Gowri is a 2024 Indian Kannada-language musical film written and directed by Indrajit Lankesh.[2] The film stars Samarjit Lankesh in the titular role, alongside Saanya Iyer, Manasi Sudheer, Sampath Maitreya, and Rajeev Pillai.[3]
Gowri | |
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Directed by | Indrajit Lankesh |
Written by | Indrajit Lankesh |
Dialogues by |
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Produced by | Indrajit Lankesh |
Starring |
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Cinematography | A V Krishna Kumar |
Edited by | K M Prakash |
Music by |
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Production company | Laughing Buddha Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 130 minutes[1] |
Country | India |
Language | Kannada |
Cast
edit- Samarjit Lankesh as Raja and Gowri
- Saanya Iyer as Samantha
- Manasi Sudheer as Gowri’s mother
- Sampath Maitreya as Jogi Siddappa, Gowri’s father
- Rajeev Pillai
- Manju Pavagada
- Nawaz as Gowri's friend
- Priyanka Upendra in a guest appearance
- Chandan Kumar in a guest appearance
- Ricky Kej in a guest appearance
- Vasundhara Das in a guest appearance
- Yogesh in a guest appearance
- Akul Balaji in a guest appearance
Production
edit"There's a misconception that what happened to Gauri is part of the film's storyline. I want to assure you, her story is not being used for promotional purposes. Though the film is a youth romantic thriller, I named it after my sister to honour her without making her story a direct part of the film".
The film was initially titled Gauri, but was later changed to Gowri.[5] Despite the similarity in names, the film has no connection to director Indrajit Lankesh's sister, Gauri Lankesh.[6][1] Indrajit Lankesh found inspiration for the film during the COVID-19 pandemic's second wave after reading an article about a real-life incident.[7] Indrajit's son Samarjit Lankesh makes his acting debut in this film.[8] Saanya Iyer, known for her role as a child actress in the TV series Putta Gowri Maduve, makes her debut as a lead actress.[9] The film was shot in various locations including Bangalore and Chikkamagaluru.[10] In January 2024, it was announced that Saanya Iyer had completed her dubbing sessions.[11]
Soundtrack
editGowri | |
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Soundtrack album by
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Released | 2024 |
Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
Length | 28:38 |
Language | Kannada |
Label | Anand Audio |
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Gowri Audio Jukebox on YouTube |
The soundtrack features songs composed by Jessie Gift, Chandan Shetty, Shivu Bergi, and Aniruddha Sastry,[12] while the background score was composed by Mathews Manu.
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Time Baruthe" | Vijay Eshwar | Chandan Shetty | Chandan Shetty | 4:21 |
2. | "Love you Samantha" | Kaviraj | Jessie Gift | Javed Ali | 3:38 |
3. | "Dhool Yebsava" | Shivu Bhergi | Shivu Bhergi | Aniruddha Sastry, Ananya Bhat | 4:04 |
4. | "Muddada Ninna" | Kaviraj | Jessie Gift | Nihal Tauro | 4:08 |
5. | "Gowri Title Track" | K. Kalyan | Jessie Gift | Kailash Kher | 3:37 |
6. | "Thayine Jagakella" | V. Nagendra Prasad | Jessie Gift | Kailash Kher | 4:30 |
7. | "Time Raadhu Ra Malli" | Varadaraj Chikkaballapura, Gubbi, Vijay Eshwar | Chandan Shetty | Aniruddha Sastry, Vasundhara Das, Chandan Shetty | 4:20 |
Total length: | 28:38 |
Release
editGowri was released theatrically on 15 August 2024 coinciding with Independence Day.[5][13]
Reception
editY Maheswara Reddy of Bangalore Mirror rated the film three out of five stars and wrote that "The director, by including people with different abilities in the star cast, conveys that nothing is impossible if there is dedication and commitment."[14] Vivek M. V. of The Hindu wrote that "Directed by Indrajith Lankesh, Gowri is filled with commercial cinema stereotypes and fails to looks beyond its debutant protagonist".[1]
A Sharadhaa of The New Indian Express gave it three out of five stars and wrote that "Indrajit Lankesh aims to blend commercial entertainment with a motivational social theme in Gowri but struggles to leave a lasting impact. While the film’s emotional core, especially the heartfelt depiction of the mother’s support, resonates deeply, it falters in critical areas."[15] Shashiprasad SM of Times Now gave it three out of five stars and wrote that "Gowri is clearly a film that introduces Samarjit Lankesh as a promising actor. Also, it has enough for wholesome entertainment with the trademark features of Indrajit Lankesh at his best."[16]
Sridevi S of The Times of India gave it three out of five stars and opined that "Indrajit Lankesh’s films are known for candy floss romances. But, for Gowri, he puts Samarjith’s talent show on a pedestal at every opportunity available. The story, too, is very predictable and is a bit outdated. The storytelling needed a touch of freshness for the audience to appreciate the film as well as the newbie actors’ performances."[17] Bharath Anjanappa of The Hans India gave it three out of five stars and wrote, "Overall, Gowri effectively serves as a launchpad for newcomers Samarjit and Saanya, both of whom show considerable promise for the future of Kannada cinema."[18]
Jagadish Angadi of Deccan Herald gave it three out of five stars and noted that "Overall music falls short of leaving a lasting impression. The camera work, despite capturing stunning locations, is average. One notable inconsistency is the portrayal of the protagonist's hearing impairment; he somehow manages to hear conversations in several scenes, which defies logical explanation."[19]
References
edit- ^ a b c M.V, Vivek (16 August 2024). "'Gowri' movie review: Samarjit Lankesh's launchpad squanders its potential". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 21 September 2024. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ "Exclusive! The Title, Gowri Is Dedicated To My Sister Gauri Lankesh But The Film Is A Musical, Inspired By A True Story, Says Indrajit Lankesh". Times Now. 16 May 2024.
- ^ "Gowri is a film that will inspire young minds, says Indrajit Lankesh". The Times of India. 12 August 2024.
- ^ "Indrajit Lankesh dedicates a song to his late sister Gauri Lankesh in his upcoming film Gowri". The New Indian Express. 9 July 2024.
- ^ a b "Kannada watchlist: Two films to clash at the box office on 15 August". The South First. 29 July 2024. Archived from the original on 26 September 2024. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ "Indrajit Lankesh's Gowri To Release On August 15". Times Now. 29 June 2024. Archived from the original on 30 June 2024. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ "'Newcomers bring fresh dreams and honesty': Indrajit Lankesh". The New Indian Express. 11 August 2024.
- ^ Sharadhaa, A. (9 June 2024). "Samarjit Lankesh speaks about his upcoming film 'Gowri'". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Serials To Silver Screen, Tracing Saanya Iyer's Meteoric Rise In Kannada Industry". News18. 2 April 2024.
- ^ "Dhool Yebsava, New Song From Kannada Movie Gowri, Out". News18. 14 June 2024.
- ^ "Kannada Actress Sanya Iyer Completes Dubbing For Indrajit Lankesh Directorial Gauri". News18. 11 January 2024. Archived from the original on 11 January 2024. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ "Gowri Songs". Gaana. 15 August 2024.
- ^ "Indrajit Lankesh's Gowri To Release On This Date". News18. 1 July 2024.
- ^ "Kannada Movie Review-Gowri: A family entertainer - Bangalore Mirror". bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com. 17 August 2024.
- ^ Sharadhaa, A. (11 August 2024). "'Gowri' movie review: A charming Samarjit Lankesh shoulders this heartfelt commercial entertainer". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 25 August 2024. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ "Gowri Movie Review: Indrajit Lankesh Provides A Perfect Launching Pad For The Able Samarjit Lankesh". Times Now. 15 August 2024. Archived from the original on 15 August 2024. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ "Gowri Movie Review : Gowri review: Samarjit's talent show". The Times of India. 15 August 2024. Archived from the original on 17 November 2024. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ Anjanappa, Bharath (15 August 2024). "Gowri Movie Review: A New Star Emerges". The Hans India. Archived from the original on 21 August 2024. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ "Samarjit impresses with dance moves and action stunts". Deccan Herald. 17 August 2024. Archived from the original on 28 August 2024. Retrieved 23 November 2024.