Krishnan Love Story (Kannada: ಕೃಷ್ಣನ್ ಲವ್ ಸ್ಟೋರಿ) is a 2010 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by Shashank and stars Ajay Rao, Radhika Pandit in the lead roles, alongside Umashri, Achyuth Kumar, Sharan, Pradeep, Harsha and Kaddipudi Chandru in supporting roles. The music was composed by Sridhar V. Sambhram.

Krishnan Love Story
Theatrical poster
Directed byShashank
Screenplay byShashank
Story byShashank
Produced byUday K. Mehta
Mohan G. Nayak
Starring
CinematographyShekar Chandra
Edited byK. M. Prakash
Music bySridhar V. Sambhram
Production
company
Sri Venkateshwara Krupa Enterprises
Release date
  • 18 June 2010 (2010-06-18)
Running time
147 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Krishnan Love Story was released on 18 June 2010 to positive reviews from critics and became a box office success. The film was remade in Bengali in 2018 as Piya Re by Surinder Films.

Cast

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  • Ajay Rao as Krishna
  • Radhika Pandit as Geetha
  • Umashree
  • Achyuth Kumar
  • Sharan
  • Pradeep Bogadi as Narendra
  • Pavan Benaka
  • P. N. Sathya
  • Rithesh
  • Kempegowda
  • Master Rakesh
  • Master Manju
  • Harsha
  • Ashok rao
  • Kaddipudi Chandru as Chandru, Geetha's brother
  • Shashank
  • Padmaja Rao
  • Lakshmi Hegde
  • Ninasam Ashwath
  • Jadi Akash
  • Yogesh; special appearance in Mosa Madalendu Neenu

Soundtrack

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Krishnan Love Story
Soundtrack album by
Released11 June 2010
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length32:42
LabelAnand Audio

Sridhar V. Sambhram composed the film's background score and music for its soundtrack. The lyrics for the soundtrack was written by V. Sridhar, Yogaraj Bhat, Jayant Kaikini and Shashank. The album consists of eight tracks.[1]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Galli Cricket"V. SridharDesmond Louis, V. Sridhar3:16
2."Thumba Aaramagi"Yogaraj BhatHarsha Sadananda, Anoop Seelin, V. Sridhar3:46
3."Hrudayave Bayaside Ninnane"Jayant KaikiniSonu Nigam, Vidyashree4:13
4."Mosa Madalende Neenu"ShashankKailash Kher, Chetan Sosca5:12
5."Mosa Madalende Neenu (Bit)"ShashankKailash Kher1:35
6."Ondu Sanna Aasege"ShashankDeepak Doddera4:30
7."Nee Adada Maathu"Jayant KaikiniAnuradha Bhat5:05
8."Nee Adada Maathu"Jayant KaikiniRajesh Krishnan5:05
Total length:32:42

Reception

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Critical response

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The Times of India gave 4/5 stars and wrote "With excellent screenplay and brilliant narration, director Shashank has chosen an emotionally-filled romantic story."[2] Shruti Indira Lakshminarayana of Rediff gave 3/5 stars and wrote "Krishnan Love Story is worth a one time watch."[3] B S Srivani from Deccan Herald wrote "Krishnan Love Story is the perfect tale for the current monsoon."[4] Bangalore Mirror wrote "Shashank manages to create interesting characters, but the room for them to grow remains limited. He pays great attention to character details, but fails to bring them together in the right proportions."[5]

Box office

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The film opened to a good response and ran successfully across Karnataka.[6] It has completed 150 days.

Awards

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Award Category Recipient Result Ref.
58th Filmfare Awards South Best Actress Radhika Pandit Won [7]
Best Supporting Actress Umashree Won
Best Director Shashank Nominated
Best Music Director V. Sridhar Nominated
Best Male Playback Singer Sonu Nigam for "Hrudayave" Nominated
Best Lyricist Jayanth Kaikini for "Hrudayave" Nominated

References

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  1. ^ "iTunes - Music - Krishnan Love Story (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". iTunes. 18 April 2010. Retrieved 12 December 2014.
  2. ^ "KRISHNAN LOVE STORY MOVIE REVIEW". The Times of India. 14 May 2016.
  3. ^ "Krishnan Love Story is worth watching". Rediff.com. 18 June 2010.
  4. ^ "'Krishna'n Love story". Deccan Herald. 18 June 2010.
  5. ^ "Krishnan Love Story: There's more room for love". Bangalore Mirror. 18 June 2010.
  6. ^ "I'm hoping to recreate the Krishnan Love Story magic with my next: Ajai". The Times of India.
  7. ^ "The 58th Filmfare Award (South) winners". CNN-News18. 4 July 2011. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
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