Gowramma
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Directed by | Naganna |
Written by | Upendra Rao Naganna (Dialogues) |
Screenplay by | K. Vijaya Bhaskar |
Story by | Trivikram Srinivas |
Based on | Nuvvu Naaku Nachav (Telugu)(2001) |
Produced by | Shailendra Babu |
Starring | Upendra Ramya Srinivasa Murthy Doddanna Ramesh Bhat Komal Sadhu Kokila Satyajit |
Cinematography | Sai Sathish |
Edited by | S. Manohar |
Music by | S.A. Rajkumar |
Production company | Sri Shailendra Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 158 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Kannada |
Gowramma is a 2005 Indian Kannada-language romantic comedy film starring Upendra and Ramya in the lead roles. The film was directed by Naganna and produced by Shailendra Babu. The film is a remake of the Telugu film Nuvvu Naaku Nachav. 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.
Plot[edit]
Venky, a boy from a small town, comes to the city in pursuit of computer education. His father wants him to do some productive job and sends him to the city to get a job at a friends place, where he find his love interest Gowri and how their love tale follows the rest of the story.
Cast[edit]
- 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 Roy
- Dr. Nagesh Kavati
- Samrat Rai
- Shivaji Rao Jadhav
- B. K. Shankar
- R. G. Vijayasarathy
- Myna Chandru
Production[edit]
In 2004, Upendra approached Shailendra Babu to remake the 2001 Telugu film Nuvvu Naaku Nachav.
Release and reception[edit]
Gowramma received generally positive reviews from critics. Rediff.com praised Upendra's performance in the film and also stated that "Gowramma is an impressively enjoyable film, and a heavily recommended watch".[1] The reviewer for Viggy.com praised the film and Upendra's performance, and stated that he looks different from his stereotype images in films such as A and Upendra.[2] S. N. Deepak of Deccan Herald terms the film "a family entertainer" and commended Ramya's performance while praising the camera-work and dialogues.[3] It was a commercial success at the box office. It made a record collection of Rs.1.25 crores in the first week.[4]
Soundtrack[edit]
[5] S.A. Rajkumar scored the music for the film while Upendra and Kaviraj penned the lyrics.
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Kolthalallappo" | Upendra | Shankar Mahadevan | 4:28 |
2. | "Nann Sona Sona" | Upendra | Shreya Ghoshal, Karthik | 5:11 |
3. | "Aakashakke Chappara" | Kaviraj | Hariharan | 4:51 |
4. | "Ondu Saari" | Kaviraj | Udit Narayan, K. S. Chithra | 4:44 |
5. | "Baninda Jaari" | Kaviraj | Udit Narayan | 4:49 |
References[edit]
- ^ "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.
- ^ Deepak, S. N. (5 June 2005). "Gowramma". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 13 February 2007. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
- ^ "Welcome to SIFY Movies". Sify. 6 July 2005. Archived from the original on 6 July 2005. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
- ^ "Gowramma audio songs online | Download Gowramma Songs mp3 codes | Gowramma music review | Listen to Gowramma songs". MusicMazaa.com. 14 January 2005. Retrieved 13 November 2012.