Kiss (2019 film)
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| Directed by | A. P. Arjun |
| Produced by | V. Ravi Kumar |
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| Cinematography | Arjun Shetty |
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Running time | 148 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Kiss is a 2019 Indian Kannada-language romantic comedy drama film directed by A. P. Arjun and produced by V. Ravi Kumar under Rashtrakuta Pictures. It is the second Kannada-language film after A 2nd Hand Lover (2015) to be inspired by the 2004 South Korean film 100 Days with Mr. Arrogant. The film features debutantes Viraat and Sreeleela, alongside Chikkanna, Sadhu Kokila, and H. G. Dattatreya. Mayuri Kyatari was hired to dub for Sreeleela's dialogues.[1]
Kiss was released on 27 September 2019 to mixed reviews from critics and became a commercial success at the box office.[2]
Synopsis
[edit]Nandini, an architecture student, damages the car of Arjun, the son of a multi-millionaire. Unable to pay for the damage, Nandini is asked to sign an agreement to work for Arjun for 72 days or give him two kisses. Nandini prefers the work option and accordingly, cleans his house, takes care of his dog, serves his friends at parties, and so on. An incident makes Nandini realize that Arjun is not the arrogant guy she assumed, and she soon develops feelings for him. As their 72-day agreement draws to a close, Nandini keeps her feelings to herself and departs Arjun's house in sadness. After a few days, Arjun realizes that he has fallen in love with Nandini and follows her to Ooty, where he proposes to her, but she rejects him. Arjun pursues Nandini, who proceeds to give him the cold shoulder, even humiliating him in the hospital, where she is recuperating after a vicious attack by goons. A heartbroken Arjun is about to depart Ooty, but Nandini catches up to him. She confesses that she was testing him to see whether he truly loved her, and she proposes to him. The couple finally share their first kiss.
Cast
[edit]- Viraat as Arjun
- Sreeleela as Nandini
- Avinash Yelandur as Arjun's father
- Chikkanna as Jaggi
- Sadhu Kokila as Musthafa
- H. G. Dattatreya as Nandini's PG owner
- Apoorva Gowda – cameo appearance in the song "Sheela Susheela"[3]
Soundtrack
[edit]A song from the soundtrack, "Neene Modula Neene Kone", was sung by Shreya Ghoshal.[4]
Reception
[edit]Kiss received mixed reviews from critics. Vinay Lokesh of The Times of India wrote, "Go and watch Kiss if love stories are your cup of tea".[5] Shyam Prasad S of Bangalore Mirror called it "A typical young romance that goes on for an extended session in what can be described as an overmuch [sic] of vanilla chocolate".[6] Shashiprasad SM of Deccan Chronicle wrote that the film "is a good one-time watch, especially for those who simply love love stories of all kinds".[7] A. Sharadhaa of The New Indian Express stated that "With KISS, Arjun's intention to cater to the younger generation is quite evident, and it makes for a decent one-time watch".[8] Jagadish Angadi of Deccan Herald wrote that "'Kiss' is hardly even a one-time watch".[9]
Sequel
[edit]Director A. P. Arjun stated in an interview that he is planning to make a sequel to Kiss.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Mayuri Kyatari dubs for Sreeleela in KISS". Cinema Express. 18 September 2019. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
- ^ "Kiss Movie: Viraat, Sree Leela-starrer Kiss crosses 100th day milestone".
- ^ "Apoorva Gowda's special appearance in Kiss". The New Indian Express. 27 June 2018.
- ^ "Neene Modalu Neene Kone gets a thumbs up from fans - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
- ^ "Kiss Movie ReviewW". The Times of India. 27 September 2019. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
- ^ S., Shyam Prasad (28 September 2019). "Kiss movie review: Overmuch of vanilla chocolate". Bangalore Mirror.
- ^ S. M., Shashiprasad (28 September 2019). "Kiss movie review: Sweet but predictable". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ Sharadhaa, A. (29 September 2019). "Kiss (Kannada) Movie Review: An youthful but unduly stretched affair". Cinema Express.
- ^ Angadi, Jagadish (27 September 2019). "'Kiss' review: A technically-perfect bad movie". Deccan Herald.
- ^ "AP Arjun's KISS to get a sequel". newindianexpress.com. 7 October 2019. Retrieved 21 April 2020.