Summary
Jodi (transl. Couple) is a 2001 Indian Kannada-language romantic comedy film directed by Kishore Sarja,[1] starring Shiva Rajkumar, Jaggesh and Poonam Singar with Mukhyamantri Chandru, Doddanna and Sadhu Kokila portraying supporting roles. The film's soundtrack was composed by S. A. Rajkumar. It was released on 7 December 2001. The film is a remake of the Malayalam film Darling Darling (2000) and was a box office failure.[2]
| Jodi | |
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 DVD cover | |
| Directed by | Kishore Sarja |
| Written by | M. S. Ramesh (dialogue) |
| Screenplay by | Kishore Sarja |
| Based on | Darling Darling by Udaykrishna–Sibi K. Thomas |
| Produced by | Rockline Venkatesh |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | P. K. H. Das |
| Edited by | Shyam |
| Music by | S. A. Rajkumar |
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Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Plot edit
Cast edit
- Shiva Rajkumar as Vinod
- Jaggesh as Sunil
- Poonam Singar as Pushpa
- Mukhyamantri Chandru
- Doddanna
- Lokanath
- Sadhu Kokila
- Sanketh Kashi
- Kalyani
- Shailaja Joshi
- Chitra Shenoy
- Shankar Ashwath
- Killer Venkatesh
- Ramesh Bhat
- R. G. Vijayasarathy
Production edit
When Rockline Venkatesh decided to remake Malayalam film Darling Darling in Kannada, he originally chose Dinesh Babu to direct the film. Babu who initially agreed to direct later pulled out from the venture after he got an offer from Usha Kiran Movies. This led Venkatesh to file a complaint against Babu at Kannada Producers Association which initially banned him but was later revoked after Babu agreed to pay penalty.[3] He was replaced by Kishore Sarja.[4]
Soundtrack edit
The film's soundtrack was composed by S. A. Rajkumar.[5]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "O Preetiye" | K. Kalyan | K. S. Chithra, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 5:14 |
| 2. | "Minche Ninnava" | R. N. Jayagopal | Mano, Anuradha Sriram | 4:50 |
| 3. | "Darling" | R. N. Jayagopal | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Devan Ekambaram | 4:39 |
| 4. | "Gentleman" | R. N. Jayagopal | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Devan | 5:09 |
| 5. | "Neeligiriya Mele" | R. N. Jayagopal | Hemanth, Archana Udupa | 4:51 |
| 6. | "Suriya Nodayya" | R. N. Jayagopal | Anuradha Sriram, Suresh Peters | 4:53 |
| Total length: | 29:36 | |||
Reception edit
A critic from Chitraloka.com described Jodi as an "amazing love triangle".[6] Sify wrote "Director Kishore Sarja keeps us guessing till the end, as to who gets the girl! He can be applauded for crafting the film well [..] On the whole the film is an entertainer".[7]
References edit
- ^ "Kishore Sarja: A talent wasted". Rediff.com. 29 June 2009. Archived from the original on 30 April 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ^ "Preethi Nee Illade Naa Hegirali of Yogeshwar". Viggy. Archived from the original on 3 September 2022. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ^ "YET ANOTHER BLOW FOR DINESH BABOO". Chitraloka.com. Archived from the original on 2 August 2001. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ^ "Director Kishore Sarja passes away". The New Indian Express. 28 June 2009. Archived from the original on 1 November 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ^ "Jodi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - EP". Apple Music. 20 April 2001. Archived from the original on 1 November 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ^ "MODI MADO 'JODI': A Neat Family Package". Chitraloka.com. Archived from the original on 8 December 2001. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ^ "Jodi (2001) Movie review". Sify. Archived from the original on 25 December 2004. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
External links edit
- Jodi at IMDb
