Endukante... Premanta!(2012)
'Endukante... Premanta!' is a 2012 Indian Telugu-language fantasy romantic comedy film written and directed by A. Karunakaran. It stars Ram Pothineni and Tamannaah Bhatia in dual roles, set in 1980 and 2012. The story follows two souls whose love transcends death and time, with the present-day characters connected by a past-life tragedy. The film is inspired by the 2005 Hollywood film 'Just like Heaven' and features music composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar. It received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the lead performances but criticized the screenplay and runtime. The film was released theatrically on 8 June 2012 with a U certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, MX Player, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 8 June 2012
- Director
- A. Karunakaran
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 5.7/10
Storyline
A carefree young man named Ram meets a woman named Sravanthi in Paris and falls in love. But Sravanthi is in a coma, and only Ram can see her soul. He must protect her body from a villain while uncovering their connection from a past life in 1980.
“Love that survives death and time.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Endukante... Premanta!
Cast reunions in this film: Sayaji Shinde & Brahmanandam (30 films together), Suman & Brahmanandam (12 films together), Tamannaah Bhatia & Brahmanandam (8 films together), Brahmanandam & Ram Pothineni (7 films together), Suman & Sayaji Shinde (5 films together), and Brahmanandam & Kona Venkat (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Endukante Premanta' translates to 'Why is it called love?', reflecting the story's theme of questioning love.
- Director A. Karunakaran is known for his romantic films, and this was his second collaboration with actor Ram after 'Ready' (2008).
- The song 'Nijamena' became popular for its melody and was composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, who was relatively new to Telugu cinema then.
- Tamannaah Bhatia's character was noted for its bubbly and modern portrayal, contrasting with some of her earlier roles.
- The film includes a cameo appearance by actor Srikanth, who plays a small but memorable role as a friend.
- It was shot in picturesque locations like Hyderabad and Bangkok, adding a vibrant visual appeal to the romance.
- The movie underperformed at the box office but later gained a cult following among fans of lighthearted romantic comedies.