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{{short description|2017 film by S. Narayan}}
{{EngvarB|date=September 2017}}
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{{Infobox film
| name = Manasu Mallige
| image = Manasu Malligey.jpg
| caption = Theatrical film poster
| director = [[S. Narayan]]
| producer = [[Rockline Venkatesh]] Akash Chawla
| screenplay = S. Narayan
| writer = [[Nagraj Manjule]]
| starring = {{plainlist|
* [[Rinku Rajguru]]
* Nishanth
}}
| music = '''Songs & Score:''' [[Ajay–Atul]] '''Additional Song:''' [[S. Narayan]]
| cinematography = Manohar Joshi
| editing = Srikanth
| studio = [[Rockline Venkatesh|Rockline Productions]] [[Zee Studios]]
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2017|03|31}}
| runtime =
| country = [[India]]
| language = Kannada
| budget = 
| gross = 
}}

'''''Manasu Mallige''''' ({{translation|The heart is a jasmine flower}}) is an Indian [[Kannada]]-language [[romantic drama]] film directed by [[S. Narayan]] and produced by [[Rockline Venkatesh]] and Akash Chawla.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Manasu Mallige at dubbing, Narayan Rock combine |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/kannada-movie-manasu-mallige-at-dubbing-narayan-rock-combine-kannada-news-176451.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170219023959/http://www.indiaglitz.com/kannada-movie-manasu-mallige-at-dubbing-narayan-rock-combine-kannada-news-176451.html |archive-date=19 February 2017 |access-date=18 February 2017 |website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> The film, a remake of [[Nagraj Manjule]]'s [[Marathi language|Marathi]] film ''[[Sairat]]'' (2016), features [[Rinku Rajguru]], reprising her role from the original, and Nishanth (Nataraj).<ref>{{Cite news |date=2 January 2017 |title=Sairat's Kannada version is Manasu Mallige |work=The New Indian Express |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2017/jan/02/sairats-kannada-version-is-manasu-mallige-1555106.html |url-status=live |access-date=18 February 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170219031623/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2017/jan/02/sairats-kannada-version-is-manasu-mallige-1555106.html |archive-date=19 February 2017}}</ref> The original soundtrack by [[Ajay–Atul]] has been re-used with Kannada lyrics, and the cinematography is by Manohar Joshi.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The trailer for Sairat's Kannada remake is here - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/sairats-kannada-trailer-out/articleshow/57374239.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327075651/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/sairats-kannada-trailer-out/articleshow/57374239.cms |archive-date=27 March 2019 |access-date=26 April 2022 |website=The Times of India}}</ref>

== Plot ==
The film depicts a love story between a girl of an upper caste and a boy from a lower caste; thus it comments on the [[caste system]] in India. This commentary culminates into [[honour killing]]; honour killing is prevalent in few parts of rural India as well as urban India.
== Cast ==
* [[Rinku Rajguru]] as Sanjana "Sanju" Patil
* Nishanth as Parashu
* [[Tanaji Galgunde]]
* Sourabh Kulakarni

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Manasu Malligey
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Ajay–Atul]]
| cover =
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| released = {{Start date|df=yes|2017|03|31}}
| recorded = 2017
| venue =
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| genre = [[Film soundtrack]]
| length =
| language = Kannada
| label = [[Zee Music Company|Zee Music South]]
| producer = Rockline Venkatesh
| prev_title =
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}}
The songs and background score for the film are composed by composer duo [[Ajay–Atul]], who had scored for the original Marathi film. This marks their debut in the [[Kannada cinema]]. One additional song was composed by [[S. Narayan]]. The music was officially released on the [[Valentine's Day]] on 14 February 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sairat's Kannada Remake 'Manasu Mallige' Music Released |url=http://www.lehren.com/news/kannada/gossip/sairats-kannada-remake-manasu-mallige-music-released-20170217 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170219005108/http://www.lehren.com/news/kannada/gossip/sairats-kannada-remake-manasu-mallige-music-released-20170217 |archive-date=19 February 2017 |access-date=18 February 2017 |publisher=Lehren.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Manasu Mallige Songs on Valentines Day |url=http://chitraloka.com/news/14331-manasu-mallige-songs-on-valentines-day.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170217222423/http://chitraloka.com/news/14331-manasu-mallige-songs-on-valentines-day.html |archive-date=17 February 2017 |access-date=18 February 2017 |publisher=Chitraloka.com}}</ref> [[Minister of Water Resources (India)|Minister of Water Resources]], [[M. B. Patil]] officially released the audio at [[Chamundeshwari Studios]] in Bengaluru.<ref>{{Cite web |title=M B Patil Releases Manasu Mallige Songs |url=http://www.chitraloka.com/news/14352-m-b-patil-releases-manasu-mallige-songs.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170219023330/http://www.chitraloka.com/news/14352-m-b-patil-releases-manasu-mallige-songs.html |archive-date=19 February 2017 |access-date=18 February 2017 |publisher=Chitraloka.com}}</ref>

Ajay–Atul kept the original score and just added Kannada lyrics in place of the original Marathi ones. All songs have been sung by the same singers who rendered the original songs, except an additional song which has been rendered by Sonu Nigam.

{{Track listing
| all_writing =
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Yaare Neenu Parivaala
| length1 =
| lyrics1 = [[V. Nagendra Prasad]]
| music1 = [[Ajay–Atul]]
| extra1 = [[Ajay Gogavale]]
| title2 = Adaviyolage
| length2 =
| lyrics2 = [[Kaviraj (lyricist)|Kaviraj]]
| music2 = Ajay–Atul
| extra2 = [[Shreya Ghoshal]]
| title3 = Ayyayyappo
| length3 =
| lyrics3 = [[Yogaraj Bhat]]
| music3 = Ajay–Atul
| extra3 = Ajay–Atul
| title4 = Thangaliya Roopa
| length4 =
| lyrics4 = [[Pradyumna Narahalli]]
| music4 = Ajay–Atul
| extra4 = [[Chinmayi Sripada|Chinmayi]], [[Ajay Gogavale]]
| title5 = Ee Lokavella
| length5 =
| lyrics5 = [[K. Kalyan]]
| music5 = [[S. Narayan]]
| extra5 = [[Sonu Nigam]]
| total_length =
}}

== Reception ==
A critic from ''[[The Times of India]]'' rated the film three out of five and wrote that "If you are a fan of romantic tales that deal with young love and the perils they face to keep it alive, this could fancy your taste. Go ahead, watch it once if you are looking for a weekend watch option".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/manasu-malligey/movie-review/57937340.cms|title=MANASU MALLIGEY MOVIE REVIEW|date=31 March 2017|first=Sunayana|last=Suresh|work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> A critic from ''[[The New Indian Express]]'' wrote that "A film comes with good visuals, but the music by Ajay-Atul certainly retains the flavour of the original and can be the USP of ''Manasu Mallige'', catering to the youth".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/review/2017/Apr/01/manasu-mallige-is-an-honest-remake-of-sairat-1588470.html|title=Manasu Mallige is an honest remake of Sairat|first=A.|last=Sharadhaa|work=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref> A critic from ''[[Deccan Chronicle]]'' wrote that "As a whole, it has what a decent, good film should have - a sensible story, decent making, lovely performances, and soothing music. All is well, if it ends well!".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/010417/manassu-mallige-movie-review-old-wine-in-a-recycled-bottle.html|title=Manassu Mallige movie review: Old wine in a recycled bottle|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|first=Shashiprasad|last=S. M.}}</ref> A critic from ''[[Bangalore Mirror]]'' wrote that "''Manasu Mallige'' is not a bad film. It has a relevant subject which makes up for its over-dependence on the original".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/manasu-mallige-movie-review-cheluvina-chitranna/articleshow/57948391.cms|title=Manasu Mallige movie review: Cheluvina Chitranna|first=Shyam Prasad|last=S.|work=[[Bangalore Mirror]]|date=31 March 2017}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb title|13099156}}

{{S. Narayan}}

[[Category:2017 films]]
[[Category:2017 Kannada-language films]]
[[Category:Kannada remakes of Marathi films]]
[[Category:2017 romantic drama films]]
[[Category:Films about the caste system in India]]
[[Category:Indian romantic drama films]]
[[Category:Films directed by S. Narayan]]
[[Category:Films scored by Ajay–Atul]]
[[Category:Rockline Entertainments films]]

Manasu Mallige - Revision history

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