| Ganga Gowri | |
|---|---|
| File:Ganga Gowri (1997 film).jpg Title card | |
| Directed by | Madheswaran |
| Produced by | N. Vishnuram |
| Written by | Madheswaran Vasantharajan (dialogues) |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Sirpy |
| Cinematography | Kichaas |
| Edited by | B. S. Vasu–Saleem |
Production company | Ganga Gowri Production |
Release date |
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Running time | 142 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
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Ganga Gowri is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by Madheswaran. The film stars Arun Vijay (credited as Arun Kumar), Sangita, and Mantra while Vadivelu, Dindigul I. Leoni, and Siva play supporting roles.[1] It was released on 11 September 1997.[2]
Plot[edit | edit source]
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Shiva and his brother Vichu are carefree youths, while their father Pandiyan is a miser. Shiva falls in love with Ganga at first sight and tries to seduce her with Vichu's help. Ultimately, Ganga also falls in love with him. Gowri comes from her village and begins to work in Pandiyan's house as a maid. A few months ago, Shiva was bitten by a snake, and Muthu saved him. Muthu cannot marry Gowri because of their horoscope. According to tradition, Gowri must marry another man for a week and then can marry Muthu. Shiva, grateful to Muthu for saving his life, married her and left the village. Thereafter, Gowri did not want to marry Muthu anymore. Muthu understood and advised her to rejoin Shiva. Finally, Pandiyan accepts the marriage of Shiva and Ganga. What transpires later forms the crux of the story.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Arun Vijay as Shiva
- Sangita as Gowri
- Mantra as Ganga
- Vadivelu as Vichu
- Dindigul I. Leoni as Pandiyan
- Siva as Muthu
- Vijaya Chandrika
- Pandu
- Vichu Viswanath
- Peeli Sivam
- Sirpy in a guest appearance
Production[edit | edit source]
Ganga Gowri was Arun Kumar's second collaboration with production company Ganga Gowri Productions after their previous film Kathirunda Kadhal performed poorly. The film marked the directorial debut of Madheshwaran who previously assisted Aabavanan and Manobala.[3]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The music was composed by Sirpy, with lyrics written by Palani Bharathi.[4]
| Song | Singer(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| "Bull Bull Thara" | Mano | 4:53 |
| "Kadhal Solla Vandhen" | P. Unni Krishnan, Sujatha Mohan | 4:51 |
| "Kadhalare Kadhalare" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:55 |
| "Margazhi Neerada" | Mano, Sirpy | 5:14 |
| "Poonthendrale Velaiyadu" | Mano, Sujatha Mohan | 5:00 |
| "Poovukkul Puthaiyal" | Mano | 4:26 |
| "Kadhalare Kadhalare" (film version) | Sirpy | 4:55 |
Reception[edit | edit source]
Ji of Kalki said most of the scenes are lively and comically moving with minimal characters but panned the old-fashioned thaali sentiment climax and dialogues.[5]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "A-Z Continued..." INDOlink. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 23 December 2013.
- ↑ "Ganga Gowri (1997)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 24 February 2023. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
- ↑ "A-Z Continued..." Indolink. Archived from the original on 30 July 2017. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ↑ "Ganga Gowri (1997)". Raaga.com. Retrieved 23 December 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ ஜி. (12 October 1997). "கங்கா கெளரி". Kalki (in தமிழ்). p. 16. Retrieved 24 February 2023 – via Internet Archive.
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External links[edit | edit source]
- Ganga Gowri on IMDb