Paramathma
Theatrical poster
Directed byYogaraj Bhat
Written by
Produced by
  • Jayanna
  • Bhogendra
Starring
CinematographySantosh Rai Pathaje
Edited byDeepu S. Kumar
Music byV. Harikrishna
Release date
  • 6 October 2011 (2011-10-06)
Running time
132 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada
Box office₹ 8 crores [2]

Paramathma is a 2011 Indian Kannada-language romantic comedy film written, directed and co-produced by Yogaraj Bhat.[3] It stars Puneeth Rajkumar and Deepa Sannidhi in the lead roles and was released on 6 October 2011,[4] on the eve of Vijayadashami.[5] Halfway through its production, the film's TV rights was procured for a record ₹3.5 crore.[6][7] Even before the release, the film grossed a record amount of over ₹25 Cr included broadcasting and distribution rights.[8][9] Since release, the movie has garnered a cult status for its metaphorical narration and out-of-the box storytelling.[10]

Plot

Param, the son of a heart specialist Jayanth Rao, is eager to know many things in life, and keeps on shuffling from one place to another. A gold medallist in B.Sc, Param takes six attempts to obtain his M.Sc degree because of his friends, and is a rich guy and can do any task easily. Param falls in love with Deepa, but Sanvi is also in love with him. However, Param does not have any feelings other than that of a friend for the latter. He makes this clear and shows interest in getting Deepa as his partner in life. Convincing Deepa's family of this proves to be difficult. The proposal enrages Deepa, but soon falls for Param. Tragedy strikes Param, when Deepa dies after a few years, leaving Param with their child. At this juncture, Sanvi arrives to invite Param to her wedding. Param reacts in a very jovial manner, and seems to believe that although Deepa is not physically with him, but mentally she has not left him.

Cast

Production

Originally movie titled Lagori was to be filmed in 2009 starring Puneeth Rajkumar, but it got shelved after producer Rockline Venkatesh withdrew from the film citing increasing production costs. In 2011, after the success of Bhat's 2010 home production movie Pancharangi, he is co-producing Puneeth Rajkumar starrer Paramathma with distributor-turned-producer Jayanna.[11] The script is said to demand three female leads, and they are: Deepa Sannidhi, Ramya Barna and Aindrita Ray.[12] Filming began on 3 March in Sakleshpura, and the film is being released on 6 October 2011.[13] Shooting locations 17 districts of Karnataka include the coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada, mainly places surrounding Udupi and Manipal.[14]

Soundtrack

Paramathma
Soundtrack album by
V. Harikrishna
Released14 September 2011 (2011-09-14)
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length24:14
LabelAshwini Media Networks
External audio
audio icon Official Audio Jukebox on YouTube

After a delayed launch of about 10 days, the music album of Paramathma was officially released by Duniya Soori and Raghavendra Rajkumar on 14 September 2011 at Hotel Le Méridien, Bengaluru.[15] While V. Harikrishna has scored the music, lyrics are penned by both Yogaraj Bhat and Jayant Kaikini. Ashwini Media Networks corporation owns the audio rights of the album which was purchased at a record ₹7.7 million.[16]

The movie's audio, which had created a buzz because of lyricist Yogaraj Bhat and music director Harikrishna's recent track record of successful combinations like Jackie and Hudugaru,[17] was well received by the critics.[18] Incidentally, popular Indian film music director A.R. Rahman who listened to the songs while at a recording studio in Chennai, praised and congratulated the team on the songs' composition and lyrics. The song "College Gatelly" (Chombeshwara) took the number 1 spot among the top 20 South Indian film songs on Nokia Ovi music store in the month of October 2011.[19]

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Yaavanig Gothu?"Yogaraj BhatTippu3:42
2."Paravasha Naadenu"Jayanth KaikiniSonu Nigam3:56
3."Kathlalli Karadige"Yogaraj BhatV. Harikrishna4:43
4."Hesaru Poorthi"Yogaraj BhatVani Harikrishna3:29
5."Thanmayalaadenu"Jayanth KaikiniShreya Ghoshal4:18
6."College Gatally (Chombeshwara)"Yogaraj BhatV. Harikrishna4:09
Total length:24:14

Reception

Critical response

B S Srivani from Deccan Herald wrote "Motifs like Karadi Majalu are all woven well into the narrative, but the climax is a rude awakening for fans of both Puneet and Yogaraj. This Paramathma lives up to his billing – shattering many myths (good and bad) and hype".[20] A critic from Bangalore Mirror wrote  "The second half of the film drags on and on and you want the film to end. But Bhat does not spare you till he tries to scare you. Songs are good, and it is worth buying the album. Santosh Rai Pataje is awesome; the filmmakers have managed to find some excellent locations".[21] A critic from The Times of India scored the film at 4 out of 5 stars and wrote "Ita's definitely Puneetha's powerful show that keeps the story alive. Aindritha Ray puts on a mature performance. Deepa Sannidhi has hopes of being a star in future. Anant Nag, Rangayana Raghu,Avinash and Dattanna do justice to their roles".[22] A critic from News18 India wrote "Then again it drags for sometime in the second half. But thanks to the gripping climax, everything is forgotten in the last half-an-hour. There are glimpses of Manoj Night Shyamalan's 'Sixth Sense' in the sequences leading to the climax".[23] A critic from Sify.com wrote "Santhosh Rai Pathaaje takes the cake as a master director of cinematography. Equally likeable is Hari Krishnaa`s music compositions and background music. Santhosh Rai Pathaaje is top class behind camera. Watch Paramathma for its classic style of narration and good packaging.[24] Shruti Indira Lakshminarayana from Rediff.com scored the film at 2.5 out of 5 stars and says "Puneet's character is a motor mouth like most of Bhat's previous leading men. Deepa Sanidhi laughs her way through the film and into our hearts. Aindrita has a few scenes to her credit. Songs by Harikrishna and camera work by Santosh Rai Pataje are the true heroes. Paramathma disappoints".[25]

References

  1. ↑ "ಚಿತ್ರಕಥೆ ರಚಿಸುವಲ್ಲಿ ನಿರ್ದೇಶಕರಿಗೆ ಸೂರಿ ಸಾಥ್ ನೀಡಿದ್ದಾರೆ". Archived from the original on 29 September 2011. Retrieved 22 July 2011.
  2. ↑ "Top earning Kannada movies of 2011". Bangalore Mirror. 29 December 2011.
  3. ↑ The Hindu – In the name of God
  4. ↑ "Rock and Muni – Relatives at the Helm". Archived from the original on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 1 October 2011.
  5. ↑ "Chitraloka – Paramathma Gets U certificate – Release On Oct 6"
  6. ↑ 'Paramathma will be Puneet's best film and most underrated movie' – The Times of India
  7. ↑ Paramathma strikes gold – Bangalore Mirror
  8. ↑ Puneet Rajkumar's Paramathma creates history
  9. ↑ Times of India – Puneet Rajkumar in Paramathma – I'm the lowest paid actor Archived 6 July 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  10. ↑ M. V., Vivek (6 October 2021). "A decade of 'Paramathma': Matters of heart". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  11. ↑ Yogaraj-Puneet first combo movie titled Paramathma
  12. ↑ Three heroines for Parmathma
  13. ↑ "Paramathma has a low key start". Sify.com. Archived from the original on 8 March 2011. Retrieved 5 March 2011.
  14. ↑ "Of a young man and his life". The Times of India. 6 October 2011.
  15. ↑ "Paramathma Audio Release". Archived from the original on 25 September 2011. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
  16. ↑ "Paramathma beats Jogayya". Bangalore Mirror. 27 July 2011.
  17. ↑ "A R Rahman Lauds Paramathma Tunes". Archived from the original on 20 September 2012. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
  18. ↑ Chitraloka Paramathma Songs Review
  19. ↑ "Paramathma Chombeshwara song number one". Chitraloka. 5 October 2011. Archived from the original on 12 November 2021. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  20. ↑ "Paramathma". Deccan Herald. 7 October 2011.
  21. ↑ "Paramaatma: OMG, you disappoint". Bangalore Mirror. 6 October 2011.
  22. ↑ "PARAMATHMA MOVIE REVIEW". The Times of India. 14 May 2016.
  23. ↑ "Kannada Review: 'Paramathma' is a fresh delight". News18 India. 8 October 2011.
  24. ↑ "Paramathma review". Sify.com. Archived from the original on 16 February 2015. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
  25. ↑ "Review: Paramathma disappoints". Rediff.com. 7 October 2011.
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