100% Love is a 2012 Indian Bengali-language romantic comedy drama film directed by Rabi Kinagi, who also wrote the screenplay. The film is a remake of the 2007 Telugu film Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule and stars Jeet and Koel Mallick in the lead roles. It was released on 20 January 2012 and marks Jeet's debut as a producer.
Production and Crew
The film was produced by Shree Venkatesh Films and Grassroot Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. The story was written by Selvaraghavan, with the screenplay by Rabi Kinagi. Cinematography was handled by Mohan Verma, and the film was edited by Mohammad Kalam. The music was composed by Jeet Gannguli and Samidh Mukerjee.
Plot
The story follows Rahul (played by Jeet), a young man from a middle-class family who struggles to secure employment due to poor language skills and inadequate educational qualifications. He falls in love at first sight with Anuradha (played by Koel Mallick), a short-tempered young woman who works for a software solutions firm. Rahul eventually secures employment at the same company.
After accompanying Anuradha to Australia, Rahul reveals his feelings for her, but she refuses him, explaining that she comes from an orthodox family and her marriage is already arranged. A series of events follows, including a confrontation involving Rahul's father, who dies of a heart attack. The narrative later brings Rahul and Anuradha together again through a mutual friend's wedding, leading to a resolution in which the two ultimately marry.
Cast
- Jeet as Rahul Mazumder
- Koel Mallick as Anuradha
- Sujoy Ghosh as Abhi
- Biswanath Basu as Kartik
- Supriyo Dutta as Rahul's Father
- Biswajit Chakraborty as Abhi's Grandfather
- Rittika Sen as Soniya
- Kamalika Banerjee as Abhi's aunt
- Moushumi Saha as Abhi's Mother
Soundtrack
The film's soundtrack was composed by Jeet Gannguli and Samidh Mukerjee, with lyrics by Raja Chanda, Chandrani Gannguli, and Sandip Nath. The soundtrack was noted for being popular in West Bengal. Notable tracks include the title track "100% Love," "Hridoy Shekhe Bhalobasha," and "Tumse Pyar Hai Already."
Reception
The film received mixed reviews from critics. The Times of India praised the on-screen chemistry between Jeet and Koel, while The Indian Express also provided a mixed assessment. The film recorded a box office gross of approximately ₹4 crore.
Distinction from the 2011 Telugu Film
The 2012 Bengali film 100% Love should not be confused with the 2011 Telugu-language romantic comedy of the same name, which was directed by Sukumar and starred Naga Chaitanya and Tamannaah Bhatia. The two films are separate productions with different casts, crews, and storylines.
