18 November 2023. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
- ^ Vijayasarathy, R. G. (23 November 2007). "Orata I Love You: Well made". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 13 September 2022. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
- ^ "ORATA I LOVE YOU MOVIE REVIEW". Chitraloka. 23 November 2007.
- ^ "Orata - I Love You Review". Indiaglitz. 24 November 2007.
- ^ "Exclusive: ಕಣ್ಣಲ್ಲಿ ಕಣ್ಣನಿಟ್ಟು ಮನಸ್ಸಲ್ಲಿ ಮನಸ್ಸನ್ನಿಟ್ಟು ಮತ್ತೆ 'ಒರಟ' ಎಂದೋರು ಯಾರು?". Filmibeat (in Kannada). 3 June 2022. Archived from the original on 12 June 2022. Retrieved 8 December 2022.