Eradu Kanasu (1974 film)
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]
| Eradu Kanasu | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | Dorairaj S. K. Bhagavan |
| Produced by | Dorai Bhagawan |
| Written by | Vani |
| Based on | Eradu Kanasu by Vani |
| Starring | Rajkumar Kalpana Manjula |
| Music by | Rajan-Nagendra |
| Cinematography | R. Chittibabu |
| Edited by | Venkatram |
Production company | Anupam Movies |
Release date |
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Running time | 144 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
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
- Rajkumar as Ramu
- Kalpana as Gowri
- Manjula as Lalitha
- K. S. Ashwath as Ramu's father
- Balakrishna
- Rajanand as Lalitha's father
- Advani Lakshmi Devi as Ramu's mother
- Sampath as Gowri's father
- M. Jayashree as Gowri's mother
- Bhargavi Narayan
- Pandari Bai in a cameo appearance
- Vaishali Kasaravalli as Latha (cameo appearance)
Production
The song Endendu Ninnanu 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 also 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
- "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