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| director = [[Pawan Wadeyar]] | | director = [[Pawan Wadeyar]] | ||
| producer = Suresh | | producer = Suresh | ||
| writer = | | writer = Pawan Wadeyar | ||
| screenplay = | | screenplay = | ||
| starring = [[Komal Kumar]]<br />[[Parul Yadav]]<br />[[Rekha Vedavyas]] | | starring = [[Komal Kumar]]<br />[[Parul Yadav]]<br />[[Rekha Vedavyas]] | ||
| music = [[Gurukiran]] | | music = [[Gurukiran]] | ||
| cinematography = Suresh Babu | | cinematography = Suresh Babu | ||
| editing = Sanath | | editing = Sanath Kumar<br>Suresh Arumugam | ||
| studio | | studio = Suresh Arts | ||
| distributor = | | distributor = | ||
| released = {{Film date|2012|3|30|df=y}} | | released = {{Film date|2012|3|30|df=y}} | ||
| runtime = 120 minutes | | runtime = 120 minutes | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = | | language = Kannada | ||
| budget = | | budget = | ||
| gross = | | gross = {{INRConvert|8|c}} <ref name="100 days"/> | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Govindaya Namaha''''' ( | '''''Govindaya Namaha''''' ({{translation}} ''Hail Govinda'') is a 2012 Indian [[Kannada language]] [[comedy drama]] film directed by debutante [[Pawan Wadeyar]]. The film was released on 30 March 2012 across cinema halls. It stars [[Komal Kumar]], Anna Georgia, Madhulika, [[Rekha Vedavyas]] and [[Parul Yadav]] in the lead roles.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/entertainment/kannada/2012/jan/17/govindaya-namaha-hits-the-jackpot-330811.html|title='Govindaya Namaha' hits the jackpot|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=17 January 2012}}</ref> The music is composed by [[Gurukiran]]. This film is remade as ''[[Potugadu]]'' in Telugu. The movie was accused to be a copy of 2006 Kannada movie ''Avnandre Avne''. However Karnataka Film Directors Association writer's wing set aside the allegations as far from truth.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/govindaya-a-rip-off/articleshow/21401246.cms|title=Govindaya.. a rip-off?|work=[[Bangalore Mirror]]|date=9 April 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2012/apr/27/govindaya-namaha-makes-way-for-anna-bond-362768.html|title=Govindaya Namaha makes way for Anna Bond|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=27 April 2012}}</ref> | ||
The film was released on 30 March 2012 across cinema halls. It stars [[Komal Kumar]], Anna Georgia, Madhulika, [[Rekha Vedavyas]] and [[Parul Yadav]] in the lead roles. The music is composed by [[Gurukiran]]. This film is remade as ''[[Potugadu]]'' in Telugu. The movie was accused to be a copy of 2006 Kannada movie ''Avnandre Avne''. However Karnataka Film Directors Association writer's wing set aside the allegations as far from truth.<ref>{{ | |||
Music of this film has been received well and the song [[Pyarge Aagbittaite]] written by Pawan in Kannada and Urdu language mixture recorded an amazing hit in YouTube by hitting more than 1500000 views in less than a week of its release. This song is performed by Chethan and Indu Nagaraj and music by Gurukiran song was picturized on Komal Kumar and Parul at Bijapur Fort and Ibrahim Roza.<ref>[http://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloid/glam-sham/creative-spree-007 On a creative spree] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120212162327/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloid/glam-sham/creative-spree-007 |date=12 February 2012 }}. [[Deccan Chronicle]] (2012-02-02). Retrieved on 2012-05-26.</ref> | |||
<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/77142.html Bhat Bombat! – Kannada Movie News] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120708065147/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/77142.html |date=8 July 2012 }}. IndiaGlitz (2012-01-25). Retrieved on 2012-05-26.</ref> | |||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
Govinda pretends to be in love with three women later cheats and abandons them. However, he realises his mistake when the woman he loves cheats on him. | |||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
{{Cast listing| | |||
* [[Komal Kumar]] as Govinda | * [[Komal Kumar]] as Govinda | ||
* [[Parul Yadav]] as Mumtaz | * [[Parul Yadav]] as Mumtaz | ||
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* [[Vinayak Joshi]] | * [[Vinayak Joshi]] | ||
* Chandru | * Chandru | ||
*Tabla Nani as Nataraj | *[[Tabla Nani]] as Nataraj | ||
*Dattatreya H. G. | *Dattatreya H. G. | ||
*Chikkanna as Gopal | *[[Chikkanna]] as Gopal | ||
*Sandeep Gowda as Pids Pokesh | *Sandeep Gowda as Pids Pokesh | ||
*Kirloskar Sathya | *Kirloskar Sathya | ||
*Raju | *[[Raju Talikote]] | ||
*Jayasheela Gowda | *Jayasheela Gowda | ||
}} | |||
==Soundtrack== | ==Soundtrack== | ||
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[[Gurukiran]] composed the film's background score and music for its soundtrack, with the lyrics penned by [[Pawan Wadeyar]], Santhosh Nayak, Shivananje Gowda and [[Jayant Kaikini]]. The album consists of five tracks.<ref>{{cite web |title= Govindaya Namaha (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - EP |url= https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/govindaya-namaha-original/id871007251 |publisher= iTunes | | [[Gurukiran]] composed the film's background score and music for its soundtrack, with the lyrics penned by [[Pawan Wadeyar]], Santhosh Nayak, Shivananje Gowda and [[Jayant Kaikini]]. The album consists of five tracks.<ref>{{cite web |title= Govindaya Namaha (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - EP |date= 8 January 2012 |url= https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/govindaya-namaha-original/id871007251 |publisher= iTunes |access-date= 13 April 2015 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160203051349/https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/govindaya-namaha-original/id871007251 |archive-date= 3 February 2016 |url-status= dead }}</ref> | ||
{{Track listing | {{Track listing | ||
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==Reception== | == Reception == | ||
=== Critical response === | |||
=== | A critic from ''[[The Times of India]]'' scored the film at 3.5 out of 5 stars and says "Don't miss the popular number Pyar ke Aagbuttaithe sung by Chethan and Indu Nagaraj to the lyric penned by Pavan Wadeyar, and excellent costume designing by Shachina Heggar, and the dance choreographed by Murali.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/govindaya-namaha/movie-review/12470433.cms?from=mdr|title=GOVINDAYA NAMAHA MOVIE REVIEW|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=16 May 2016}}</ref> A critic from [[News18 India]] wrote "'Govindaya Namaha' is an entertainer which should be watched for its entertaining values and it carries the message about futility of committing suicide".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/kannada-review-govindaya-namaha-is-engaging-460920.html|title=Kannada Review: 'Govindaya Namaha' is engaging|work=[[News18 India]]|date=31 March 2012}}</ref> A critic from [[NDTV]] wrote "Govindaya Namaha is an entertainer which should be watched for its entertaining values and it carries the message about futility of committing suicide".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/movie-review-govindaya-namaha-626470/amp/1|title=Movie Review: Govindaya Namaha|work=[[NDTV]]|date=13 July 2012}}</ref> A critic from [[Bangalore Mirror]] wrote "One thing that bugged audience on Day 1 was the dull look of the film which can be blamed on the satellite broadcast. More than 90 per cent of theatres screening the film are through satellite broadcast rather than the stock reel".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/govindaya-namahakomal-gets-it-right/articleshow/21407805.cms|title=Govindaya Namaha:Komal gets it right|work=[[Bangalore Mirror]]|date=31 March 2012}}</ref> A critic from [[The New Indian Express]] wrote "The only consolation are the four duets that are shot well with good editing. Gurukiran’s music has added popularity to the film. Parul Yadav makes for a gorgeous nurse and can be commended for her acting".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2012/apr/02/overall-a-huge-disappointment-354450.html|title=Overall, a huge disappointment|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=2 April 2012}}</ref> | ||
== | == Box office == | ||
The film was a surprise box office success and ran for a hundred days.<ref name="100 days">{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/kannada-film-govindayanamaha-completes-100-days-486353.html|title=Kannada film 'Govindayanamaha' completes 100 days|work=[[News18 India]]|date=7 July 2012}}</ref> | |||
==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
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[[Category:2012 films]] | [[Category:2012 films]] | ||
[[Category:2012 comedy-drama films]] | [[Category:2012 comedy-drama films]] | ||
[[Category:Films scored by Gurukiran]] | [[Category:Films scored by Gurukiran]] | ||
[[Category:Kannada films remade in other languages]] | [[Category:Kannada films remade in other languages]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:2012 Kannada-language films]] | ||
[[Category:Films shot in Bijapur, Karnataka]] | [[Category:Films shot in Bijapur, Karnataka]] | ||
[[Category:Films directed by Pavan Wadeyar]] | [[Category:Films directed by Pavan Wadeyar]] | ||
[[Category:2012 directorial debut films]] | [[Category:2012 directorial debut films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian comedy-drama films]] | [[Category:Indian comedy-drama films]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:54, 4 March 2026
| Govindaya Namaha | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Pawan Wadeyar |
| Produced by | Suresh |
| Written by | Pawan Wadeyar |
| Starring | Komal Kumar Parul Yadav Rekha Vedavyas |
| Music by | Gurukiran |
| Cinematography | Suresh Babu |
| Edited by | Sanath Kumar Suresh Arumugam |
Production company | Suresh Arts |
Release date |
|
Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
| Box office | ₹8 crore (US$1.1 million) [1] |
Govindaya Namaha (transl. Hail Govinda) is a 2012 Indian Kannada language comedy drama film directed by debutante Pawan Wadeyar. The film was released on 30 March 2012 across cinema halls. It stars Komal Kumar, Anna Georgia, Madhulika, Rekha Vedavyas and Parul Yadav in the lead roles.[2] The music is composed by Gurukiran. This film is remade as Potugadu in Telugu. The movie was accused to be a copy of 2006 Kannada movie Avnandre Avne. However Karnataka Film Directors Association writer's wing set aside the allegations as far from truth.[3][4]
Music of this film has been received well and the song Pyarge Aagbittaite written by Pawan in Kannada and Urdu language mixture recorded an amazing hit in YouTube by hitting more than 1500000 views in less than a week of its release. This song is performed by Chethan and Indu Nagaraj and music by Gurukiran song was picturized on Komal Kumar and Parul at Bijapur Fort and Ibrahim Roza.[5] [6]
Plot[edit | edit source]
Govinda pretends to be in love with three women later cheats and abandons them. However, he realises his mistake when the woman he loves cheats on him.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Komal Kumar as Govinda
- Parul Yadav as Mumtaz
- Madhulika as Vydehi
- Rekha Vedavyas
- Anna Georgia
- H G Dattatreya
- Mukhyamantri Chandru as Vydehi's father
- Harish Raj as Harsha
- Vinayak Joshi
- Chandru
- Tabla Nani as Nataraj
- Dattatreya H. G.
- Chikkanna as Gopal
- Sandeep Gowda as Pids Pokesh
- Kirloskar Sathya
- Raju Talikote
- Jayasheela Gowda
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
| Govindaya Namaha | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 11 January 2012 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 19:27 |
| Label | Ashwini Media |
Gurukiran composed the film's background score and music for its soundtrack, with the lyrics penned by Pawan Wadeyar, Santhosh Nayak, Shivananje Gowda and Jayant Kaikini. The album consists of five tracks.[7]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Anthare Ivananna" | Pawan Wadeyar | Gururaj Hoskote | 3:12 |
| 2. | "Laka Laka" | Shivananje Gowda | Gurukiran, Apoorva | 3:35 |
| 3. | "Pyarge Aagbittaite" | Pawan Wadeyar | Chetan Sosca, Indu Nagaraj | 4:13 |
| 4. | "Ninnindane" | Santhosh Nayak | Rajesh Krishnan | 4:29 |
| 5. | "Sura Sundara" | Jayant Kaikini | Madhu Balakrishnan, Jyotsna | 3:58 |
| Total length: | 19:27 | |||
Reception[edit | edit source]
Critical response[edit | edit source]
A critic from The Times of India scored the film at 3.5 out of 5 stars and says "Don't miss the popular number Pyar ke Aagbuttaithe sung by Chethan and Indu Nagaraj to the lyric penned by Pavan Wadeyar, and excellent costume designing by Shachina Heggar, and the dance choreographed by Murali.[8] A critic from News18 India wrote "'Govindaya Namaha' is an entertainer which should be watched for its entertaining values and it carries the message about futility of committing suicide".[9] A critic from NDTV wrote "Govindaya Namaha is an entertainer which should be watched for its entertaining values and it carries the message about futility of committing suicide".[10] A critic from Bangalore Mirror wrote "One thing that bugged audience on Day 1 was the dull look of the film which can be blamed on the satellite broadcast. More than 90 per cent of theatres screening the film are through satellite broadcast rather than the stock reel".[11] A critic from The New Indian Express wrote "The only consolation are the four duets that are shot well with good editing. Gurukiran’s music has added popularity to the film. Parul Yadav makes for a gorgeous nurse and can be commended for her acting".[12]
Box office[edit | edit source]
The film was a surprise box office success and ran for a hundred days.[1]
Awards[edit | edit source]
| Ceremony | Category | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Rekha Vedavyas | Nominated |
| Best Comedian | Komal | Nominated | |
| Best Music Director | Gurukiran | Nominated | |
| Best Lyricist | Pawan for "Pyarge Agbittaite" | Nominated | |
| Best Female Playback Singer | Indu Nagaraj for "Pyarge Agbittaite" | Nominated | |
| Best Dance Choreographer | Murali for "Pyarge Agbittaite" | Nominated | |
| Best Debutant Producer | K. A. Suresh | Won | |
| Best Debutant Director | Pawan Wodeyar | Won | |
| Best Female Debutant | Parul Yadav | Won | |
| 60th Filmfare Awards South | Best Lyricist | Pavan Wadeyar | Nominated |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Kannada film 'Govindayanamaha' completes 100 days". News18 India. 7 July 2012.
- ↑ "'Govindaya Namaha' hits the jackpot". The New Indian Express. 17 January 2012.
- ↑ "Govindaya.. a rip-off?". Bangalore Mirror. 9 April 2012.
- ↑ "Govindaya Namaha makes way for Anna Bond". The New Indian Express. 27 April 2012.
- ↑ On a creative spree Archived 12 February 2012 at the Wayback Machine. Deccan Chronicle (2012-02-02). Retrieved on 2012-05-26.
- ↑ Bhat Bombat! – Kannada Movie News Archived 8 July 2012 at the Wayback Machine. IndiaGlitz (2012-01-25). Retrieved on 2012-05-26.
- ↑ "Govindaya Namaha (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - EP". iTunes. 8 January 2012. Archived from the original on 3 February 2016. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
- ↑ "GOVINDAYA NAMAHA MOVIE REVIEW". The Times of India. 16 May 2016.
- ↑ "Kannada Review: 'Govindaya Namaha' is engaging". News18 India. 31 March 2012.
- ↑ "Movie Review: Govindaya Namaha". NDTV. 13 July 2012.
- ↑ "Govindaya Namaha:Komal gets it right". Bangalore Mirror. 31 March 2012.
- ↑ "Overall, a huge disappointment". The New Indian Express. 2 April 2012.