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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| name = Hoo | | name = Hoo | ||
| image = | | image = Hoo (film).jpg | ||
| caption = DVD cover | |||
| caption = | | director = [[Ravichandran (Kannada actor)|V. Ravichandran]] | ||
| director = [[V. Ravichandran]] | | producer = Dinesh Gandhi | ||
| producer = Dinesh Gandhi | | screenplay = V. Ravichandran | ||
| story = [[Vikraman]] | | story = [[Vikraman]] | ||
| based_on = {{unbulleted list|''[[Priyamaana Thozhi]]'' | | writer = [[Mohan Shankar]] (dialogues) | ||
| starring = {{unbulleted list|[[V. Ravichandran]]|[[Meera Jasmine | | based_on = {{unbulleted list|''[[Priyamaana Thozhi]]''/''[[Vasantam]]'' (2003)}} | ||
| music = [[V. Harikrishna]] | | starring = {{unbulleted list|[[Ravichandran (Kannada actor)|V. Ravichandran]]|[[Meera Jasmine]]|[[Namitha]]}} | ||
| music = [[V. Harikrishna]] | |||
| cinematography = GSV Seetharam | | cinematography = GSV Seetharam | ||
| editing = V. Ravichandran | | editing = V. Ravichandran | ||
| distributor = SS Combines | | distributor = SS Combines | ||
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2010|6|4}} | | released = {{Film date|df=yes|2010|6|4}} | ||
| runtime = | | runtime = | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = Kannada | | language = Kannada | ||
| budget = | | budget = <!--Must cite a reliable published source with a reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb. no fan-sites.--> | ||
| gross = | | gross = <!--Must cite a reliable published source with a reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb. no fan-sites.--> | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Hoo''''' ( | '''''Hoo''''' ({{translation}} ''Flower'') is a 2010 Indian [[Kannada]]-language film written and directed by [[Ravichandran (Kannada actor)|V. Ravichandran]]. The film stars [[Ravichandran (Kannada actor)|V. Ravichandran]] and [[Meera Jasmine]] in lead roles whereas [[Namitha]] plays important supporting role. | ||
The film is produced by Dinesh Gandhi | The film which is produced by Dinesh Gandhi is a remake of [[Vikraman]]'s 2003 [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]]/[[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] bilingual ''[[Priyamana Thozhi]]/[[Vasantham]]''. | ||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
* [[V. Ravichandran]] as Anand | * [[Ravichandran (Kannada actor)|V. Ravichandran]] as Anand | ||
* [[Meera Jasmine]] as Jasmine | * [[Meera Jasmine]] as Jasmine | ||
* [[Namitha]] as Anju | * [[Namitha]] as Anju | ||
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* [[Pavithra Lokesh]] | * [[Pavithra Lokesh]] | ||
* Shankar Ashwath | * Shankar Ashwath | ||
* Chithra Shenoy | * [[Chithra Shenoy]] | ||
== | ==Soundtrack== | ||
{{Track listing | {{Track listing | ||
| total_length = | | total_length = | ||
| extra_column = Singer(s) | | extra_column = Singer(s) | ||
| title1 = Sarigama Sari | | title1 = Sarigama Sari | ||
| lyrics1 = [[V. Ravichandran]] | | lyrics1 = [[Ravichandran (Kannada actor)|V. Ravichandran]] | ||
| extra1 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[K. S. Chithra]] | | extra1 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[K. S. Chithra]] | ||
| length1 = | | length1 = | ||
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| length6 = | | length6 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
== Reception == | |||
Shruti Indira Lakshminarayana of ''[[Rediff.com|Rediff]]'' scored the film at 2.5 out of 5 stars and says "Harikrishna's composition Sarigama.... will linger on for a while. Other songs picturised on Ravichandran and Namitha will appeal to the masses. There are also chances of a song that is picturised on Pavithra, Namita and the hero, leaving you with discomfort. Hoo is sure to appeal to Ravichandran's fans".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-kannada-movie-review-hoo/20100604.htm|title=Ravichandran shines in Hoo|work=[[Rediff.com]]|date=4 June 2010}}</ref> A critic from ''[[The Times of India]]'' wrote "Ravichandran looks dull, jaded and tired. Namitha is just fit to be Bullet Prakash's pair. Meera Jasmine is excellent. Prakash Raj impresses in a brief appearance. Rangayana Raghu shines. Music by V Harikrishna is average. Camera work by G S V Seetharam is mediocre".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/hoo/movie-review/6019663.cms?from=mdr|title=HOO MOVIE REVIEW|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=14 May 2016}}</ref> BSS from ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' wrote "His abilities are instead limited to some heavy emotional scenes where his woebegone expression adds to the impact. Meera Jasmine is adequate; her expressive eyes and body language bring to life Jasmine effectively. Namitha as Anju, disappoints both critics and the front-benchers. Performance-wise she is restricted in a tiny role while the presentation of her ample assets leaves the seeti-wallahs panting for more".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/73423/no-fragrance.html|title=No fragrance|work=[[Deccan Herald]]|date=5 June 2010}}</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Hoo}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Hoo}} | ||
[[Category:2010 films]] | [[Category:2010 films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:2010 Kannada-language films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:2010 Indian films]] | ||
[[Category:Kannada remakes of Tamil films]] | [[Category:Kannada remakes of Tamil films]] | ||
[[Category:Kannada remakes of Telugu films]] | [[Category:Kannada remakes of Telugu films]] | ||
[[Category:Films directed by | [[Category:Films directed by Ravichandran (Kannada actor)]] | ||
[[Category:Films scored by V. Harikrishna]] | [[Category:Films scored by V. Harikrishna]] | ||
[[Category:Indian buddy films]] | [[Category:Indian buddy films]] | ||
{{2010s-Kannada-film-stub}} | {{2010s-Kannada-film-stub}} | ||
Latest revision as of 07:55, 6 March 2026
| Hoo | |
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.jpg) DVD cover | |
| Directed by | V. Ravichandran |
| Produced by | Dinesh Gandhi |
| Written by | Mohan Shankar (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | V. Ravichandran |
| Story by | Vikraman |
| Based on |
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| Starring | |
| Music by | V. Harikrishna |
| Cinematography | GSV Seetharam |
| Edited by | V. Ravichandran |
| Distributed by | SS Combines |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Hoo (transl. Flower) is a 2010 Indian Kannada-language film written and directed by V. Ravichandran. The film stars V. Ravichandran and Meera Jasmine in lead roles whereas Namitha plays important supporting role.
The film which is produced by Dinesh Gandhi is a remake of Vikraman's 2003 Tamil/Telugu bilingual Priyamana Thozhi/Vasantham.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- V. Ravichandran as Anand
- Meera Jasmine as Jasmine
- Namitha as Anju
- Prakash Raj as Michael
- Rangayana Raghu
- Sharan
- Lokanath
- Pavithra Lokesh
- Shankar Ashwath
- Chithra Shenoy
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sarigama Sari" | V. Ravichandran | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | |
| 2. | "O Beautiful Lady" | V. Ravichandran | L. N. Shastry, Suma Shastry | |
| 3. | "Nee Hanga Nodabeda" | V. Ravichandran | Srinivas, Anuradha Sriram | |
| 4. | "Dheem Dheem" | V. Ravichandran | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | |
| 5. | "Sarigama Sari (child bit)" | V. Ravichandran | Priya Himesh | |
| 6. | "Nooku Nuggalu" | V. Ravichandran | Tippu, Anuradha Sriram |
Reception[edit | edit source]
Shruti Indira Lakshminarayana of Rediff scored the film at 2.5 out of 5 stars and says "Harikrishna's composition Sarigama.... will linger on for a while. Other songs picturised on Ravichandran and Namitha will appeal to the masses. There are also chances of a song that is picturised on Pavithra, Namita and the hero, leaving you with discomfort. Hoo is sure to appeal to Ravichandran's fans".[1] A critic from The Times of India wrote "Ravichandran looks dull, jaded and tired. Namitha is just fit to be Bullet Prakash's pair. Meera Jasmine is excellent. Prakash Raj impresses in a brief appearance. Rangayana Raghu shines. Music by V Harikrishna is average. Camera work by G S V Seetharam is mediocre".[2] BSS from Deccan Herald wrote "His abilities are instead limited to some heavy emotional scenes where his woebegone expression adds to the impact. Meera Jasmine is adequate; her expressive eyes and body language bring to life Jasmine effectively. Namitha as Anju, disappoints both critics and the front-benchers. Performance-wise she is restricted in a tiny role while the presentation of her ample assets leaves the seeti-wallahs panting for more".[3]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Ravichandran shines in Hoo". Rediff.com. 4 June 2010.
- ↑ "HOO MOVIE REVIEW". The Times of India. 14 May 2016.
- ↑ "No fragrance". Deccan Herald. 5 June 2010.
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