Patre Loves Padma

Patre Loves Padma is a 2008 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by Chandrashekhar Srivasthav and starring newcomers Ajith, Kruthika, Deepika, Vijayalakshmi, Pavitra and Supritha. The film was a box office failure, and is known for some of its songs by Arjun Janya. After this film, Ajith was known as Patre Ajith.

Cast

 * Ajith as Patre
 * Kruttika Ravindra as Padma
 * Deepika as Padma
 * Vijayalakshmi as Padma
 * Pavitra as Padma
 * Supritha as Padma
 * Loknath
 * Ramesh Bhat
 * Girija Lokesh

Production
The five actresses named Padma are Kruthika, Deepika (Zee Kannada anchor), Vijayalakshmi (acted in Uda (2009)), Pavitra and Supritha. They span the age range of ten to twenty.

The film was produced by Ajith's mother, R. Pramila, who was the president of the Bangalore BJP Mahila Morcha. Twenty-three films were given a subsidy based on content. This film was given a subsidy of inr 1000000 rupees despite not being in the list.

Reception
A critic from Bangalore Mirror wrote that "Expect a test of patience when you watch the film". A critic from Rediff.com wrote that "Simply put, the film is a big disappointment". Film critic R. G. Vijayasarathy of IANS wrote that "The film belies all expectations and is a third degree torture for the audience".