Mussanjemaatu Explained

Mussanje maatu
Director:Mussanje Mahesh
Producer:Suresh Jain
Starring:
Music:Sridhar V. Sambhram
Editing:Sri Crazymindz
Cinematography:Sundarnath Suvarna
Language:Kannada
Country:India

Mussanjemaatu is a 2008 Indian Kannada-language romance film starring Sudeep and Ramya. The film was directed by Mussanje Mahesh. The movie is produced by Suresh Jain. The music of the film was launched on 4 April 2008.[1] The movie was released on 16 May 2008 in India. It was released in the United States[2] and in Toronto on 30 November 2008. This film became a comeback for Sudeep after huge flops. The film remade in Bengali as Achena Prem.

Plot

The film revolves around the life of a Radio Jockey, Pradeep (Sudeep), who runs a radio programme called "Mussange Maathu" for depressed people. Tanu (Ramya) is a depressed girl who comes to Bangalore to live with her friend (Anu) and to find a new life. One day she calls Pradeep's radio programme and becomes very impressed by his suggestion.

Meanwhile, Pradeep and his team go to the streets of Bangalore to raise funds, to help a diseased person. There, he comes across Tanu and both become good friends, as days pass by.

Actually, Pradeep has been in love with Tanu since the very first moment he saw her on a train journey from Hubli to Bangalore. However, she doesn't realize his love for her and is about to marry someone else. Whether Pradeep is able express his love forms the rest of the story.

Soundtrack

Mussanjemaatu
Type:Soundtrack
Artist:V. Sridhar
Border:yes
Caption:Soundtrack cover
Released:4 April 2008
Recorded:2008
Genre:Feature film soundtrack
Length:36:39
Label:Jhankar Music

V. Sridhar composed the film's background score and music for its soundtrack, who also wrote the lyrics for three tracks; Kaviraj, Revanna, V. Manohar, Bhaskar Gubbi and Ram Narayan wrote lyrics for one track each. The soundtrack album consists of eight tracks.[3]

Reception

A critic from Sify wrote that "Debutant director Mahesh has shown high degree of skill and his concern towards the social issues is clearly evident. He has banked on the emotions, a bit of comedy, good music and cinematography to invite the audience to the theatres".[4] A critic from Rediff.com wrote that "Mahesh should be complimented for making a clean and likeable film at a time when the Kannada film industry is full of gore and gangsters".[5]

Awards and nominations

Totals
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Remake

Mussanje Maatu has been remade in Bengali with the name Achena Prem which was released on 8 July 2011.[8] Surprisingly, the fact that it is a remake of the Kannada movie has not been mentioned either on the Achena Prem's official website or in other reviews/articles on the internet.[9] [10] [11] All Kannada songs have been retained in the Bengali version.

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.chitraloka.com/sections/action_cut/2008/mussanje_maathu_2_4_08.shtml chitraloka.com ::: Mega Portal For Kannada Cinema - Sudeep And Ramya Teamed Up In Mussanje Maathu
  2. Web site: Mussanje Maathu. chirag-entertainers.com. 12 June 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20081223143551/http://www.chirag-entertainers.com/film/Mus/Mus.asp. 23 December 2008. dead.
  3. Web site: Mussanjemaatu (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) . 4 April 2008 . iTunes . 3 April 2015.
  4. https://web.archive.org/web/20121021002052/http://www.sify.com/movies/kannada/review.php?id=14676537&ctid=5&cid=2427 Sify review
  5. Web site: Review: Mussanje Maathu . .
  6. Web site: Moggina Manasu bags five Filmfare awards. entertainment.oneindia.in. 3 August 2009.
  7. Web site: 56th Idea Filmfare Awards Nominations. reachouthyderabad.com. July 2009.
  8. http://www.achenapremthemovie.com
  9. Web site: Achena Prem (2011)-Bengali Movie Review – Calcutta Tube.
  10. Web site: Unable to select database.
  11. Web site: Achena Prem 2011 Movie Reviews, Users & Critics Latest Reviews on Achena Prem bengali Movie . 11 November 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160811190431/http://www.gomolo.com/achena-prem-movie-reviews/41959 . 11 August 2016 . dead . dmy-all .