Love in Mandya

• Sathish Ninasam as Karna
• Sindhu Lokanath as Sushma
• Master Manjunath as Shille
• Baby Bhavana as Putti
• Prakash Shenoy
• Jayashree Krishna
• Rajendra Karanth as Periyandavan
• Rockline Sudhakar as Basappa
• Bus Kumar
• Vasu
• Giri Krishna
• H.M.Vijay kumar
• Mruthyuanjaya Hiremata

Arasu Anthare, lyricist who worked in Kannada cinema, turned director for the first time through the film. It was announced that Sathish Ninasam and Sindhu Lokanath would be playing the lead roles in the film. Filming began in October 2013.{{cite web |title= Lyricist Arasu Anthare turns director for 'Love in Mandya' |url= http://ibnlive.in.com/news/lyricist-arasu-anthare-turns-director-for-love-in-mandya/429662-71-205.html |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20131026103115/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/lyricist-arasu-anthare-turns-director-for-love-in-mandya/429662-71-205.html |url-status= dead |archive-date= 26 October 2013 |website= ibnlive.in.com |date= 21 October 2013 |accessdate= 26 August 2014}} Filming was done in a schedule of 45 days in places such as Bangalore, Mandya, Hosur, Krishnagiri among other places. Shooting for the filming wrapped up in late May 2014.{{cite news |title= Love In Mandya all set for a July release |url= https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140527/entertainment-sandalwood/article/love-mandya-all-set-july-release |newspaper= Deccan Chronicle |date= 27 May 2014 |access-date= 26 September 2014}}

It was revealed that Sathish Ninasam, who had played the roles of a boy from Mandya speaking the Mandya dialect of the Kannada language, would be playing a similar role in the film, as a cable connector.

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Anoop Seelin composed the background score for the film and music for the soundtracks. Lyrics for the soundtracks were penned by Arasu Anthare.{{cite news |title= Arasu pens a racey song for Love in Mandya |url= http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bangalore/Arasu-pens-a-racey-song-for-Love-in-Mandya/2014/05/13/article2222273.ece |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140826230905/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bangalore/Arasu-pens-a-racey-song-for-Love-in-Mandya/2014/05/13/article2222273.ece |url-status= dead |archive-date= 26 August 2014 |newspaper= The New Indian Express |date= 13 May 2014 |accessdate= 26 August 2014}} The album consists of five soundtracks.{{cite web |title= Love In Mandya (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - EP |url= https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/love-in-mandya-original-motion/id914792792 |publisher= iTunes |accessdate= 26 September 2014}}{{dead link|date=March 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} The number "Currentu Hodha Timealli" was sung by Bappi Lahiri and Sinchana Dixit, with the former making his debut in Kannada films.{{cite web |title= Bappi Lahiri's Kannada debut |url= http://www.sify.com/movies/bappi-lahiri-s-kannada-debut-news-kannada-oh2lzTidhebdj.html |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140728204415/http://www.sify.com/movies/bappi-lahiri-s-kannada-debut-news-kannada-oh2lzTidhebdj.html |url-status= dead |archive-date= 28 July 2014 |website= Sify |date= 28 July 2014 |accessdate= 26 September 2014}} The song proved to be a success after it went viral on YouTube and other social networking sites.{{cite web |title= Love In Mandya Goes International |url= http://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/news/2014/love-in-mandya-goes-international-165477.html |website= filmibeat.com |date= 24 November 2014 |accessdate= 3 December 2014}}

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Sunayana Suresh of The Times of India reviewed the album and called it a "typical commercial soundtrack, with buffet of different tunes." She wrote that the soundtrack "Currentu Hodha Timealli" stands out in the album.{{cite news |title= Love in Mandya's music is rustic and local |url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/music/Love-in-Mandyas-music-is-rustic-and-local/articleshow/42342910.cms |newspaper= The Times of India |date= 12 September 2014 |accessdate= 26 September 2014}} The soundtrack "Opkondbutlu Kanla" also received appreciation for its tune.{{cite news |title= Watch: The beautifully shot song 'Opkondbutlu Kanla' for Love in Mandya |url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/music/Opkondbutlu-Kanla-for-Love-in-Mandya/movie-review/41058729.cms |newspaper= The Times of India |date= 28 August 2014 |accessdate= 26 September 2014}}

The film released theatrically on 28 November 2014. It opened to positive reviews from film critics and audiences alike. The performances of the lead pair in the film Sathish Ninasam and Sindhu Lokanath received appreciation from critics, and some went on to credit the film's screenplay and direction.

Bharath Bhat of the Filmibeat reviewed the filming giving it a 3.5/5 rating and praised the screenplay and the performances of the lead actors in the film, and called the film "very entertaining and full of youthful exuberance."{{cite web |title= Love In Mandya Review: A Sweet Love Story |url= http://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/reviews/2014/love-in-mandya-moview-review-165946.html |website= filmibeat.com |date= 28 November 2014 |accessdate= 3 December 2014}} Writing for Kannada Prabha, Guruprasad felt that the film with a simple love story set in the village backdrop, stands tall in the era of action films. He praised the film's screenplay, direction, cinematography and the performances of the lead pair.{{cite web |url=http://www.kannadaprabha.com/cinema/review/love-in-mandya-kannada-cinema-review/243177.html |title=ಲವ್ ಇನ್ ಮಂಡ್ಯ - ಸಕ್ಕರೆ ನಾಡಿನ ಸಿಹಿ ಪ್ರೇಮ ಕಥೆ |date=28 November 2014 |accessdate=3 December 2014 |language=Kannada |trans-title=Love in Mandya - A sweet love story in the land of sugarcane}} A. Sharadhaa of The New Indian Express called the film "A Sweet Rural Romance" and wrote, "Arasu in his very first debut feature has moved away from urban situations and city-bred characters, portraying the rural space in a convincing manner." Of the performances of Sathish Ninasam and Sindhu Lokanath, she wrote, "Satish as a romantic hero essays his part with charming naturalness. His mischievous behaviour blends well with Sindhu Lokanth's enchanting presence. The chemistry between the two works well with their gestures and looks. Dazzling with his humorous, angry and romantic turns, Satish has given one of his best performances till date." and concluded crediting the film's cinematography and music.{{cite news |title= A Sweet Rural Romance |url= http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2014/11/29/A-Sweet-Rural-Romance/article2546248.ece |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150214131437/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2014/11/29/A-Sweet-Rural-Romance/article2546248.ece |url-status= dead |archive-date= 14 February 2015 |newspaper= The New Indian Express |date= 29 November 2014 |accessdate= 3 December 2014}} G. S. Kumar of The Times of India gave the film a rating of 3/5 and wrote, "Though the story line sounds interesting, Love in Mandya, the debut endeavour of lyricist Arasu Anthare, falls flat due to poor narration. In many times, bad editing plays the villain." and added writing praises of the performances of Sathish, Sindhu Lokanath and Manju, and the film's music.{{cite news |title= Love in Mandya review |url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/Love-in-Mandya/movie-review/45320338.cms |newspaper= The Times of India |date= 29 November 2014 |accessdate= 3 December 2014}} However, S. Viswanath of Deccan Herald felt the film was "insufferable" and that it "ends in mindless mayhem." He felt the film's only highlight is its music.{{cite news |title= Lost in love |url= http://www.deccanherald.com/content/444470/lost-love.html |newspaper= Deccan Herald |date= 29 November 2014 |accessdate= 3 December 2014}}

Made with a budget of {{INRConvert|3|c}}, the film recovered it in four days from release.{{cite news |author= Bhat, Bharat |title= Love In Mandya Become Box Office Success |url= http://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/news/2014/love-in-mandya-becomes-box-office-success-166738.html |publisher= filmibeat.com |date= 5 December 2014 |accessdate= 5 December 2014}} The film went on to perform well at the box-office and completed a run of over 50 days in theatres. It was declared a commercial success.{{cite news |title= The 10 Per Cent |url= https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/The-10-Per-Cent/articleshow/45680231.cms |newspaper= Bangalore Mirror |date= 29 December 2014 |accessdate= 31 December 2014}}{{cite news |title= A Chequered Year for Sandalwood |url= http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/A-Chequered-Year-for-Sandalwood/2014/12/29/article2592742.ece |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20141230110852/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/A-Chequered-Year-for-Sandalwood/2014/12/29/article2592742.ece |url-status= dead |archive-date= 30 December 2014 |newspaper= The New Indian Express |date= 29 December 2014 |accessdate= 31 December 2014}}

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• {{Official website|http://www.chitraloka.com/loveinmandya/}}

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