Love (2004 film)

Love is a 2004 Indian Kannada-language romance film written, directed and produced by Rajendra Singh Babu. The film stars Aditya (in his debut) and Rakshita, along with Amrish Puri and Kota Srinivasa Rao in supporting roles. Mohanlal makes his unofficial debut in Kannada in a cameo appearance. The film features soundtrack composed by Bollywood composer Anu Malik, marking his debut in Kannada cinema. A. R. Rahman's Airtel jingle was featured and reused for another four similar tunes in the film. The film was dubbed and released in Telugu as Prema Nagar and in Malayalam as Aey Taxi.

Love
Directed byRajendra Singh Babu
Produced byRajendra Singh Babu
Written byRajendra Singh Babu
StarringAditya
Rakshita
Amrish Puri
Music byAnu Malik
CinematographyAjayan Vincent
Edited byS. Manohar
Production
company
S. V. R. Movies Pvt Ltd.
Release date
  • 9 July 2004 (2004-07-09)
Running time
165 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Plot

The story is about the romantic relationship between Vicky and Ganga that begins from Kashi and then travels to Dubai. Tragedy starts with Jai Jagadish and ends with Saligrama Oberoi. Ganga, who mistakes Vikram to be a womaniser, understands his character when he saves her from a fire accident. They become lovers, but things change when a mysterious woman enters their lives.

Cast

Production

Mohanlal made his Kannada cinema debut with the film, in a cameo appearance as a taxi driver. The film was shot in locations such as Allahabad and Varanasi, a month long shoot was conducted in Dubai from November 2003. Mohanlal joined the film in November in Dubai.[1] The film was written, directed and produced by Rajendra Singh Babu. His son Aditya made his acting debut with the film in the leading role.[2]

Soundtrack
Love
Soundtrack album by
Anu Malik & A. R. Rahman
ReleasedMay 2004 (May 2004)
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LabelAnand Audio

The music of the film was composed by veteran Bollywood music composer Anu Malik, making his debut in Kannada cinema. The makers also used A. R. Rahman's Airtel jingle was featured in the original soundtrack album and reused for another four similar tunes in the movie, with permission.[3]

Love
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Twinkle Twinkle"K. KalyanRajesh Krishnan, Lakshmi 
2."Elu Bannada"K. KalyanKK, Sunidhi Chauhan 
3."L.O.V.E. ge Jaari Bidde"K. KalyanSonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal 
4."Jil Jil"K. KalyanLakshmi 
5."Maargayare"KavirajKK, Kalpana, Nalini, Joly 
6."Airtel Jingle"A.R. RahmanA.R. Rahman 
7."Jil Jil"K. KalyanRajesh Krishnan, Lakshmi 
8."L.O.V.E. ge Jaari Bidde"K. KalyanAnu Malik 
9."Hey Jambada Koli"HamsalekhaShaan 
10."Jil Jil"K. KalyanRajesh Krishnan 
11."Are Jamu Jamu"K. KalyanSonu Nigam 

Telugu dubbed version is titled Prema Nagar.[4]

Prema Nagar (Telugu version)
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Yedu Rangula Prema"VeturiKK, Sadhana Sargam 
2."Jhamu Jhamu"ViswaSonu Nigam, Chorus 
3."Brahma Manadesi"ChandraboseShaan, Mehboob 
4."L.O.V.E ke"VeturiSonu Nigam, Sadhana Sargam 
5."Maargayare"VishwaKK, Jolly Mukkerjee, Kalpana 
6."Airtel Jingle"A.R. RahmanA.R. Rahman 

The Malayalam dubbed version was titled Aey Taxi.[5]

Aey Taxi (Malayalam version)
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Margayare"MankombuJolly Mukherjee, M. G. Sreekumar, Ranjini Jose5:18
2."Elu Varnam"MankombuM. G. Sreekumar, Jyotsana4:49
3."Ambadi Kemi"MankombuM. G. Sreekumar4:55
4."Twinkle Twinkle"MankombuM. G. Sreekumar, Swapna1:20
5."Jolly Jolly"MankombuM. G. Sreekumar5:44
6."Yuvagaledhel"MankombuM. G. Sreekumar1:06
7."L. O. V. E"MankombuM. G. Sreekumar, RimiTomy8:03
8."Manasu Manasu"MankombuM. G. Sreekumar, Swapna1:49
9."Airtel Jingle"A.R. RahmanA.R. Rahman1:06

Release

Love was released on 9 July 2004. The film was dubbed and released in Telugu as Prema Nagar and in Malayalam as Hey Taxi.

References
  1. "Mohanlal ventures into Kannada films". The Times of India. Times News Network. 11 October 2003. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
  2. Press Trust of India (6 November 2003). "Mohanlal's first Kannada film". Rediff.com. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
  3. Raaga.com, Songs Download, Hindi MP3 Songs, Raaga.com Hindi Songs - Raaga.com - A World Of Music, retrieved 29 May 2018
  4. Prem Nagar (2004) - Anu Malik, retrieved 29 May 2018
  5. Raaga.com, Aye Taxi Songs Download, Aye Taxi Malayalam MP3 Songs, Raaga.com Malayalam Songs - Raaga.com - A World Of Music, retrieved 29 May 2018
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