Nammanna Don
2012 film by Ramesh Aravind
Nammanna Don is a 2012 Indian Kannada comedy film starring Ramesh Aravind, Mona Parvaresh and Sanathini in the lead roles. Ramesh himself has directed and written the script with DBC Shekar for the movie. Mathew Manu is the music director of the film. Ramesh's brother-in-law, Ravi Joshi has produced the venture under Lava Kush Productions.
Cast
Ramesh Aravind as Dr. Arjun
Mona Parvaresh as Malini
Sanathini
Raju Talikote as Muthu
Rajendra Karanth
Nitesh Nittur as Malpani
Sunayana Suresh
Veena Bhat
Achyuth Kumar
Layendra
Soundtrack
Mathews Manu three songs for the soundtrack.
"Ee Jeeva Ninagaagi" - Rajesh Krishnan
"Bongu Bongu" - Jogi Sunitha
"Jumbalaka Sakkath" - Mathews Manu
Critical reception
Srikanth Srinivasa from Rediff.com scored the film at 3 out of 5 stars and says "Mathew who has also scored the music has done well. There's a flashmob sequence in a mall that has been picturised well while taking the shoppers by surprise. Nam Anna Don is a light-hearted movie. It will bring a smile on your face".
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