Addhuri

Addhuri (Kannada: ಅದ್ಧೂರಿ) is a 2012 Kannada romantic film starring Dhruv Sarja, who is making his film debut and Radhika Pandit in the lead roles. The story, screenplay, dialogues and direction are by A. P. Arjun of the Kannada movie Ambaari fame. V. Harikrishna is the music director of the film. Keerthi Swamy of Maryland, U S A and Shankar Reddy of Bengaluru have produced the venture. Soorya S Kiran of "Dildaara" fame is the Cinematographer. The film made its theatrical release across Karnataka screens on 15th June 2012.The stunts are handled by Ravi Verma. In one of the scenes Dhruv Sarja jumped from 65 feet height and done all stunts without dupes.

Plot

It is a love story of Poorna and Arjun. They are affectionately known as ‘Achhu and Rachchu’. Poorna and Arjun (Radhika Pandit and Dhruva Sarja) are in love for one year. Before Poorna father takes a decision she decide to marry Arjun at the registrar office. Arjun agrees but he does not turn up for the prescribed time. The whole day Poorna waits for him on the steps of registrar office. Arjun turns up at the hostel of Poorna in the midnight. Poorna decide to go back to her house in New Delhi.
The next day morning Poorna is at the railway station for ticket and the ticket is only for the next week. That is what Arjun cooks up at the railway ticket counter. She is supposed to stay for one week. For this one week Arjun throws a challenge for Poorna to stay with him. Arjun wish to go to the places where they have gone in the last one year for that Poorna hesitantly agree. On the fourth day Poorna gives a shock that she is getting married to Tarun a software engineer.
On the fifth and sixth day Arjun and Poorna maintains the go happy friendship. Lovers later become friends in life is for the first time says Arjun in one of the scenes. On the 7th day Poorna comes to know why Arjun did not turn up for the marriage registration. She is shocked and feels she has injured Arjun so much in words. Whether Arjun would accept me once again is the question that arises in her mind..

Box office:We recorded 1.20 lacs collections on day one which is a much better revenue accrual than films of some well known heroes in the industry’ says Mohan. Trade Analysts also feel that the film’s good opening clearly proves that Kannada film audience will always receive honest projects which are well presented even if it has a new hero. Some analysts say that director Arjun and the film’s heroine Radhika Pandit have good following among the younger audience. “The film can move towards block buster category in the coming days, if the family audience who have a special liking for Radhika Pandit visit the theatres in large numbers’ says another analyst. 

Ibn Critics gave the movie positive remarks, Speaking about the Director A.P. Arjun's "Addhuri" comes as a breath of fresh air in the stagnant Kannada film industry. It has all the elements that can make it a big hit. Though launching fresh faces with Dhruv and Radhika Pandit was a challenge, Arjun has emerged with flying colors.even Dhruv's Acting Skills were praised saying he has lots of energy and has shown his prowess in dance and fights. He is also good in comedy and emotional sequences.  India Today gave the movie 3 1/2 stars saying "Addhuri is a film thats good looking, fun topped with emotions. Critics from Supergoodmovies gave 3.5 rating