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{{Short description|Kannada movie directed by Simple Suni}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2024}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2024}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Ondu Sarala Prema Kathe
| image = Ondu Sarala Prema Kathe.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Suni (director)|Suni]]
| writer = Suni
| producer = Mysore Ramesh
| starring = [[Vinay Rajkumar]] [[Mallika Singh]] [[Swathishta]] [[Rajesh Nataranga]]
| cinematography = Karthik Sharma Sabha Kumar
| editing = Aadhi
| music = Veer Samarth
| studio = Ram Movies
| distributor = [[KRG Studios]] Sandalwood Talkies (Overseas)
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2024|02|08|ref1=}}
| country = India
| language = Kannada
}}

'''''Ondu Sarala Prema Kathe''''' ({{translation|A simple love story}}) is a 2024 Indian [[Kannada]]-language [[Romantic comedy|romantic comedy film]] written and directed by [[Simple Suni]], produced by Mysore Ramesh under Ram Movies. The film features [[Vinay Rajkumar]], [[Mallika Singh]], [[Swathishta|Swatishta Krishnan]] and [[Rajesh Nataranga]] in the lead roles. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Veer Samarth, while the cinematography is by Karthik Sharma and Sabha Kumar, with editing by Aadhi.

The film was released on 8 February 2024 and opened to positive reviews from critics.

== Plot ==
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It is the story of a mystic who dreams of becoming a music director, his search for a voice that beats right to the melody of his mind. His other dream is to live with the one who will possess that voice.

== Cast ==
{{cast listing|* [[Vinay Rajkumar]] as "Athi" Athishay
* [[Mallika Singh]] as Madhura
* [[Swathishta]] as Anuraga "Anu"
* [[Rajesh Nataranga]] as Athishay's father
* [[Aruna Balraj]] as Athishay's mother
* [[Sadhu Kokila]] as himself
* [[Karthik Mahesh]] as Ekanjith
* Amrutha Murthy as Athishay's grandmother (younger version)
* [[Raghavendra Rajkumar]] as music teacher (guest appearance)
* [[Shwetha Srivatsav]] as singer (guest appearance)
}}

== Production ==
The project marks the first collaboration of Suni and Vinay. The project also marks the debut of [[Mallika Singh]] of [[RadhaKrishn|RadaKrishn]] fame and [[Swathishta|Swatishta Krishnan]] of [[Vikram (2022 film)|Vikram]] fame in [[Kannada cinema|Sandalwood]]. The film has been shot across various locations of Bengaluru, Mysuru, Rajasthan and Mumbai.<ref>{{Cite web |title='Ondu Sarala Prema Kathe': film's story is simple & rare |url=https://newstrailindia.com/inner.php?id=19744 |access-date=2024-02-06 |website=NEWS TRAIL |language=en}}</ref> The shooting was wrapped up on 7 November 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Service |first=Express News |date=2023-11-07 |title=Suni wraps up shoot for 'Ondu Sarala Prema Kathe' |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2023/Nov/07/suni-wraps-up-shoot-for-ondu-sarala-prema-kathe-2630655.html |access-date=2024-02-06 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
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| name = Ondu Sarala Prema Kathe
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = Veer Samarth
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| released = 2024
| recorded = 2024
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| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 44:12
| label = [[Anand Audio]]
| producer = Veer Samarth
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Veer Samarth has composed the film's background and scored for its soundtrack. The album comprises a bit of various versions like ghazal, sufi, duet, melody, devotional, and rap.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharadhaa |first=A. |date=2024-02-01 |title='Suni's OSPK necessitated a musical landscape' |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2024/Feb/01/sunis-ospk-necessitated-a-musical-landscape |access-date=2024-02-06 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Artist(s)
| title1 = Ninyaarele
| length1 = 04:54
| lyrics1 = Siddu Kodipura, [[Suni]]
| extra1 = [[Armaan Malik]], Vihaan Santosh Dev, Chetan Naik
| title2 = Gunu Gunugu
| length2 = 06:08
| lyrics2 = Sachin Sanghe
| extra2 = Keshav Anand
| title3 = Ella Maatannu
| length3 = 4:18
| lyrics3 = [[Jayant Kaikini]]
| extra3 = Shivani Swami, Veer Samarth
| title4 = Nenne Bekilla
| length4 = 3:34
| lyrics4 = Nagaraju.B, Kadkol Madivaleshwara
| extra4 = Keshav Anand, Sriraksha Priyaram
| title5 = Nanna Kanasanu
| length5 = 3:27
| lyrics5 = [[Suni]]
| extra5 = Siddhartha Belmannu
| title6 = Aamchi Mumbai
| length6 = 3:16
| lyrics6 = Sai Sarvesh
| extra6 = Pancham Jeeva, Shruthi Rao, Rohit Hallikhede
| title7 = Krishna Enabarade
| length7 = 2:56
| lyrics7 = Sri Prundaradaasaru
| extra7 = Shivani Swami
| title8 = Sangeetha Sulabhavalla
| length8 = 3:15
| lyrics8 = Siddu Kodipura, [[Suni]]
| extra8 = Veer Samarth
| title9 = Ninyaarele-Keshav
| length9 = 4:55
| lyrics9 = [[Suni]]
| extra9 = Keshav Anand
| title10 = Sukomale
| length10 = 01:34
| lyrics10 = [[Suni]]
| extra10 = Keshav Anand
| title11 = Percussion Theme
| length11 = 2:15
| title12 = Chende Theme
| length12 = 3:40
| total_length = 44:12
}}

== Release ==

=== Theatrical ===
The film was released across Karnataka on 8 February 2024. The film was released overseas by Sandalwood Talkies few weeks after the local release.

=== Home media ===
The film's digital right was acquired by [[Amazon Prime Video]] and premiered on 19 March 2024, while the satellite rights was acquired by [[Star Suvarna]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vinay Rajkumar's Ondu Sarala Prema Kathe bags satellite and OTT partners |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/vinay-rajkumars-ondu-sarala-prema-kathe-bags-satellite-and-ott-partners/3c9b5c3b40994 |access-date=2024-03-14 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref>

== Reception ==
The film opened to positive reviews from critics and audience alike with praise for the performances of [[Vinay Rajkumar|Vinay]] and [[Swathishta|Swatishta]] alongside the witty dialogues.

Harish Basavarajaiah of ''[[The Times of India]]'' rated the movie 3.5 out of 5 and wrote "OSPK is a rare love story that is simple yet complicated. The movie is sure to haunt filmgoers even after coming out of theatres. Word to the wise! Don’t miss the ‘climax of the climax’, which is indeed the twist in the tale that no one would have expected!".<ref>{{Cite news |title=Ondu Sarala Prema Kathe Movie Review : Ondu Sarala Prema Kathe review: A musical love story filled with longing and twists |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/ondu-sarala-prema-kathe-review/movie-review/107544949.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2024-02-09 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Prathiba joy of ''[[OTTPlay]]'' rated the movie 3.5/5 and described "Ondu Sarala Prema Kathe is the kind of film that you should approach with zero expectations – none whatsoever, not from the director or the cast. Remember, it’s a simple love story, nothing more, nothing less. Suni and team deliver on that promise".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ondu Sarala Prema Kathe review: Suni serves largely delightful fun watch rom-com |url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/ondu-sarala-prema-kathe-review-suni-serves-a-largely-delightful-rom-com-that-makes-for-a-fun-watch/a83e292f79510 |access-date=2024-02-09 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref> Swaroop Kodur of ''[[The News Minute]]'' in his review said the film is "A fun, light-hearted entertainer".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kodur |first=Swaroop |date=2024-02-09 |title=Ondu Sarala Prema Kathe review: A fun, light-hearted entertainer |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/ondu-sarala-prema-kathe-review-a-fun-light-hearted-entertainer |access-date=2024-02-09 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}</ref> Vivek of ''[[The Hindu]]'' in his review wrote "A sluggish return to form for Suni".<ref>{{Cite news |last=M.V |first=Vivek |date=2024-02-09 |title='Ondu Sarala Prema Kathe' movie review: A sluggish return to form for Suni |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/ondu-sarala-prema-kathe-movie-review-a-sluggish-return-to-form-for-suni/article67828454.ece |access-date=2024-02-09 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Sharadhaa of ''[[Cinema Express]]'' rated the film 3/5 and wrote "Despite its occasional missteps, the film leaves a lasting impression, akin to a haunting melody that stays with you. It reminds us that love very much like life is a beautiful mix of highs and lows showcasing the resilience of the human heart."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharadhaa |first=A. |date=2024-02-10 |title=Ondu Sarala Prema Kathe Movie Review: Suni and Vinay Rajkumar orchestrate a symphony of emotions that is mostly in tune |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/review/2024/Feb/10/ondu-sarala-prema-kathe-movie-review-suni-and-vinay-rajkumar-orchestrate-a-symphony-of-emotions-tha-51919.html |access-date=2024-03-14 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|26914670}}
* [https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/ondu_sarala_prema_kathe Rotten Tomatoes]
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[[Category:2024 films]]
[[Category:2024 romantic comedy films]]
[[Category:Indian romantic comedy films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Suni]]
[[Category:2024 Kannada-language films]]

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