Patre Loves Padma is a 2008 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by Chandrashekhar Srivasthav and starring newcomers Ajith, Kruthika, Deepika, Vijayalakshmi, Pavitra and Supritha. The film was a box office failure,[1] and is known for some of its songs by Arjun Janya.[2][3] After this film, Ajith was known as Patre Ajith.

Patre Loves Padma
Directed byChandrashekhar Srivasthav
Written byChandrashekhar Srivasthav
Produced byR. Pramila
Starring
  • Ajith
  • Kruthika
  • Deepika
  • Vijayalakshmi
  • Pavitra
  • Supritha
CinematographyCinetech Soori
Edited byS Soundar Rajan
Music byArjun Janya
Release date
  • 28 September 2008 (2008-09-28)
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Cast

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Production

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The five actresses named Padma are Kruthika, Deepika (Zee Kannada anchor), Vijayalakshmi (acted in Uda (2009)), Pavitra and Supritha. They span the age range of ten to twenty.[5]

The film was produced by Ajith's mother,[6] R. Pramila, who was the president of the Bangalore BJP Mahila Morcha.[5] Twenty-three films were given a subsidy based on content. This film was given a subsidy of 1,000,000 (US$12,000) rupees despite not being in the list.[1]

Music

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Patre Loves Padma
Soundtrack album by
Released2008
Recorded2008
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length27:16
LanguageKannada
LabelJhankar Music
Official audio
Patre Loves Padma - Full Jukebox on YouTube

All lyrics are written by Chandrashekhar Srivasthav; all music is composed by Arjun Janya.[7]

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Hingyaake"Srinivas, K. S. Chithra, Anuradha Sriram5:30
2."Elli Anta"Gururaj Hoskote, Chaitra H. G.5:27
3."Hey Hudugi"Rajesh Krishnan, Nanditha5:02
4."Kai Mugive"Srinivas3:11
5."Novina Butti"Shankar Mahadevan2:58
6."Paadu Nodiro"C. Ashwath, B. Jayashree, Shankar Shanubog5:08
Total length:27:16

Reception

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A critic from Bangalore Mirror wrote that "Expect a test of patience when you watch the film".[8] A critic from Rediff.com wrote that "Simply put, the film is a big disappointment".[9] Film critic R. G. Vijayasarathy of IANS wrote that "The film belies all expectations and is a third degree torture for the audience".[10]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Yeddyurappa does a '˜G' category in films". Bangalore Mirror. 18 July 2011. Archived from the original on 17 July 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  2. ^ Srinath, Shruthi (13 December 2015). "The hit formula". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 17 July 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  3. ^ S., Shyam Prasad (24 April 2015). "Arjun Janya scores a quickfire 50". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 17 July 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  4. ^ "Kruttika has taken 3 bold steps into Sandalwood". Bangalore Mirror. 15 August 2018. Archived from the original on 4 April 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  5. ^ a b "'Patre Loves Padma' mounts". mymazaa. 26 October 207. Archived from the original on 17 July 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  6. ^ "Ajith in Patre Loves Padma". Filmibeat. 10 September 2008. Archived from the original on 17 July 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  7. ^ "Patre Loves Padma". Jiosaavn. 2008. Archived from the original on 17 July 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  8. ^ "Patre Loves Padma: Love to hate". Bangalore Mirror. 26 September 2008. Archived from the original on 17 July 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  9. ^ Vijayasarathy, R. G. (26 September 2008). "A big disappointment". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 17 July 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  10. ^ Vijayasarathy, R. G. (28 September 2008). "Patre Loves Padma Kannada Movie". IANS. Archived from the original on 17 July 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023 – via Nowrunning.
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