Gowramma
Gowramma is a 2005 Kannada-language romantic comedy film starring Upendra and Ramya in the lead roles. The film was directed by Naganna and produced by Shailendra Babu. This is the third among a series of successful films under Upendra – Naganna combination. The film also starred Srinivasa Murthy, Doddanna, Ramesh Bhat, Komal, Sadhu Kokila, and Satyajit in supporting roles.[1] A huge success at the box office, Gowramma was one of the highest grossing Kannada films of 2005. This movie was remake of 2001 Telugu blockbuster movie Nuvvu Naaku Nachav.
| Gowramma | |
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| Directed by | Naganna |
| Produced by | Shailendra Babu |
| Written by | Upendra Rao
Naganna [Dialogues] |
| Screenplay by | K. Vijaya Bhaskar |
| Story by | Trivikram Srinivas |
| Starring | Upendra Ramya Srinivasa Murthy Doddanna Ramesh Bhat Komal Sadhu Kokila Satyajit |
| Music by | S.A. Rajkumar |
| Cinematography | Sai Sathish |
| Edited by | S. Manohar |
Production company | Sri Shailendra Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 158 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Cast
- Upendra as Venkataswamy alias Venki
- Ramya as Gowri
- Srinivasa Murthy as Seenu, Father of Gowri
- Doddanna
- Ramesh Bhat as Shekhar
- Komal as Home chief Bunty
- Sadhu Kokila as Photographer
- Pavitra Lokesh
- Satyajit
- Ravi Chethan
- Suneetha Shetty
- Baby Raksha as Pinki
- Sumanth Shastri as Ashok
- Rekha Das
- Mandeep Rai
- Dr. Nagesh kavati
- Samrat Rai
- Shivaji Rao Jadhav
- B. K. Shankar
- Vijaya Sarathi
- Myna Chandru
Production
In 2004, Upendra approached Shailendra Babu to remake the 2001 Telugu film Nuvvu Naaku Nachav. Although initially hesitant, Shailendra Babu agreed to produce the film.
Reception
Critical reception
Gowramma received highly positive reviews from the critics. The film surprised the critics as well as the audience as it was highly contrary to Upendra's earlier typically hero dominated dialogue oriented mass films. Rediff praised Upendra's performance in the film and also stated that "Gowramma is an impressively enjoyable film, and a heavily recommended watch".[2] Other critics also acclaimed the film and praised Upendra's performance and stated that he looks different from his stereotype images in films such as A and Upendra.[3]
Box office
Gowramma opened well at the box office despite Upendra's character in the film being very contrary to his dialogue oriented mass image. The film did good business at crucial circuits like Bangalore, Mysore, Hasan, Chitradurga, Davanagere and many other centers across Karnataka. However, the business in Bangalore was stronger with lots of family audience flocking to the theaters screening the film. Gowramma was one of the highest grossing Kannada films of 2005 and became the third consecutive successful film under Upendra - Naganna combination. It successfully completed 50 days in more than 17 centres across Karnataka and recorded 100 days in many centres across the state like Bangalore, Mysore, Davanagere, Shimoga, Mangalore, Hubli. The film was declared as a Super Hit.[4]
Soundtrack
[5] S.A. Rajkumar scored the music for the film while Upendra and Kaviraj penned the lyrics.
| Title | Singers |
|---|---|
| "Kolthalallappo" | Shankar Mahadevan |
| "Nann Sona Sona" | Shreya Ghoshal, Karthik |
| "Aakashakke Chappara" | Hariharan |
| "Ondu Saari" | Udit Narayan, Chithra |
| "Baninda Jaari" | Udit Narayan |
References
- Social Post. "Gowramma Cast & Crew, Gowramma Star Cast, Actor, Actress, Director". OneIndia. Retrieved 13 November 2012.
- "Upendra impresses in Gowramma". Rediff. 3 June 2005. Retrieved 13 November 2012.
- "'Gowramma' film review - movie of Upendra and Ramya". Viggy.com. 13 March 2011. Retrieved 13 November 2012.
- "Gowramma going great guns!". Viggy.com. 13 March 2011. Retrieved 13 November 2012.
- "Gowramma audio songs online | Download Gowramma Songs mp3 codes | Gowramma music review | Listen to Gowramma songs". MusicMazaa.com. Retrieved 13 November 2012.