Romeo Juliet (2002 film)

Romeo Juliet is a 2002 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film written and directed by Gunakumar. It features Vijay Raghavendra and Radhika Kumaraswamy in the lead. The supporting cast includes Reethu Singh, Sagar, and V. Nagendra Prasad. The music for the film is by Hamsalekha.

Cast

 * Vijay Raghavendra as Acchu
 * Radhika Kumaraswamy as Anu
 * Reethu Singh as Rani
 * Sagar as Somu
 * V. Nagendra Prasad
 * Bharath Bhagavathar
 * Malathi Sardeshpande
 * Doddanna

Production
The film was directed by newcomer Gunakumar and is inspired by Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. The filming began in mid-April of 2002 at colleges in Bangalore and Manipal.

Soundtrack
The film's music was composed by Hamsalekha. The music rights were acquired by Ashwini Audio.

Reception
Reviewing the film for Deccan Herald, a critic wrote that "Despite a catchy title, Romeo Juliet seems to have failed to attract the film buffs. First and foremost the movie appears to be a duplicate of Ninagagi though both the films were made almost simultaneously by different directors".