Appu and Pappu (alternatively titled Appu Pappu) is a 2010 Indian Kannada-language film directed by R Anantharaju,[1] starring Snehith and an orangutan named Judi in the titular roles with Abbas and Rekha Vedavyas in important roles.[2] This is the first Kannada film to feature an orangutan in a major role and is loosely based on the English film Dunston Checks In (1996).[3][4] The story follows with a single-mothered child Appu, who wants to unite his mother with his father, who is living in Cambodia
| Appu and Pappu | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | R Anantharaju |
| Produced by | Soundarya Jagadish R |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | S Krishna |
| Edited by | Sanath Suresh |
| Music by | Hamsalekha |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
It was released on 17 September 2010. Appu and Pappu became a surprise success and ran for 100 days at the box-office. It was one of the highly-successful Kannada movies of the year behind Super and Just Maath Maathalli. The film was dubbed in Tamil as Appu Pappu.[4] In Hindi it was dubbed as Lo Aagaye Appu Pappu. The film marked comeback of Abbas to Kannada cinema in a major role after Shanti Shanti Shanti (1998).
Plot
editAppu is a naughty boy, living with his single mother Deepa and maternal grandfather in Bangalore. He often makes trouble and drags his entire family into the situation. One day Appu asks his grandfather about his. He explain him the story that, his father Ramesh (Abbas) had love marriage with his mother. After Appu's birth, both used to fight every-day deciding whether to give Appu a luxurious life or a sufficient life. The fight leads to divorce.
Deepa leaves for Cambodia for her office work along with Appu.
Cast
edit- Snehith as Appu
- Judi as Pappu
- Abbas as Ramesh[5]
- Komal as the animal trainer
- Rangayana Raghu as Jothish Chan
- Rekha Vedavyas as Deepa
- Raju Talikote
- Madhuri Itagi
- Vijay Kumar
- Jim Ravi
- Jim Harish
- Jennifer Kotwal in a special appearance
Production
editMusic
editThe music of the film is composed by Hamsalekha. The makers of the film wanted Amitabh Bachchan to sing a song for the orangutan.[8]
| Appu And Pappu | |
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| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 2010 |
| Recorded | 2010 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 24:54 |
| Language | Kannada |
| Official audio | |
| Appu And Pappu - Full Album on YouTube | |
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Anjani" | Shankar Mahadevan | 6:16 |
| 2. | "Hee Appu" | Rajesh Krishnan, Anuradha Sriram | 4:50 |
| 3. | "Makkaligaagi" | Sonu Nigam | 5:08 |
| 4. | "Area Namma" | Sachin, Govindusha Subramanya | 4:50 |
| 5. | "Appa Appa" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:31 |
| Total length: | 24:55 | ||
Reception
editCritical response
editShruti Indira Lakshminarayana from Rediff.com scored the film at 2.5 out of 5 stars and says "This being a children's film, the violent sequence could have been avoided. Certain provocative scenes involving the second lead heroine could also have been easily given a skip. Appu Pappu speaks of the importance of family values and ties on one hand, and animal welfare and protection on the other. A good outing for the kids".[9] B. S. Srivani from Deccan Herald wrote "However, “Appu Pappu” is meant mainly for the kids, and their doting parents. When each trick, twist and turn featuring the human-animal duo gets seetis and loud applause, it is time to suspend logic and enjoy the show. “Appu Pappu” entertains as only it can".[10] A critic from The Times of India scored the film at 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Rekha excels with her graceful performance. Master Snehith promises to be a "little star" of the future. Komal is simply superb. Rangayana Raghu keeps you in good humour. Raju Thalikote, Abbas and Jennifer Kotwal have done justice to their roles. It is finally the orangutan that steals the show with a good performance. "Mungaru Male" Krishna is at his best in cinematography. Hamsalekha has given some excellent musical numbers".[11]
Box office
editThe film was a surprise box office success and ran for a hundred days.[2][12]
References
edit- ^ "'That orangutan was REAL'". The New Indian Express. 2 August 2010. Archived from the original on 22 September 2022. Retrieved 13 November 2022.
- ^ a b "Appu Pappu completes 100 days". The New Indian Express. 28 December 2010. Archived from the original on 20 September 2022. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
- ^ "Introducing Appu and Pappu". Bangalore Mirror. 28 January 2010. Archived from the original on 20 September 2022. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
- ^ a b "Appu Pappu in Tamil". The Times of India. 15 January 2017. Archived from the original on 20 September 2022. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
- ^ "10 years later, Abbas returns to Kannada cinema". Rediff.com. 15 September 2010. Archived from the original on 18 September 2010.
- ^ "Shooting with an orangutan". The New Indian Express. 3 March 2010. Archived from the original on 20 September 2022. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
- ^ "The chimp came calling..." Deccan Herald. 28 January 2010. Archived from the original on 20 September 2022. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
- ^ Shruti Indira Lakshminarayana (3 March 2010). "Bachchan to lend his voice to orangutan Pappu?". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 20 September 2022. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
- ^ "Take your kids for Appu Pappu". Rediff.com. 17 September 2010. Archived from the original on 20 September 2022. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
- ^ "Appu Pappu". Deccan Herald. 17 September 2010. Archived from the original on 20 September 2022. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
- ^ "APPU & PAPPU MOVIE REVIEW". The Times of India. 14 May 2016. Archived from the original on 20 September 2022. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
- ^ "'Appu Pappu' scores 100". The New Indian Express. 29 December 2010. Archived from the original on 20 September 2022. Retrieved 17 September 2022.