Poorvapara

Poorvapara is a 2004 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed by Kudavalli Chandrashekhar in his directorial debut. The film stars Geetha, Naveen Mayur and Lakshmi Gopalaswamy with Srinath and himself in supporting roles.

The film is based on M. K. Indira's novel of the same name and is about the conflict that NRIs face about the separation from their loved ones. The film follows a sixty-year old mother from Sringeri who goes to the United States with the intention of bringing her son and daughter-in-law back to India. The film was the first Kannada film to be screened at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Production
The film began production in late 2001 and marks Denver-based actor and telefilm director Kudavalli Chandrashekhar's foray into feature films. New Jersey-based actress Geetha plays a mother in the film while Naveen Mayur, Lakshmi Gopalaswamy and Srinath play her son, daughter-in-law and husband, respectively. Lakshmi Gopalaswamy debuted in Kannada cinema with this film. According to her, she plays "a girl who is traditionally brought up, finds her identity, re-discovers herself and tests new waters". The shooting for the film began in the second week of February 2002 after the cast and crew got visas. The film was shot for about fifteen days in Sringeri, Malenadu during Navaratri and for about fifteen to twenty days in Canada (where Kudavalli Chandrashekhar used to live) and the United States. Visuals of the snowfall in Denver were included in the film.

Soundtrack
The music is composed by Vijaya Bhaskar. The lyrics are by Jayanth Kaikini, Sandhya Ravindranath and Vijaya Narasimha. The songs were sung by Rajesh Krishnan, Archana Udupa, Pallavi, Badriprasad and Sri Lakshmi. Three songs were shot in the United States.

Reception
A critic from Chitraloka.com wrote that "Kudhavalli Chandrasekhar deserves full compliments for the adaptation of the novel on the screen. He has put in a great effort and this film is worth watching. There are no shortfalls. While America America film gives a travelogue feeling Poorvapara gives an account of America’s social life". A critic from Viggy wrote that "Poorvapara is a must see film for A.B.C.D.s and people who have Dollar dreams!" A critic from indiainfo.com wrote that "PURVAPARA speaks a lot through silence. Lot of things is untold in this film. This is not an anti-American film. American culture has not come in between the mother son relation, it is the son's expectations that comes in-between" and concluded that "Overall a good film".