Gandhada Gudi (transl. The abode of Sandalwood) is a 2022 Indian Kannada-language docudrama film directed by Amoghavarsha JS.[3] It stars himself and Puneeth Rajkumar in lead roles. The film features the final appearance of actor Puneeth Rajkumar.[4] The film released on 28 October 2022.[5][6]
| Gandhada Gudi | |
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| Directed by | Amoghavarsha JS |
| Written by | Amoghavarsha JS Flaunge Writers' Block Srinivash Kashyap S |
| Produced by | Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar |
| Starring | Puneeth Rajkumar Amoghavarsha JS |
| Cinematography | Pratheek Shetty[1] |
| Edited by | Ankith JK Akshay Pai Pratheek Shetty |
| Music by | B. Ajaneesh Loknath[2] |
Production companies | PRK Productions Mudskipper |
Release date |
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Running time | 97 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Premise edit
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 edit
- Puneeth Rajkumar as himself
- Amoghavarsha JS as himself
- Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar as herself
Music edit
The music of the film was composed by B. Ajaneesh Loknath.
| Gandhada Gudi | ||||
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| Soundtrack album by | ||||
| Released | 10 November 2022 | |||
| Recorded | 2021–22 | |||
| Genre | Feature Film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 16:53 | |||
| Language | Kannada | |||
| Label | PRK Audio | |||
| Producer | Bobby C.R. B. Ajaneesh Loknath | |||
| B. Ajaneesh Loknath chronology | ||||
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| Official audio | ||||
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Gandhada Gudi (Reprise)" | Chi. Udayashankar | Vijay Prakash | 3:35 |
| 2. | "Kaavalugaara" | Amoghavarsha, Kiran Kaverappa | Sanjith Hegde | 3:24 |
| 3. | "Alemaari Jothi" | Kiran Kaverappa | Naveen Sajju | 1:49 |
| 4. | "Aleya Kare (Male)" | Amoghavarsha, Kiran Kaverappa | B. Ajaneesh Loknath | 3:17 |
| 5. | "Aleya Kare (Female)" | Amoghavarsha, Kiran Kaverappa | C. R. Bobby | 4:48 |
| Total length: | 16:53 | |||
Release edit
The film released on 28 October 2022.[7]
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".[8] 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".[9]
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.
References edit
- ^ "Gandhada Gudi: Late Puneeth Rajkumar's dream project to release on THIS date". The Times of India. 16 July 2022. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
- ^ "Late Puneeth Rajkumar's dream project Gandhada Gudi teaser out. Film to release in theatres in 2022". India Today. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
- ^ "Puneeth Rajkumar's last film, Gandhada Gudi gets a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
- ^ "Gandhada Gudi Director On Puneeth Rajkumar's Last Film". NDTV.com. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
- ^ "Puneeth Rajkumar's dream project with Amoghavarsha titled Gandhada Gudi". The Times of India. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
- ^ "Gandhada Gudi: Puneeth Rajkumar's Dream Project Teaser Makes Colleagues Emotional". News18. 6 December 2021. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
- ^ "Late actor Puneeth Rajkumar's Gandhada Gudi to release in theatres on October 28". India Today. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
- ^ "Gandhada Gudi review: Puneeth Rajkumar's final outing is heartening and emotional". The News Minute. 28 October 2022.
- ^ "Gandhada Gudi Movie Review: A lived experience". Bangalore Mirror.
