Prem Adda

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{{Short description|2012 Kannada-language action film}}

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{{Infobox film

| name = Prem Adda

| image = Prem Adda.jpg

| caption = Promotional poster

| director = Mahesh Babu

| story = M. Sasikumar

| producer = Meka Murali Krishna

| screenplay = Mahesh Babu

| based_on = Subramaniapuram

| starring = Prem
Kriti Kharbanda

| narrator =

| music = V. Harikrishna

| cinematography = Arun. D. Prasad

| editing = Srinivas. P. Babu

| studio = Mekaa Pictures

| distributor = Jayanna Films

| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2012|11|30}}

| runtime = 158 minutes

| budget =

| gross =

| country = India

| language = Kannada

}}

Prem Adda is a 2012 Indian Kannada-language action film. Prem, Meka Murali Krishna and Kriti Kharbanda play lead roles in the film. The film is directed by Mahesh Babu and the music is composed by V. Harikrishna. It is a remake of Tamil film Subramaniapuram.

Cast

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Soundtrack

{{Infobox album

| name = Prem Adda

| type = Soundtrack

| artist = V. Harikrishna

| cover =

| alt =

| released = 2012

| recorded = 2012

| venue =

| studio =

| genre = Feature film soundtrack

| length = 22:06

| language = Kannada

| label =

| producer =

| prev_title =

| prev_year = 2011

| year = 2013

| next_title =

| next_year = 2012

| misc = {{external music video| header = Official audio

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The soundtrack of the album was released on 19 September 2012.{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/prem-addas-audio-to-be-released-on-sept-19-509435.html|title='Prem Adda's' audio to be released on Sept 19|work=News18 India|date=19 September 2012}} Prem Adda consists of Six songs composed by V. Harikrishna. The song "Kangal Irandaal" from the original Tamil film was retained here as "Kalli Ivalu". All the songs are super hits in the market.{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/prem-adda-title-controversy-settled/articleshow/17399180.cms|title=Prem Adda title controversy settled|work=The Times of India|date=28 November 2012}}

{{Track listing

| total_length = 22:06

| extra_column = Singer(s)

| title1 = Melkote Hudugi

| lyrics1 = Malavalli Saikrishna

| extra1 = Kailash Kher, V. Harikrishna, Anuradha Bhat, Raju Thalikoti

| length1 = 04:48

| title2 = Basanthi

| lyrics2 = Yogaraj Bhat

| extra2 = V. Harikrishna, Priyadarshini

| length2 = 04:36

| title3 = Baadigege

| lyrics3 = Prem

| extra3 = Prem, Shreya Ghoshal

| length3 = 04:05

| title4 = Adda Boys

| lyrics4 = Tushar Ranganath

| extra4 = Shankar Mahadevan

| length4 = 04:00

| title5 = Kalli Ivalu

| lyrics5 = V. Nagendra Prasad

| extra5 = Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal

| length5 = 05:17

}}

Reception

= Critical response =

B. S. Srivani Deccan Herald wrote "Prem seems to enjoy his role while Kruti Kharbanda fills the eyes and heart. Coming close on the heels of Drama, Prem Adda passes by like a gust of wind full of dust".{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/amp/content/297123/caught-swirl-politics-love.html|title=Caught in the swirl of politics, love|work=Deccan Herald|date=7 December 2012}} A critic from Bangalore Mirror wrote  "The story has enough stuff to keep the audience engaged. Be warned of the violence that has earned it an ‘A’ certificate. The music by Harikrishna and the cinematography by Arun Prasad are top class. We must add, it is no match for the original".{{cite web|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/prem-adda-cult-goes-kaput/articleshow/21267172.cms|title=Prem Adda: Cult goes kaput|work=Bangalore Mirror|date=7 December 2012}} A critic from DNA wrote "Well, just that Prem Adda does the very thing that Subramaniapuram stays away from... making criminals look like heroes. The makers would have done better to retain the flavour and intention of the original. So watch it for the performance of the lead pair if you must".{{cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-review-prem-adda-kannada-1775063/amp|title=Review: Prem Adda (Kannada)|work=DNA|date=8 December 2012}} A critic from The Times of India scored the film at 2.5 out of 5 stars and says "While Prem shows some improvement in acting over his first movie Preethi Yeke Bhoomi Melide, it’s better he wears a director’s hat. Muralikrishna impresses. Kriti Kharbanda could have done much better. Lakshmi, a TV artiste, has done a good job as our hero’s aunt. Music by V Harikrishna has a couple of good numbers".{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/prem-adda/movie-review/17522231.cms?from=mdr|title=PREM ADDA MOVIE REVIEW|work=The Times of India|date=14 May 2016}} Srikanth Srinivasa from Rediff.com scored the film at 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Debutant Arun D Prasad's cinematography is quite good; he is a good find. Mavalli Sai Krishna's dialogues are also quite apt. Mass Maada has shot the action sequences well although they are a bit gory. Prem Adda will entertain the masses who look for a rustic feel in films".{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/amp/content/39499/male-billhe.html|title=Review: Prem Adda is quite gory|work=Rediff.com|date=7 December 2012}} A critic from India TV wrote "

"Prem Adda" is watchable for its huge presentation but the violence in the film may not be liked by the family audience".{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/amp/entertainment/bollywood/kannada-movie-review-prem-adda-lacks-native-elements-5727.html|title=Kannada movie review: Prem Adda lacks native elements|work=India TV|date=9 December 2012}} A Sharadhaa from The New Indian Express wrote "Cinematographer Arund D Prasad has captured the village scenes very well. Harikrishna has once again won many hearts with his melodious and peppy numbers. Verdict: The film may not be that pleasant as the love flick eventually turns into a movie with a lot of bloodshed".{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2012/dec/08/a-bitter-sweet-film-that-craves-for-attention-431903.html|title=A bitter sweet film that craves for attention|work=The New Indian Express|date=8 December 2012}}

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