Allide Nammane Illi Bande Summane

Allide Nammane Illi Bande Summane is a 2011 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed by Gopi Peenya and starring Saurav Babu, Sriraj, Yagna Shetty and Reena Mehta. Gopi Peenya and B. S. Kemparaju won the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Dialogue and Best Editor, respectively, for their work in this film.

Cast

Saurav Babu as Kenchappa
Sriraj as Sudhi
Yagna Shetty
Reena Mehta
Dattatreya
Padma Kumta
Jaggesh
Komal

Production

NRI Saurav Babu himself produced, acted and wrote the film's story and screenplay, which is based on his own life of growing up in Mandya and moving to America.

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Gurukiran.

Reception

A critic from The Times of India wrote that "Gopi Peenya joins the band of young debut directors on a positive note by selecting a real-life story of an Indian who goes to the US only to be greeted by an entirely different way of life". A critic from Deccan Herald wrote that "Allide Nammane Illi Bande Summane is yet another reason to wind up the memory clock". A critic from IANS wrote that "Gopi Peenya makes a good impact through his first film. Despite new faces in the lead roles, Allide Nammane Illibande Summane is sure to make an impact with audience".