Eradu Kanasu (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
editRamachandra "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 doesn't behave properly with Gowri, who remains devoted to Ramu and is yearning for husband's love from Ramu. Ramu's parents observe his behaviour and leave for a pilgrimage, thinking that their absence might unite them. Gowri ask about Ramu negligent behaviour towards her, but to no avail. When Ramu visits his lecturer friend, he learns that his friend is happily married to Lalitha and has a child, where he realize his mistake of neglecting Gowri and heads to meet her at a temple. When Ramu meets Gouri (who is overjoyed), the former meets with an accident. Ramu admits her to an hospital, where she is shown terminally wounded. It leaves the viewer in a question that the women in Ramu's life were just two dreams ? (Eradu Kanasu)
Cast
edit- 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
editEradu Kanasu is based on the novel of the same name by Vani.[2] The song Endendu Ninnanu Marethu was shot at Gajanur dam in Shivamoga district.[6]
Themes and influences
editThough 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
edit| 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
editIn 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
editAt the 1973–74 Karnataka State Film Awards, the film won the award for Best Music Director (Rajan–Nagendra).
Legacy
editThe 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.[13]
References
edit- ^ Team Udayavani (24 April 2019). "ರಾಜ್ ಹಬ್ಬ". udayavani.com.
- ^ a b c "Eradu Kanasu novel". Archived from the original on 2 March 2014. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
- ^ "'Raja' of Chalanachitra". 2 April 2007. Archived from the original on 17 July 2007.
- ^ https://m.youtube.com/watch?si=NEinUHkbTxYL7zL0&v=cjAN48Mk0J0&feature=youtu.be [bare URL]
- ^ "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. Archived from the original on 10 September 2023.
- ^ Muralidhara Khajane (23 April 2016). "Shakespeare influenced Kannada films too". Archived from the original on 10 September 2023.
- ^ "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 | Eradu Kanasu--ಎರಡುಕನಸು | Rajkumar | Kalpana | Manjula | Kannada Video Song. SRS Media Vision Entertainment. 25 March 2015. Archived from the original on 24 August 2021. Retrieved 16 November 2021 – via YouTube.
- ^ Udit narayan rare song – Bin Tere Kuch Bhi Nahin Hai Jeevan Mera. 420punamshah. 23 October 2010. Archived from the original on 5 February 2017. Retrieved 16 November 2021 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Dr Rajkumar's Eradu Kanasu review, rating". The Hans India. 6 February 2015.
- ^ Special Correspondant (27 May 2017). "Kannada film directors, four others arrested on abduction charges". thehindu.com.
External links
edit- Eradu Kanasu at IMDb