Jaanu
Directed byPreetham Gubbi
Screenplay byPreetham Gubbi
Story byPreetham Gubbi
Produced by
  • Jayanna
  • Bhogendra
Starring
CinematographyS. Krishna
Edited byDeepu S. Kumar
Music byV. Harikrishna
Production
company
Jayanna Combines
Distributed byJayanna Films
Release date
  • 1 June 2012 (2012-06-01)
Running time
137 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada
Budget₹ 4 crores [1]

Jaanu is a 2012 Kannada romantic action film directed by Preetham Gubbi and produced by Jayanna Combines. Yash and Deepa Sannidhi are the lead actors while Rangayana Raghu, Sadhu Kokila, Shobaraj among others play the supporting roles. V. Harikrishna is the score and soundtrack composer.[2] The movie was remade in Odia in 2018 as Love Express.

Cast

Production

Development

Following Haage Summane and Johny Mera Naam Preethi Mera Kaam, Preetham Gubbi joined with producers Jayanna Combines, as with earlier films.

Box office

Jaanu was a much anticipated film and got a good opening. But the film met with mixed response upon release, although it went on to be commercially successful at the box office by completing 50 days of run.[3]

Soundtrack

Jaanu
Soundtrack album by
V. Harikrishna
Released13 May 2012
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length20:26
LabelAshwini Media

V. Harikrishna composed the film's background score and music for its soundtrack. The album consists of five tracks.[4] Lyrics for the tracks were penned by Yogaraj Bhat and Jayant Kaikini. The album released on 13 May 2012.[5]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."En Samachara Ree"Yogaraj BhatTippu4:08
2."Kaddu Mucchi"Jayant KaikiniAnuradha Bhat3:38
3."Kan Muchro Kan Muchri"Yogaraj BhatV. Harikrishna4:11
4."Neene Nanna Saviganasu"Jayant KaikiniSonu Nigam4:10
5."Swalpa Bitkondu"Yogaraj BhatV. Harikrishna, Lakshmi Vijay4:19
Total length:20:26

Reception

Critical response

A critic from The Times of India scored the film at 3 out of 5 stars and says "Yash rocks with a scintillating performance, Deepa Sannidhi shines as a girl from North Karnataka but could have done a better job. Music by V Harikrishna has some catchy tunes; cinematography by Krishna doesn’t stand up to his reputation".[6] Srikanth Srinivasa from Rediff.com scored the film at 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Harikrishna's music is adequate and so is Krishna's camera work. Director Preetham Gubbi should have dramatised the climax scenes a little more. Jaanu is an average entertainer that lacks the zing thing in the climax that could have left some impression on the audiences' minds".[7] A critic from News18 India wrote "S. Krishna has handled his work quite efficiently. Hari Krishna's background music is more impressive than his composition work. There are many weak points in 'Jaanu'. Still it is good for a one time watch".[8] A critic from Bangalore Mirror wrote  "But it is a surprise that filmmakers believe that just the presence of Rangayana Raghu and Sadhu Kokila is enough to make people laugh. It is a forced attempt at laughter that their characters try and does not have the effect".[9]

References

  1. ↑ "Sandalwood progress report of first half of 2012". 3 July 2012.
  2. ↑ "Yash makes a dash". Bangalore Mirror. 5 June 2012.
  3. ↑ "'Jaanu' completes 50 days in 30 plus screens". News18 India. 21 July 2012.
  4. ↑ "Jaanu (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - EP". iTunes. January 2012. Retrieved 2 March 2015.
  5. ↑ "At Sandalwood, even rows have sequels". Bangalore Mirror. 16 May 2012.
  6. ↑ "JAANU MOVIE REVIEW". The Times of India. 16 May 2016.
  7. ↑ "Review: Jaanu is and average fare". Rediff.com. 1 June 2012.
  8. ↑ "Kannada Review: 'Jaanu' is worth a watch". News18 India. 3 June 2012.
  9. ↑ "Jaanu: A leaf out of DDLJ". Bangalore Mirror. 1 June 2012.
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