Muddu Manase
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{{Infobox film
| name = Muddu Manase
| image = 2015 Kannada film Muddu Manase poster.jpg
| caption = Film poster
| director = Ananth Shain
| producer = Ramesh
Jeevan Shetty
H. R. Suresh Gowda
| story = Ananth Shain
| screenplay = Ananth Shain
| starring = Aru Gowda
Aishwarya Nag
Nithya Ram
| music = Vineeth Raj Menon
| cinematography = Madhav Salunke
| editing = K. M. Prakash
| studio = MMS Movies
RR Gowda Productions
| distributor = RS Films
| released = {{Film date|2015|08|28|df=yes}}
| runtime = 149 minutes
| country = India
| language = Kannada
| budget =
| gross =
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Muddu Manase ({{langx|kn|ಮುದ್ದು ಮನಸೇ}}) is a 2015 Indian Kannada romance drama film directed by Ananth Shain. It stars Aru Gowda, Nithya Ram and Aishwarya Nag in lead roles, the former two of whom made their debuts with the film. Achyuth Kumar, Padmaja Rao and Padmini Prakash feature in supporting roles. The film tells the story of a love triangle around Suresh (Gowda), and how he goes about dealing with his old lover as he falls in love with another girl in different circumstances and time. The title of the film which translates to "sweet mind", was taken from a track of the 2002 Kannada film Majestic.{{cite news|title=Muddu Manase Ready|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/muddu-manase-ready-kannada-news-109443.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180728221407/https://www.indiaglitz.com/muddu-manase-ready-kannada-news-109443.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=28 July 2018|accessdate=13 September 2015|work=indiaglitz.com|date=25 June 2014}}
The film score and soundtrack were composed by debutante Vineeth Raj Menon, and lyrics for each of the six tracks in the film were penned six directors of Kannada cinema. Upon theatrical release on 28 August 2015, the film received mixed reviews from critics. The film's music, cinematography and the acting performance of Gowda received praise, and the screenplay was criticized.{{cite web|title=Muddu Manse Review - Convoluted cauldron of a romance|url=http://www.desimartini.com/reviews/svishy-muddu-manse/rd30866md4305.htm|website=Desimartini|accessdate=13 September 2015}}{{cite web|last1=Suresh|first1=Sunayana|title=Muddu Manase Movie Review|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/Muddu-Manase/movie-review/48731852.cms|website=The Times of India|accessdate=13 September 2015}}
Cast
- Arun Gowda as Suresh aka Suri
- Nithya Ram as Poorvi
- Aishwarya Nag as Mouna
- Achyuth Kumar
- Padmaja Rao
- Padmini Prakash as Suresh's mother
- Prakash Kagodu
- Shreya
Soundtrack
{{Infobox album
| name = Muddu Manase
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = Vineeth Raj Menon
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 2015
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| genre = Feature film soundtrack
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| label = Anand Audio{{cite web|title=Muddu Manase (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - EP|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/muddu-manase-original-motion/996999804|website=iTunes.com|publisher=Aananda Audio Video}}
| producer = Vineeth Raj Menon
| prev_title =
| prev_year =
| next_title = Prema Pallakki
| next_year = 2015
}}
The music is composed by debutant Vineeth Raj Menon.
The lyrics have been by penned by 6 prominent directors of Kannada films: Yogaraj Bhat, Shashank, Suni, A. P. Arjun, Santhu and V. Nagendra Prasad.{{cite web|title=6 directors songs for Muddu Manase|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/six-directors-songs-in-mm-kannada-news-116475.html|website=www.indiaglitz.com}} Another well known director Prem (of Jogi fame) has sung a song for this album.
The songs received good reviews and the album has been very well received.{{cite web|title=Muddu Manase in top 20 Radio Mirchi Songs|url=http://www.radiomirchi.com/more/kannada-top-20/9|website=www.radiomirchi.com}} The song "Edeyal Yaro Ghazal" came in for special praise because the rarely used word "Kaadhal" (ಕಾದಲ್) was used in a Kannada song for the first time. "Kaadhal" means 'love' in Tamil but is also old Kannada for 'love'.[http://www.prajavani.net/article/%E0%B2%85%E0%B2%A8%E0%B2%82%E0%B2%A4-%E0%B2%A4%E0%B2%BE%E0%B2%A8%E0%B3%8D%E2%80%8C-%E0%B2%85%E0%B2%A8%E0%B2%82%E0%B2%A4%E0%B2%B5%E0%B2%BE%E0%B2%97%E0%B2%BF, ಕನ್ನಡದ ಪದ ‘ಕಾದಲ್’] V Nagendra Prasad won the Karnataka State Film Awards for Best Lyricist 2015 for this song.[https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/Karnataka-State-Film-Awards-2015-Full-List/articleshow/52311976.cms Karnataka State Film Awards, 2015: Full List]
The music got further praise after release of the movie. Many reviewers considered the music of Vineeth Raj Menon as the highlight of the film.[http://vijaykarnataka.indiatimes.com/moviereview/48714181.cms, ಚಿತ್ರದ ಪ್ಲಸ್ ಪಾಯಿಂಟ್ ಹಾಡುಗಳು][http://www.bangaloremirror.com/entertainment/reviews/Movie-Review-Muddu-Manase/articleshow/48714721.cms Songs have good tunes with beautiful lyrics][http://kannada.filmibeat.com/reviews/kannada-movie-muddu-manase-critics-review-019323.html, ಪಕ್ಕಾ ಮ್ಯೂಸಿಕಲ್ ಹಿಟ್ ಚಿತ್ರ]{{cite web|title=Muddu Manas Releasing|url=http://kannada.webdunia.com/article/kannada-cinema-news/muddu-manase-releasd-today-115082800008_1.html}}
{{track listing
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| extra_column = Singer(s)
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| title1 = Edeyal Yaro Ghazal
| extra1 = Rajesh Krishnan, Archana Ravi
| music1 = Vineeth Raj Menon
| lyrics1 = V. Nagendra Prasad[https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/Karnataka-State-Film-Awards-2015-Full-List/articleshow/52311976.cms Karnataka State Film Awards, 2015: Full List]
| length1 =
| title2 = Thinthale Thinthale
| extra2 = Vijay Prakash, Shamitha Malnad
| music2 = Vineeth Raj Menon
| lyrics2 = Shashank
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| title3 = Aago Heego
| extra3 = Palak Muchhal
| music3 = Vineeth Raj Menon
| lyrics3 = A. P. Arjun
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| title4 = Dooradondu
| extra4 = Prem, Archana Ravi
| music4 = Vineeth Raj Menon
| lyrics4 = Santhu
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| title5 = Neev Kelabardu
| extra5 = Kailash Kher
| music5 = Vineeth Raj Menon
| lyrics5 = Yogaraj Bhat
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| title6 = Meese Chiguru
| extra6 = Archana Ravi
| music6 = Vineeth Raj Menon
| lyrics6 = Suni
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Reception
Muddu Manase received generally good reviews upon release. Music by Vineeth Raj Menon received praise. Aru Gowda gained notice for his good work in his debut. Director Ananth Shine faced minor criticism for a slow screenplay and lack of comedy in his script. But his story, beautiful shots and earnest effort as a newbie were appreciated. The cinematography by Madhav Salunke also received a nod from critics.
[http://namcinema.com/news/muddu-manase-review/Movie Review: Muddu Manase (Kannada)]
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