Vishnu Priya

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Vishnu Priya
Vishnu Priya poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by V. K. Prakash
Written byV. K. Prakash
Screenplay by Ravi Srivatsa
Story bySindhushree
Produced by K. Manju
Starring
Cinematography A. Vinod Bharathi
Edited by Suresh Urs
Music by Gopi Sundar
Production
company
Distributed by KRG Studios
Release date
  • 21 February 2025 (2025-02-21)
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Vishnu Priya is a 2025 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by V. K. Prakash, [1] written by Ravi Srivatsa and produced by K. Manju. Set in the 1990s, the film's story is based on a real-life incident written by Sindhushree. [2] The film stars Shreyas Manju and Priya Prakash Varrier, in her Kannada debut, [3] in lead roles, along with Suchendra Prasad and Achyuth Kumar in key supporting roles.

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The film's announcement following by the principal photography began in September 2019 in various parts of Karnataka. [4] The musical score and soundtrack for the film is composed by Gopi Sundar in his second Kannada film after Vijayanand (2022). [5] The cinematography and editing were handled by A. Vinod Bharathi and Suresh Urs respectively.

Vishnu Priya was released on 21 February 2025 after undergoing significant delays in post-production. [6]

Plot

The story revolves around a devoted son, Vishnu, who risks everything to reunite his family, pushing boundaries and confronting challenges with unwavering determination, fueled by an unbreakable bond and boundless love.

Cast

Soundtrack

The soundtrack consists of songs composed by Gopi Sundar marking his return to Kannada cinema after his debut in Vijayanand (2022). [7] All the songs are written by V. Nagendra Prasad. The first single "Chiguru Chiguru" was released on . [8] The audio rights were acquired by A2 Music label.

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Elu Girigala" V. Nagendra Prasad Harish Sivaramakrishnan 4:40
2."Summane Summane" V. Nagendra Prasad Priya Prakash Varrier, Akbar Khan4:17
3."Kshana Kshana"V. Nagendra Prasad Sanjith Hegde 3:41
4."Chiguru Chiguru"V. Nagendra Prasad Najim Arshad 3:57
Total length:17:33

Reception

The movie received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised its nostalgic appeal and emotional depth, others criticized its slow pacing and formulaic narrative. Sridevi S from The Times of India described Vishnu Priya as a romantic drama with a predictable narrative but praised its nostalgic appeal and performances, noting its slow pacing as a drawback. [9] A Sharadhaa of The New Indian Express called it a "90s love story that unfolds slowly but strikes deep," appreciating its emotional depth and retro charm, though noting its leisurely pace. [10] Jagdish Angadi from Deccan Herald labeled the film a "formulaic romantic drama," critiquing its lack of originality but acknowledging its appeal to fans of traditional love stories. [11] Y Maheshwara Reddy of Bangalore Mirror described Vishnu Priya as a "classic love flick," praising its adherence to traditional romantic tropes but noting it may feel dated for modern audiences. [12] Times Now's Shashiprasad SM remarked that the film allows viewers to "relive the typical 1990s love story but at a snail’s pace," highlighting its nostalgic elements but criticizing its slow narrative. [13]

References

  1. ↑ "Veteran director VK Prakash to helm Shreyas Manju's second film Vishnu Priya". Cinema Express . 22 July 2019.
  2. ↑ "Makers of Shreyas Manju's Vishnu Priya reshoot the climax". Cinema Express . 10 April 2023. Archived from the original on 22 April 2024. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
  3. ↑ "I want to shed the 'wink girl' tag: Priya Varrier". The Times of India. 19 February 2025.
  4. ↑ "Shreyas K Manju's next film is Vishnu Priya". The Times of India. 21 July 2019.
  5. ↑ "Gopi Sundar to be music director for Vishnu Priya". The Times of India. 28 August 2019.
  6. ↑ "Shreyas Manju's film 'Vishnu Priya' finally set to hit theatres". The New Indian Express. 6 January 2025. Archived from the original on 16 January 2025. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
  7. ↑ "Gopi Sundar to be music director for Vishnu Priya". The Times of India. 28 August 2019.
  8. ↑ "Vishnu Priya uniquely captures 90s romance and the first single sets the theme". Cinema Express . 31 January 2024.
  9. ↑ Sridevi, S. "Vishnu Priya Movie Review". The Times of India . Retrieved 11 June 2025.
  10. ↑ Sharadhaa, A. "Vishnu Priya Movie Review: A 90s love story that unfolds slowly but strikes deep". The New Indian Express . Retrieved 11 June 2025.
  11. ↑ Angadi, Jagdish. "Vishnu Priya Movie Review: A formulaic romantic drama". Deccan Herald . Retrieved 11 June 2025.
  12. ↑ Reddy, Y Maheshwara. "Kannada Movie Review: Vishnu Priya - Classic love flick". Bangalore Mirror . Retrieved 11 June 2025.
  13. ↑ Shashiprasad, SM. "Vishnu Priya Movie Review: Relive the typical 1990s love story but at a snail's pace". Times Now . Retrieved 11 June 2025.
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