This is a ‘Gowri’ special! It comes from the extremely talented and stylish director Indrajith Lankesh. He has taken on more responsibilities with this film, not only producing it but also introducing his son, Samarjit. He has approached this project with excellent care and dedication, delivering a glorious family sentiment film with many interesting layers that appeal to a wide audience.
This film possesses all the qualities of a Pan-India cinema. This is due to its subject matter and the narrative, which resonates with the entire family while also highlighting social responsibility. Indrajith Lankesh has carefully and cautiously worked on the storyline, transforming it into a 130-minute ‘Gowri’ that scores well in both the first and second halves.
The time has come for Samarjit Lankesh. He is not just a star but an actor with a studious approach and strong abilities. His looks, dialogue delivery, stylish moments, and convincing portrayal of a village boy, along with his deep connection with his mother, motorbike action scenes, and regular action sequences, all showcase his potential as a performer in this family sentiment film, ‘Gowri.’
Indrajith Lankesh has accomplished something he had not attempted in his career spanning over two decades as a director of more than ten films. He never goes overboard, never tests the audience’s patience, and never makes the audience feel overwhelmed. Overall, he has finely calculated the makings of a family film. It would have been easy for him to showcase the action image of his son Samarjit, but he did not. Instead, he has brilliantly shaped him for the roles of Raj and Gowri.
Another notable performer who will surely make waves in the coming years is Saniya Iyer. She is not only beautiful but also brilliant in her acting.
What is ‘Gowri’ in a nutshell? On one hand, the hearing-impaired Gowri, the son of Jogi Siddappa, is fond of singing but not in his father’s style of singing folk songs. He wants to build his career, but his ailment is a major issue.
Then, there is Samantha, who wants to see Raj excel in his music career. However, her hopes are dashed when Raj is in an accident that robs him of his vocal cords.
Samantha, with great determination, forms a music band composed of handicapped members—a flutist who cannot speak, a blind violinist, a handicapped drummer, etc. Gowri, a singer with a great voice, joins this team.
What happens next? It’s better you watch the rest of the proceedings; it’s sure to provide enlightenment through entertainment.
The senior actors Manasi as the mother, Sampath Kumar as Jogi Siddappa, Sihi Kahi Chandru as Saniya’s father, and a few comedy actors, along with special judges for the Indian Real Star competition Ricky Kej, Vasundhara Das, Priyanka Upendra, and Loose Madha Yogi’s dance number, all elevate the film to a high degree.
The five music directors who worked on this film are a trump card. The standout song is the mother song – “Thayine Jagavella Devalaya..Thaayi Paada Punyalaya” sung by Kailash Kher, which is sure to remain a long-lasting hit on the music charts. Other compelling tracks include “Sum Sumne Ninthalle…Mookabaagabeku Jagadalu…,” a collage song starting with “Baarisu Kannada Dindimava,” the title track of ‘Gowri,’ “Muddaada Ninna Hesarenu…Time Barutthe…,” and more.
Krishnakumar is another sweet photographer in the assorted sweet box of ‘Gowri.’ The outdoor location shots by AV Krishnakumar, a senior technician in the Kannada cinema industry, are mesmerizing.
There are no issues with the editing, and the selection of costumes is another hallmark of this film.
For the tremendous effort brought to the silver screen, ‘Gowri’ is a must-watch film for families.
“Guri Muttakke Agade Idre Daari Badalayisabeku”—this is exactly what Indrajith Lankesh has done with ‘Gowri.’
