Vishnu Priya

Vishnu Priya is a 2025 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by V. K. Prakash,^[1] written by Ravi Srivatsa and produced by K. Manju. Set in the 1990s, the film's story is based on a real-life incident written by Sindhushree.^[2] The film stars Shreyas Manju and Priya Prakash Varrier, in her Kannada debut,^[3] in lead roles, along with Suchendra Prasad and Achyuth Kumar in key supporting roles.

Vishnu Priya
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	V. K. Prakash
Written by	V. K. Prakash
Screenplay by	Ravi Srivatsa
Story by	Sindhushree
Produced by	K. Manju
Starring	Shreyas Manju Priya Prakash Varrier
Cinematography	A. Vinod Bharathi
Edited by	Suresh Urs
Music by	Gopi Sundar
Production company	K. Manju Cinemaas
Distributed by	KRG Studios
Release date	21 February 2025 (2025-02-21)
Country	India
Language	Kannada

The film's announcement following by the principal photography began in September 2019 in various parts of Karnataka.^[4] The musical score and soundtrack for the film is composed by Gopi Sundar in his second Kannada film after Vijayanand (2022).^[5] The cinematography and editing were handled by A. Vinod Bharathi and Suresh Urs respectively.

Vishnu Priya was released on 21 February 2025 after undergoing significant delays in post-production.^[6]

Plot

The story revolves around a devoted son, Vishnu, who risks everything to reunite his family, pushing boundaries and confronting challenges with unwavering determination, fueled by an unbreakable bond and boundless love.

Cast

• Shreyas Manju as Vishnu
• Priya Prakash Varrier as Priya
• Suchendra Prasad as Priya's father
• Achyuth Kumar as Vishnu's father
• Nihal Raj

Soundtrack

The soundtrack consists of songs composed by Gopi Sundar marking his return to Kannada cinema after his debut in Vijayanand (2022).^[7] All the songs are written by V. Nagendra Prasad. The first single "Chiguru Chiguru" was released on .^[8] The audio rights were acquired by A2 Music label.

Track listing

No.	Title	Lyrics	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Elu Girigala"	V. Nagendra Prasad	Harish Sivaramakrishnan	4:40
2.	"Summane Summane"	V. Nagendra Prasad	Priya Prakash Varrier, Akbar Khan	4:17
3.	"Kshana Kshana"	V. Nagendra Prasad	Sanjith Hegde	3:41
4.	"Chiguru Chiguru"	V. Nagendra Prasad	Najim Arshad	3:57
Total length:				17:33

Reception

The movie received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised its nostalgic appeal and emotional depth, others criticized its slow pacing and formulaic narrative. Sridevi S from The Times of India described Vishnu Priya as a romantic drama with a predictable narrative but praised its nostalgic appeal and performances, noting its slow pacing as a drawback.^[9] A Sharadhaa of The New Indian Express called it a "90s love story that unfolds slowly but strikes deep," appreciating its emotional depth and retro charm, though noting its leisurely pace.^[10] Jagdish Angadi from Deccan Herald labeled the film a "formulaic romantic drama," critiquing its lack of originality but acknowledging its appeal to fans of traditional love stories.^[11] Y Maheshwara Reddy of Bangalore Mirror described Vishnu Priya as a "classic love flick," praising its adherence to traditional romantic tropes but noting it may feel dated for modern audiences.^[12]Times Now's Shashiprasad SM remarked that the film allows viewers to "relive the typical 1990s love story but at a snail’s pace," highlighting its nostalgic elements but criticizing its slow narrative.^[13]