Putra (or Puthra) (transl. Son) is a 2011 Indian Kannada-language family drama film directed by V. Umakanth. A remake of the Tamil film Em Magan (2006), the film stars Diganth, Supreetha, Roopasri and Avinash. The film was released after a two-year delay.
| Putra | |
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| Directed by | V. Umakanth |
| Written by | V. Umakanth (dialogue) |
| Based on | Em Magan by Thirumurugan |
| Produced by | Antony Paul |
| Starring | Diganth Supreetha Roopasri Avinash |
| Cinematography | Naveen Suvarna |
| Edited by | Suresh Urs |
| Music by | Songs: Raja Ramesh Vidyasagar (unc.) Score: Cajetan Dias |
Production company | Rose Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 144 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Plot
editThis article needs a plot summary. (October 2023) |
Cast
edit- Diganth as Krishna
- Supreetha as Thulasi
- Roopasri as Madhu
- Avinash as Narasimha
- Sundar Raj
- Tennis Krishna as Krishna's uncle
- Sudha Belawadi
- M. S. Umesh
Production
editThe film began production in 2007.[1][2] Supreetha, who was cast as the main heroine, initially left the film due to date issues and a leg fracture. Shubha Poonja was brought in as her replacement but after a few days of shoot, Supreetha rejoined the film.[3] Malavika was reported to be the film's second heroine,[4] but she was replaced by Roopasri.[5] The film was ready for release at the end of 2010.[6]
Soundtrack
editThe songs were composed by Raja Ramesh and Vidyasagar.[2] The songs "College Generation", "Gundu Goli Kanne", and "Badalavaneyu Nirantharavilli" were reused from "Kalluri Generation", "Goligundu Kanu" and "Maatram Ondre" from the original, respectively.[7]
All lyrics are written by Ramnarayan.
| No. | Title | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "College Generation" | Vidyasagar | Badri Prasad, Hemanth | 4:40 |
| 2. | "Gundu Goli Kanne" | Vidyasagar | Badri Prasad, Anuradha Bhat | 4:49 |
| 3. | "Enayitho Enayitho" | Raja Ramesh | Hemanth | 4:24 |
| 4. | "Rathanana Padaana" | Raja Ramesh | Vishnu, Shamitha Malnad | 5:19 |
| 5. | "Aaha Aaha Mutti Bitte - Bit" | Raja Ramesh | Badri Prasad | 1:19 |
| 6. | "Ninnondige Naa Ninnondige" | Raja Ramesh | Badri Prasad, Anuradha Bhat | 2:49 |
| 7. | "Badalavaneyu Nirantharavilli" | Vidyasagar | Badri Prasad | 2:24 |
| 8. | "Mella Mella Hoo Vaadavo Ella" | Raja Ramesh | Anirudha, Hiranmayi | 4:45 |
| Total length: | 30:29 | |||
Reception
editA critic from IANS wrote that "Puthra is an ordinary film despite a good story and neat performances from the two lead male actors".[8] A critic from Bangalore Mirror wrote that "Diganthh finally has a good film to his credit that had not originated from the Yograj Bhat camp. Putra is directed by veteran V Umakanth who manages to extract good performances from at least half-a-dozen actors".[9] A critic from Indiaglitz rated the film 6+1⁄2 out of 10 and wrote that "A good story and performance better from usual ruts!"[10]
References
edit- ^ "Diganth's off to Bollywood". The Times of India. 15 July 2011. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Diganth in Puthra". Indiaglitz. 23 June 2009. Archived from the original on 18 October 2023. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- ^ "Supritha in Putra". Indiaglitz. 31 March 2010. Archived from the original on 16 October 2023. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- ^ ಇಳಯರಾಜ (22 June 2009). "ಶುಭಾ, ದಿಗಂತ್ರ ಪುತ್ರ". Webdunia (in Kannada). Archived from the original on 16 October 2023. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- ^ "Putra vyamoha [excessive love]!". Indiaglitz. 14 May 2011. Archived from the original on 16 October 2023. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- ^ Lakshminarayana, Shruti Indira (15 December 2010). "Top Kannada Actors of 2010". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 5 November 2022. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- ^ "Putra (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Raja Ramesh". Apple Music. 31 August 2014. Archived from the original on 16 October 2023. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- ^ "Review: Kannada film Puthra". IANS. 16 October 2011. Archived from the original on 16 October 2023. Retrieved 16 October 2023 – via NDTV.
- ^ "Putra:Familial plot". Bangalore Mirror. 14 October 2011. Archived from the original on 5 November 2022. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- ^ "Puthra Review". Indiaglitz. 15 October 2011. Archived from the original on 18 October 2023. Retrieved 16 October 2023.