Johnny (2003 film)

Johnny
Directed by Pawan Kalyan
Produced by Allu Aravind
Written by Pawan Kalyan
Screenplay by Pawan Kalyan
Story by Pawan Kalyan
Starring Pawan Kalyan
Renu Desai
Raghuvaran
Music by Ramana Gogula
Cinematography Chota K. Naidu
Shyam Palav
Edited by Yousuf Khan
Production
company
Distributed by K.A.D. Movies
Release date
  • 25 April 2003 (2003-04-25)
Running time
 178 minutes
Country India
Language Telugu

Johnny is a 2003 Telugu language sports drama film written, directed and choreographed by Pawan Kalyan.[1][2][3] Produced by Allu Aravind, the film starred Pawan Kalyan in the titular role as a Kick Boxer, while Renu Desai, Raghuvaran, and Raza Murad played pivotal roles. Johnny was released on April 25, 2003 to positive reviews for the soundtrack, stunt choreography, cinematography, and Pawan Kalyan's sensible acting. [4][3] The film became the first ever Telugu film to be released with over 250 prints worldwide including the United States.[5] The film was screened at the International Film Festival of India.[1][2] Johnny was a box office disappointment, and collected ₹7 million (US$97,000) share by the end of its theatrical run.[6][5][7]

Plot

Johnny (Pawan Kalyan) loses his mother (Geetha) when he was a kid. He runs away from his alcoholic father Ravishankar (Raghuvaran) and dysfunctional family. Years later, from a small time club fighter, Johnny becomes a mixed martial arts coach. One day, a woman named Geetha (Renu Desai) lodges a police complaint on Johnny for beating up a man. Later, she comes to know it was a misunderstanding. Both become friends and eventually get married. After marriage, Johnny finds out that his wife is suffering from leukemia. He relocates to Mumbai to pay for her medical treatment and finds himself in dire need to pay for the medical expenses. While competing at an amateur kickboxing competition, Johnny is buyed out by the organizer Tatya (Raza Murad) for a lump some offer to compete with 2 international martial artists. Johnny defeats them and earns a sum of 200,000 overnight which he uses for Geeta's treatment.

Cast

Soundtrack

The music for the film was composed by Ramana Gogula.

Johnny
Soundtrack album by Ramana Gogula
Released January 1, 2003[8]
Recorded 2002
Genre Feature film soundtrack
Length 30:33
Label Aditya Music
Ramana Gogula chronology
Mounamelanoyi
(2002)Mounamelanoyi2002		 Johnny
(2003)		 Relax
(2005)Relax2005


No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Go Johnny"Ramana Gogula1:21
2."Dojo Music"Instrumental3:42
3."Nuvvu Saara"Pawan Kalyan1:57
4."Ravoyi Maa Country Ki"Pawan Kalyan2:00
5."Dharmardha Kamamulalona"Rajesh1:03
6."Cool and Lovely"Ramana Gogula2:18
7."Naaraz Kaakuraa"Ramana Gogula5:08
8."Ee Reyi Teeyanidi"Hariharan & Nanditha4:54
9."Ye Chota Nuvvuna"Rajesh & Nanditha4:08
10."Naalo Nuvokasagami"K. K. & Usha4:04

Distribution rights

Johnny worldwide distribution rights were sold for a record breaking amount of ₹81.0 million (US$1.1 million).[6] Johnny was released in 325 Theaters worldwide with digital print quality.

Box office

Johnny went onto become one of the disasters in the Telugu film industry. But as time passed on, it has achieved a cult status among fans.

References

  1. 1 2 "The Hindu : Metro Plus Hyderabad : Rebel without a pause". www.thehindu.com.
  2. 1 2 hyrjm. "The Hindu : Tedious fare". www.thehindu.com.
  3. 1 2 "The Hindu : Johnny comes to town". www.thehindu.com.
  4. ↑ hysni. "The Hindu : Breaking norms". www.thehindu.com.
  5. 1 2 "The Hindu : Johnny jamboree". www.thehindu.com.
  6. 1 2 "Johnny sinks, but Pawan Kalyan remains afloat". rediff.com.
  7. ↑ "The Hindu : Brother act". www.thehindu.com.
  8. ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/johnny-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/928891252

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