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Ondu Sarala Prema Kathe

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Ondu Sarala Prema Kathe
Directed bySuni
Written bySuni
Produced byMysore Ramesh
StarringVinay Rajkumar
Mallika Singh
Swathishta
Rajesh Nataranga
CinematographyKarthik Sharma
Sabha Kumar
Edited byAadhi
Music byVeer Samarth
Production
company
Ram Movies
Distributed byKRG Studios
Sandalwood Talkies(Overseas)
Release date
  • 8 February 2024 (2024-02-08)
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Ondu Sarala Prema Kathe (transl. A simple love story) is a 2024 Indian Kannada-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Simple Suni, produced by Mysore Ramesh under Ram Movies. The film features Vinay Rajkumar, Mallika Singh, Swatishta Krishnan and Rajesh Nataranga in the lead roles. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Veer Samarth, while the cinematography is by Karthik Sharma and Sabha Kumar, with editing by Aadhi.

The film was released on 8 February 2024 and opened to positive reviews from critics.

Plot

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It is the story of a mystic who dreams of becoming a music director, his search for a voice that beats right to the melody of his mind. His other dream is to live with the one who will posess that voice.

Cast

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Production

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The project marks the first collaboration of Suni and Vinay. The project also marks the debut of Mallika Singh of RadaKrishn fame and Swatishta Krishnan of Vikram fame in Sandalwood. The film has been shot across various locations of Bengaluru, Mysuru, Rajasthan and Mumbai.[1] The shooting was wrapped up on 7 November 2023.[2]

Soundtrack

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Ondu Sarala Prema Kathe
Soundtrack album by
Veer Samarth
Released2024
Recorded2024
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length44:12
LabelAnand Audio
ProducerVeer Samarth

Veer Samarth has composed the film's background and scored for its soundtrack. The album comprises a bit of various versions like ghazal, sufi, duet, melody, devotional, and rap.[3]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsArtist(s)Length
1."Ninyaarele"Siddu Kodipura, SuniArmaan Malik, Vihaan Santosh Dev, Chetan Naik04:54
2."Gunu Gunugu"Sachin SangheKeshav Anand06:08
3."Ella Maatannu"Jayant KaikiniShivani Swami, Veer Samarth4:18
4."Nenne Bekilla"Nagaraju.B, Kadkol MadivaleshwaraKeshav Anand, Sriraksha Priyaram3:34
5."Nanna Kanasanu"SuniSiddhartha Belmannu3:27
6."Aamchi Mumbai"Sai SarveshPancham Jeeva, Shruthi Rao,Rohit Hallikhede3:16
7."Krishna Enabarade"Sri PrundaradaasaruShivani Swami2:56
8."Sangeetha Sulabhavalla"Siddu Kodipura, SuniVeer Samarth3:15
9."Ninyaarele-Keshav"SuniKeshav Anand4:55
10."Sukomale"SuniKeshav Anand01:34
11."Percussion Theme"  2:15
12."Chende Theme"  3:40
Total length:44:12

Release

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Theatrical

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The film was released across Karnataka on 8 February 2024. The film was released overseas by Sandalwood Talkies few weeks after the local release.

Home media

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The film's digital right was acquired by Amazon Prime Video and premiered on 19 March 2024, while the satellite rights was acquired by Star Suvarna.[4]

Reception

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The film opened to positive reviews from critics and audience alike with praise for the performances of Vinay and Swatishta alongside the witty dialogues.

Harish Basavarajaiah of The Times of India rated the movie 3.5 out of 5 and wrote "OSPK is a rare love story that is simple yet complicated. The movie is sure to haunt filmgoers even after coming out of theatres. Word to the wise! Don’t miss the ‘climax of the climax’, which is indeed the twist in the tale that no one would have expected!".[5] Prathiba joy of OTTPlay rated the movie 3.5/5 and described "Ondu Sarala Prema Kathe is the kind of film that you should approach with zero expectations – none whatsoever, not from the director or the cast. Remember, it’s a simple love story, nothing more, nothing less. Suni and team deliver on that promise".[6] Swaroop Kodur of The News Minute in his review said the film is "A fun, light-hearted entertainer".[7] Vivek of The Hindu in his review wrote "A sluggish return to form for Suni".[8] Sharadhaa of Cinema Express rated the film 3/5 and wrote "Despite its occasional missteps, the film leaves a lasting impression, akin to a haunting melody that stays with you. It reminds us that love very much like life is a beautiful mix of highs and lows showcasing the resilience of the human heart."[9]

References

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  1. ^ "'Ondu Sarala Prema Kathe': film's story is simple & rare". NEWS TRAIL. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
  2. ^ Service, Express News (7 November 2023). "Suni wraps up shoot for 'Ondu Sarala Prema Kathe'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
  3. ^ Sharadhaa, A. (1 February 2024). "'Suni's OSPK necessitated a musical landscape'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
  4. ^ "Vinay Rajkumar's Ondu Sarala Prema Kathe bags satellite and OTT partners". OTTPlay. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
  5. ^ "Ondu Sarala Prema Kathe Movie Review : Ondu Sarala Prema Kathe review: A musical love story filled with longing and twists". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  6. ^ "Ondu Sarala Prema Kathe review: Suni serves largely delightful fun watch rom-com". OTTPlay. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  7. ^ Kodur, Swaroop (9 February 2024). "Ondu Sarala Prema Kathe review: A fun, light-hearted entertainer". The News Minute. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  8. ^ M.V, Vivek (9 February 2024). "'Ondu Sarala Prema Kathe' movie review: A sluggish return to form for Suni". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  9. ^ Sharadhaa, A. (10 February 2024). "Ondu Sarala Prema Kathe Movie Review: Suni and Vinay Rajkumar orchestrate a symphony of emotions that is mostly in tune". Cinema Express. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
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