Vishnu Priya
| Vishnu Priya | |
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Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | V. K. Prakash |
| Written by | V. K. Prakash |
| Screenplay by | Ravi Srivatsa |
| Story by | Sindhushree |
| Produced by | K. Manju |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | A. Vinod Bharathi |
| Edited by | Suresh Urs |
| Music by | Gopi Sundar |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | KRG Studios |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Vishnu Priya is a 2025 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by V. K. Prakash,[1] written by Ravi Srivatsa and produced by K. Manju. Set in the 1990s, the film's story is based on a real-life incident written by Sindhushree.[2] The film stars Shreyas Manju and Priya Prakash Varrier, in her Kannada debut,[3] in lead roles, along with Suchendra Prasad and Achyuth Kumar in key supporting roles.
The film's announcement following by the principal photography began in September 2019 in various parts of Karnataka.[4] The musical score and soundtrack for the film is composed by Gopi Sundar in his second Kannada film after Vijayanand (2022).[5] The cinematography and editing were handled by A. Vinod Bharathi and Suresh Urs respectively.
Vishnu Priya was released on 21 February 2025 after undergoing significant delays in post-production.[6]
Plot
The story revolves around a devoted son, Vishnu, who risks everything to reunite his family, pushing boundaries and confronting challenges with unwavering determination, fueled by an unbreakable bond and boundless love.
Cast
- Shreyas Manju as Vishnu
- Priya Prakash Varrier as Priya
- Suchendra Prasad as Priya's father
- Achyuth Kumar as Vishnu's father
- Nihal Raj
Soundtrack
The soundtrack consists of songs composed by Gopi Sundar marking his return to Kannada cinema after his debut in Vijayanand (2022).[7] All the songs are written by V. Nagendra Prasad. The first single "Chiguru Chiguru" was released on .[8] The audio rights were acquired by A2 Music label.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Elu Girigala" | V. Nagendra Prasad | Harish Sivaramakrishnan | 4:40 |
| 2. | "Summane Summane" | V. Nagendra Prasad | Priya Prakash Varrier, Akbar Khan | 4:17 |
| 3. | "Kshana Kshana" | V. Nagendra Prasad | Sanjith Hegde | 3:41 |
| 4. | "Chiguru Chiguru" | V. Nagendra Prasad | Najim Arshad | 3:57 |
| Total length: | 17:33 | |||
Reception
The movie received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised its nostalgic appeal and emotional depth, others criticized its slow pacing and formulaic narrative. Sridevi S from The Times of India described Vishnu Priya as a romantic drama with a predictable narrative but praised its nostalgic appeal and performances, noting its slow pacing as a drawback.[9] A Sharadhaa of The New Indian Express called it a "90s love story that unfolds slowly but strikes deep," appreciating its emotional depth and retro charm, though noting its leisurely pace.[10] Jagdish Angadi from Deccan Herald labeled the film a "formulaic romantic drama," critiquing its lack of originality but acknowledging its appeal to fans of traditional love stories.[11] Y Maheshwara Reddy of Bangalore Mirror described Vishnu Priya as a "classic love flick," praising its adherence to traditional romantic tropes but noting it may feel dated for modern audiences.[12]Times Now's Shashiprasad SM remarked that the film allows viewers to "relive the typical 1990s love story but at a snail’s pace," highlighting its nostalgic elements but criticizing its slow narrative.[13]
References
- ^ "Veteran director VK Prakash to helm Shreyas Manju's second film Vishnu Priya". Cinema Express. 22 July 2019.
- ^ "Makers of Shreyas Manju's Vishnu Priya reshoot the climax". Cinema Express. 10 April 2023. Archived from the original on 22 April 2024. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
- ^ "I want to shed the 'wink girl' tag: Priya Varrier". The Times of India. 19 February 2025.
- ^ "Shreyas K Manju's next film is Vishnu Priya". The Times of India. 21 July 2019.
- ^ "Gopi Sundar to be music director for Vishnu Priya". The Times of India. 28 August 2019.
- ^ "Shreyas Manju's film 'Vishnu Priya' finally set to hit theatres". The New Indian Express. 6 January 2025. Archived from the original on 16 January 2025. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
- ^ "Gopi Sundar to be music director for Vishnu Priya". The Times of India. 28 August 2019.
- ^ "Vishnu Priya uniquely captures 90s romance and the first single sets the theme". Cinema Express. 31 January 2024.
- ^ Sridevi, S. "Vishnu Priya Movie Review". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
- ^ Sharadhaa, A. "Vishnu Priya Movie Review: A 90s love story that unfolds slowly but strikes deep". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
- ^ Angadi, Jagdish. "Vishnu Priya Movie Review: A formulaic romantic drama". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
- ^ Reddy, Y Maheshwara. "Kannada Movie Review: Vishnu Priya - Classic love flick". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
- ^ Shashiprasad, SM. "Vishnu Priya Movie Review: Relive the typical 1990s love story but at a snail's pace". Times Now. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
External links
- Vishnu Priya at IMDb