Anil Kapoor debuted in Kannada cinema 43 years ago with the romantic drama Pallavi Anu Pallavi. As the veteran star recalled his early experience with the film, he penned a brief note praising Kannada cinema and how it has helped redefine Indian cinema on the global stage.
Anil Kapoor remembers Kannada cinema’s first Pallavi Anu Pallavi
Anil Kapoor shared a short clip of Pallavi Anu Pallavi’s song O Premi O Premi on his official social media handle. Composed by Ilaiyaraaja, the track features the Mr. India actor dancing with infectious energy, expressing love and being a complete romantic hero.
Recalling the song and his early days, Anil Kapoor wrote, “43 years ago, I took my first steps in the Kannada film industry. From then till now, it is incredible to see how Kannada cinema is booming and redefining Indian cinema globally.”
See Anil Kapoor’s tweet here:
Additionally, the actor praised stars Yash and Rishabh Shetty, director Prashant Neel and the teams behind KGF and Kantara for raising the bar of their films. Kapoor also expressed hope that Pallavi Anu Pallavi would not be his last collaboration in Kannada cinema, hinting towards future projects in the industry.
Following his post, Rishabh Shetty immediately responded and expressed how proud he feels that a legend like Anil Kapoor started this early phase of his career in Kannada cinema.
Shetty wrote, “We are so proud of you, sir! Your journey started here and today you stand as a true legend of Indian cinema. It was such an honor to meet you and have such a wonderful conversation. A special mention, Pallavi Anu Pallavi is one of my favorite films.”
More about Pallavi Anu Pallavi
For those unaware, Pallavi Anu Pallavi is a romantic drama film released in 1983, marking the directorial debut of Mani Ratnam. The film tells the story of a young man named Vijay, who falls in love with Madhu, but also forms a complex bond with Anu, an older estranged woman.
As his life unfolds, Vijay begins to question the notions of love and commitment, forcing him to navigate his emotions between two women. Apart from Kapoor, Lakshmi and Kiran Vairale were in lead roles in the film.
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