Ride (2009 film)
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| Directed by | Ramesh Varma |
| Written by | Shashank Vennelakanti (Dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Ramesh Varma |
| Story by | Ramesh Varma |
| Produced by | Bellamkonda Suresh |
| Starring | Nani Tanish Aksha Pardasany Shweta Basu Prasad |
| Cinematography | Shyam K. Naidu |
| Edited by | Marthand K. Venkatesh |
| Music by | Hemachandra |
Production company | Sri Saiganesh Productions |
Release date | 5 June 2009 |
Running time | 149 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Ride is a 2009 Indian Telugu-language action romance film directed by Ramesh Varma and starring Nani, Tanish, Aksha Pardasany and Shweta Basu Prasad. It was produced by Bellamkonda Suresh. Prominent singer Hemachandra composed the film's music. The film was released on 5 June 2009 and was a box office success.
Plot[edit]
Arjun (Nani), an engineering college student, longs for a bike. However, his father (Ahuti Prasad) does not fulfill his wish. Mahesh (Tanish), hailing from a middle-class family, has two sisters. His father (Y. Kasi Viswanath) is a retired man, and his family survives on his pension. Mahesh wants to help his father and searches for a job. He gets a job in Kapil Chit Funds as a collection agent, but the manager puts a condition that Mahesh should have a two-wheeler. Mahesh's mother (Tulasi) sells off some silver articles, and he purchases a bike to join the job. One day, Mahesh's father suffers a stroke, and Mahesh loses his bike while bringing medicines. Though he lodges a police complaint, it is of no avail. Mahesh goes jobless without the bike. One day Mahesh finds Arjun riding his bike, and they fight with each other for the bike. Mahesh learns that Arjun has purchased the bike in a black market after winning a bike race. They finally come to an understanding on the advice of a pandit to use the bike to suit the convenience of each other by dividing the day. They keep their promise and use the bike judiciously.
One day, some goons attack Arjun and gravely injure him. Mahesh, who finds him in an unconscious state, admits him in the hospital and informs Arjun's parents. After that incident, both Arjun and Mahesh become friends. At this juncture, their bike goes missing again. The person who stole their bike calls them and plays tricks upon them. Arjun and Mahesh learn that he is the brother of Arjun's girlfriend Puja (Aksha Pardasany) and he is in love with Mahesh's girlfriend Rani (Shweta Basu Prasad). He tries to take revenge against the two boys by playing with their bike. In the climax, Arjun decides to participate in a motorcycle race and get the bike as a prize to present it to Mahesh as it is a necessity for him. Mahesh too wants to get back the bike from the person who stole the bike as Arjun has a passion for the bike. Each of them try in their own way and get two bikes. The film ends on a happy note as the problem gets solved, but they keep exchanging their bikes as usual and continue their friendship.
Cast[edit]
- Nani as Arjun
- Tanish as Mahesh
- Aksha Pardasany as Puja
- Swetha Basu Prasad as Rani
- Brahmanandam as Subbabhai Lambani / Subba Rao
- Adarsh Balakrishna as Gaja
- Ahuti Prasad as Arjun's father
- Y. Kasi Viswanath as Mahesh's father
- Tulasi as Mahesh's mother
- Praveen as Mahesh's friend
- Satyam Rajesh as Chaiti
- Narasimha as Arjun's friend
- Shyamala as Rani's friend
- Sudha as Arjun's mother
- Hema as Arundhati
- Dharmavarapu Subramanyam as Traffic police officer
- Navdeep in a special appearance
Production[edit]
This was the second film of all four of the lead actors.[1][2]
Soundtrack[edit]
The music was composed by Hema Chandra and the lyrics were written by Bhaskarabhatla and Ramajogayya Sastry. The audio launch was held on 14 May 2009 at Hotel Greenpark in Hyderabad.[3]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Freedom Rangula Lokam" | Bhaskara Bhatla | Clinton Cerejo, Sravana Bhargavi, Bhargavi Pillai | 4:08 |
| 2. | "Edo Edo" | Bhaskara Bhatla | Hema Chandra, Sravana Bhargavi, Geetha Madhuri | 5.13 |
| 3. | "Ride" | Ramajogayya Sastry | Deepu, Babloo | 4:36 |
| 4. | "Naa Manasantha" | Bhaskara Bhatla | Hema Chandra, Suchitra | 5:31 |
| 5. | "Mahive" | Ramajogayya Sastry | Hema Chandra, Tippu, Saindhavi | 4.40 |
| 6. | "Ride Theme music" | Hema Chandra, Sravana Bhargavi,Geetha Madhuri,Pooja | 2.13 | |
| Total length: | 26:38 | |||
Release and reception[edit]
The film was initially scheduled to release on 28 May 2009 coinciding with N. T. R.'s birthday, but the release was delayed to 5 June 2009.[4]
A critic from 123telugu wrote that "It has 4 new stars and the usual; 6-song-5-fights routine. But the difference here is director Ramesh Varma’s presentation. What lets the movie down badly is a poor script. The “one-bike-sold-to-two-guys” is a wafer-thin premise for a storyline".[5] Jeevi of Idlebrain.com rated the film three-and-a-quarter out of five and wrote that "Ramesh Varma did a better job compared to his last film, but it is not good enough!"[6]
Awards[edit]
- Fight masters Ram and Lakshman won Nandi Award for Best Action Sequences.[7]
Notes[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Interview with Nani". Idlebrain.com. 5 June 2009. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "Ride press meet". Idlebrain.com. 6 April 2009. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "Ride music launch". Idlebrain.com. 14 May 2009. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "Ride theatrical trailer launch". Idlebrain.com. 28 May 2009. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ Reddy, Pramod (5 June 2009). "Ride Movie Review, Trailers, Galleries, Photos - 123telugu.com - Andhra Pradesh News and Views". 123telugu. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ Jeevi (5 June 2009). "Ride review - Telugu cinema Review - Tanish, Nani, Shweta Basu Prasad & Aksha". Idlebrain.com. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "Nandi awards 2009 announced - Telugu cinema news". Idlebrain.com. 7 October 2010. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
