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Paramathma (film)
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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox film
| name = Paramathma
| image = Paramathma poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical poster
| director = Yogaraj Bhat
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| music = V. Harikrishna
| cinematography = Santosh Rai Pathaje
| editing = Deepu S. Kumar
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| runtime = 132 minutes
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| country = India
| language = Kannada
| gross = 8 crores
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'Paramathma' is a 2011 Indian Kannada-language romantic comedy film written, directed and co-produced by Yogaraj Bhat.[https://web.archive.org/web/20101207175308/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2010/12/03/stories/2010120350850400.htm The Hindu In the name of God] It stars Puneeth Rajkumar and Deepa Sannidhi in the lead roles[http://hinducinema.com/kannada-cinema/kannada-movie-news/deepa-sannidhi-in-paramatma-of-puneet-rajkumar.html The Hindu Deepa Sannidhi in "Paramatma" of Puneet Rajkumar] and was released on 6 October 2011, on the eve of Vijayadashami.[http://chitraloka.com/?p=3489 "Chitraloka Paramathma Gets U certificate Release On Oct 6"] Halfway through its production, the film's TV rights was procured for a record 3.5 crore.[https://web.archive.org/web/20120419103107/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-06-18/news-interviews/29670439_1_yogaraj-bhat-paramathma-film 'Paramathma will be Puneet's best film and most underrated movie' The Times of India][https://archive.today/20121203031035/http://www.bangaloremirror.com/article/25/2011060920110609195003219d6a02238/Paramathma-strikes-gold.html?pageno=1 Paramathma strikes gold Bangalore Mirror] Even before the release, the film grossed a record amount of over 25 Cr included broadcasting and distribution rights.[http://entertainment.oneindia.in/kannada/news/2011/puneet-rajkumar-paramathma-creates-history-031011.html Puneet Rajkumar's Paramathma creates history][http://www1.lite.epaper.timesofindia.com/mobile.aspx?article=yes&pageid=53&edlabel=TOIBG&mydateHid=02-10-2011&pubname=&edname=&articleid=Ar05300&format=&publabel=TOI&max=true Times of India Puneet Rajkumar in Paramathma I'm the lowest paid actor] Since release, the movie has garnered a cult status for its metaphorical narration and out-of-the box storytelling.
Plot
Param, the son of a heart specialist Jayanth Rao, is eager to know many things in life, and keeps on shuffling from one place to another. A gold medallist in B.Sc, Param takes six attempts to obtain his M.Sc degree because of his friends, and is a rich guy and can do any task easily. Param falls in love with Deepa, but Sanvi is also in love with him. However, Param does not have any feelings other than that of a friend for the latter. He makes this clear and shows interest in getting Deepa as his partner in life. Convincing Deepa's family of this proves to be difficult. The proposal enrages Deepa, but soon falls for Param. Tragedy strikes Param, when Deepa dies after a few years, leaving Param with their child. At this juncture, Sanvi arrives to invite Param to her wedding. Param reacts in a very jovial manner, and seems to believe that although Deepa is not physically with him, but mentally she has not left him.
Cast
Production
Originally movie titled 'Lagori' was to be filmed in 2009 starring Puneeth Rajkumar, but it got shelved after producer Rockline Venkatesh withdrew from the film citing increasing production costs. In 2011, after the success of Bhat's 2010 home production movie 'Pancharangi', he is co-producing Puneeth Rajkumar starrer 'Paramathma' with distributor-turned-producer Jayanna.[http://entertainment.oneindia.in/kannada/top-stories/2011/yogaraj-puneet-movie-titled-paramathma-100111.html Yogaraj-Puneet first combo movie titled Paramathma] The script is said to demand three female leads, and they are: Deepa Sannidhi, Ramya Barna and Aindrita Ray.[https://web.archive.org/web/20111008212055/http://www.sify.com/movies/three-heroines-for-parmathma-news-kannada-lcyobtdcjfh.html Three heroines for Parmathma] Filming began on 3 March in Sakleshpura, and the film is being released on 6 October 2011.[http://www.chitraloka.com/news/144-films-news/3298-yogaraj-bhat-movie-with-puneeth.html?5835f6087eac4ed250b8054e531d591c=17cf1a53583bae9991d264dc44f8c112 "Paramathma From March 3rd"] Shooting locations include the coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada, mainly places surrounding Udupi and Manipal.[https://web.archive.org/web/20110308151241/http://www.sify.com/movies/paramathma-has-a-low-key-start-news-kannada-lderuMjbiah.html Paramathma has a low key start]
Soundtrack
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After a delayed launch of about 10 days,[http://in.movies.yahoo.com/news/paramathma-audio-release-delayed-131309651.html Yahoo! India - Paramathma audio release delayed] the music album of 'Paramathma' was officially released by Duniya Soori[http://entertainment.oneindia.in/kannada/news/2011/raghavendra-suri-release-paramathma-audio-150911.html Raghavendra, Suri release Paramathma audio] and Raghavendra Rajkumar[http://chitraloka.com/?p=2293 Paramathma Audio Released] on 14 September 2011 at Hotel Le Mridien, Bengaluru. While V. Harikrishna has scored the music, lyrics are penned by both Yogaraj Bhat and Jayant Kaikini. Ashwini Media Networks corporation owns the audio rights of the album which was purchased at a record 7.7 million.[http://thatskannada.oneindia.in/movies/hero/2011/08/02-puneet-paramathma-audio-rights-new-record-aid0052.html Paramathma audio rights has been sold for Rs. 77 lakhs]
The movie's audio, which had created a buzz because of lyricist Yogaraj Bhat and music director Harikrishna's recent track record[http://entertainment.oneindia.in/kannada/news/2011/paramathma-music-review-140911.html OneIndia - Paramathma Music Review] of successful combinations like Jackie and Hudugaru, was well received by the critics.[http://chitraloka.com/?p=2111 Chitraloka Paramathma Songs Review][http://thatskannada.oneindia.in/movies/music/2011/09/14-kannada-film-paramathma-music-review-aid0189.html ThatKannada - & ] A record 1.5 lakh audio CDs were sold in the first 3 days of album release.[http://thatskannada.oneindia.in/movies/music/2011/09/16-paramathma-audio-sales-report-ashwini-media-aid0189.html ThatsKannada - ] Incidentally, popular Indian film music director A.R. Rahman who listened to the songs while at a recording studio in Chennai, praised and congratulated the team on the songs' composition and lyrics.[http://thatskannada.oneindia.in/movies/music/2011/09/16-musician-ar-rahman-praises-paramathma-movie-audio-aid0189.html AR Rahman has praised Musician Harikrishna's work in Paramathma Movie] The song "College Gatelly" ('Chombeshwara') took the number 1 spot among the top 20 South Indian film songs on Nokia Ovi music store in the month of October 2011.
Reception
It received positive reviews from film critics. Sify rated it at 3.5/5 stars by summarizing that it "is a classic film with lots of comedy and a little bit of mystery thrown in" and lauded director Yograj Bhat by calling him a master story teller who narrates it in an unexpected manner. Whereas Rediff called it a 'Disappointing film'.[http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-parmathma-disappoints/20111007.htm Rediff Movie Review - Paramathma] Critics have also praised cinematographer Santosh Rai Pathaje's camera work.[https://web.archive.org/web/20150216044708/http://www.sify.com/movies/paramathma-review-review-kannada-14980702.html Sify movie review - Paramathma review] News channel CNN-IBN called the film a "fresh delight" and summed it up by recommending to watch the film for its "classic style of narration and good packaging."[https://web.archive.org/web/20111010073804/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/kannada-review-paramathma-is-a-fresh-delight/191240-8-71.html CNN-IBN Live - Kannada Review: 'Paramathma' is a fresh delight]
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