Santhu Straight Forward is a 2016 Indian Kannada-language romantic action comedy film directed by Mahesh Rao and produced by K. Manju.[3] The film features Yash and Radhika Pandit.[4] The music is composed by V. Harikrishna.[5][6][7]
Santhu Straight Forward | |
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Directed by | Mahesh Rao |
Written by | Anilkumar (Dialogue) |
Screenplay by | Mahesh Rao |
Story by | Vijay Chandar |
Produced by | K. Manju |
Starring | Yash Radhika Pandit |
Cinematography | I. Andrew |
Edited by | K. M. Prakash |
Music by | V. Harikrishna |
Production company | K. Manju Cinemas |
Distributed by | Jayanna Combines Eros International |
Release date |
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Running time | 159 minutes[1] |
Country | India |
Language | Kannada |
Box office | est. ₹30 crore[2] |
The film was dubbed in Hindi and Bengali as Rambo Straight Forward and in Tamil and Malayalam as Sooryavamsi.[8] The makers had clarified that the movie was inspired by the 2015 Tamil movie Vaalu.[9][10] Producer Manju had bought the remake rights of the Tamil film earlier.[11]
Deva is a gangster and real estate dealer, who locks horns with a Dubai-based Don in a real estate issue. Santhosh aka Santhu, a straight forward youngster who is loved by his family. One day, he falls in love with Ananya, who is an B.Arch student. Initially, Santhu befriends Ananya to woo her and after few days, He learns that she is engaged to Deva, due to her dead parents's wish. Though she loves Santhu, she keeps on avoiding him. Deva soon learns of this and a cat-mouse game begins between Santhu and Deva. At Deva's wedding, Ananya is kidnapped by Dubai-based Don and is about to kill her in front of Deva until Santhu arrives and kills the Don. Deva unites the lovers where Santhu reveals to Ananya that the Dubai Don is fake and that the guy who played the don is his uncle. He reveals that Ananya's friends and grandparents are also involved in the plan, thus fooling Deva. Santhu and Ananya get married in the presence of their families, friends and Deva.
Santhu Straight Forward | |
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Soundtrack album by | |
Released | October 2016 (2016-10) |
Recorded | 2016 |
Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
Length | 21:48 |
Label | Lahari Music |
V. Harikrishna has composed for original score and soundtracks of the film.
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Self Made Shehzaada" | Chethan Kumar | Ravisankar, Ranjith, Santhosh Venky, Shashank Sheshagiri | 3:55 |
2. | "Thangaali" | Yogaraj Bhat | Sonu Nigam | 4:41 |
3. | "Anthu Inthu" | Ghouse Peer | Tippu | 4:40 |
4. | "Koodi Itta" | Ghouse Peer | Sonu Nigam, Sunitha Upadrashta | 4:30 |
5. | "Volle Huduga Sikkoune" | Yogaraj Bhat | Tippu | 4:02 |
Total length: | 21:48 |
The Times of India gave the film a rating of three out of five stars and stated that "This film is for fans of commercial cinema in its purest form. Of course, it may have a song or fight extra, but that's always a bonus for people who like such cinema.[12] Bangalore Mirror wrote that 'Santhu Straighforward is the kind of film that makers think consolidates a fan base of a star. This proves otherwise.[13] The New Indian Express wrote that "The film has a thin plot but it keeps you entertained. It's out-and-out Yash's show that cannot be missed by his fans".[14] Deccan Chronicle gave the film a rating of two-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote that "No doubt that this one is straight from the rocking star to his fan!".[15]