Eradu Kanasu (1974 film)
1974 Indian Kannada film by Dore Bhagavan
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Eradu Kanasu[a] (ⓘ transl. Two Dreams) is a 1974 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by the duo Dorai–Bhagavan, and is based on the novel of the same name by Vani.[1][2] The film stars Rajkumar, Kalpana and Manjula.
| Eradu Kanasu | |
|---|---|
Poster | |
| Directed by | Dorai–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 |
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.[3] The movie completed 100 days when it was re-released in 1982.[4][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.
Plot
Ramachandra "Ramu" is a professor at a college in Bangalore, who is married to Gowri, the daughter of a lawyer for his mother's wishes, but is brooding over his past relationship with his cousin/love interest Lalitha, when her father refused to let Ramu marry Lalitha, due to some internal disputes. After their marriage, Ramu is distant from Gowri, who remains devoted to Ramu and is yearning for her husband's love. Ramu's parents observe his behaviour and leave for their village, hoping that their absence unites the couple. Gowri asks Ramu about his negligent behaviour towards her, but to no avail. When Ramu visits his lecturer friend, he sees that his friend is happily married to Lalitha and has a child. He realizes his mistake of brooding over the past for too long and neglecting Gowri and heads to meet her at a temple. When Ramu meets Gowri, the latter meets with an accident. Ramu admits her to a hospital and spends the night by her side. In the morning, the two make up and Ramu asks Gowri to forgive him for ignoring her.
Cast
- Rajkumar as 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
- M. Jayashree as Gowri's mother
- Bhargavi Narayan as lecturer
- Ramgopal as Lalitha's husband
- Vaishali Kasaravalli as Latha
- Pandari Bai in Special Appearance
Production
Themes and influences
Though Eradu Kanasu is based on a novel,[2] Muralidhara Khajane of The Hindu mentioned that the plot was similar to William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.[7]
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.[8] 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).[9]
The tune of the song Endendu Ninnanu Marethu [10] was used in the 1992 Hindi movie Jaan Se Pyaara as Bin Tere Kuch Bhi Nahi Hai Jeevan Mera.[11] The same song was also recreated in Muddina Kanmani starring Shivarajkumar.
| 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 |
Reception
In a 2015 review of the film, a critic from The Hans India gave the film a rating of 4 1⁄2 out of 5 and wrote that "The film was a blockbuster hit and a must watch".[12]
Awards
At the 1973–74 Karnataka State Film Awards, the film won the award for Best Music Director (Rajan–Nagendra).
Legacy
Notes
- Spelt as Yeradu Kanasu on the CBFC certificate.