Appu and Pappu

Appu and Pappu (alternatively titled Appu Pappu) is a 2010 Indian Kannada-language film directed by R Anantharaju,[1] starring Snehith and an orangutan named Judi in the titular roles.[2] This is the first Kannada film to feature an orangutan in a major role and is loosely based on the film Dunston Checks In (1996).[3][4] The film was dubbed in Tamil as Appu Pappu.[4]

Appu and Pappu
Directed byR Anantharaju
Produced bySoundarya Jagadish R
Starring
  • Snehith
  • Judi
CinematographyS Krishna
Edited bySanath Suresh
Music byHamsalekha
Release date
  • 17 September 2010 (2010-09-17)
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Cast

Production

The film was shot in Cambodia.[6][7]

Music

The music of the film is composed by Hamsalekha. The makers of the film wanted Amitabh Bachchan to sing a song for the orangutan.[8]

Appu And Pappu
Soundtrack album by
Hamsalekha
Released2010
Recorded2010
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length24:54
LanguageKannada
Official audio
Appu And Pappu - Full Album on YouTube
Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Anjani" Shankar Mahadevan6:16
2."Hee Appu" Rajesh, Anuradha Sriram4:50
3."Makkaligaagi" Sonu Nigam5:08
4."Area Namma" Sachin, Govindusha Subramanya4:50
5."Appa Appa" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam4:31
Total length:24:55

Reception

Critical response

Shruti Indira Lakshminarayana from Rediff.com scored the film at 2.5 out of 5 stars and says "This being a children's film, the violent sequence could have been avoided. Certain provocative scenes involving the second lead heroine could also have been easily given a skip. Appu Pappu speaks of the importance of family values and ties on one hand, and animal welfare and protection on the other. A good outing for the kids".[9] B. S. Srivani from Deccan Herald wrote "However, “Appu Pappu” is meant mainly for the kids, and their doting parents. When each trick, twist and turn featuring the human-animal duo gets seetis and loud applause, it is time to suspend logic and enjoy the show. “Appu Pappu” entertains as only it can".[10] A critic from The Times of India scored the film at 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Rekha excels with her graceful performance. Master Snehith promises to be a "little star" of the future. Komal is simply superb. Rangayana Raghu keeps you in good humour. Raju Thalikote, Abbas and Jennifer Kotwal have done justice to their roles. It is finally the orangutan that steals the show with a good performance. "Mungaru Male" Krishna is at his best in cinematography. Hamsalekha has given some excellent musical numbers".[11]

Box office

The film was a surprise box office success and ran for a hundred days.[2][12]

References
  1. "'That orangutan was REAL'". The New Indian Express. 2 August 2010. Retrieved 13 November 2022.
  2. "Appu Pappu completes 100 days". The New Indian Express. 28 December 2010.
  3. "Introducing Appu and Pappu". Bangalore Mirror. 28 January 2010.
  4. "Appu Pappu in Tamil". The Times of India. 15 January 2017.
  5. "10 years later, Abbas returns to Kannada cinema". Rediff.com. 15 September 2010. Archived from the original on 18 September 2010.
  6. "Shooting with an orangutan". The New Indian Express. 3 March 2010.
  7. "The chimp came calling..." Deccan Herald. 28 January 2010.
  8. Shruti Indira Lakshminarayana (3 March 2010). "Bachchan to lend his voice to orangutan Pappu?". Rediff.com.
  9. "Take your kids for Appu Pappu". Rediff.com. 17 September 2010.
  10. "Appu Pappu". Deccan Herald. 17 September 2010.
  11. "APPU & PAPPU MOVIE REVIEW". The Times of India. 14 May 2016.
  12. "'Appu Pappu' scores 100". The New Indian Express. 29 December 2010.
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