Jodi (2001 film)

Jodi is a 2001 Indian Kannada-language romantic comedy film directed by Kishore Sarja, starring Shiva Rajkumar, Jaggesh and Poonam Singar with Mukhyamantri Chandru, Doddanna and Sadhu Kokila portraying supporting roles. The film's soundtrack was composed by S. A. Rajkumar. It was released on 7 December 2001. The film is a remake of the Malayalam film Darling Darling (2000) and was a box office failure.

Production
When Rockline Venkatesh decided to remake Malayalam film Darling Darling in Kannada, he originally chose Dinesh Babu to direct the film. Babu who initially agreed to direct later pulled out from the venture after he got an offer from Usha Kiran Movies. This led Venkatesh to file a complaint against Babu at Kannada Producers Association which initially banned him but was later revoked after Babu agreed to pay penalty. He was replaced by Kishore Sarja.

Soundtrack
The film's soundtrack was composed by S. A. Rajkumar.

Reception
A critic from Chitraloka.com described Jodi as an "amazing love triangle". Sify wrote "Director Kishore Sarja keeps us guessing till the end, as to who gets the girl! He can be applauded for crafting the film well [..] On the whole the film is an entertainer".