Amrithadhare

Amruthadhare is a 2005 Kannada-language film directed and co-produced by Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar and written by actor Ramesh Aravind and Chandrashekhar. The film was released on 7 October 2005 starring Dhyan and Ramya in the lead roles. The music was composed by Mano Murthy. Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan has made a guest appearance as himself in this movie. The film ran for twenty-five weeks, thereby becoming a silver jubilee film.

Plot
Puru (Dhyan) and Amrutha (Ramya) are a married couple. However, they behave like lovers. Even though they like each other, they quarrel sometimes. Amrutha is a spendthrift and Puru is a miser. She wants a child to build a family, while he wants to build a house. The film follows their trials and tribulations as they navigate the difficult world of marriage in the modern age. The film also has a strong social message and speaks to the emptiness of a large home without a large family inside it.

Music
The official soundtrack contains six songs. The music was composed by Mano Murthy and lyrics were by Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar.


 * Kannada version


 * Telugu version
 * 1) Adigga Adigga- Avi
 * 2) Priyatama Priyatama- Sam P. Keerthan, Srivardhini
 * 3) Illu Katti Choodu- Illu Katti Choodu
 * 4) Naatho Matladu- Amulya
 * 5) Ee Amrutha Varsham- VV.Prasanna, Abhi

Reception
A critic from Rediff.com wrote that "Outwardly, the language of Amrithdhare is regional. But it communicates ideas on love, loyalty, marriage and companionship with such passion". A critic from Sify wrote that "On the whole, this neatly made family entertainer is good in parts and is a welcome change from action films".

Awards and nominations

 * 2005–06 Karnataka State Film Awards
 * Third Best Film
 * Best Female Playback Singer — Chaitra H. G. ("Huduga Huduga")
 * For Best Sound Recording — Johnson


 * 53rd Filmfare Awards South
 * nominated, Best Film – Kannada
 * nominated, Best Director – Kannada — Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar
 * nominated, Best Actress – Kannada — Ramya