Jaaji Mallige
Jaaji Mallige (transl. Jasmine) is a 2009 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film written and directed by R. Anantharaju. A remake of the Tamil film Devathaiyai Kanden (2005), it stars Ajay Rao and Gowri Munjal. The film was released on 3 April 2009.
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| Kannada | ಜಾಜಿ ಮಲ್ಲಿಗೆ |
| Directed by | R. Anantharaju |
| Produced by | Anaji Nagaraj Jayanna |
| Screenplay by | R. Anantharaju |
| Based on | Devathaiyai Kanden by Boopathy Pandian |
| Starring | Ajay Rao Gowri Munjal |
| Music by | Sadhu Kokila |
| Cinematography | M. R. Seenu |
| Edited by | Suresh Muniraj |
Production company | J N Combines |
Release date |
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Running time | 135 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Cast
- Ajay Rao as Ramu[1]
- Gowri Munjal as Uma[1]
- Naga Kiran as Dr. Prashanth[1]
- Komal[1]
- Bullet Prakash[1]
- Nagashekhar[1]
Production
Jaaji Mallige, a remake of Boopathy Pandian's Tamil film Devathaiyai Kanden (2005), was directed by R. Anantharaju who also wrote the screenplay,[2] while Ramnarayan wrote the dialogues.[3] The film was produced by Anaji Nagaraj and Jayanna under J N Combines. Cinematography was handled by M. R. Seenu, and editing by Suresh Muniraj.[2]
Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by Sadhu Kokila.[4]
| No. | Title | Performer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Olave" | Shreya Ghoshal, Karthik | 4:35 |
| 2. | "Mogava Nee Noduveke" | Kunal Ganjawala, K. S. Chithra | 4:47 |
| 3. | "Nimmappan Kandru Bhaya" | Hemanth, Badri, Sadhu Kokila | 4:41 |
| 4. | "Manassu" | Karthik | 0:53 |
| 5. | "Ondu Devathe" | Hemanth | 2:44 |
| 6. | "Chitte Chitte" | Udit Narayan, Latha Malathi | 4:35 |
| 7. | "Cheluve Brahmana Bali" | Shreya Ghoshal, Karthik | 4:35 |
Release and reception
Jaaji Mallige was released on 3 April 2009.[2] R G Vijayasarathy of Rediff.com rated the film 3 out of 5 and wrote, "Jaaji Mallige may please everyone -- those who have watched the original, and those who haven't."[3] The Times of India wrote, "Director R Anantharaju could have done a much better job of this excellent romantic story with lively narration and a neat script."[1] Mid Day wrote, "Though the director Ananthraj has done a decent jog of the screenplay and script, the first half is actually pretty boring."[5] Bangalore Mirror wrote, "Without being overly melodramatic, the director has managed to spin a credible tale. And this is the biggest asset of the film along with the comic scenes involving Komal."[6] IANS wrote, "Jaaji Mallige wins because the director has just followed the original, except for including a little bit of comedy."[7]
References
- "Jaaji Mallige Movie Review". The Times of India. 3 April 2009. Archived from the original on 29 May 2020. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
- "Jaaji Mallige (ಜಾಜಿ ಮಲ್ಲಿಗೆ)". Chiloka.com. Archived from the original on 8 July 2017. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
- Vijayasarathy, R G (3 April 2009). "Jaaji Mallige is a good remake". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 8 May 2020. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
- "Jaji Mallige (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Sadhu Kokila". Apple Music. Archived from the original on 29 May 2020. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
- "Jaaji Mallige – a cliched love story". Mid Day. 4 April 2009. Archived from the original on 29 May 2020. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
- "Jaaji Mallige: Smells like success". Bangalore Mirror. 3 April 2009. Archived from the original on 1 June 2020. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
- "Ajay shines as dejected lover in 'Jaaji Mallige' (Kannada Film Review)". India Forums. IANS. 4 April 2009. Archived from the original on 1 June 2020. Retrieved 1 June 2020.