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5 Best Kannada Romantic Movies to Watch this Valentine’s Week

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As Valentine’s Week rolls on and we prepare for February 14, we’re arming you a watchlist from regional languages in keeping with the mushy mood all around. After Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam, it’s time to look at some romantic Kannada films that have been popular among viewers. Some of these are commercially successful, while others have been critically lauded. We’ve tried to stick to fun films, except for one title for viewers who prefer more realistic cinema.

Here’s our pick of five Kannada films which serve oodles of romance mixed with comedy, drama, action and tragedy.

Milana (2007)

The romantic drama film is co-written and directed by Prakash, and starring Puneeth Rajkumar, Parvathy Thiruvothu and Pooja Gandhi in the lead roles. The story begins with a couple, Akash and Anjali, who make it clear they don’t want to stay with each other right from their wedding night. Anjali is on a quest to find the man she loves and is separated from, Akash is also in love with someone else. But his good nature wins Anjali’s heart and she eventually falls in love with her. The story then waits for Akash to realise he wants Anjali, too, and when that happens, it’s a happy ending after all. Milana saw massive commercial success and completed a 500-day run in theatres, with critics praising Puneeth Rajkumar’s performance.

Dia (2013)

Dia’s story is centered on the external and internal experiences and dialogues of the female protagonist. The protagonist Dia falls in love with Rohit, and finds out that he reciprocates the feeling, after waiting for several years. But an accident separates them and Dia thinks she has lost Rohit forever. The loss comes with unbearable pain. She meets another man, Adi, who helps her cope with life. Just when they find joy in each other company, Dia finds out that Rohit is still alive. While most love stories end happily, director KS Ashoka goes off the usual track to give it a rather shocking ending, proving that not everything is always hunky dory in real life. The realism of the story, performances of the three main leads, the cinematography, and the music score of the film have been praised by critics.

Googly (2013)

Romantic comedy Googly packs in everything that a fan of actor Yash might ask for. Much before he was beating up the baddies in KGF, the actor was wooing the fresh-faced Kriti Kharbanda in Googly. Ego and misunderstandings separate the lead pair despite their love for each other, only to reunite them years later. From action to choregraphy and music, the film is an all-round entertainer which also impressed critics with the storyline and direction. Googly became the highest grossing Kannada cinema in the year 2013, establishing Yash as a bona fide star in Kannada cinema and also made Kriti popular in the industry.

Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari (2014)

A year after Googly, Yash tasted success yet again with this romantic action comedy. Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari is the actor’s 5th hit film. The story revolves around two characters: a tearaway and hot-headed youngster, Ramachari, who is a diehard fan of Vishnuvardhan, and his love interest, the sophisticated Divya. Divya and Ramachari meet and fall in love, and impulsively decide to get married. But they face problems with their relationship, which leads to a painful breakup. Both of them agree to marry different people on the same date. But as fate would have it, a mix-up by their wedding planner leads to confusing situations between either parties. The couple ultimately unite.

Love Mocktail (2020)

Much loved Kannada actor Darling Krishna acted and directed this fun romantic drama which became superhit in 2020. The film starts with a comic mood, and but ends on an emotional note, leaving you with a feeling that’s somber and satisfying in equal parts. This film’s story is narrated while the protagonist Aadi (Krishna) is driving with a girl he just met, Aditi (Rachana Inder), who is extremely curious about his love stories. Starting with his adolescence, Aadi narrates the various experiences he went through each time he fell in love. And when he finally found true love, the happiness was short-lived. Krishna and Milana Nagaraj’s onscreen chemistry is impressive and Rachana Inder wins hearts with her bubbly demeanour. The music by Raghu Dixit is an added bonus in this relatable film full of comedy and romance.



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5 Malayalam Films Every Hopeless Romantic Should Watch During Valentine’s Week

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A series of romantic regional movies is incomplete without a mention of some of the most heart-warming Malayalam movies that have explored emotions related to love in most experimental ways. The premise might be regular, but directors like Alphonse Putharen and Aashiq Abu have worked their genius to give us relatable characters and tangible emotions.

Presenting some of my favourite romantic Malayalam films that are perfect for your Valentine’s Week watchlist.

Premam (2015)

Director Alphonse Putharen’s second film, Premam, is the first name that comes to mind when you say Malayalam romantic film. Sai Pallavi’s performance as teacher Malar won hearts, but it is Nivin Pauly’s hopless romantic character George who you sympathize with. Despite his transformation from an infatuated teenager to a rowdy college-goer to a mature man, his character’s innocence remains intact all through. His heart still flutters at the sight of a girl. It’s hard not to connect with George’s faith in love, despite multiple disappointments. It’s an emotional story peppered with humour. Add to that impressive music and beautiful visuals, and Premam becomes the romantic cinematic experience worth every moment of its slightly long screen time.

Ohm Shanthi Oshana (2014)

It might seem that I am partial to Nivin Pauly’s movies, but it’s completely by chance that I came across Ohm Shanthi Oshana, read the reviews and decided to give it a dekko. This is a delightfully feminist romantic comedy. Nazriya Nazim has aced her role as the obsessed teenager with a singular focus. Nivin plays the object of her affection, he did not have to do much other than be the village do-gooder. Nazriya is the driving force of the film. She obsesses over him, stalks him, takes care of his mother and even joins his charity cause – all in order to impress him. In short, she does everything a man would traditionally do to pursue a woman. The innocence with which Nazriya delivers her performance will totally win you over.

Thattathin Marayathu (2012)

This film is about a Hindu boy, Vinod Nair (Nivin Pauly), and a Muslim girl, Aisha (Isha Talwar), and the conflict arising out of this inter-faith relationship. Vinod sees Aisha at a friend’s wedding and falls in love with her. He does everything in his power to meet her thereafter, from attending inter-college youth festivals to visiting her college almost every day. But even if love blooms between them, family acceptance is another matter. Thattathin Marayathu might seems like a boy-meets-girl inter-faith relationship story, but the Nivin and Isha’s chemistry is a big draw. The cute, simple storyline was a hit with critics and the film was a box office success as well.

Annayum Rasoolum (2013)

Annayum Rasoolum is also an inter-faith love story, but with a different treatment, just like most Faahad Faasil films. Set in Vypin islands in Kerala, the plot revolves around a star-crossed romance between Rasool (Fahadh Faasil), a Muslim taxi driver, and Anna (Andrea Jeremiah), a Latin Christian salesgirl, both from conservative working class families. It takes time for Rasool to convince Anna and make her understand his love for her; he always follows her as she travels regularly to her work place. Unlike Thattathin Marayathu, this film is more grounded in reality with the underbelly of Kochi city as its backdrop. Rajeev Ravi’s cinematography does not gloss over the realities of life in an urban jungle. The film won a National Film Award and three Kerala State Film Awards.

Salt N’ Pepper (2011)

Malayalam cinema is known for its slightly experimental treatment of a conventional subject, and Salt N’ Pepper is one such film. The Aashiq Abu directorial tells the story of a middle-aged man and woman, Kalidasan and Maya, who speak to each other over the phone out of pure coincidence, and eventually fall in love with each other through their mutual love for food. The film deals with insecurities related to age and looks, and past heartbreaks that makes on apprehensive about investing their emotions again. All this is presented very simple, with some humour sprinkled like salt and pepper all through. The film offers a satisfactory end for viewers who painfully long for the moment of when they finally meet.

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Kick Start Your Valentine’s Week with 5 Most Romantic Tamil Films of All Time

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Has the post-Covid world put a dampener on your Valentine’s Week this year? While we were stuck at home since March last year, movies and shows have been a good escape from the chaos around the world. Continuing with the same thought, we thought it might be a good idea to stay at home and watch some of the most romantic regional movies this week to celebrate with your partner.

We’re starting with the most romantic Tamil movies of all time. This one’s an easy list to make – four out of five of these have AR Rahman’s music. You’ll surely find your favourite love story and song here.

Roja (1992)

Since it’s Rose Day, Roja has to be on the top of my list. While this Mani Ratnam film is known for dealing with patriotism and national security, it’s a love story at the core. A city-bred man marries an innocent village woman after being rejected by her sister. While he falls in love with her, she keeps him at an arms’ distance thinking she has taken her sister’s place. His gentle manners and dedication towards her eventually wins her heart. The period of their separation is a painful part to watch, as she runs from pillar to post to free her husband from the hostage situation. AR Rahman, debuting as a composer and winning a National Award, gave us some of the most romantic songs of all time.

Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000)

This film brought together big names like Mammootty, Ajith Kumar, Tabu, Aishwarya Rai and Abbas. In this Bollywood rendition of Jane Austen’s novel Sense and Sensibility, two daughters Sowmya (Tabu) and Meenakshi (Aishwarya Rai) of a single woman struggle to find the right man. Their lives go through an upheaval after they lose their country estate. Sowmya is branded “unlucky” after her fiancé decides to commit suicide. Meenakshi appears to find love in the form of a poetry-loving businessman. Still, many hurdles remain as both girls struggle to keep the family’s finances in order. The film also offered some breathtaking locations, including the filming of the title song in Scotland with the castle of Eilean Donan as a backdrop. Enna Solla Pogirai was shot in the deserts of Egypt, with the pyramids of Giza featuring in it.

Alai Payuthey (2000)

You cannot make a romantic Tamil movies list and not include films of R Madhavan. This film is another example of the musical genius of AR Rahman, which went a long way in making this movie a hit. The story was a departure from the melodramatic love stories of the 90s, showing the ups and downs in the relationship of a modern-day couple. They choose to go against parental opposition to marry, and find out differences between them while living together. The lead pair goes through a whole gamut of emotions, from flirtation, wooing, emotional attachment, arguments, separation, and eventually, fear of losing your partner forever.

Minnale (2001)

R Madhavan followed the success of Alai Payuthey with Minnale, another romantic film which was remade in Hindi. His character falls in love with a woman after seeing her dancing in the rain one day – it doesn’t get more romantic than this. But the woman is already supposed to get engaged to someone she hasn’t met in years. The love-struck man steals the identity of his former college foe to pursue his lady love. He has to face repercussions eventually when his cover is blown, but the romantic moments they spend together stays with you, and love wins finally at the end. This film’s music too was a chartbuster, especially the song Vaseegara continues to be popular among today’s generation.

Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2010)

Another romantic film by Gautham Menon after Minnale, with music by AR Rahman, Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa had all the right elements to make it a hit. Starring Silambarasan and Trisha, Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa explores the complicated relationship between a Hindu Tamil boy, Karthik Sivakumar, and a Malayali Christian girl, Jessie Thekekuttu from Alappuzha, Kerala. Karthik falls in love with Jessie only to be met by her indifference and reluctance as they belong to different religions and her strict conservative family will never consent to their union. The moment Karthik meets her under her house, leaning over its white gate, has since become an iconic boy-meets-girl scene.



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