Rainbow (2008 film)

2008 Indian film

Rainbow

Official poster

Directed by| V. N. Aditya
Screenplay by| Paruchuri brothers
Story by| Balabhadrapatruni Ramani
Produced by| V. N. Aditya
Starring|

* Rahul
* Sonal Chauhan
* Sindhu Menon

Cinematography| Santosh Srinivas
Edited by| M. R. Varma
Music by| Nihal

Production
companies

Sri Siddhardha Movies
Bharat Creations

Release date

* 2 October 2008 (2008-10-02)

Country| India
Language| Telugu

Rainbow is a 2008 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by V. N. Aditya and starring Rahul, Sonal Chauhan, and Sindhu Menon.[1][2][3][4][5] The film released to negative reviews from critics.[6] The film is noted for its melodious soundtrack composed by Nihal, which adds to the emotional depth of the storyline.

## Plot

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The story follows Shyam (Rahul), an aspiring film director, who lives with his grandfather and dreams of making it big in the film industry. He encounters Swapna (Sonal Chauhan), a blind girl with a passion for painting. Swapna's disability has never deterred her spirit or her colorful outlook on life. Shyam is captivated by her positive attitude and inner beauty.

As Shyam helps Swapna navigate her challenges and pursue her dream of becoming a painter, they develop a deep bond. However, complications arise when Swapna regains her sight through a surgery, and Shyam fears losing the special connection they share.

The narrative explores the emotional journey of the characters, highlighting the significance of inner beauty, unconditional love, and the power of dreams.

## Cast

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* Rahul as Shyamal "Shyam" Rao
* Sonal Chauhan as Swapna
* Sindhu Menon as Kamala
* Aryan Shetty as Producer
* Gollapudi Maruti Rao as Maruthi Rao
* Paruchuri Venkateswara Rao as Srihari Rao
* Giri Babu as Rama Chandra Murthy
* Dharmavarapu Subrahmanyam as D. S. Maniam
* Sunil as Sunil Bachchan
* M. S. Narayana as Narayana
* Prakash Raj as Shyam's doctor
* Master Bharath as Pandu
* Vamshi Paidithalli as Waste Seenu
* Hema as Pandu's mother
* Siva Reddy as Shiva
* Mallikarjuna Rao as Berger Paints company head
* Kondavalasa Lakshmana Rao as Canteen uncle
* Pavala Shyamala as Raja's mother
* Kadambari Kiran as Narayana's friend
* Uttej
* Narsing Yadav
* S. S. Rajamouli as himself
* Kodi Ramakrishna as himself
* Srinu Vaitla as himself
* V. Samudra as himself
* Sangita Ghosh (Special appearance in a song "Sala Sala Sala")[7]

## Producion

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The songs were choreographed by Suchitra Chandrabose. Two songs were shot in Bangkok and one song was shot near Begumpet Airport.[7]

## Themes and influences

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Jeevi of Idlebrain.com felt that the lead characters (Rahul being colourblind, Sindhu being mute, and Sonal being an actress) are similar to the characters of the 1986 film Sirivennela (Sarvadaman D. Banerjee is blind, Suhasini is mute, and Moon Moon Sen is glamorous).[8]

## Soundtrack

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The songs were composed by newcomer Nihal.[9][10]

Track listingNo.| Title| Lyrics| Singer(s)| Length

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1.| "Naa Kallalo"| Anuradha| Sunitha, Nihal| 4:40
2.| "Swamy Ra Ra (Thillana)"| M. Balamuralikrishna| Sunitha, Nihal, Krishna Padam| 2:36
3.| "Asa Chinna Asa"| Jillella Prasad| Sunitha[11]| 4:24
4.| "O Lalana"| Vanamali| Sunitha, Srikanth| 3:55
5.| "Krishna Krishna"| Baladitya| Hemachandra| 2:30
6.| "Challu Challu"| Vanamali| Sunitha, Nihal, Hemachandra| 3:56
7.| "Manasa Chalinchake"| Vanamali| Sunitha, Nihal| 4:13
8.| "Sala Sala Sala"| Sahithi| Sunitha| 4:27
Total length:| 30:41

## Release

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Jeevi of Idlebrain.com gave the film a rating of 2.25 out of 5 and said that "Making a film like Rainbow is like entering a danger zone. Stories like these need strong narration and grip on emotions in order to work".[8] Radhika Rajamani of Rediff.com gave the film a rating of two out of five stars.[12] Y. Sunitha Chowdhury of The Hindu opined that "One doesn't understand why the director had to show the hero as being colour blind just to elevate his character and the heroine undergoing a change of heart just because she realises Shyam is suffering from an ailment looks unrealistic".[6][13][14]

## References

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1. ^ "Interview with VN Aditya". Idlebrain.com. 1 October 2008. Archived from the original on 25 January 2022. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
2. ^ "Interview with Raahul". Idlebrain.com. 26 September 2008. Archived from the original on 25 January 2022. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
3. ^ "Interview with Sonal Chauhan". Idlebrain.com. 22 May 2008. Archived from the original on 25 January 2022. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
4. ^ "Interview with Sindhu Menon". Idlebrain.com. 30 May 2008. Archived from the original on 25 January 2022. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
5. ^ "Rainbow pressmeet". Idlebrain.com. 18 April 2008. Archived from the original on 25 January 2022. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
6. ^ a b Chowdury, Y. Sunitha (4 October 2008). "This rainbow is 'black and white'". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 25 January 2022. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
7. ^ a b Narasimham, M. L. (23 May 2008). "The seven hues of love". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 25 January 2022. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
8. ^ a b Jeevi (2 October 2008). "Telugu Movie review – Rainbow". Idlebrain.com. Archived from the original on 10 December 2021. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
9. ^ "Interview with Nihal". Idlebrain.com. 24 May 2008. Archived from the original on 25 January 2022. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
10. ^ "Rainbow (2008) songs". MovieGQ. 21 May 2008.
11. ^ "Interview with Sunitha". Idlebrain.com. 1 October 2008. Archived from the original on 25 January 2022. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
12. ^ Rajamani, Radhika (3 October 2008). "A colourless Rainbow". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 25 January 2022. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
13. ^ "Rainbow –Not Too Colorful!!!". 123 Telugu. 2 October 2008. Archived from the original on 17 March 2018. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
14. ^ Garimella, Deepa. "Rainbow Review". Full Hyderabad. Archived from the original on 25 January 2022. Retrieved 25 January 2022.

## External links

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* Rainbow at IMDb

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