Julie (2006 film)

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Julie
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Directed byPoornima Mohan
Story by Pamman
Produced byKCN Mohan
Starring
CinematographyT. Janardhan
Edited byManohar
Music by Rajesh Ramanath
Release date
  • 12 May 2006 (2006-05-12)
Running time
145 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Julie is a 2006 Indian Kannada film by Poornima Mohan. [1] The film is a remake of the 1975 Hindi film Julie , which is itself a remake of the 1974 Malayalam film Chattakkari . [2] It stars Bollywood actor Dino Morea marking his Kannada debut and Ramya as a young woman that discovers that she has gotten pregnant after a one-night stand with her childhood sweetheart. [3] [4]

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Plot

Plot

Julie is a devout Christian woman raised in a conservative household where religion creates firm barriers around identity, morality, and relationships. From childhood, she knows Shashi, a Hindu man from the same locality. Though they grow close over time, their different religious backgrounds remain an unspoken barrier that prevents open commitment and acceptance by either community.

As young adults, Shashi actively pursues Julie and reassures her of his affection while repeatedly reminding her that their relationship cannot have a future unless their religious differences are resolved. Their bond deepens emotionally and gradually becomes intimate. They engage in a secret sexual relationship, hidden from family and community, which strengthens Julie’s emotional attachment to Shashi and weakens the boundaries she was taught to maintain.

Julie becomes pregnant as a result of this relationship. The pregnancy places her in an extremely vulnerable position. Her Christian community offers no understanding, and she fears shame, rejection, and isolation. During this period, Julie depends heavily on Shashi for support. He makes it clear that he will only accept her and the child openly if she abandons Christianity and adopts Hinduism, presenting religious conversion as the only path to legitimacy, security, and family life.

Julie’s brother, Robert, becomes aware that something is wrong and confronts her about her isolation and distress. Robert urges Julie to leave the situation and offers to take her away to start over, but Julie feels emotionally bound and trapped by her circumstances. His warnings go unheeded as Julie believes staying is the only way to secure a future for her child.

After intense inner conflict and emotional pressure, Julie agrees to convert to Hinduism. With the religious barrier removed, she moves in with Shashi, and their relationship becomes socially acceptable within his community. Their child is acknowledged and raised within Shashi’s religious and cultural framework.

The story ends with Julie, Shashi, and their child living together as a family. Julie assumes a new identity as a Hindu wife and mother, having left behind her former faith. Though the family appears outwardly settled and happy, Julie’s journey reflects how intimacy, pressure, and unequal power shaped the course of her life.

Cast

Music

Rajesh Ramanath had composed the songs for Julie, which he reused from the 1975 film. [5]

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Nanna Ninna Pritiyalli" Kunal Ganjawala 3:48
2."My Heart is Beating" Chaitra 5:50
3."Navanitha Chora" Priyadarshini 4:13
4."Dhava Dhava Yeh Eyali"Chaitra, Udit Narayan 5:07
5."Ee Hadu" Priyadarshini 4:50
Total length:39:34

Reception

Critical and audience reception was largely negative. A critic from Rediff.com wrote that "The final product simply lacks the impact of the original". [6] A critic from Deccan Herald wrote that "This remake cannot be compared to the original. It lacks the original’s intensity and tempo". [7] On the contrary, a critic from Chitraloka.com wrote that "The subject of 'Juilie' is still prevalent in our society. That is why we recommend this film to watch". [8]

References

  1. ↑ K., Bhumika (17 May 2008). "Metro Plus Bangalore : Ramya rules". The Hindu . Chennai, India. Archived from the original on 3 November 2011. Retrieved 14 July 2010.
  2. ↑ "Dino Morea to debut on Kannada screen". India Glitz. 10 December 2005. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
  3. ↑ Kumar, Shiva (27 January 2006). "Julie swings again". The Hindu . Archived from the original on 23 February 2014. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
  4. ↑ "Headed south". India Today . 20 February 2006. Archived from the original on 23 February 2014. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
  5. ↑ "Ek yehi baat na bhooli..." The Telegraph . 13 January 2006. Archived from the original on 12 September 2006. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
  6. ↑ "Julie: A big disappointment". Rediff.com . 31 December 2004. Archived from the original on 28 September 2011. Retrieved 18 September 2011.
  7. ↑ Deepak, S. N. (14 May 2006). "Julie". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 23 May 2006. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
  8. ↑ CNB (13 May 2006). "WELL DONE POORNIMAJI: It Is 'Ramya Manamohaka: Film Review : Julie". Chitraloka.com . Archived from the original on 4 May 2007.
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