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| director  = [[V. Nagendra Prasad]]
| director  = [[V. Nagendra Prasad]]
| producer  = Kavya<br/>Shreyas<br/>Spurthy
| producer  = Kavya<br/>Shreyas<br/>Spurthy
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| studio    = Sri Bhuvaneshwari Chithra
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| released  = {{Film date|df=yes|2004|11|12|ref1=<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.apunkachoice.com/titles/nal/nalla/mid_36019/ |title=Nalla movie Reviews, Trailers, Wallpapers, Songs, Kannada |publisher=Apunkachoice.com |date=2004-11-12 |accessdate=2013-08-19}}</ref>}}
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'''''Nalla''''' is a 2004 [[Kannada]]-language [[romance-drama film]] directed by [[V. Nagendra Prasad]] in his directorial debut featuring [[Sudeep]] and [[Sangeetha (actress)|Sangeetha]] in the lead roles. The film features background score and soundtrack composed by Venkat Narayan. The film released on 12 November 2004. This movie was dubbed in Hindi as ''Aur Ek Diljala''.


'''''Nalla''''' is a 2004 [[Kannada cinema|Kannada]] romance-drama film directed by [[V. Nagendra Prasad]] featuring [[Sudeep]] and [[Sangeetha (actress)|Sangeetha]] in the lead roles. The film features background score and soundtrack composed by Venkat Narayan and lyrics by [[V. Nagendra Prasad]]. The film released on 12 November 2004. This movie was dubbed in Hindi as ''Aur Ek Diljala'' <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://allmoviedatabase.com/KMDB.asp?movieName=Nalla |title=Archived copy |access-date=12 June 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180520005748/http://allmoviedatabase.com/KMDB.asp?movieName=Nalla |archive-date=20 May 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The core plot of the movie is loosely based on the 1982 Tamil movie ''[[Moondram Pirai]]'' which itself was heavily inspired by [[Charlie Chaplin]]'s ''[[City Lights]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/nalla-kannada-movie-review-7874.html|title = Nalla review. Nalla Kannada movie review, story, rating}}</ref>
The core plot of the movie is loosely based on the 1982 Tamil movie ''[[Moondram Pirai]]'' which itself was heavily inspired by [[Charlie Chaplin]]'s ''[[City Lights]]''.


== Plot ==
== Plot ==
Pachchi alias Prashant (Sudeep) finds a girl, Preethi (Sangeetha) in a car, who has lost her memory. Prashant loves her. He takes care of her and admits her to the hospital.  
Pachchi alias Prashant (Sudeep) finds a girl, Preethi (Sangeetha), who has lost her memory, in a car. Prashant falls in love with her. He takes care of her and admits her to a hospital.  
When in the hospital, her father finds her and takes her home. He thanks him and gives a driver job to him.
When in the hospital, her father finds her and takes her home. He thanks him and gives a driver's job.


Preethi regained her memory and starts finding Prashant. One day Preethi meets with an accident and is taken to the hospital.  
Preethi regains her memory and starts looking for  Prashant. One day Preethi meets with an accident and is taken to the hospital.  
Prashant reveals himself and saves her.
Prashant reveals himself and saves her.


==Cast==
==Cast==
* [[Sudeep]] as Prashanth "Pachhi"
* [[Sudeep]] as Prashanth "Pachhi"
* [[Sangeetha (actress)|Sangeetha]] as Preethi
* [[Sangeetha (actress)|Sangeetha]] as Preethi / Chinnu
* [[Srinath]] as Preethi's father
* [[Mumtaj]] as Madhu
* [[Srinath (Kannada actor)|Srinath]] as Preethi's father
* [[Naveen Mayur]] as Srikanth
* [[Naveen Mayur]] as Srikanth
* [[Bullet Prakash]] as Paachi's friend
* Dharma as gangster
* Harish Rai as gangster
* Lakshman as Police Inspector
* Ramesh Pandith as Police Inspector
* [[Bank Janardhan]] as Madhu's father
* Apoorva
* Apoorva
* [[Chitra Shenoy]]
* [[Chitra Shenoy]]
* [[Tara (Kannada actress)|Tara]] as Dr Sarala Desai
* [[Tara (Kannada actress)|Tara]] as Dr Sarala Desai
==Production==
The film is produced by producer KCN Gowda's three grandchildren.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.viggy.com/english/current_nalla.asp|title= Nalla - new film of Sudeep launched|work=Viggy|date=2004}}</ref> The film was shot for fifteen days in Chennai, including the climax scene shot at [[AVM Studios]], and Bangalore.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sify.com/entertainment/movies/kannada/fullstory.php?id=13524086|title='Nalla' nearing completion|first=Chitra|last=Prakash|date=17 July 2004|work=[[Sify]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050409174349/http://sify.com/entertainment/movies/kannada/fullstory.php?id=13524086
|archive-date=9 April 2005|access-date=18 August 2024|via=[[Indo-Asian News Service|IANS]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.viggy.com/english/current_nalla02.asp|title=Nalla in full swing...|work=Viggy|date=2004}}</ref>


==Soundtrack==
==Soundtrack==
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{{Tracklist
{{Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Nijana Nijana
| title1 = Nijana Nijana
| extra1 = [[Rajesh Krishnan|Rajesh]]
| extra1 = [[Srinivas (singer)|Srinivas]], [[Lakshmi Nataraj]]
| title2 = Macha Dove Hodiyod
| title2 = Macha Dove Hodiyod
| extra2 = Sudeep
| extra2 = Sudeep
| title3 = Malage Malage Gubbimari
| title3 = Malage Malage Gubbimari
| extra3 = Rajesh Krishnan
| extra3 = [[Rajesh Krishnan]]
| title4 = Huchchu Prithi
| title4 = Huchchu Prithi
| extra4 = [[Udit Narayan]]
| extra4 = [[Udit Narayan]]
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| extra7 = [[Nanditha]]
| extra7 = [[Nanditha]]
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== Reception ==
A critic from ''[[Sify]]'' wrote that "This is a well made film to suit the image of Sudeep".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/nalla-review-kannada-pclvCXgehfefe.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220504070422/https://www.sify.com/movies/nalla-review-kannada-pclvCXgehfefe.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 May 2022|title=Nalla|work=[[Sify]]|date=17 November 2004}}</ref> Film critic [[R. G. Vijayasarathy]] of ''[[Indo-Asian News Service|IANS]]'' wrote that "''Nalla'' is a welcome relief for filmgoers looking for clean films".<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.nowrunning.com/movie/1847/kannada/nalla/362/review.htm | title=Nalla Review | work = [[Indo-Asian News Service|IANS]] | via = Nowrunning | date=18 November 2004 | first = R. G. |last= Vijayasarathy | author-link = R. G. Vijayasarathy}}</ref> SND of ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' wrote "The story reminds us of Moonram Pirai and other successful Tamil films.
The new formula for Kannada film makers seem to be: Take ideas from some successful films, remix them, write your own story, and make it appear new".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://deccanherald.com/deccanherald/nov142004/mr7.asp|date=14 November 2004|last=GBU|title=Nalla|website=[[Deccan Herald]]|access-date=25 March 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041213232330/http://deccanherald.com/deccanherald/nov142004/mr7.asp|archive-date=13 December 2004}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:2004 films]]
[[Category:2004 films]]
[[Category:2000s Kannada-language films]]
[[Category:2004 Kannada-language films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Kannada remakes of Tamil films]]
[[Category:Kannada remakes of Tamil films]]
[[Category:Films directed by V. Nagendra Prasad]]
[[Category:Films directed by V. Nagendra Prasad]]
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Latest revision as of 03:15, 4 March 2026


Nalla
VCD cover
Directed byV. Nagendra Prasad
Produced byKavya
Shreyas
Spurthy
Written byV. Nagendra Prasad
Starring
Music byVenkat Narayan
CinematographyR. Giri
Edited byRajashekar Reddy
Production
company
Sri Bhuvaneshwari Chithra
Release date
  • 12 November 2004 (2004-11-12)
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Nalla is a 2004 Kannada-language romance-drama film directed by V. Nagendra Prasad in his directorial debut featuring Sudeep and Sangeetha in the lead roles. The film features background score and soundtrack composed by Venkat Narayan. The film released on 12 November 2004. This movie was dubbed in Hindi as Aur Ek Diljala.

The core plot of the movie is loosely based on the 1982 Tamil movie Moondram Pirai which itself was heavily inspired by Charlie Chaplin's City Lights.

Plot[edit | edit source]

Pachchi alias Prashant (Sudeep) finds a girl, Preethi (Sangeetha), who has lost her memory, in a car. Prashant falls in love with her. He takes care of her and admits her to a hospital. When in the hospital, her father finds her and takes her home. He thanks him and gives a driver's job.

Preethi regains her memory and starts looking for Prashant. One day Preethi meets with an accident and is taken to the hospital. Prashant reveals himself and saves her.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Production[edit | edit source]

The film is produced by producer KCN Gowda's three grandchildren.[1] The film was shot for fifteen days in Chennai, including the climax scene shot at AVM Studios, and Bangalore.[2][3]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

The film features background score and soundtrack composed by Venkat Narayan and lyrics by V. Nagendra Prasad.

Nalla
Soundtrack album by
Venkat Narayan
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LanguageKannada
External audio
Official Audio Jukebox at YouTube
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Nijana Nijana"Srinivas, Lakshmi Nataraj 
2."Macha Dove Hodiyod"Sudeep 
3."Malage Malage Gubbimari"Rajesh Krishnan 
4."Huchchu Prithi"Udit Narayan 
5."Mallige Mallige"Tippu, Malathi 
6."Gap Chup"P. Unnikrishnan, Harini 
7."Huduga Elli Neenu"Nanditha 

Reception[edit | edit source]

A critic from Sify wrote that "This is a well made film to suit the image of Sudeep".[4] Film critic R. G. Vijayasarathy of IANS wrote that "Nalla is a welcome relief for filmgoers looking for clean films".[5] SND of Deccan Herald wrote "The story reminds us of Moonram Pirai and other successful Tamil films. The new formula for Kannada film makers seem to be: Take ideas from some successful films, remix them, write your own story, and make it appear new".[6]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Nalla - new film of Sudeep launched". Viggy. 2004.
  2. ↑ Prakash, Chitra (17 July 2004). "'Nalla' nearing completion". Sify. Archived from the original on 9 April 2005. Retrieved 18 August 2024 – via IANS.
  3. ↑ "Nalla in full swing..." Viggy. 2004.
  4. ↑ "Nalla". Sify. 17 November 2004. Archived from the original on 4 May 2022.
  5. ↑ Vijayasarathy, R. G. (18 November 2004). "Nalla Review". IANS – via Nowrunning.
  6. ↑ GBU (14 November 2004). "Nalla". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 13 December 2004. Retrieved 25 March 2025.

External links[edit | edit source]

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