{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2015}} {{Use Indian English|date=October 2015}} {{Infobox film | name = Endendigu | image = 2015 film Endendigu poster.jpg | caption = Theatrical release poster | director = Imran Sardhariya | producer = S. V. Babu | screenplay = {{plainlist| *Jayatheertha *Imran Sardhariya }} | story = Imran Sardariya | starring = {{plainlist| *Ajay Rao *Radhika Pandit }} | narrator = | music = V. Harikrishna | cinematography = Venkatesh Anguraj | editing = Deepu S. Kumar | studio = S. V. Productions | distributor = {{plainlist| *S. V. Films *Om Sai Release *Kumar Film Factory }} | released = {{film date|2015|05|01|df=yes}} | runtime = 121 minutes | country = India | language = Kannada | budget = | gross = }}
'''''Endendigu''''' ({{Translation|Forever and ever}}) is a 2015 Indian Kannada romantic thriller film written and directed by Imran Sardhariya. It stars Ajay Rao and Radhika Pandit in the lead roles, with supporting cast featuring Shanthamma, Ashok, Kalyani Raju, Pavitra Lokesh, Tabla Nani and H. G. Dattatreya.
The film tells the story of a newly wed couple, Jyothi (Pandit) and Krishna (Rao), who move to Sweden, where Jyoti gets precognitive dreams foreseeing Krishna's death, and her efforts to prevent it. Released on 1 May 2015, the film received positive to mixed reviews from critics, though the performance of Radhika Pandit was highlighted.
==Cast== {{Cast listing| * Ajay Rao as Krishna * Radhika Pandit as Jyothi * H. G. Dattatreya * Ashok * Cudavalli Chandrashekar * Raveendranath * Kalyani Raju * Tabla Nani * Sumithra * Pavitra Lokesh * Shanthamma * B. Suresha * Anmol (credited as Master Anmol) * V. Harikrishna as himself (cameo in song "Friendu Maduve") * Yogaraj Bhat as himself (cameo in song "Friendu Maduve") * Dhananjay as himself (cameo in song "Friendu Maduve") * Sadhu Kokila as himself (cameo in song "Friendu Maduve") * P. Ravi Shankar as himself (cameo in song "Friendu Maduve") * Arun Sagar as himself (cameo in song "Friendu Maduve") }}
==Production== Choreographer Imran Sardhariya made his debut with the film as a director, and Ajay Rao and Radhika Pandit were cast.<ref>{{cite web |last=Suresh|first= Sunayana |title=Endendigu: A tribute to true, selfless love |url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/endendigu-a-tribute-to-true-selfless-love/articleshow/47117588.cms |website= The Times of India |date=1 May 2015 |accessdate= 12 January 2026 }}</ref> Filming began in November 2013 in Sweden, where the song sequences were shot.<ref>{{cite news |author= Lokesh, Vinay |title= Radhika Pandit shoots in Sweden |url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Radhika-Pandit-shoots-in-Sweden/articleshow/25311052.cms |newspaper= The Times of India |date= 6 November 2013 |accessdate= 25 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author= Joy, Prathibha |title= Radhika and Ajai Rao romance in Sweden |url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/The-beauty-of-Sweden-and-a-romance-to-boost/articleshow/46769230.cms |newspaper= The Times of India |date= 2 April 2015 |accessdate= 25 April 2015 |archive-date= 8 April 2015 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150408021130/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/The-beauty-of-Sweden-and-a-romance-to-boost/articleshow/46769230.cms |url-status= live }}</ref>
==Soundtrack== {{Infobox album | name = Endendigu | type = Soundtrack | artist = V. Harikrishna | cover = | border = yes | alt = | caption = Soundtrack cover | released = 27 March 2015 | recorded = | venue = | studio = | genre = Feature film soundtrack | length = 20:42 | label = D Beats | producer = V. Harikrishna | prev_title = | prev_year = | next_title = | next_year = }}
V. Harikrishna composed the film's background score and music for its soundtrack. It consists of five tracks.<ref>{{cite web|title=Endendigu (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - EP |url=https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/endendigu-original-motion/id981846412 |publisher=iTunes |accessdate=9 April 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150420231650/https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/endendigu-original-motion/id981846412 |archivedate=20 April 2015 |df=dmy }}</ref>
{{tracklist | headline = Track listing | extra_column = Singer(s) | total_length = 20:42 | title1 = Ninnalle | lyrics1 = K. Kalyan | extra1 = Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal | length1 = 4:42 | title2 = Iduvarege | lyrics2 = Yogaraj Bhat | extra2 = Sonu Nigam | length2 = 4:17 | title3 = Friendu Maduve | lyrics3 = Yogaraj Bhat | extra3 = V. Harikrishna | length3 = 3:57 | title4 = Kanna Kajal | lyrics4 = A. P. Arjun | extra4 = Sonu Nigam, Anuradha Bhat | length4 = 4:13 | title5 = Endendigu | lyrics5 = K. Kalyan | extra5 = Kartik | length5 = 3:33 }}
== Reception == A. Sharadhaa of ''The New Indian Express'' wrote, "The film generates a little amount of adrenaline and takes a few unexpected turns while covering familiar territory. Though low on suspense, this film filled with imaginative death scenes offers a break from usual clichés".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2015/May/02/endendigu-is-a-subdued-thriller-755133.html|title=Endendigu is a Subdued Thriller|date=2 May 2015|work=The New Indian Express|access-date=12 January 2025|first=A.|last=Sharadhaa}}</ref> Shashi Prasad S. M. of the ''Deccan Chronicle'' rated the film 2.5/5 and wrote, "Despite the average debut, Imran has showcased his capabilities, for a promising career as a director".<ref>{{cite web|author=S. M., Shashi Prasad|title=Movie review 'Endendigu': A tale of precognition|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/150503/entertainment-movie-review/article/movie-review-endendigu-tale-precognition|newspaper=Deccan Chronicle|date=3 May 2015|access-date=12 July 2015|archive-date=5 May 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150505211429/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/150503/entertainment-movie-review/article/movie-review-endendigu-tale-precognition|url-status=live}}</ref> Kumar G. S. of ''The Times of India'' rated the film 3.5/5 stars and wrote, "A different story with commendable performance by leading actors, the directorial debut of choreographer Imran Sardaria offers a refreshing experience".<ref>{{cite web|author=Kumar G. S.|title=Endendigu review|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/Endendigu/articleshow/47137485.cms|newspaper=The Times of India|date=3 May 2015|accessdate=12 July 2015}}</ref>
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==External links== * {{IMDb title|4654776}}
Category:2015 films Category:2015 psychological thriller films Category:2010s romantic thriller films Category:Indian psychological thriller films Category:Indian romantic thriller films Category:2015 Kannada-language films Category:2015 Indian films