| Gombegala Love | |
|---|---|
| File:Gombegala Love.jpg Promotional poster | |
| Directed by | Santhosh |
| Produced by | Ajay Raj Urs |
| Written by | Santhosh |
| Starring | Arun Paavana Gowda |
| Music by | Srinath Vijay |
| Cinematography | Kiran Hampapura |
| Edited by | K Eshwar |
Production company | Apple Films |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Gombegala Love (transl. Love of dolls) is a 2013 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film written and directed by newcomer Santhosh starring debutantes Arun and Paavana Gowda.
The film was released to positive reviews from critics and audiences alike, who praised the film for showcasing a different kind of love story.[1][2][3][4]
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Arun as Panju
- Paavana Gowda as Kamala
- Ramakrishna as Kamala's father
- Shruti as Panju's mother
- Achyuth Kumar as Panju's father
Music[edit | edit source]
The music was composed by Srinath Vijay with lyrics by V. Nagendra Prasad.[5]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ayyo Namage Preethityu" | Karthik, Kavitha | 4:16 |
| 2. | "Premave Jeeva" | Chinmayi Sripada, Haricharan | 4:10 |
| Total length: | 8:26 | ||
Reception[edit | edit source]
G S Kumar of The Times of India rated the film 3.5/5 and wrote, "With a philosophical touch to a sentimental story, the film is a brilliant one with a strong message".[6] A critic from IANS rated the film 4/5 and wrote, "'Gombegala Love', a fresh attempt by newcomers, will captivate the audience with its realistic and absorbing narration".[7] A critic from IBN Live wrote, "'Gombegala Love', a fresh attempt by newcomers, will captivate the audience with its realistic and absorbing narration.".[8]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Ravichandran praises Gombegala Love". The Times of India. 22 February 2013.
- ↑ Khajane, Muralidhara (5 June 2017). "Parthiban all set to woo Kannadigas". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 11 November 2020. Retrieved 26 July 2017.
- ↑ Sebastian, Shilpa (9 December 2019). "Pavana Gowda on her next film 'Rudri', and why it's a dream role for her". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
- ↑ "Gombegala Love to be made in Tamil". The Times of India. 20 March 2013.
- ↑ "Gombegala Love - All Songs". JioSaavn. 9 November 2018.
- ↑ "Gombhegala Love Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of Gombhegala Love by Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ "'Gombegala Love' engaging, newcomers wow audience Movie Review)". IANS. 10 February 2013. Retrieved 21 August 2025 – via India Forums.
- ↑ "'Gombegala Love' Review: This Kannada film is a balanced romantic drama with an entire fresh cast". IBN Live. Archived from the original on 25 December 2013. Retrieved 21 August 2025.