Prem Adda

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Prem Adda
Prem Adda.jpg
Promotional poster
Directed by Mahesh Babu
Screenplay byMahesh Babu
Story by M. Sasikumar
Based on Subramaniapuram
Produced byMeka Murali Krishna
Starring Prem
Kriti Kharbanda
CinematographyArun. D. Prasad
Edited bySrinivas. P. Babu
Music by V. Harikrishna
Production
company
Mekaa Pictures
Distributed byJayanna Films
Release date
  • 30 November 2012 (2012-11-30)
Running time
158 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Prem Adda is an Indian Kannada-language action film. Prem, Meka Murali Krishna and Kriti Kharbanda are of the film. The film is directed by Mahesh Babu and the film music is scored by V. Harikrishna. The film is the remake of Tamil film Subramaniapuram . Prem is acting under another director for the first time in this movie.

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Cast

Soundtrack

Prem Adda
Soundtrack album by
Released2012
Recorded2012
Genre Feature film soundtrack
Length22:06
LanguageKannada
Official audio
Prem Adda - Full Album on YouTube

The soundtrack of the album was released on 19 September 2012. [1] 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 hit in the market. [2]

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Melkote Hudugi"Malavalli Saikrishna Kailash Kher, V. Harikrishna, Anuradha Bhat, Raju Thalikoti04:48
2."Basanthi" Yogaraj Bhat V. Harikrishna, Priyadarshini 04:36
3."Baadigege" Prem Prem, Shreya Ghoshal 04:05
4."Adda Boys" Tushar Ranganath Shankar Mahadevan 04:00
5."Kalli Ivalu" V. Nagendra Prasad Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal 05:17
Total length:22:06

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". [3] 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". [4] 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". [5] 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". [6] 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". [7] 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". [8] 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". [9]

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References

  1. "'Prem Adda's' audio to be released on Sept 19". News18 India . 19 September 2012.
  2. "Prem Adda title controversy settled". The Times of India . 28 November 2012.
  3. "Caught in the swirl of politics, love". Deccan Herald . 7 December 2012.
  4. "Prem Adda: Cult goes kaput". Bangalore Mirror . 7 December 2012.
  5. "Review: Prem Adda (Kannada)". DNA . 8 December 2012.
  6. "PREM ADDA MOVIE REVIEW". The Times of India . 14 May 2016.
  7. "Review: Prem Adda is quite gory". Rediff.com . 7 December 2012.
  8. "Kannada movie review: Prem Adda lacks native elements". India TV . 9 December 2012.
  9. "A bitter sweet film that craves for attention". The New Indian Express . 8 December 2012.