Eradu Kanasu (à ²Âà ²°à ²¡à ³ à ²Âà ²¨à ²¸à ³Â)( ) is a 1974 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by the duo DoraiâÂÂBhagavan, and is based on the novel of the same name by Vani. The film stars Rajkumar, Kalpana and Manjula.
The film was a musical blockbuster with all the songs composed by RajanâÂÂNagendra considered evergreen hits. They were awarded with the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director for 1974âÂÂ75.
The movie saw a theatrical run of 30 weeks. The movie completed 100 days when it was re-released in 1982. The film's success led to its second re-release on 6 February 2015 across Karnataka state. The movie was remade in Telugu in 1975 as Pooja with three songs of this movie retained in the Telugu version.
Ramachandra "Ramu" is a professor at a college in Bangalore, who is married to Gowri, the daughter of a lawyer for his mother's wishes, but is brooding over his past relationship with his cousin/love interest Lalitha, when her father refused to let Ramu marry Lalitha, due to some internal disputes. After their marriage, Ramu is distant from Gowri, who remains devoted to Ramu and is yearning for her husband's love. Ramu's parents observe his behaviour and leave for their village, hoping that their absence unites the couple. Gowri asks Ramu about his negligent behaviour towards her, but to no avail. When Ramu visits his lecturer friend, he sees that his friend is happily married to Lalitha and has a child. He realizes his mistake of brooding over the past for too long and neglecting Gowri and heads to meet her at a temple. When Ramu meets Gowri, the latter meets with an accident. Ramu admits her to a hospital and spends the night by her side. In the morning, the two make up and Ramu asks Gowri to forgive him for ignoring her.
Eradu Kanasu is based on the novel of the same name by Vani. The song "Endendu Ninnanu Marethu" was shot at Gajanur dam in Shivamoga district.
Though Eradu Kanasu is based on a novel, Muralidhara Khajane of The Hindu mentioned that the plot was similar to William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
The music was composed by RajanâÂÂNagendra with lyrics penned by Chi. Udaya Shankar. The album consists of six tracks. All the songs composed for the film were received extremely well and considered as evergreen songs.
The song Thamnam Thamnam was remixed by Mano Murthy in Abhinetri (2015).
The tune of the song Endendu Ninnanu Marethu was used in the 1992 Hindi movie Jaan Se Pyaara as Bin Tere Kuch Bhi Nahi Hai Jeevan Mera. The same song was also recreated in Muddina Kanmani starring Shivarajkumar.
In a 2015 review of the film, a critic from The Hans India gave the film a rating of 4 out of 5 and wrote that "The film was a blockbuster hit and a must watch".
At the 1973âÂÂ74 Karnataka State Film Awards, the film won the award for Best Music Director (RajanâÂÂNagendra).
The film is considered as one of the greatest romantic films in Kannada noted for the strong performances of lead actors Rajkumar and Kalpana.
The film's title inspired a 2017 film of same name starring Vijay Raghavendra.