Gandhada Gudi (2022 film)

Gandhada Gudi is a 2022 Indian Kannada-language docudrama film directed by Amoghavarsha JS. It stars himself and Puneeth Rajkumar in lead roles. The film features the final appearance of actor Puneeth Rajkumar. The film released on 28 October 2022.

Premise
Puneeth Rajkumar, who is also known to be an avid travel and adventure buff, decides to explore Karnataka’s rich bio-diversity, for which he teams up with the award-winning wildlife filmmaker Amoghavarsha JS. Together, they embark on a journey across the length and breadth of the state, where they come across a visual spectacle of hidden gems.

Cast

 * Puneeth Rajkumar as himself
 * Amoghavarsha JS as himself
 * Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar as herself

Music
The music of the film was composed by B. Ajaneesh Loknath.

Release
The film released on 28 October 2022.

Reception 

A critic from The News Minute wrote that "For the fans of the late actor, the film is the perfect farewell because they get to experience and soak up Puneeth’s unembellished, innocent charm as he sheds his Powerstar image without any qualms". A critic from Bangalore Mirror wrote that "Gandhada Gudi is worth a watch for those who want to know about the important places of Karnataka. This film will actually take you there".

Home Media

The digital rights of the film were secured by Amazon Prime Video, and was digitally streamed from 17 March 2023 on the occasion of birth anniversary of Puneeth Rajkumar.The movie satellite rights was acquired by Zee Kannada and Premiered on 29 October 2023.