Chandu is a 2002 Kannada romantic-drama film directed by Arun Prasad P.A. in his Kannada debut, featuring Sudeep and Sonia Agarwal. The film features background score and soundtrack composed by Gurukiran and lyrics by K. Kalyan, Anant Kumar and V. Nagendra Prasad. The film was released on 10 May 2002.
A reckless guy named Chandu (Sudeep) has to deal with the misunderstanding between him and his lover Vidya(Sonia).
This film marked the Kannada debut of Telugu director P. A. Arun Prasad and also his first collaboration with Sudeep. Sonia Agarwal made her Kannada debut through this film. The film's launch, at Jade Garden, was attended by producers such as S. A. Govind Raj, Channegowda, K. C. N. Chandrashekar, Rockline Venkatesh, T. Nanjunda Shetty, Ravi, and Siddalingaiah.
The soundtrack was composed by Gurukiran in his first collaboration with both Sudeep and Arun Prasad.
The soundtrack was released by Ashwini Audio label.
A critic from Chitraloka.com wrote that "A few lovely scores, action extravaganza and well-weighed acting by key artistes is the highlight of âÂÂChanduâÂÂ".