Santhosha
| Santhosha | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | M. R. Ramesh |
| Written by | M. R. Ramesh |
| Produced by | M. N. Murthy S. Indumathi |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Bhoopathi Krishna Kumar |
| Edited by | Suresh Urs |
| Music by | Stephen Prayog |
Production company | Aalap Productions |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Santhosha (transl. Happiness)[1] is a 2004 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by M. R. Ramesh in his directorial debut. The film stars Siddharth, Rajesh Krishnan, Anita Hassanandani and Pranathi.
Cast
[edit]- Ananth Nag as Siddhu's father
- Siddharth as Siddhu
- Rajesh Krishnan as Rajesh
- Anita Hassanandani as Anitha
- Pranathi as Ramya
- Sadhu Kokila as a doctor
- M. S. Umesh as a servant
- R. G. Vijayasarathy as a doctor
- Ravi Kemmu as Ramya's father
- Chitra Shenoy as Siddhu's mother
- Sparsha Rekha as Siddhu's sister
Production
[edit]Santhosha was co-produced Ramesh's wife, Indumathi. The film marked the acting debut of Siddharth, a model who worked in advertisements for companies like Raymond Group, Bombay Dyeing, Park Avenue, and Vimal.[2] Rajesh Krishnan, who initially only worked on the film as a playback singer, made his Kannada acting debut after director Ramesh told him the story. He expressed his affinity towards "soft, romantic characters" similar to Arvind Swamy in Roja (1992).[1] Richa Pallod and Anita Hassanandani were initially selected as the heroines.[2] However, Pranathi was brought in as Pallod's replacement, and this film marked her Kannada debut.[1] She plays a college student in the film, who after several encounters with Siddharth's character, falls in love with him. She felt that the film was thematically similar to Khushi (2003).[3][4] The film also features the 2001 Gujarat earthquake in its prelude.[2]
The film was shot at Abbaiah Naidu Studio in Bengaluru.[2][1] The song "Chamile Chamile" picturised on Siddharth and Anita was choreographed by the director himself.[1] Mumbai-based choreographers Vittal and Harshal, who have worked with Saroj Khan, are debuting in Kannada cinema through this film.[2]
Soundtrack
[edit]The music was composed by Stephen Prayog.[5]
| No. | Song | Singer(s) | Lyrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Brahma Kotta" | Sri Devi | V. Nagendra Prasad |
| 2 | "Chamile Chamile" | Rajesh Krishnan, Shamitha Malnad | M. N. Vyasa Rao |
| 3 | "Ee Baduku Sundara" | Rajesh Krishnan | Nagathihalli Chandrashekar |
| 4 | "Kothi Kaili Maanikyave" | Tippu, Nanditha | Nagathihalli Chandrashekar |
| 5 | "Manasella Thumbiruve" | Hariharan | Pradeep |
| 6 | "Oh My Love" | Hariharan, Chaitra H. G. | V. Nagendra Prasad |
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 "Singer turned Actor - Rajesh in Santhosha". Viggy.com. 2004. Retrieved 25 June 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Santhosha - unveiling new talents". Viggy.com. 2004. Retrieved 25 June 2026.
- ↑ "Pranathi- Testing waters!". Sify. Archived from the original on 12 August 2004. Retrieved 25 June 2026.
- ↑ Srinivasa, Srikanth (31 October 2004). "An actress from 'God's own country'". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 23 May 2006. Retrieved 25 June 2026.
- ↑ "Santhosha – ಸಂತೋಷ (2004/೨೦೦೪)". Kannada Movies Info. 20 October 2013. Retrieved 25 June 2026.
