Loosegalu (transl. Crazy people) is a 2013 Indian Kannada-language romantic comedy film directed by Arun and starring Sriimurali, Shreeki, Akul Balaji, Aishwarya Nag, Shravya Rao, and Rekha Vedavyas.[1]
| Loosegalu | |
|---|---|
 Official poster | |
| Directed by | Arun |
| Produced by | Sayed Hussain |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | HK Chidananda |
| Edited by | Akshay P Rao |
| Music by | Vani Harikrishna |
Production company | County Film Makers |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Cast
edit- Sriimurali as Kabir
- Shreeki as Buji[2]
- Akul Balaji as Shankar
- Aishwarya Nag as Milky
- Shravya Rao
- Rekha Vedavyas as Maggie
Production
editThe film began production as Naavu Loosegalu Neevu Loosegalu (transl. We are crazy, you are crazy) before the title was shortened.[3][4] The film is produced by restaurant owner Sayed Hussain.[5] Vijay Raghavendra wore a wig for his role in the film.[5] This film marked the debut of Om Prakash Rao and Rekha Das's daughter Shravya Rao.[5] As part of film promotions, the film's title was written in 4D and the name of the film was written as a barcode.[5]
Soundtrack
editThis film marks the debut of Vani Harikrishna, wife of V. Harikrishna, as a music director.[6][7][8] Restaurant worker Raghavendra worked as a lyric writer.[5]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Beso Ghali Edhu" | Deepak Doddare, Aishwarya | 3:24 |
| 2. | "Bheli Hari Odebandhe" | Vani Harikrishna | 4:04 |
| 3. | "Govindha" | Tippu | 3:59 |
| 4. | "Title Song" | Santhosh Venky, Suvarna Rathood | 1:46 |
| 5. | "Navvu Neevu Ella Loosegalu" | Shreyas, Rama | 4:26 |
| 6. | "Rabba Rabba" | Suvarna Rathood, Santhosh Venky | 4:17 |
| Total length: | 21:56 | ||
Release and reception
editThe film was initially scheduled to release on 19 July 2013 before the date was pushed to 26 July.[9][10]
A critic from Sify opined that "The director has made an honest attempt to showcase youths and their troubles, but the movie falls short of expectations and in the process fails to impress the audience".[11] A. Sharadhaa of The New Indian Express stated that "A moral lesson of sorts, Loosegalu tries to tell us about what happens when we try to take shortcuts to success but it loses track on the way".[12] A critic from The Times of India wrote that "The movie has a good theme to deal with, but the narration is too slow and many times lengthy keeping you guessing what the director wants to say".[13]
References
edit- ^ "Loosegalu - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Sriki looks forward to the release of Loosegalu - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ Sharadhaa, A (3 September 2012). "Srimurali goes for drugs in 'Loosegalu'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
- ^ "ಲೂಸುಗಳು.. ಐಡ್ಯಾಗಳು." Vijaya Karnataka (in Kannada).
- ^ a b c d e "ಪ್ರೀತಿಯ ಲೂಸುಗಳು!". Prajavani (in Kannada).
- ^ "Turning music director gave me a purpose: Vani Harikrishna". The Times of India.
- ^ "Vani Harikrishna turns music composer". The Times of India.
- ^ "Loosegalu (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Spotify. 2013.
- ^ "Loosegalu to release on July 19 - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Loosegalu to release on July 26 - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Loosegalu". Sify. Archived from the original on 23 January 2022.
- ^ "Loosegalu (Kannada)". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Loosegalu Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Loosegalu". The Times of India.